Arrick L. Addison

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Career Summary A dynamic, multi-talented, highly trained, innovative and

energetic Chemist with over ten years of invaluable experience. A well

organized professional with diverse expertise in R&D, product development,

chemical processing, material/environmentalscience, analytical chemistry,

Organic chemistry, electrochemistry, wet chemistry, and quality control. A

results oriented leader and team player possessing excellent communication,

presentation and organizational skills. Aggressive and resourceful with

exceptional trouble shooting and problem solving skills to assist any

company in maximizing growth and profits through effective use of

experience and qualifications.

Summary of Qualifications

. Keen observational and intuitive insight of experimental data/results.

. Strong hands-on Instrumental expertise and methodology involving ICP, AA

GC, HPLC, UV, IR TOC, KF, Osmometers, Calorimeters and more.

. Dependable and reliable with the ability to work well independently or in

a group.

. Skillful in problem solving and chemical formulations involved in

developing or up scaling of products.

. Proficient computer skills with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access

and Outlook.

Professional Experience

2007 - Present AMRESCO INC., Solon, Ohio, QUALITY CONTROL CHEMIST

Responsible for utilizing working knowledge of analytical equipment such as

ICP, UV, IR KF and HPLC to characterize and analyze various biochemicals

and reagents in accordance with USP, BP and EP Pharmacopeias.

. Successfully helped company to smoothly transition into newly proposed

USP guidelines for heavy metals testing by using knowledge and experience

of ICP. Quantified and identified metal analytes for over 25 products

resulting in company winning several major contracts.

2004 - 2007SAINT-GOBAIN, NEWBURY,OHIO, CRYSTAL ASSEMBLY TECHNICIAN

Provided daily inspection and preparation for crystal Sodium Iodide ingots

used in medical imaging devices, cameras and detectors throughout the

world.

. Instructed many as the subject in an international company wide

instructional video on how to properly inspect and prepare NaI ingots for

use in Saint-Gobain Crystal products worldwide.

2001 - 2003ENERGIZER BATTERY-GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY CENTER, WESTLAKE, OHIO,

TECHNOLOGIST

Synthesized and characterized electrochemically active inorganic materials

for world-renowned battery company under the direction of an inorganic PHD

Chemist.

. Interpreted research documentation to execute several large upscale

synthesis of a Nickel Manganese Oxide compound from a scale of less than

one gram to over 400 grams.

2000 - 2001 EA GROUP (ELECRO ANALYTICAL GROUP), MENTOR, OHIO

CHEMIST,

Responsible for the preparation and analysis of environmental, research

and industrial materials using USEPA, OSHA AND RCRA protocols.

. Identified more efficient standard preparation procedure for accurate

metal analysis via ICP which led to successful recertification of inorganic

department with 95% positive performance rating.

1997 - 1998 NSL ANALYTICAL SERVICES INC., Valley View, Ohio

Inorganic Chemist II, Responsible for various elemental and chemical

preparation/analysis of various materials such as alloys, paints and

ceramics for NADCAP accredited laboratory.

1995 - 1997 REPUBLIC ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS INC., BEDFORD,OHIO

ANALYTICAL CHEMIST, Responsible for running metals department of local

environmental firm dealing with recycling of disposal of hazardous waste.

An EPA Part B Permit facility.

. Solved treatment issue concerning disposal and metals stabilization for

Barium contaminated waste and presented preliminary data to management for

pilot scale up treatment.

1991 - 1995 ROSS ANALYTICAL SERVICES INC., STRONGSVILLE, OHIO

ASSOCIATE CHEMIST, Performed fingerprinting and analysis of various

inorganic and organic waste materials using ASTM, USEPA and CLP protocol.

. Repaired broken TOC instrumentation for analyzing material during

contract with major client. Resulted in decreased downtime, saved nearly

$500 in contracted repair cost and helped maintain clientele base.

Education

2008 B.S., CHEMISTRY

CLEVELAND STATE UNIVERSITY, CLEVELAND,OHIO

Additional Skills. Additional job skills obtained at various temp positions

at the following corporations during employment gaps.

. Alcoa Wheel Products International-Chemical Processing Technician

Sherwin Williams Automotive-Polymer Research Technician

PPG Industries-lab Technician (Automotive coatings and resins dept.)

Permatex Inc. (A division of Loctite Corp.)-Product Development Technician

Affiliations. PROFESSIONAL MEMBER OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY

License/training. OSHA Trained and certified, RCRA 8 hour refresher

training, patents 101, basic statistical concepts, electrochemistry basics,

lithium safety, Chemical specific safety orientation, Global meeting skills, General PC Maintenance skills, Basic electronics

Honors/awards. Scholarship Grant to Ohio State University

Scholarship from Jesses Phillips foundation to any Ohio College of Choice

Award for Recognition as Outstanding Chemistry Tutor

Award plaque for Outstanding Achievement in Chemistry

Volunteer

2010 Career day speaker, Cleveland Public Schools

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