Manager Management
Resume:
Stephen Cobb
Email: *********@********.***
Address: **** **** ***** #*****
City: Boerne
State: TX
Zip: 78015
Country: USA
Phone: 870-***-****
Skill Level: Management
Salary Range: $100,000
Willing to Relocate
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Educational Background:
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Job History / Details:
SENIOR SCIENTIST
Research Scientist Program Manager Lab Manager Environmental Scientist Director
Expert in organizational startup and operations with emphasis in personnel development and process improvement
CAREER PROFILE
Dynamic, creative, business professional with high caliber management qualifications17 years of proven leadership talentLed startup of an analytical/environmental laboratory in support of the destruction of the US Army chemical weapons stockpile.
Accomplished senior level scientist in modern technical and managerial strategies, principles, methodologies, and processes for laboratory operations in a 24/7 operational setting.
Effective in high profile, sensitive, scientific management rolesmanaging large organizationsovercoming complex business/technical challengesmeeting client objectives and expectationstechnical consultation and communication of complex concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholdersfostering team consensus and generating cooperation from multidisciplinary teams.
Confident, energetic, assertive, diplomatic, and outgoing with exceptional communications, public speaking, and interpersonal relations skills.
MANAGEMENT QUALIFICATIONS:
Communication & Client Relations
Operational Systemization & Startup
Strategic Planning & Risk Assessment
DoD Earned Value Management System
Corrective/Preventive Action Processes
Process Design & Improvement
Recruiting, Hiring, & Terminations
Staff Training & Development
Mentoring, Team Building, & Leadership
Budget Planning, Analysis, & Control
Operations Management
Process Safety Management
Change Management
Staff Supervision
Project & Program Management
CORE COMPETENCIES:
Analytical Chemistry Principles
Reagent Preparation & Serial Dilutions
Instrumentation (GC/FPD, GC/MS, FAAS, UV-Vis, IEC)
Liquid & Solid Phase Solvent Extraction
Air Monitoring & Analysis
Environmental Sampling & Monitoring
Analytical Data Interpretation & Trend Analysis
Chemical Weapons & Chemical Agent Properties
Research & Method Development
Laboratory Procedures & Technologies
EPA SW-846 & ASTM Methodology
Chemical Hygiene
Hazardous Waste Management
Production Chemistry
Quality Improvement & Assurance
Statistical Process Control
Quality Management Systems
Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS)
Conduct of Operations
Regulatory Affairs & Compliance OPCW, USEPA, DEQ, DoD, CMA, DHHS, CDC, OSHA, RCRA, TSCA, CWA, CAA, ISO 17025, ISO 14001, ISO 9001
US Army Chemical Personal Reliability Program (CPRP)
DoD Policies, Programs, & Security Requirements
RCRA Site Closure
OSHA HAZWOPER
Emergency Response & Preparedness
Plant Operations
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Southwest Research Institute (SwRI), San Antonio, TX (1996-2012)
SwRI is an independent nonprofit applied research and development organization specializing in the creation and transfer of technology in engineering and physical sciences.
LABORATORY MANAGER - Pine Bluff Chemical Demilitarization Facility (PBCDF)
Project management of laboratory operations supporting chemical warfare agent monitoring and environmental emission monitoring regulated by RCRA, TSCA, and CAA permits in support of industrial operations. Managed 111 scientists, technical, quality, IT, and administrative personnel. Provided safe, reliable laboratory services for the safety and health of the workforce and protection of the public and environment, 24 hours per day and 7 day a week. Served as technical representative supporting the CMA, CDC, and Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality Audits. Manage personnel actions such as salary adjustments, disciplinary actions, terminations, hiring/recruiting, and planned reduction in force closure strategies. Directly interfaced with client, state, and federal representatives. Technical consultant for plant operational, environmental, waste and closure issues at a TSDF.
Management & Leadership Successes:
Successful operational completion 2 years ahead of DoD life cycle schedule
Safety record (2.0 million man hours without an OSHA lost time injury, 1.6 million hours without an OSHA recordable injury)
Cost Account Manager of $20 million annual project budget under the DoD Earned Value Management System
Reduced project expenditure by 4 million under planned life cycle budget
Served as an effective representative/spokesperson of the organization to the scientific community, state/federal agencies (US Army, DEQ, CMA, CDC, DHHS, and other external stakeholders), regulatory officials, and the public.
Served as an effective organizational representative dealing with financial and contractual issues.
Led an ambitious campaign in preparing employees for employment transition before operational reduction in force.
Implemented a rewards and recognition program for employees who performed above expectations.
ANALYTICAL LABORATORY DEPARTMENT MANAGER - PBCDF
Department management of 30 personnel in support of operations 24 hours per day and 7 day a week. Served as subject matter expert and technical consultant in support of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons Treaty. Conducted continual laboratory and plant operational improvement using statistical trend analysis at a TSDF. Provided guidance on analytical method development, data interpretation, instrumentation troubleshooting, and repair. Provided technical guidance on the development of the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).
Management Achievements:
Successful startup of an analytical laboratory in support of chemical demilitarization operations.
Revamped traditional laboratory operations into a dynamic analytical and monitoring system staffed with talented, highly trained professional utilizing state-of-the-art technologies and robust methodology to support the clients needs while exceeding DoD quality objectives and fostering an environment conducive for continuous improvement.
Awarded a 10-year safety award by the Department of Labor and awarded OSHA VPP Star participant.
Established instrument maintenance and troubleshooting training for personnel to minimize the cost and need for support vendors.
Initiated and led a team in the screening, identification, and correction of human error traps in organization SOPs.
LEAD CHEMIST/CHEMICAL HYGIENE OFFICER - PBCDF & Johnston Atoll Chemical Agent Disposal System (JACADS)
Supervised a staff of five Chemists and Technicians coordinating analytical operations in support of chemical demilitarization operations. Conducted GC and GC/MS troubleshooting, maintenance, and method development on a routine basis. Prepared and tested nerve and mustard chemical agent standards for instrument calibration and quality control use. Performed sample preparation and analysis of samples in accordance with federal and state regulated permits following EPA SW-846 methods. Developed Standing Operating Procedures and Laboratory Plans. Performed duties as the Laboratory Chemical Hygiene Officer.
Key Accomplishments:
Instrumental in startup and sustainability of an analytical laboratory by developing analytical methods for the detection of nerve agents and mustard.
Trained analysts and technicians on gas chromatograph and mass selective detector maintenance and theory.
Trained individuals and worked in all aspects of chemical analysis and handling of nerve and mustard chemical agents.
EDUCATION
MS Chemistry, Texas A&M University Commerce Commerce, TX
BS Chemistry and Biological Science, Texas A&M University Commerce Commerce, TX
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