Quartz R&D & Quality Control Specialist

MARLON D. GUNN

214-***-**** • ************@*****.*** • Dallas, Texas 75143 • www.linkedin.com/in/marlon-gunn R&D - Quartz Research Specialist/Project Manager (3 years) R&D - ASSOCIATE Formulation/CHEMIST (4 years)

QUALITY ASSURANCE (10 YEARS)

INDUSTRIAL COATINGS - CHEMICALS - PAINT - FILMS - POLYMERS - RESINS - PRIMERS - ACRYLICS - PIGMENTS SENIOR-LEVEL QUARTZ RESEARCH SPECIALIST & QUALITY CONTROL LAB PROFESSIONAL HIGHLY EXPERIENCED IN CHEMICAL PRODUCT FORMULATION DEVELOPING PAINT AND COATING PRODUCTS WITH MANUFACTURING APPLICATIONS BY PRECISELY EVALUATING MATERIALS, COORDINATING DAILY LAB ACTIVITIES, SOLVING PROBLEMS, TESTING, AND ANALYZING RESULTS TO MEET COMPLIANCE OF PERFORMANCE, REGULATORY, AND CUSTOMER STANDARDS FOR ACHIEVING ORGANIZATIONAL SUCCESS.

• QUALITY CONTROL • FORMULATION • PRODUCT TESTING

• COLOR MATCHING • PRECISE OBSERVATION • DOCUMENTATION

• R&D / LAB TESTING • BATCH PROCESSING • TEAMWORK / TRAINING

• LAB PROCEDURES • CALIBRATION • REGULATORY COMPLIANCE

• TINTING PROCESS • PROJECT ANALYSIS • SAFETY PROCEDURES

• TECHNICAL INSPECTION • CHEMISTRY PROCEDURES • MSDS / OSHA / HAZMAT PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Sherwin Williams / Valspar Coatings – Garland / Grand Prairie, Texas 2008 - Present Research Specialist / Project Manager for Daltile (Quartz Group) 2022-2026

● Research and test various silica sand, quartz powder, and various resins used in making quartz samples

● Make Quartz test samples using new and old raw material samples for testings & visual analysis

● Document detailed results of final testings

● Operate hydraulic press, stone calibration and polishing machines

● Report finial analysis and stone samples to Vice President of Research and Development Manager COLORIST / ASSOCIATE CHEMIST - R&D Dept for Sherwin Williams (Polymers, Resins) 2019 - 2022 Create formulas with polymers, resins, and pigments for metal coil products of industrial • Perform mixing and matching of commercial paints based on formula samples & customer specs

• Calculate the solar reflectance (SR) values of samples & calibrate SR machines.

• Update formulas and provide feedback of changes in polymers and pigments to chemist for improvements • Complete forms and paperwork in Excel and Octavia regarding R&D processes, results, and conclusions • Collaborate on complex issues in group meetings about formulas with assistance from techs and chemists • Attain compliance with customer specifications on projects for formulas through testing and analysis • Accomplish optimal mixing ratios resulting in reduced volume for batches and lower shipping costs • Log work assignments into Valtrack system to track batches and research product updates • Prepare and label finished product display color chip samples and assemble into packaging for customers

QUALITY ASSURANCE TECHNICIAN - for Sherwin Wiliams (Automated Dispense Dept) 2014 - 2019

• Performed quality control testing for viscosity, solar variance, resistivity, and electro reflective compliance • Ran coil, spray, and auto-dispensing application processes of paints onto metals and conducted testing • Entered data in electronic records system and completed documentation on raw material test methods • Analyzed paint samples to ensure production was within specification using lab equipment • Determined corrective actions for non-conforming finished goods to bring batches into compliance • Identified product issues within QMS and safety guidelines of problem batches for Chemist to review • Compared and analyzed standards to color samples requested by customers and made adjustments

QUALITY CONTROL TECHNICIAN - for Valspar (Resin / Polymer Dept) - Garland TX 2012 - 2013

• Tested, evaluated, and prepared batch samples from various reactors and performed calculations to prepare tests and analyses including solids testing, electro static testing, PH testing of water samples, pigment hits, calibration of resin reactor testing instruments, and quality control checks of tanker trucks

• Completed appropriate documentation regarding problem investigations, results, and conclusions • Maintained inventory of supplies, conducted lab housekeeping, and cleaned test equipment

QUALITY CONTROL TECHNICIAN - for Valspar (Gel-Coat Dept) - Grand Prairie, TX 2008 - 2012

• Performed gel coat test procedures including mirror backing technology, sag, and fish eye testing • Prepared calculations to determine formula and material adjustments of plastics, fiberglass, and resins • Ran tests using viscometer, grammar scales, sunshine gel timers, moisture analyzer, and spray guns • Wrote work instructions for mirror backing tests (i.e. curtain coatings, cross hatch, mirror glass panel) • Created a training checklist to track performance and growth of new Quality Control Technicians

PERSONAL STRENGTHS: Attention to Detail • Self-Motivated • Problem Solving • Good Attitude Collaborative • Team Player • Decision Making • Efficient • Organized • Time Management

MATERIALS: Solvents, Acrylics, Resins, HDG (Hot Dipped Galvanized) Metal, Aluminum, Hazardous Materials, Methyl Ethyl Ketone, Isocyanates, Syloids, Acetone, Organic Materials

LAB EQUIPMENT: Mixer, Oven, Permiscope, Reflectance Spectrometer, PMT heat tape, Gloss Meter, Color scanning machine, Electronic Control Card, Spectrophotometer

(Color2View), Coating Thickness Gauge, Paint Resistivity Meter, Viscosity Cup, Solar Spectrum Reflectometer

COMPUTER / TECHNOLOGY: Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, Color Quality Control and Computer color matching software

(CyberChrome, OnColor)

EDUCATION

Associate of Applied Science, Nashville State Technical Community College Nashville, TN Industrial and Commercial Electrical and Automated Systems Maintenance

MARLON GUNN • 214-***-**** • ************@*****.***

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