ANTONE C. MELLO

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CHEMIST

Q U A L I F I C A T I O N S P R O F I L E

Methodical, results-driven, and innovative professional, with extensive experience in analytical chemistry with a focus on polymer products across manufacturing and chemical companies. Additional qualifications include:

Adeptness in providing consultative support on regulatory compliance, OSHA required safety procedures and training, process and product development, and quality control resulting in enhanced business practice and manufacturing efficiencies

Broad knowledge of urethane, polyester, phenolic, alkyd, urea, acrylic, microencapsulation, polyimide, and polyamide

Proven expertise in preparing procedures and control documents with business partners and regulatory agencies

Effectiveness in determining the best analytical tools for identifying root causes of problems and defining corrective actions on complex production and quality issues C O R E C O M P E T E N C I E S

Polymer Chemistry Customer Support Continuous Process Improvement Research and Development EHS Management Grant Writing Production Troubleshooting/Scale-Up Organizational Leadership and Training P R O F E S S I O N A L E X P E R I E N C E

ANTONE MELLO CONSULTING, NORTHEAST UNITED STATES

Sole Proprietor Jan 2008–Present

Industry expertise in facilitating Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) required training, developing standard operating procedures (SOPs), and implementing ISO9001 policies and procedures for certification

Consultative services to several companies on regulatory compliance, OSHA required safety procedures and training, process and product development, and quality control Key Highlights:

Displayed competency in developing novel coatings, oil additives, mold releases, adhesives, and agricultural chemistries for various companies involving factory integration, process development, and manufacturing efficiencies

Successfully achieved ISO9001 readiness by drafting procedures and control documents

Made major contribution in generating millions of dollars in savings by driving manufacturing efficiencies and process improvements for several companies

Exemplified skills in developing various chemical products including: o A novel oil additive for friction reduction with seven-million pounds production annually; o Anti-corrosion oil additive for motor oil; currently in testing for customer approval; o Several coatings for the marine, architectural, and industrial sectors; and o High-temperature antioxidant for oil and gas industry o Soft metal lubricity additive using thiol chemistry o Novel process designs for organo-silicone manufacturing o Test method development for chemical manufacturing quality o Developed full scale Peracetic acid manufacturing system o Developed several agricultural chemicals, iodine dips, disinfectants, barrier dips ANTONE C. MELLO

Address: 5724 Lake Road, Galway, New York 12074 Phone: 518-***-**** Email: adjede@r.postjobfree.com 2 P a g e

SI GROUP, INC., SCHENECTADY, NY

Associate Chemist Jan 2001–Dec 2007

Demonstrated first-hand knowledge of urethane, polyester, phenolic, alkyd, urea, acrylic, microencapsulation, polyimide, and polyamide

Integral for factory support to an alkyd manufacturing plant producing 500 metric tons per month including new product introduction and scale-up

Assisted with the integration of newly acquired 500 MT/month alkyd manufacturing which involved writing chemical formula, coordinating regulatory status of products, and recording statistical process control data

Oversaw and coordinated activities for over 100 coating products, including product development, application engineering, manufacturing process limits, and quality assurance

Created and presented more than 70 new products into production in compliance with over 20 pre- manufacturing notifications to the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and 32 new substance notifications to the Environment Canada

Examined the novel silica coupling technology for the rubber additives market utilizing surface-modified silica

Administered the Voluntary Protection Programs and Job Safety Analysis committees, in charge of evaluating and establishing JSA for each position

Gained testing knowledge in using particle size analyzer, GC, GPC, IR, high-performance liquid chromatography

(HPLC), salt spray machine, Xenon Sunometer, QUV machine, and several classical chemistry tests Key Highlights:

Invented novel polymers for magnet wire, coatings, rubber additives, adhesives, and electronic chemicals markets

Conceptualized a novel waterborne alkyd technology to meet regulatory volatile organic compounds limit and ensure zero VOC in the alkyd through novel surfactant technology

Instituted a novel microencapsulation technology, including a pH releasable capsule

Presided over the training of coworkers on new products, processes, and SOPs, along with preparation of PowerPoint presentation for customers on products and uses

Served as a key member of the Emergency Response Team in charge of chemical factory emergencies.

Earned three President awards for new product development and one President Award for acquisition integration

Earlier Position Held:

Laboratory Technician, Pilot Plant

E A R L I E R C A R E E R

CTM ANALYTICAL, LATHAM, NY

Laboratory Technician

E D U C A T I O N

COURSEWORK IN CHEMISTRY PLATTSBURGH STATE UNIVERSITY, PLATTSBURGH, NY COURSEWORK IN CHEMICAL TECHNOLOGIES HUDSON VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE, TROY, NY P R O F E S S I O N A L D E V E L O P M E N T

- New Brunswick Continuing Education: Certificate in Emulsion Technology

- Lamar University: Certificate in Industrial Firefighting/Confined Space Rescue ANTONE C. MELLO

Address: 5724 Lake Road, Galway, New York 12074 Phone: 518-***-**** Email: adjede@r.postjobfree.com 3 P a g e

- Niagara Community College: Certificate in Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 10-hour Hazardous Recognition General Industry

- Lamar University: Certified Industrial Firefighter

- Lamar University: First Responder Certified

- Lamar University: Certified Confined Space Rescue

- Saratoga Safety: 24 Hour Hazmat Technician

A C T I V I T I E S

Chemistry Demonstrations for Kids – published in local newspapers for science demonstrations. Mentor at Junior Achievement at Local Schools

Odyssey of the Mind, Coach and Judge

Galway Youth Soccer and Alleycats, Youth Soccer Coach T E C H N I C A L S K I L L S

Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access) ROSS Accounting Factory Control Software G R A N T S

2008–2012 Fuel Consumption Improvements for Commercial Marine Vessels Role: Author and Lead Chemist

Role(s) of Other Collaborator(s): Greenfield Manufacturing, Inc. Funding Source: New York State Energy Research and Development Authority Funded Grant Amount: $160,000

Overview/Objective: Investigation and development of novel boat hull coating to reduce drag and improve fuel economy without antifoul additives. 2012–2014 Fuel Additive Development for Ethanol/Gasoline Lubricity and Efficiency Improvements

Role: Lead Chemist

Role(s) of Other Collaborator(s): Taconic Technology Funding Source: New York State Energy Research and Development Authority Funded Grant Amount: $560,000

Overview/Objective: Research and development of novel fuel additive to increase efficiency and lubricity of ethanol as a fuel.

2014 Novel Lithium Ion Battery Component Design for both NYSERDA and the Department of Energy

Role: Author and Lead Chemist

Role(s) of Other Collaborator(s): Imitec, Inc.

Funding Source: NYSERDA and the Department of Energy Funded Grant Amount: $250,000

Overview/Objective: Improvement of Lithium Battery membrane technology by utilizing a novel high temperature polymer.

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