Sales Training
Resume:
Larry Kraft
San Francisco, CA ■ 94122
Email: *********@*****.***
http://beyond.com/larry-kraft.com
Experience:
Gap: Relocated back to the United States
EBVC Chemistry Group 08/2009-08/2015
Organic Chemist
Performed preliminary research for a small fledgling nutraceutical chemical company leading to project ideas and impetus of current informal preliminary business proposals
Purification of intermediate chemicals by Rotovap, crystallization, leading to sales
Experimental synthesis of diazo and other organic compounds leading to small sales
Regulatory routes of potentially human life saving products with manufacturing potentials leading to huge profits from cradle to market, for EBVC Chemistry Group, explored and discovered both in Eastern Europe, and quite possibly in the Netherlands
Crop Technology Group Ltd 12/2012-11/2014
Tech. Writer & Consultant
Wrote technical specs for parts and instruction manuals
Made technical items easy to read and added flair achieving and promoting marketability, improving and increasing the CROP Technology Brand
Gave sound chemistry business advice, including in the Nano chemicals market
Lead to long term savings for the Crop Technology Group
Dr. Chris Jenks 08/2013-08/2013
Internet Research Associate
Internet research regarding semi-synthesis of anti-addiction alkaloids
Further research led to acquisition of unfinished project via permission
Bay Associates Environmental 02/2008-02/2009
HAZMAT Technician
Hazardous chemical characterization and remediation, contract negotiation, and computer networking
Formulated reagents used later for chemical testing
Closed about 20 contracts in a year
Technical writing of chemical specs abatement projects, in accordance with COMAR, DOT, and EPA regulations
Led to fulfillment of contract with EA Engineering in Baltimore, significantly increasing BAE profits, and reputation
Engineered protocols and neutralized explosive chemicals, for police and academic laboratories
Presence at company caused a long chain of successfully closed contracts, increasing company profits
Herbalist for 2 years formulating compounds for Patch Adams of the Gesundheit Institute
Advanced in alternative discovery routes involving pharmacological/ health compounds/ products
Tutored college chemistry students, instruction causing significant grade improvements
Prior listings Real Estate Agent w/ Century 21 Ambassador Realty for 1 year
Instruments & Training include: HPLC *CE *AAS *FTIR
Spectroscopy (Fluorescence, IR, UV/VIS, Laser) Cell Culturing *Aseptic Technique
Radiochemistry *Biochemistry *Microbiology
The Vedernikov Group 08/2007-12/2007
Research Associate I
Group of established Organometallic Chemists renowned for genuine advanced synthetic work, with 90+ published scientific journals, including with the American Chemical Society
Accomplished multi-step synthesis of organometallic chemicals used in process development of silanes; patent exploration
Performed post-doc butyl lithium reactions in inert atmosphere using Schlenk techniques to synthesize PT (II) borate compound
Grignard reactions enabled placement of aliphatic substituent
Glovebox Reactions typically performed by me, to produce $17,500 worth of catalyst from $500 of starting material/ 10-hour period
Namely, accomplished synthesis of organometallic catalyst compound, PT (II) dimethyldi (4-t-butyl-2-pyridyl) borate. Outperform post-doctorate research chemists at organometallic synthesizes
Resultant organometallic catalyst compound verified with injection in a GC/MS instrument and by mass
Catalyst used in experimental synthesizes of organic compounds of possible patent interest
Results checked with Gas Chromatography
Column Chromatography performed and subsequent GC/MS
Communicate results provided to supervisor Eugene Khaskin for his competent analysis. NMR samples provided to, and interpreted by supervisor
University of Maryland Pharmacy 1994-1996
Pharmacy Technician
Deciphered and carefully filled prescriptions, and checked patient records
Dispensed controlled substances in proper accordance to legal regulations
Accommodated customers' needs and answered their questions
Maintained safety, responsibility, and a mental attitude free from errors despite a fast paced and high pressured environment
Education & Training:
University of Maryland and Montgomery College
College Park, MD – Bachelors of Science in Chemistry May 20, 2007
NMR (I) training, November 8, 2007
Laboratory Safety training, August 16, 2007
Other Skills:
Computer Skills & Experience
Maintained computer network and software systems at Bay Associates Environmental
Troubleshoot problems with Windows, Linux, and networking
Software Skills
Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word *Proficient in Adobe Acrobat
Proficient in ChemBio Office *Knowledge of Xwinnmr *Intermediate design (HTML & CSS)
Other Awards, Certificates, & Experience
Semester Academic Honors, Spring 2007- University of Maryland, College Park
HAZCAT training June 6, 2008. *Familiar with MSDS (Europe), RCRA, DOT, and EPA regulations
Publications & Writings
Physical Chemistry Laboratory II CHEM 484 LAB MANUAL by Jacek Klos (structures by Larry Kraft)
INOR 259-Pt (II) olefin hydrides supported by dimethyldi (4-t-butyl-2-pyridyl) borate: New catalytic agents for transfer dehydrogenation at a group 10 metal (Pt) center, ACS; 17.8.2008
Upland Hazardous Chemical Specs, complete chemical remediation plan for removal of hazardous and non-hazardous wastes, including unknown characterizations, for the City of Baltimore Maryland; June 2008 by Larry Kraft
Technical specs written... and instructional manuals rendered articulable, for an electrical engineering firm the Crop Technology Group Ltd., in the Czech Republic
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