Engineer Manager
Resume:
CHRISTOPHER A. BROWN
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CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
A highly motivated, results-focused Quality Engineer with over fifteen
years of experience in the specialty chemical industry. Published author
with expertise in developing, writing, teaching, and presenting technical
publications, validations, SOPs, ISO9001:2008, ISO 14001:2004, TQM, DOT,
EPA, TCEQ, OSHA, C-TPAT, cGMP, IPEC, HACCP applications, and marketing
collateral. Resourceful, analytical and detail-driven individual with
capabilities in completing multiple projects with competing deadlines while
exceeding expectations. Aggressive in identifying and resolving
inefficient operational processes and improving them in a timely manner.
Excel in unpredictable and hectic environments.
CAREER ACHIEVEMENTS
Developed, implemented and trained ISO 9001:2000 quality management system,
ISO 14001:2004, OSHA regulations, and environmental compliance for 5 U.S.
facilities, over 350 employees in 18 months. Expanded systems to Canada
and Mexico facilities. Result in a 25% decrease in customer complaints, no
lost time accidents, 50% decrease in first aid response.
Design and Construct manufacturing acid leaching system for polycrystalline
diamond cutters - PDC's - Increased company sales by 30 million per year.
Increased productivity in manufacturing diamond cleaning process by 55% and
reducing overall costs by 25%.
Employed analytic techniques and metrics to assess productivity and
identify opportunities to improve systems and processes. Improve overall
productivity by an average of 25% without compromising quality or safety.
Researched and developed new completion fluid that is compatible with
downhole water based hydraulic fluids on subsea control valves.
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
Quality Control Engineer / EHS Manager / Process Engineer
June 2008 - Present
International Diamond Services, Houston, TX
. Planned production requirements based on customer demand, developed
manufacturing metrics and streamlined process to increase
productivity, reduce raw material consumption, and improve on time
delivery to 96.8% from 65.3%.
. Development, Writing, Implementation, Training, Maintenance, and
Auditing of the Quality Management System - ISO9001:2008,
ISO14001:2004 TQM, Six Sigma Processes - DMAIC and developing key
metrics in all departments.
. Development, Writing, Implementation, Training, Maintenance OSHA,
TCEQ, ASTM, REACH, C-TPAT, DOT 49 CFR.
. Designed and developed cobalt leaching process for polycrystalline
diamond cutters- PDC's. Built by hand acid delivery system, acid fume
hoods, and acid containment systems. Designed leach fixture for 8mm,
13mm, 16mm and 19mm products.
. Worked on design and development of new PDC technologies.
Director of Operations / Owner / Winemaker
September 2004 - Present
UnDiscovered Time - The Winery, Humble, TX - Currently Warehouse Based
. Engineering Design of operations including development of
fermentation, bottling, and labeling process.
. Development, Writing, Implementation of Total Quality Management,
Process Control, Lean Manufacturing.
. Regulatory Compliance of TABC, TTB, FDA, cGMP, OSHA, DOT 49 CFR, HACCP
and Texas Department of Health.
. Managing day to day operations, logistics of distribution, and
inventory management.
. Website development and design including database, PHP, and online
sales.
. Project management of build-out including electrical, plumbing,
network, and HVAC.
Corporate Quality / Safety / Environmental Manager - USA
January 2005 - October 2006
Katoen Natie Gulf Coast Inc., La Porte, TX
. Development, Writing, Implementation, Training, Maintenance, and
Auditing of the Quality Management System - ISO9001:2000, ISO
14001:2004, TQM, Six Sigma Processes - DMAIC and developing key
metrics in all departments.
. Development, Writing, Implementation, Training, Maintenance OSHA,
TCEQ, cGMP, IPEC, HACCP, C-TPAT, DOT 49 CFR.
. Work with sales team as technical advisor, resolved customer claims,
managed budgeting for all EQS departments.
. 40 hr HAZWOPER Certified, Medic First Aid Certified, risk analysis for
safety and facility security and emergency response.
. Six Sigma projects to include process improvement of packaging,
internal logistics, and warehouse management.
. New project develop of water soluble polymers for cGMP / FDA approved
products - facility development, laboratory design including use of
CAD - design, reading and interpretation.
Quality Control Engineer - Manufacturing Manager February 2001
- October 2004
MacDermid Inc., Houston TX
. Laboratory Manager / Research Chemist - managed budgeting for
laboratory, EHS, and quality departments.
. Development, Writing, Implementation, Training, Maintenance, and
Auditing of the Quality Management System - ISO9001:2000, ISO
14001:2004, TQM, Six Sigma Processes - DMAIC and developing key
metrics in production, shipping and laboratory.
. Development, Writing, Implementation, Training, Maintenance and
Auditing of OSHA, TCEQ, REACH, TSCA, DOT 49 CFR.
. Research and Development - down hole fluids, umbilical hydraulic
fluids, subsea completion fluids, scale up process engineering.
