EDUCATION:
UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE - Louisville, KY
Bachelor of Science in Biology/Chemistry 1999-2004
Double Major in Biology-Chemistry / Minor Forensic Anthropology
Neurology/Endocrinology/Pathology/Psychology Studies 2001-2004
Biological/Chemical Studies & Thesis 2002-2004
EXPERIENCE:
Kimberly Clark (Cube Hub Contract)– Louisville, KY
June 2021 - Present
Global Data Cleansing Scientist (Remote)
•Aurora Data Cleanse Foundation Oversight
•LAO Project Data Work, system building, product safety alignment/compliance
•GNW Project Data Work
•APAC Project Data Work, system building, product safety alignment/compliance
•EMEA Project Data work, system building, toxicology data alignment control
•NA Project Data work, clean up, system building, global template building, compliance/product safety alignment
•Packaging system clean up, system building, compliance alignment, government policy control
•Partnership Products Project Data Work
•KCP (all categories) Raw Material/Finished Goods/Semi-Finished Goods Project Data Work
•Built the heatmaps for templates that are currently being used for the WAVE Aurora Data Cleansing Project
•Product Safety/Regulatory/Toxicology Project Data Work
•Supplier/ECM/Vendor Profile Building, Cross-Functionality between systems, system rolodex for product confinement/money saving projects
•Current in all work timelines and project building
•Fluent in IPS, SAP, PLM, product safety/compliance systems, FIORE, SLM, ISO, systems processing
•Acquired 100 % across all required regulatory testing
Global Polymers LLC – Louisville, KY
November 2017 – 2021
R & D Plastics Process/Trial Lab Technician
•Processing/Testing In Bound Raw Materials
•In Process production support
•Quality control/assurance material testing
•QC testing on plastic determination/melt flow, metal, moisture, ash, IZOD, contamination percentage, labeling, documentation, raw material inbound testing in order to use in the products
•Analytical testing on all incoming raw material blends of purchase companies’ extra materials to ensure clean sustainable polymers were being extracted and used in final products
•COA document generation per client
•Calibration of lab equipment and proper verification
•Shipping documents for driver/customers
•Multiple lab testing techniques used on daily basis
•Multiple process deviations and follow up
•Efficient with multiple data base and data entries
•Provide support with departmental managers and communication meetings for beginning/end shift changes
•Follow through with raw materials and product design formulation
•Data collection on raw/finished materials stocked in warehouse
AAF/Flanders – Jeffersonville, IN
May 2016- May 2017
R & D Specialist Lab Technician
•Progressive support with sales team/customers in research and development
•Training new personnel on all lab procedures
•Maintained MSDS files, logs and upkeep of materials in all areas
•New analytical research studies implemented on new engineering projects to set standard ranges
•Daily testing of filters with DHC holding, RT values, absolute filter, IE, EOLA, flat sheet media, RR filters, breach, UL and all other filter testing
•Daily maintenance of equipment, cleaning, proper set up, reference data
•Filter checks/check-in with writing test reports, pictures, filter tracking, correct filter testing set up, aligning proper filter techniques with requests
•Working with customers and provide teaching and directive assistance during walk throughs
•Shipping/receiving
•Packed/moved/set up/new construction of an entire lab/humidity system/UL room/duct work/equipment/maintenance equipment/tools/building requirements
•Assisted construction crews during development
•Assisted any visitor that came into work on the building or make changes to structure
•Assisted my manager in daily operations of the lab such as scheduling of testing, tasks, ordering materials, staff supervision, training, customer walk through and stepped into the role as needed
•Earned my forklift training certification and CAFS
•Highly trained on all heavy operators equipment that was in daily use
•Provided assistance to all personnel for shipment/research/tracking/testing/ordering materials/receiving/equipment set up/inspection/legal/development
•All other duties as assigned
•Managed lab equipment/calibration
LOUISVILLE METRO GOVERNMENT – Louisville, KY
November 2009 – November 2016
Air Pollution Tech II – APCD/EPA
•Air Toxics/Chemical Monitoring
•Standard Procedure Set up, Site Set up
•Analytical research studies conducted on setting up a new site and the ranges needed for the surrounding data capture to ensure quality repeatable data
•Research used to provide federal documents aid in court, fines, sustainability, traceability allowing for attainment
•Data Management, Reporting, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Process and Instrument Development, Project Completion Tasks
•Database work/EDAS/Microsoft/Network/AirVision
•Controller for MSDS, Hazard Materials Reporting and Handling, First Responder /Emergency Contact/First Aid in Department, Provides Medical Assistance When Needed
•Successfully set up the only NCORE air monitoring site in Kentucky from the ground up
•Volunteered with KAIRE in different programs to educate and bring information to the public
•Responsible for air monitoring/calibrating/maintaining instruments in order to test, collect, examine, verify and submit data to EPA
•Volunteer in educational studies for students to understand the nature of air pollution and the city/city innovative developments
•Maintained data reporting and chain of custody, testing, keeping timeline processes with data verifiable
CHRYSO INC. – Charlestown, IN
November 2007 – November 2009
Formulation Chemist / Lab Manager
•Responsible for QA / QC of raw materials and finished product
•Managed Federal and state regulatory reports
•Developed and implemented streamlined processes and standard operating procedures for lab and production
