Andres Alfredo Callegaris

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Simpsonville, SC 29681 US.

Day Phone/Mobile: 864-***-****

E-mail: advdwr@r.postjobfree.com

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Summary

Highly motivated and enthusiastic professional with 23 years of experience in multiple aspects of the chemical manufacturing and aerospace industries, working as part of a team, taking leadership roles and with strong problem solving skills. Excellent work ethic and brilliant professional relationship with all level of co-workers. Able to use bilingual abilities and international background to relate to a broader range of clientele.

Highlights

• Successfully developed new products that contributed to over $500,000 in new business growth per year.

• Part of the team that implemented ISO 9300

• Chosen by aircraft manufacturer to be part of Vendor Inspection Program.

• Managed the R&D and Quality Control laboratory with a staff of 6 qualified technicians.

• Fluent in Spanish and English

Work Experience

Hentzen Coatings, Inc. – Aircraft Coatings Manufacturing Facility, Greenville, South Carolina, U.S.A. From 11/2020 to Present: Position: Site Manager- Greenville Facility.

• Management: Responsible for all aspects of the functioning of Greenville operations which includes customer service, research and development, production, and administrative areas. Responsible of meeting corporate aims in such areas as productivity, employee health and safety, budgeting, cost containment, and quality.

• Principal Duties: Inform facility managers and team leaders of corporate objectives and develop plans and processes to meet goals. Responsible for the efficient and safe operations of production to minimize cost and maximize profitability through direction and supervision of plant personnel and the implementation of innovative manufacturing techniques. In conjunction with corporate technical director(s), coordinate technical interchange between sales/marketing and R&D personnel regarding specific products to prioritize R&D development. Act as an internal liaison for outside sales and marketing personnel to assist them with customer support. Monitor employee safety performance and ensure that operations follow accepted safety, health and environmental standards. Review and coordinate communication as necessary with purchasing, production, and operations. Manage and support the Quality Management System, and ensure that required certifications are maintained. Manage all activities to meet corporate goals. Provide requested reports in a timely manner to Corporate Headquarters. Interview, hire and terminate employees as necessary. Conduct performance reviews on semi-annual basis. Hentzen Coatings, Inc. - Aircraft Coating Manufacturing Facility, Greenville, South Carolina, U.S.A. From 7/2016 to 11/2020. Position: Senior development Chemist/Plant Chemist.

• Management: Manage two Laboratory Technician for the development of new products, testing of existing products according to customer specifications, taking care of customer complaints and every day laboratory tasks. Manage the Quality Control Department, in charge of testing production material to different customer specification as well as incoming raw materials. Manage the production and the new development color departments to synchronize with Customer Service, Production, and Shiping departments the daily product shipments and new color developments requests by existing and potential new customers.

• R&D Laboratory: Developed new coating technologies such as 1K and 2K waterborne technology

(Acrylic-PUD) accordingly to interior aerospace specifications, in compliance and approved by an external certified Laboratory to FAR 25.853 flammability tests, chrome-free epoxy primers, epoxy for composite materials and TSR (total solar reflectance) polyurethane gloss topcoats and base coat clear coat system for qualification to major aircraft specifications such us Boeing, Bombardier Aerospace, Embraer and Northrup Grumman and Gulfstream.

• Quality Control: Acted as the quality control supervisor in the laboratory, working with the quality department to ensure that all products complied with Aircraft manufactures specifications and all customer test reports and certifications were generated correctly. Worked with the Quality Manager to write and modify quality procedures and followed through their implementation in support of the ISO certification process.

• Customer Support: Assisted customers by phone, e-mail and by traveling to their facilities in support of the application of coatings on aircraft, assisting paint applicators and solving in situ problems around the country and overseas. Prepared technical data sheets and training presentations. Conducted customer training at their facilities.

• Production: Reviewed every batch in production and approved its release for shipping. Troubleshooted and corrected out-of-spec material. Coordinated daily quality control schedule according to manufacturing priorities.

Textured Coatings of America, Inc. – Decorative and protective high-build architectural Coatings for commercial, industrial transportation and residential applications, manufacturing facility in Panama City, Florida, U.S.A.

From 11/2015 to 7/2016. Position: Technical Director.

• Management: Work with a team of lab technicians and chemist from two different facilities to develop new products, to improve current products and to assist customers. Organize monthly technical meetings between company CEO, laboratory and production teams. Work with sales department to seek new product development and opportunities.

• R&D: Constantly working with raw material suppliers to develop and improve energy saving coatings buy reducing temperatures of the coated substrate using IR (Infrared) reflective coatings, using vanguard technology in this field. Work with different external testing facilities, as well as raw material suppliers, to test current products for constant improvement and qualifications.

