L oosineh Avakians

818-***-**** Los Angeles County, CA acvfwk@r.postjobfree.com

www.linkedin.com/in/loosineh/

PROJECT COORDINATOR

PPG Industries, Aerospace Paint and Sealants, Burbank, CA Jun 2014–Jun 2015 Project Coordinator: Manufacturing and Process Improvement Support

Designed set of 3 experiments each 230 test samples following different test methods to independently qualify a specific line of sealant product.

Coordinated all tests to be completed on schedule and provided comprehensive results to marketing and manufacturing groups.

Monitored production batch SOPs on weekly basis to identify changes; prepared and submitted documents accordingly for electronic change.

Coordinated approvals for electronic change requests to close out on schedule without impacting manufacturing production schedule. Lockheed Martin, Advanced Technology Center Mar 2012–Dec 2013 Project Coordinator: Liaison between Engineering and R&D Scientists

Developed a business case for a process improvement project by collecting and analyzing specific data from SAP software.

Conducted Six Sigma Values Stream Mapping project which reduced cycle time of quality inspection by 65% increasing savings for program.

Monitored production of new materials at weekly Material Review Board, visiting subcontractor manufacturing and test facilities. Lockheed Martin, Advanced Technology Center Aug 2008–Aug 2010 Project Coordinator, Audits and Training for Director and Chief Engineer

Coordinated and trained a cross functional team of 30 senior scientists and engineers on appraisal and quality assurance requirements.

Developed unique training material for familiarizing staff members with CMMI® appraisal and AS9100 quality assurance.

Awarded three employee awards for significant team contribution, teamwork, and dedication to Space Systems Company’s goals. Lockheed Martin, Department Advanced Materials & Nanosystems Palo Alto, CA May 2007–Feb 2012 Position: Associate Synthesis Chemist for Nanotechnology Laboratory

Managed and coordinated R&D projects using surfactants to obtain desired nano size metals such as Gold, Copper, Aluminum, and Rhenium.

Established repeatable SOPs for scale up and demonstrated this precise reaction for laboratory VIP guests and investors.

Trained R&D staff on laboratory techniques, ES&H regulation, and safe operations of nanomaterial synthesis research laboratory.

Awarded outstanding performance for synthesis of a commercialization nano material “CuantumFuse.T M

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PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Compressed Air Energy Storage Speed Bump Start Up Jan 2014–Mar 2014

Developed a four month long project for obtaining required legal approvals complying with state of California regulation & safety requirements.

Scheduled meetings with city planning and obtained documents from governmental agencies on specifics of speed bump development.

Investigated & obtained the only speed bump design requirement technical handbook from department of transportation to build speed bumps. EDUCATION

University of California, Berkeley B.S. in Chemistry, College of Chemistry S ep 2004–May 2007 Graduated with Honors from University of California Leadership and Excellence Program UCLA Extension Project Management Jan 2014–Mar 2014 UCLA Extension Marketing Principles Jan 2014–Mar 2014 UCLA Extension Writing for Marketing (Advertising Copy) Jan 2014–Mar 2014 Art Center College of Design, Pasadena, CA Jun 2013–Aug 2013 ADDITIONAL TECHNICAL & LANGUAGE KNOWLEDGE

Software Knowledge: i OS and Microsoft operating systems, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint,Outlook), Google Drive and Documents, Dropbox, SAP.

Secondary Language Knowledge: Armenian and Farsi (Native Proficiency), French and Russian (Elementary Proficiency) LEADERSHIP & VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

HOA Board of Directors, President of Valencia Court Condominium 38 units S ep 2014–Present

Vice president of UC Berkeley Armenian Alumni Association, a 501(c)(3) non profit organization A ug 2013–Sep 2015

Armenian General Benevolent Union, Marketing and Event Planning Director F eb 2011–Feb 2012

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