DaChon Adair

Chicago, IL *****

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Product-driven Developmental Chemist

Results in product development management leading to success in market placement

Skilled, creative chemist with strong track record of commercializing new products. Project management for providing technical guidance, and support on product testing, quality assurance, and sales support.

Able to generate early stage concepts and conduct exploratory research. Maintain clear documentation on key projects to support communication, record keeping, and intellectual property generation, while also implementing manufacturing initiatives, scale up of manufacturing, and working in to meet customer requirements. Proficient in Container, Coil, Architectural, General Industrial, Automotive, and Heavy Equipment type coatings.

Creative Formulator Methodical Innovative Product Commercialization

Cost-Saving Champion Metal & Concrete Applications Raw Material Evaluations DIY Formulations

Professional Experience

SHERWIN WILLIAMS, Chicago, IL 2013 – 2018

Scientist, High Performance Group

Specialized in Urethane and Urea chemistry aimed at General Industrial for US and Automotive European Markets, coating metal and plastics.

Developed and applied chemistries for electronic metal housing, protecting interior from rust creating harsh external elements.

Created coating metal for automobile applications, stopping advancement of corrosion.

Invented coatings for Heavy Equipment used in construction, using various chemistries of Epoxy, Urethane, and Urea, minimizing and often stopping corrosion due to weathering and severe environment.

Formulated Heavy Duty Urea system for Shale Oil Containment, on untreated steel containers, normally subject to flash rust across surface.

VIDEOJET, Wood Dale, IL 2011 – 2013

Senior Chemist, Thermal Ink Jet Group

Collaborated with Chemist, working to apply Thermal Ink to various substrates, while assisting Engineers in producing overall best hardware for ink delivery.

Determined ink formulations for individual customer, supporting unique performances and substrates.

Spearheaded ink quality assurances on new formulations, providing customers with unique formulations for individualized ink application.

ROCK-TRED, Waukegan, IL 2009 – 2011

Technical Director

Facilitated new concrete flooring formulation development, quality control procedures, and sample collection and storage. Established entire newly form laboratory methods to bring company more in compliance with industry standards.

Trained Technician(s) on quality control technique, affording customers’ absolute best product available to the market.

Evaluated current and new raw materials used for existing and latest flooring formulations, offering exceptional products for minimalizing damage to new concrete floor installation.

Addressed Field tech support, which may include visiting customers, handling customer complaints, and delivering value-added customer care.

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SPRAYLAT CORPORATIONS, Chicago, IL 2008 – 2009

Senior Chemist

Engineered new technologies in 2K Epoxy and High Solids Urethane coatings using both solvent and water-based chemistry.

Assisted in writing quality control specifications for Urethane chemistry, ensuring delivery of appropriate product to customer.

Created new General Industrial coatings for metal and plastic applications within deadlines.

Modified existing Urethane technology to lower VOC (<340 g / L) for environmental compliancy, according to regional and national specifications.

RUSTOLEUM CORPORATION, Pleasant Prairie, WI 1999 – 2008

Project Manager, High Performance Group 2006 – 2008

Involved in directing projects, yielding highest return on investment using 2K Epoxy and Urethane Technology.

Involved in PAG cost saving for entire RPM parent company, reducing Amine chemistry expense that could be used across the company and all subsidiaries.

Invented fast-dry Urethane technology used to coat Oil rigs floating in harsh marine environments, preventing rust and repeat maintenance.

Managed chemist and technicians on assigned development projects, providing training and expertise to take individuals, once ready, to the next career level, and teaching employees to think outside the box on lab techniques and problem solving.

Senior Chemist, High Performance Group 2002 – 2006

Maintained existing Epoxy and Urethane Brands. Involved in maintenance and development of Floor coatings. Strengthened Technology and Ambient Cure of Epoxy and Urethane Chemistry.

Generated first commercial line of Polyurea flooring products for low temperature applications to industrial floors, creating non-slip coatings for docks, garages, and warehouses.

Initiated new product development for use in Architectural Coatings to be used in Bridges, Water Towers, and Concrete Structures.

Co-created Road Warrior DIY 2-part Epoxy Truck Bed Liner, used in Consumer Market.

Managed Toll Manufacturing across North America, focusing on highly specialized products made beyond the capability of Rustoleum manufacturing.

oInvolved use of equipment in other plants, avoiding buying apparatus needed in product manufacturing.

Chemist II, High Performance Group 1999 – 2002

Gained experience in product line maintenance and problem solving for customer complaints, while working with Marketing and Sales to meet company goals.

Adjusted batches for optimum processing during manufacturing, creating best product in the industry.

Screened raw materials for continual product upgrades as well as new product development.

Education

Master of Science (MS), Operations & Technology Management, Illinois Institute of Technology, Stuart School of Business, Chicago, IL

Master of Science (MS), Polymer Chemistry & Coatings Technology, DePaul University, Chicago, IL

Bachelor of Arts (BA), Philosophy & Chemistry, University of Illinois, Urbana, IL

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