JAMES R. LESNIAK

abnrke@r.postjobfree.com

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Merrillville, Indiana 46410

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

More than ten (10) years of extensive and diversified experience in coatings research and development. Specific

assignments included researching new technologies (such as U.V. curables and nanoparticles), incorporating technologies

into new product lines, developing alternate applications for products, and launching products with marketing assistance.

EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE

NB Coatings April 1989 – January 2009

Lansing, Illinois

Senior Research Scientist- R&D Primer Group July 1993 – January 2009

• Developed formulations of automotive coatings for exterior and interior

plastic parts, including: primers, adhesion promoters, and waterborne coatings

• Innovated a U.V. curable clear coating technology

• Only chemist assigned to U.V. curables – an entirely new technology for NB Coatings

• Researched U.V Technology- studying in Germany and Japan

• Established professional contacts with RadTech developing a supplier base for raw materials as well as a forum for

technical discussions

• Designed a U.V. clearcoat for headlight lenses – obtaining AMECA listing for products as well as OEM approvals from

domestic auto manufacturers

Researched additional applications of U.V. curable technology including non-automotive

Sole designer of waterbased adhesion promoter for use on Automotive TPO fascias and trim pieces -

material sold widely throughout Europe and USA

• Developed two different 2 component exterior primers for use on rigid plastic substrates for

applications on mirror shells, wheel covers and luggage racks

• Modified solvent based adhesion promoter for use at Saturn to improve appearance and physical

properties

• Met with raw material suppliers to determine material characteristics necessary for inclusion in

finished product as well as to keep abreast of all raw material design improvements.

• Held periodic meetings with customers establishing product specifications, conducting new product

trials, and incorporating improvements

• Began career as an internal Technical Service Representative, later transferred to R&D as a Chemist I

and advanced gradually to Senior Research Scientist

Volunteered as a first responder and ISO auditor

Technical Service April 1989 – June 1993

Addressed customer concerns regarding the improvement of the products

Provided on site support and introduced new products to customers

Traveled to customer location and performed on-site experimentation

SKILLS

Familiar with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel

Experience with AS400 and SAP databases

Continued education in laboratory safety, polymer chemistry, and troubleshooting paint and finish problems

PATENT

Ilenda, CS; Spera, ML; Daly, AT; Gore, RH; Devonport, W; Lundquist, EG; Reeve, PF; Lesniak, JR;

Simon, ES. Damage resistant coatings, films and articles of manufacture containing crosslinked nanoparticles,

US Patent 7 244 775, July 17, 2007.

EDUCATION

University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry

Gateway Technical College

Kenosha, Wisconsin

Associate Degree in Mid-Management

AFFILIATIONS

American Chemical Society

RadTech

REFERENCES

Available upon request.

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