Theodore Sieminski
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SUMMARY
Dedicated, hard working customer orientated laboratory manager highly experienced in color matching and quality control in nail polish, coatings and PVC plastic applications. Proficient in the use of SAP, formulation and quality control software. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Conducts Business and operates at all times with safety, environmental and industrial hygiene concerns as the first priority.
SKILLS
Strong technical expertise in color matching, QA, and tech service for the nail polish, paints and coatings and PVC plastic applications.
Experienced in the use of spray equipment and “Q” panel preparation.
Excellent customer interface addressing various technical issues and project reviews.
Skilled in technical presentations to sales, marketing and customers.
Experienced in retail paint sales.
Proficient in the use of SAP, formulation and quality control software.
Strong knowledge of glitters and micas.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Fiabila USA October 2012 to Present
Mine Hill, NJ
Laboratory manager
Interfaces with customers, sales, marketing and production on a daily basis to solve technical issues.
Prepares and Issues CoA’s.
Supervises Quality Assurance, Quality Control and Technical Service.
Conduct and supervise the use of the DV-111+ Rheometer, Karl Fisher, Pendulum Hardness Tester, Suntest CPS+, UV-Vis / Spectrophotometer.
Prepares and issues reports.
Research and impliment alternate sources of raw materials.
Evonik-Degussa February 1990 to October 2012
Piscataway, New Jersey
Senior Technician – Color Science Lab
Managed the global colorant standard program.
Performed color matching, both instrumental and visual.
Created colorant data files, verified and adjusted as needed.
Generated colorant formulas in customer coatings bases and provided recommendations to match standards and specifications.
Conducted technical service requests and prepared written reports.
Interfaced with customers over the phone as well as through customer visits.
Conducted quality control of production batches as needed.
Calibrated and maintained equipment and procedures in accordance with ISO 9001.
Supervised other employees in large projects as needed.
Operated automated robotic machine for sample preparation.
MNYPCA – 2008 Paint Pioneer Award Recipient.
W. Berman / Siperstein’s Paints Part time while employed at Evonik-Degussa P/T 1995 to 2000
East Brunswick, NJ
RETAIL PAINT SALES
Interacted with in-store customers as well as through customer visits.
Troubleshoot coating problems in the field.
Followed up with contractors by telephone to promote and secure orders.
Took orders and prepared paint orders.
Supervised other employees
REFERENCES
References available upon request.