•Analytical research and data provided to the military on ongoing projects as well as final field test studies and implementation
•New ideas for concrete and admixtures to provide the structure, strength, set up time, integrity, mobility, and ease of use
•R & D of new products including formulations based on customer needs
•Emergency Responder/First Responder
•Controller for MSDS, Hazardous Materials Reporting/Ordering/Handling
•Customer/Salesman Liaison for product design and specification on formulas
•Emergency Contact for Spills/Incidents/Border Control
•Certified in Hazardous Material Border Information
ON ASSIGNMENT LAB SUPPORT – Louisville, KY
February 2007 – November 2007
7 month contract to Parallel Products Inc. (Louisville, KY)
QA / QC Chemist for Distillation and Fermentation Processes
•Managed daily operations of lab and technical team
•Developed procedures for the recovery of renewable resources for fuel-grade ethanol
•Created chemical profiles for potential renewable fuel customers
•Hazardous Material Handler/Processor/Product Ordering
•Controlled MSDS information, processing, handling
•First Responder/First Aid Responder/Chemical Fire Trained
•Implemented Site Hazardous Material Paperwork and Trained Production Staff on Procedures, Testing, Reporting, Handling
•Developed GC methods and reports, FTIR/HPLC testing and procedures
•First responder during production/lab fire and helped fire department during process of entering the building safely and effectively to ensure no fire hazing and explosion occurred
•Provided all of the data during technical meetings and in charge of outside vendor relations for testing procedures on samples
•Boiler room water testing and maintenance
•Cooling tower water testing and maintenance
•Analytical studies on incoming expired products for recycling and reuse
•Formulated sugar content for fermentation on the ethanol alcohol content
•Analytical studies performed on all E-85 products shipping from cistern tanks to main rail cars, ships and tanker trucks to ensure low water content
•Analytical data extracted from all health and beauty quality testing on expired received products and reusing the alcohol content in final materials
D. D. WILLIAMSON – Louisville, KY
February 2006 – February 2007
Manufacturing R & D / QC Process Chemist
•Formulation Chemist for food coloring and additives
•Attended full training on Research and Development skills and testing, analytical studies
•Oversight of Product Manufacturing Lifecycle
•Took charge during machine spill/failure that hurt several employees for medical care and treatment and documentation and proper reporting to medical responders and reporting to the plant manager after incident occurred
•Wrote formulations for production as well as oversaw manufacturing during process and adjustments made to product to bring in final specific data and
documentation of that data
AEROTEK – Louisville, KY
2005-2006
7 month contract to Clarendon Flavor Engineering (Louisville, KY)
R & D Chemist
•Provided technical support and analytical studies on products
•Product development in flavoring to food and beverage manufacturer and chemicals companies
•Maintained proper MSDS paperwork and documentation
All job descriptions/duties/references available upon request
TECHNICAL EXPERTISE:
•Certified in CPR/AED/First Aid/BBP/Emergency Response
•Certified in DOT HAZMAT/HAZWOPER/First Responder 24 hr incident training
•Completed courses/Certified in Chemical Manufacturer Fire Handling Procedures
•Completed Courses on Blood Borne Pathogens and Emergency Response Handling Procedures, Medical Training Response
•Recognized by the Ohio Department of Transportation of Materials Management-Chemical Department Uniformity in testing admixtures, agents and inhibitors according to specified methods
•Significant Project Management skills in product development and design
•Completed EBI training
•Completed public service orientation
•Completed ethic, communication, public relations, and customer service workshops
•Significant office products, equipment and proficient office management and direction skills
•Recognized by Who’s Who in 2006-2009/2015-2018/2020-2023
•Member of the National Association of Professional Women since 2009
•Current on all vaccinations including all Hepatitis and understanding of medical illnesses, causes, symptoms, care
•Have worked with the JESUS emergency response hazmat specialty team during events as biochemist/handling/clean-up/evacuation specialist/toxicology
•Studied/Training certificate in Medical Management of Radiological Management, Medical Management of Blast Injury and Medical Management of Burns and Burn Management.
•Significant understanding for analysis, research, and investigation
•Extensive work in lab environments, hands on, quick thinking from small lab bench procedures to rail car shipments, flight, and boat shipments
•Work well in a Team Environment
•Forklift operator trained and certified
•CAFS
•Heavy equipment trained
•Extensive hands-on training/certified in building a lab/proper set up of equipment
•Extensive background in training personnel in a laboratory setting and for equipment usage
•Worked in oil/lubrication industry doing quality control/quality assurance testing/design formulations, testing includes: FTIR, ICP, color, titrations with base/acid solvents, density, Karl Fischer water content, flash point, pour point, aniline content, viscosity, Brookfield viscosity, copper tarnish, demusibility, foaming, small batch testing, failure analysis, blending components, hazardous waste disposal, emergency response spill recovery trained, raw material testing, cold crank testing and SAP database work/training
•SAP training, work, and development
•Vast background in SOP development, writing and design, forecasting
•Extensive background in auditing, product design, development, clean-up, handling, formulations, training, and hands on projects