. Modification of Formulations and Creating MSDS's, Reformulate Non-
conforming product using API and NAS class standards.
. Served as sales team technical advisor, customer visits, risk analysis
for safety and facility security, vendor auditing.
. Information Technology Representative, setup server, DSL and LAN -
Intranet programming, maintained system.
Forensic Analyst - Interim Supervisor April 1999 -
February 2001
Identigene Inc., Houston TX
. Development, Writing, Implementation, Training, and Maintenance of the
Forensic / Paternity Protocols, Safety, Bio-hazardous waste disposal,
in accordance with NFSTC, ASCLD and OSHA.
. Forensic Evidence logging, extraction, amplification, analysis, case
reporting, expert witness testimony.
. Expertise in DNA extraction from various and unusual sample for
murder, rape, infidelity and missing person cases.
. Operation: GeneAmp PCR System 9700 Thermocycler, ABI PrismTM 377 DNA
Sequencer
Laboratory Chemist June 1998 - April
1999
Clark Oil & Refinery, Hartford, IL
. Analysis of various hydrocarbons from the manufacturing of crude oil
to finished gasoline.
. Data analysis and entry into LIMS database. Certification of finished
gasoline and propane products.
. Supervision of Union Employee's in absence of Laboratory Supervisor.
. Equipment Used: GC - FID / TCD, Column Chromatography (FIA), Hydrogen,
Sulfide Gas Analyzer, GC/MS.
Process Engineering Technician June 1994 -
May 1998
MEMC Southwest, Sherman, TX (Texas Instruments)
. Provided support and supervision of test projects to enhance the
manufacturing process.
. Performed equipment testing, defect inspection, and statistical
analysis - Statistical Process Control.
. Provided support to manufacturing customers and vendors. ISO9002
compliant.
. Design and Implementation of TSK Saw coolant system
. Received 1997 Quality Excellence Award - Process Improvement.
. Operation and Maintenance of TSK silicon slicing saws.
. Trouble shooting and repair of mechanical problems and inspection for
wafer quality.
. Team Leader for Empowered Word Team. Shift Safety Coordinator - OSHA
Compliance and auditing.
. Certified Trainer of all TSK saws.
Other Positions Held From 1986 - 1994
EDUCATION
Executive Masters of Industrial Distribution - 2004
Department of Engineering
Texas A&M University, College Station, TX
GPA: 4.0
Master of Science in Chemistry (Not Complete)
Texas A&M University - Commerce, TX
12 Hours towards degree
GPA: 3.3
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry - 1994
Angelo State University, San Angelo, TX
Minor: Mathematics
CERTIFICATIONS
. ISO 9001:2000. ISO 14001:2004 Lead Auditor - BSI - IRCA Certified and
IATCA compliant
. Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence (ASQ)
. Certified Quality Engineer (ASQ)
. OSHA 30 Hour Trained - Certified Safety Auditor (SAC)
. 40 hr HAZWOPER, RCRA, DOT HAZMAT, C-TPAT, DHS Chemical-Terrorism
. Medic First Aid - First Responder
. NFSTC Forensic Analyst
TECHNICAL
. Advanced user of Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and
Access.
. Advance user of Adobe: Photoshop CS5, Dreamweaver CS5, InDesign CS5,
LiveCycle Designer 9.0.
. Miscellaneous Software: SAP R3 & R4, Turbo CAD 11.0, GenoType /
GenoScan, LIMS, AS400.
. Equipment: GC (FID & TCD), GC / MS, FTIR, UV, HPLC, Organic Synthesis,
Wet Chemistry.
PUBLICATIONS & HONORS
. Phi Kappa Phi Honors Society - Texas A&M University - 2004
. Sigma Delta Industrial Distribution Honor Society - Department of
Engineering - Texas A&M University - 2004
. IDEA - Industrial Distribution Educators Association (2002-2004)
. FBD - Federation of Business Disciplines (2002-2004)
. Dr. Steve Thompson, Christopher A. Brown & William B. Hayman,
Emergence of Zero PL's, Journal of Industrial Distribution, March
2004.
. Dr. A. A. Rehms, Christopher A. Brown, and Asish Upahadya,
Photosynthesis of Amino Acids, Journal of Photochemistry, May 1996.
. Dr. Marsh, Christopher A. Brown, and Michelle Gentry, Ultraviolet
Analysis of Steroids, Journal of Ultraviolet Spectroscopy, March 1991,
May 1991
. Dr. Marsh, Christopher A. Brown, and Michelle Gentry, Ultraviolet
Analysis of Pharmaceutical Compounds, Journal of Ultraviolet
Spectroscopy, September 1991.
. Dr. Marsh, Christopher A. Brown, and Michelle Gentry, Infrared
Analysis of Steroids, Journal of Infrared Spectroscopy, April 1991,
June 1991, August 1991.
. Dr. Marsh, Christopher A. Brown, and Michelle Gentry, Infrared
Analysis of Pharmaceutical Compounds, Journal of Infrared
Spectroscopy, October 1991
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