Chemical Engineer/Chemist Analytical Scientist

Derek A. Thomas

**** ********** ***** • Montgomery, AL 36116

(334) 300 – 9779 (cell number)

Email: **.*********@*****.***

Objective: A position in the field of a Chemist/Chemical Engineering to utilize my Chemical Engineering and Chemistry knowledge. I am willing to relocate.

Education

Tulane University, School of Engineering, New Orleans, LA

B.S. Chemical Engineering, Obtained May, 1997

Work Experience

Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals – Office of Public Health, Baton Rouge, LA

PHL Chemist/Scientist III of DHH-OPH, January, 2014-Januay, 2016

Validate, store, and inventory samples, standards, and solvents`

Operate and maintain analytical instrumentations such as GC, GCMS, and HPLC including Wet Chemistry.

Prepare water samples and standards for chemical analysis and record analytical results.

Analyze water samples for semi-volatiles and pesticides.

Prepare reagents and solutions for chemical procedures.

Observe safety techniques.

Use and maintain data entry system.

Assist in preparation for Laboratory Certification to EPA standards.

Perform required maintenance and calibration of equipment for testing purposes.

UPS Freight, New Orleans, LA

Outbound (Evening) Supervisor, March, 2014 – January, 2015

Supervised team to execute plans to achieve targets (to meet quality and production standard).

Guided the team to complete their assigned job responsibilities.

Assigned daily workload to team members and ensured to meet deadlines.

Ensured that team followed company policies and procedures.

Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries, Auburn, AL

Chemist I, April, 2007-May, 2011

Validate, store, and inventory samples.

Operate and maintain analytical instrumentations such as GC, GCMS, and HPLC including Wet Chemistry.

Prepare samples for chemical analysis and record analytical results.

Analyze samples for poisoning affecting animals.

Prepare reagents and solutions for chemical procedures.

Observe safety techniques.

Use and maintain UVIS data entry system.

Quality Tech/Safety Management Liason – participate on Chemical Safety Management team.

Assist in preparation for Laboratory Certification.

Perform required maintenance and calibration of equipment for testing purposes.

Operations Corporation, Montgomery, AL

Manufacturing Associate, March, 2006-April, 2007

Built headrest for driver/passenger seats (placed trim cover over the Styrofoam mold); Placed built headrest onto driver/passenger seats.

Ironed driver/passenger seats for quality inspection(s).

Bagged and tagged driver/passenger seats for storage and shipping.

Offered quality and technical support to customers (Hyundai) regarding seats; Served as Quality Tech/Liaison.

Repaired and replaced seats in Hyundai vehicles (Sonata and Santé Fe).

Harrah's New Orleans Casino, New Orleans, LA

Customer Safety Supervisor, December, 2004-November, 2005

Developed/maintained 6-month and annual reviews on Customer Safety Officers.

Reviewed and discussed progress reports to Customer Safety Officer as scheduled.

Held daily sessions regarding events, promotions, policies and procedures that occurred in casino with Customer Safety Officers.

Handled supervisory situations involving customer-employee interaction.

Assisted Customer Safety Manager with developing employees to handle particular/special positions (ambassador) to demonstrate quality customer services.

Harrah's New Orleans Casino, New Orleans, LA

Customer Safety Report Writer/Officer, October, 1999-December, 2004

Developed reports on incidents that occurred in casino involving employees and/or guests.

Completed routine objectives of Customer Safety Officers such as table fills/credits, taxable jackpots and Project-21 (carded guests).

Provided excellent customer service with rapid assistance when needed.

Handled supervisory situations throughout shift.

DOW-United Technologies, Tallassee, AL

Head Process/Production Engineer, July, 1997-January, 1998

Directed 5 manufacture technicians to assemble composite parts (for helicopters, airplanes and automobiles).

Developed production and inspection documents/manuals for particular composite parts.

Created feedback loop(s) to insure implementation of corrective action into manufacturing process.

Proposed new work station for the 5 manufacture technicians.

Decreased scrap-part inventory by 40%.

Skills: Microsoft Word, Excel, AUTOCAD (1997-1998), AMIPRO (1996) and UVIS (2007-Present)

Leadership Experience: Winn Dixie Grocery Store, Summer1994-Executive Assistant to Store Assistant Manager

Professional Organizations

National Society of Black Engineers, Treasurer, 1994-1995

American Institute of Chemical Engineers, Date(s)

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