James T. Potter...

775-***-**** • Reno, NV • adzwhe@r.postjobfree.com • www.linkedin.com/in/james-potter-2ba564278 Versatile Senior Research and Development Director with numerous successes in top leadership roles encompassing design, testing, and market introduction in disposable product sectors. Impeccable record providing technical support and customer service to sales and marketing units, driving new business and revenue generation in worldwide markets. Develops strategic roadmaps, satisfies B2B customers, ensures sustainability, and optimizes product performance. Builds long-term relationships and personal bonds with global manufacturing partners. Strong expertise in general management, budgeting, cost controls, risk analysis, and regulatory expertise. Bilingual (Mandarin). Cross-cultural exposure to international business practices and protocols. US Citizen. Selected Achievements:

§ New Product Launch: Directed the smooth rollout of a new, innovative Thinsense glove for Bunzl in 2017, navigating ASTM standards, and generating $100M in annual sales.

§ Industry Pioneer: Researched and facilitated sustainable and environment-friendly formulations for single-use disposable items at Barriersafe, quickly strengthening brand position and generating $1M in yearly revenue.

§ Technology Advance: Designed formulations for the Tillotson patent on nitrile gloves at Microflex, saving the company $1M in royalty costs during the period of patent enforcement.

§ Intellectual Property: Recipient of six US patents and one Canadian patent for various of consumer products with different applications – disposable gloves, food containers, grocery bags, trash bags, and others. Analytical • Business Savvy • Problem Solver • Positive • Difference Maker • Multiple Industries Core Skills that Drive Results

§ Research Development

§ Operational Excellence

§ Corporate Consultant

§ Continuous Improvement

§ Go-To-Market Strategies

§ Data Analytics

§ New Product Introduction

§ Strategic Alliances

§ Document Review

§ Regulatory Compliance

§ Vendor Relations

§ Business Risk Management

§ Manufacturing Operations

§ Enterprise Solutions

§ Sustainable Packaging

§ Polymer Blends

§ New Business Development

§ Multiple US Patents

Experience Driving New Product Development, Supporting Intensive Research, and Delivering Innovative Solutions Protec Enterprise, LLC, Reno, NV 2023 – Present

INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT PRINCIPAL

Currently providing innovative product packaging and research strategies for market leaders in high-tech sectors for this startup entity. Guided clients on formulation for plastic and rubber materials. Advise factory management on sustainability and plastic recycling issues. Assist with patent applications as needed.

§ Submitted patent application for PPE formulations made from plastic and elastic materials.

§ Provided regulatory guidance for 510(k) for medical devices, biodegradable claims and certifications, and compliance for plasticizers per ASTM, ISO, PFAS, California Proposition 65, and others. Bunzl Distribution USA, Reno, NV 2012 – 2023

VICE PRESIDENT – RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

Hired to set up and staff a first-time R&D team and collateral laboratory from scratch in close partnership with the manufacturing group. Closely advised senior management on sustainability issues, evaluated vendor offerings, and assessed risk on biodegradable claims. Maintained currency on plastics technology advances. Quickly addressed customer complaints about quality problems and liaised with plants on corrective and preventative action plans.

§ Introduced the “Thinsense Glove” – the first 2.2-gram nitrile glove against the industry standard of 3.0+ grams, generating hundreds of millions of dollars each year worldwide.

§ Oversaw the intellectual property portfolio, including two new US patents; also collaborated with legal department in fighting patent litigation about fish scale pattern on heavy-duty industrial gloves.

§ Regularly participated in ASTM meetings and modified product formulations in full compliance with various industry regulations.

DEPLOYING MARKET KNOWLEDGE AND TECHNOLOGY SAVVY TO DRIVE NEW PRODUCT ROLLOUTS AND SOLVE BUSINESS PROBLEMS James T. Potter Page 2

Barriersafe Solutions International, Reno, NV 2007 – 2012 VICE PRESIDENT – RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

Brought on to expand into new market territories and introduce new product offerings. Managed all aspects of R&D with three staff in delivering solutions for medical and food service applications. Provided ongoing technical support to sales and marketing units.

§ Acquired another US patent and developed more products, “UltraSense” and “FreeForm,” that further strengthened brand position in medical and food service sectors, yielding $20M+ in new annual revenue.

§ Pioneered technical research into compostable and recyclable formulations with sustainable aspects.

§ Reinforced and enhanced compliance with various industry regulations, such as ASTM, ISO, and California Proposition 65 for plasticizers.

Microflex Corporation, Reno, NV 2000 – 2007

DIRECTOR – RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

Challenged with relocating to the US and adapting to a new technology culture. Set up and staffed brand-new R&D group with three professionals from scratch with budget, lab operations, processes, project protocols, and accurate recordkeeping. Maintained and updated the lab MSDS binder.

§ Acquired four US patents and commercialized several new products that yielded tens of millions of dollars in new sales annually.

§ Saved hundreds of thousands of dollars in royalty costs each year with proprietary patented technology and avoiding patent infringement.

§ Trained and oriented new sales and marketing hires on all product lines and latex protein allergy issues. EARLIER EXPERIENCE:

Hedy Canada, Calgary, AB

DIRECTOR OF RESEARCH

§ Supervised development and testing of nitrile glover formulations as unique alternative to natural rubber latex due to protein allergy concerns.

§ Succeeded in achieving 2% higher production efficiencies at no extra cost through process improvements in revamping the previous cleaning processes to optimize effectiveness. University of Calgary, Calgary, AB

POST-DOCTORAL

§ Performed studies and experiments relating to dynamic light scattering during microphase separation of diblock copolymers.

Sichuan Province Plastics Industrial Company, China RESEARCH ASSISTANT

§ Key participant in efforts to eliminate lead-based thermostabilizers in PVC processing. Education

PhD – Polymer Science, University of Athens, Athens, Greece MS – Polymer Chemistry, BS – Polymer Chemistry, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China Professional Training and Community Activities

Member, American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM); Sitting Member, Technical Committee on Consumer Products – assisted in protocol and specification writing as related to regulations – California Proposition 65, PFAS contents by Assembly Bill 1200 and others. Proficient in MS Office Suite on PC and Mac platforms.

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