Project Manager Assistant

Pamela M. Duncan, Ph.D. 816-***-****

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CHEMIST

Highly knowledgeable and results driven Scientist with extensive experience in powder coatings and resin design. Expert

project manager, team leader, and contributor to process and performance improvements. Demonstrate high level of

initiative and problem solving skills in complex scientific environments. Execute progressive studies and analyses and

develop top quality products that deliver practical solutions to desired client requirements. Skills include:

Resin Formulation • Results Reporting • Sample Collection & Analysis • Analytical Chemistry • Quality Control

Research & Development • Color Matching • Technical Support • Performance Evaluation • Lab Safety

Trained Internal ISO Auditor & RAT Leader

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Valspar – North Kansas City, MO 1993–2011

CHEMIST

Hired to provide valued expertise and contribute to newly expanded R&D group in powder coatings plant. Received

customer requests from sales team for new product colors and/or performance abilities. Developed polyester resins for use

as binder in powder coatings. Prepared formulas and specifications for production to assist with commercialization.

Approved any necessary raw material changes and evaluated potential new raw materials to ensure quality and avoid

potential issues. Evaluated prepared resins for performance and physical properties and presented results on bi monthly

basis to corporate technical group.

Developed several proprietary resins for powder coating binders that allowed Valspar to save costs and gain

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commercial advantage.

• Created coatings for non traditional substrates, including low temperature thermoset for MDF (medium density

fiberboard) and UV cure.

• Formulated high heat resistant powder coatings for mufflers and other special applications.

• Contributed to seamless transition to new computer based formulation software as site Optiva and Oracle 11i expert;

trained personnel on system use.

• Served as Powder Group Representative for Optiva user team, assisting with process standardization and future

upgrade evaluation.

• Appointed to lead Rapid Action Teams for Lean Six Sigma short term projects; trained as member of internal ISO

audit team.

University of Missouri Rolla – Rolla, MO 1988–1993

RESEARCH & TEACHING ASSISTANT

Supervised classes of 25 students in laboratory courses, including General Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, and Polymer

Chemistry. Additionally assisted with industry/formulation short courses involving development of latex, alkyd, high solids

polyester, and water reducible acrylic paints. Maintained supply and safety levels during all classes. Led recitation sessions,

addressed student questions, prepared reagents, administered quizzes, and graded lab reports and exams.

Re wrote and updated lab manual for industry short courses in response to changing needs and materials in lecture

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portion of course.

• Established “help sessions” for course participants, providing extra assistance with completing lab assignments.

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Pamela M. Duncan, Ph.D.

As research assistant, formulated high solids polyester coating using polyester resin containing novel diol; evaluated

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effect of diol structure on high solids coating properties and studied effect of solvent composition and quantity on

polyester coating viscosity and performance properties.

National Laboratories – Evansville, IN 1985–1988

ANALYTICAL CHEMIST

Analyzed water, soil, and other material samples at customer request to ensure compliance with local ordinances.

Evaluated samples for specific data including pH and hazardous levels of metal, oxygen, and solids. Used standard

methods and SW 846. Completed onsite testing of synthetic gypsum in pilot plant operations.

Integral member of 24 7 contract lab team that completed pilot trial run project for customer, including onsite data

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analysis.

• Assisted with lab maintaining certification with blind sample analyses and adherence to strict procedures.

Additional positions:

Teaching Assistant: Purdue University – West Lafayette, IN

Research & Teaching Assistant: Pittsburg State University – Pittsburg, KS

EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

Ph.D. – Polymer Chemistry: University of Missouri Rolla, Rolla, MO

Dissertation: Characteristic Modification due to 2 Methyl 1, 3 Propanediol in Polymers

Chancellor’s Fellowship & Monsanto Fellowship

M.S. – Chemistry: Pittsburg State University, Pittsburg, KS

Thesis: Analysis of Fluorine in Clay

Graduated with Honors

B.S. – Chemistry: Pittsburg State University, Pittsburg, KS

Junior Analytical Chemistry Award & Senior Chemistry Award

Beta Beta Beta, Kappa Mu Epsilon, Phi Kappa Phi National Honor Societies

American Chemical Society (ACS) – Kansas City Section, Polymer & PMSE Divisions

American Coating Association (ACA)

Federation of Societies for Coating Technology (FSCT)

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Optiva • Oracle 11i • ChromaCalc • Datacolor • Microsoft Office Suite

PUBLICATIONS & PRESENTATIONS

P.M. Duncan, “Use of DSC in the Evaluation of Cure of Powder Coatings," ACS Midwest Regional Meeting,

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Oct. 1995.

P.M. Duncan, M.R. Van De Mark, “Diol Structure and Its Effect on Thermal Stability of Polyester Coatings,”

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70th Meeting of Federation of Societies for Coatings Technology, Oct. 1992.

P.M. Duncan, M.R. Van De Mark, “A Comparison of Polyurethanes of MDI and a Series of C3 to C5 Primary

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Aliphatic Diols,” ACS Midwest Regional Meeting, Nov. 1990.

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Pamela M. Duncan, Ph.D.

P.M. Duncan, M.R. Van De Mark, “High Solids Formulations Based Upon 2 Methyl 1,3 Propanediol

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Polyesters,” PMSE preprints, 63, 833 (1990).

P.M. Duncan, M.R. Van De Mark and C.J. Sullivan, “2 Methyl 1,3 Propanediol, a New Monomer for High

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Solids Polyesters,” Proceedings of the 17th Water borne & High Solids Symposium, 472 (1990).

P.M. Duncan, M.R. Van De Mark and C.J. Sullivan, “New Monomer Offers Advantages for High Solids

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Polyesters, Evaluating 2 Methyl 1,3 Propanediol as a Direct Substitute for Neopentyl Glycol in Polyester

Resins,” Modern Paint & Coatings, 80, 51 (1990).

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