• Administrative duties: Deal with different DOT specifications from different states to qualify and maintain products to APL (Approved Products List). Deal with nationwide VOC regulations, especially West Coast Regulations.

• Production: Assist production with technical decisions. Hentzen Coatings, Inc. - Aircraft Coating Manufacturing Facility, Greenville, South Carolina, U.S.A. From 6/2010 to 11/2015. Position: Senior Chemist/Plant Chemist

• R&D Laboratory: Developed new coating technologies such as chrome-free epoxy primers and TSR (total solar reflectance) polyurethane gloss topcoats for qualification to major aircraft specifications such us Boeing, Bombardier Aerospace, Embraer and Northrup Grumman. Developed interior waterborne coatings technology in compliance with all internal FAR flammability testing in conjunction with external certified laboratories. Prepared and conducted seminars and presentations for employee training.

• Quality Control: Acted as the quality control supervisor in the laboratory, working with the quality department to ensure that all products complied with Aircraft manufactures specifications and all customer test reports and certifications were generated correctly. Worked with the Quality Manager to write and modify quality procedures and followed through their implementation in support of the ISO certification process.

• Customer Support: Assisted customers by phone, e-mail and by traveling to their facilities in support of the application of coatings on aircraft, assisting paint applicators and solving problems around the country and overseas. Prepared technical data sheets and training presentations. Conducted customer training at their facilities.

• Production: Reviewed every batch in production and approved its release for shipping. Troubleshooted and corrected out-of-spec material. Coordinated daily quality control schedule according to manufacturing priorities.

• Touch-up Kits Department: In charge of the touch-up kits department. Had responsibility for operation and maintenance of filing machinery, inventory, packaging and order fulfillment. Crown Metro/Axon Products, Inc. – Aircraft Coating Manufacturing Facility, South Carolina, U.S.A. From 8/2001 to 6/2010. Position: Senior Chemist

• R&D Laboratory: Formulated and developed two component polyurethane coatings, and epoxy coatings for metallic and non-metallic aircraft structures application. Selected and researched new materials and coatings systems for qualification to aircraft manufacturer specifications. Researched for high quality pigments, organic, inorganic, metallic and mica/pearlescent to formulate 2K polyurethane coatings. Developed color line, entered standard in spectrophotometer and trained color technicians. Constantly testing pigment and resin performance in weathering machines, like Xenon Arc and QUV with external certified laboratories.

• Coating Processing: Tested processing methods in order to optimize production and reduce cost, including mixing and pigment dispersion, conveying of material and packaging equipment. Qualified replacement raw materials to manage cost, availability and performance. Defined quality specifications, manufacturing procedures and instructions.

• Coating Application: Helped in the selection and implementation of application equipment for a variety of coatings (conventional solids, electrostatic and HVLP equipment).

• Production: Reviewed every batch in production and approved its release for shipping. Troubleshooter and corrected out-of-spec material. Coordinated daily quality control schedule according to manufacturing priorities.

Canbot S.A. – Resin and Coatings Manufacturing Facility. Adrogue, Buenos Aires, Argentina. From May 1998 to July 2001. Position: Engineer, Laboratory and Plant Process

• R&D: Synthesized new alkyd, polyester, urethane resins and waterborne acrylic emulsions with the purpose of reducing cost and VOC s. Run pilot batches and scale up for production purposes.

• Production: Production’s batch adjustments and supervisor in the alkyd and waterbase emulsion’s processing plant.

August 1997 to April 1998. Position: Internship

• Designed a pilot plant to produce acrylic emulsions for general use, including market study, location and cost analysis.

1990 to 1996 (during summer breaks). Position: Paint Store Salesman

• Architectural and Industrial Coatings.

Education

• Master of Business Administration, Clemson University, Greenville, SC., 2019.

• Master of Chemical Engineering Degree, 1998. Universidad Nacional de La Plata, La Plata, Buenos Aires, Argentina.

• B.S. in Chemical Engineering, 1998. Universidad Nacional de La Plata, La Plata, Buenos Aires, Argentina.

• Certificate of Bilingual Bachelors, 1989. St. Mark s College, Monte Grande, Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Honors

• Exchange Student - Certificate of Attendance to Lakeridge High School as a full time Student, from January 3, 1989 to March 10, 1989. Lake Oswego, Oregon, USA.

• International General Certificate of Secondary Education in First Language, English and Mathematics, 1989. University of Cambridge.

• First Certificate in English, 1989. University of Cambridge.

• Certificate of Studies, Higher Intermediate, 1988. St. Giles College, London, England.

• Preliminary English Test, 1986. University of Cambridge. Current Working Status/Others

• US Citizen.

• Argentinian and Italian Citizenships (able to work/travel to Some South American Countries and EU without a required working/travelling Visa).

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