Product Development Human Resources

Anna Abell

**********@***.***

*** *******’s Circle # H 440-***-**** (h)

Sheffield Lake, OH 44054 440-***-**** (c)

Summary

Skilled formulator with polyurethane materials, ranging from rigid to very soft and rubbery. Developed new QC methods and trained technicians to run them accurately. Worked with suppliers to solve raw material issues. Can work alone or with a team. Writing technical information and bulletins to meet the needs of customers and sales force. Enjoys working with customers and salesmen to find the best products for their use, whether it be a current product, a modification of a current material, or a brand new one.

Technical Skills

Developed new methods for determination of cure and cure rate.

Environmental chambers, including programming for both thermal cycling and thermal shock.

Instron- various methods including adhesive, tensile, compressive and, flexural strength.

Developed new methods for adhesive testing, including bonding to self.

Differential Scanning Calorimeter.

FTIR.

Viscometers-various methods including cone and plate, rotational, and dip cup.

Electrical testing including dielectric strength, dielectric constant, dissipation factor, and volume and surface resistivity.

Professional Experience

Freeman Manufacturing & Supply Co. - Avon OH 2006-2016

Chief Chemist

Managed lab which handled both new product development and QC for polyurethanes polyesters and waxes.

Reformulated entire polyurethane product line when a critical raw material was discontinued.

Formulated new materials in both the polyurethane and polyester product lines for customer specific needs, including a flame retardant material without brominated materials.

Changed all of the safety information into the new GHS compliant system.

Worked on a project to save company at least $15,000 in raw material costs.

Developed new test methods for solvents and polyols.

John C. Dolph Company - Monmouth Junction, NJ 2003-2006

Senior Product Development Chemist

Developed several specialized polyester materials.

Improved production methods for thixotropic materials.

Explored new thixotropic materials to improve long term stability of products.

John C. Dolph Company (continued)

Reformulated flame retardant materials, both epoxy and polyurethane, to meet European regulations.

Worked on potting materials for the automotive industry, both formulation and physical testing.

Developed new epoxy and polybutadiene based polyurethanes materials for different applications.

Developed new test methods for materials that have unusual properties, including several different adhesive type tests. Including adhesion to self.

P. D. George Company, St. Louis, MO 2001-2003

Chemist

Aided in the transition between Epoxylite and P.D. George.

Served on a multidisciplinary team to improve production issues.

Problem solving when methods and materials did not transfer well from one company to another.

Epoxylite Corporation, Irvine, CA 1994-2001

Quality Assurance Manager/ Development Chemist

Formulated epoxy materials for various purposes, including potting, VPI, coatings, and adhesives.

Developed new construction resins, by working with a customer who had specialized needs, including sealants and adhesives.

Worked with polybutadiene based polyurethanes, in formulations, manufacturing and trouble shooting in use.

Worked closely with salesmen to suggest and develop the best materials for new and existing customers and to problem solve.

Wrote the Technical Bulletins and other technical information.

Standardized QC methods

Education

Various Short Courses, including Paints and Coatings by American Chemical Society

University of California Extension Division - La Jolla, CA

Certificate of Hazardous Materials Management

University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill, NC

M.S in Inorganic Chemistry

Georgetown College - Georgetown, KY

B.S. in Chemistry

Graduated with Honors in Chemistry

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