Industrial Coatings/Adhesive Chemist, Quality Control, Lab Technician
Resume:
John Verdone
Industrial Coatings/Adhesive Chemist/Quality Control
Ocala, FL 34474
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Previously was employed at the same industrial coatings/adhesive manufacturer for 21 years. Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Processing Technician
Titan Processors -Ocala, FL
May 1st 2024 - Present
Operate and monitor vacuum distillation equipment along with quality controlling the distilled oil.
Lab Quality Control
Donau Carbon - Dunnellon, FL
February 2020 to June 2022
Lab tested and quality controlled various grades of activated carbon utilizing various laboratory methods. Quality Lab Technician
Geo-Tech - Ocala, FL
December 2017 to April 2018
Tested various soils for engineering projects.
Total Nutrition Technologies (TNT)- Leesburg, FL
Research and Development
October 2016 to January 2017
Worked with dried food products improving taste and nutrition values. Produced customers samples for testing and approval.
RideNow Powersports - Ocala, FL
Sales Representative
March 2016 to May 2016
Sold motorcycles and ATV's, from many different manufacturers, at a large Ocala dealership.
Donarra Extrusions - Ocala, FL
Quality Assurance
October 2015 to February 2016
In charge of Donarra's quality control procedures involving the manufacture of flat-sheet polyethylene. Various technical positions
FastTrack Staffing - Ocala, FL
March 2015 to September 2015
Held a few technical positions through an Ocala employment staffing agency.
Anchor Coatings- Leesburg, FL
Coatings Chemist/Manufacturing
December 2012 to April 2014
Involved with new product development, quality control, improvement of present coatings products, met with technical salespeople, helped with production. Wore various hats at Anchor.
Dial America - Ocala, FL
Sales Agent
February 2012 to April 2012
Employed in a call center and sold various products from cookbooks to insurance products.
Crossmark- Ocala, Fl
Retail Vendor
February 2011 to January 2012
Represented Glidden Paints in my local three Walmarts and helped with the transition from Sherwin Williams products.
Represented Novartis over the counter products, employed with Crossmark, during July-January, 2012.
Decorative Designs of Ocala Paint Store
Sales Rep/Store Associate
May 2012 - Jul 2012
Called on paint contractors for coatings sales. Assisted paint store customers.
New Nautical Coatings- Clearwater, FL
Coatings Chemist/Lab Manager
January 2010 to June 2010
• Performed quality control, managed the lab, performed research + development, and helped set up a new formulation/production software package.
• Consulted with many raw material sale representatives about the latest technologies and raw material samples.
• New Nautical produces a variety of anti-fouling coatings for the bottom of ships and boats.
Delta Laboratories - Ocala, FL
Industrial Coatings Chemist/Formulator
January 1994 to February 2008
• Formulated and tested many types of industrial coatings over a wide range of different substrates.
• Formulated products that consisted of alkyds, urethanes, epoxies, water-reducible alkyds, vinyls, latex, acrylics, polyesters, urea and melamine baking enamels, nitrocellulose wood products, CAB's, etc. Formulated neoprene and latex adhesive products.
• Responsible for formulating customer samples that had to meet strict performance/price criteria. Evaluated new raw materials as related to the formulations. The evaluations were for possible cost and performance improvements. Personal on site monitoring, of a newly developed product, was required at times.
• Excellent color matching skills and visual acuity. A good ability to multi-task short and long term projects. Strong interpersonal skills and a team player.
Delta Laboratories - Ocala, FL
Laboratory Technician
February 1987 to January 1994
• Manufactured and tested coating and adhesive formulations as described by the Technical Director. Produced customer samples. The samples had to meet color and performance specifications.
• Evaluated coatings after long term exterior exposure and salt spray.
• Assisted the Technical Director make decisions on future formulations.
Education
Certificate in Coatings Formulation
University of Missouri-Rolla - Rolla, MO
1991 to 1991
AA in Chemistry, Earth Science, Calculus, Environmental Science. College of Central Florida - Ocala, FL
1984 to 1991
Skills
• Attention to details, formulation, organization, quality control, research/development, managing multiple projects, raw material cost savings, lab equipment maintenance, color matching, personal relations, creativity, customer service (10+ years)
• chemistry (10+ years)
• lab technician (10+ years)
• Laboratory experience (10+ years)
• retail sales
• Organizational Skills (10+ years)
• Typing (10+ years)
• Laboratory Management
• Product Development
• Calibration
• Quality Assurance
• Process Improvement
• Writing Skills
• Manufacturing
• Statistical Analysis
• Technical Support
Links
https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-verdone-7b724822
Certifications and Licenses
Driver's License
Motorcycle License
Assessments
Personality: Sales Fit — Highly Proficient
July 2019
Assesses personality traits that are important for sales roles. Full results: Highly Proficient
Sales Skills: Influence & Negotiation — Expert
May 2019
Using influence and negotiation techniques to engage with and persuade customers. Full results: Expert
Customer focus & orientation — Proficient
November 2018
Measures a candidate's ability to respond to customer situations with sensitivity. Full results: Proficient
Customer service — Proficient
October 2019
Identifying and resolving common customer issues.
Full results: Proficient
Written communication — Proficient
November 2018
Measures a candidate's ability to convey written information using proper grammar rules. Full results: Proficient
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Additional Information
Enjoy reading, physical fitness, sports, and riding my motorcycle. Owned an Ocala condo since 1996. Possess flawless credit.
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