Customer Sales

Timothy J. Vallo

***** **** **** *****

Olmsted Township, OH 44138

Mobile Phone: 216-***-****

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

Career Summary:

I am an accomplished R&D Technician with solid QC/QA experience; knowledgeable in testing, product specifications, inspection methods, and coating technology. I have well-developed problem solving skills and have contributed to improved quality and effectiveness.

Core competencies and professional strengths include: Effective project coordination; creative problem resolution; public presentations; process development/implementation; cost controls; and client relations.

Professional Experience:

Alliance Staffing @Avery Dennison (2011-Present) Strongsville, Ohio

Product Development and Physical Testing

Prepare samples for physical testing properties pursuant to OEM requirements. Perform all ASTM, SAE, and ISO testing methods applicable to customer specific requirements. Bring automotive testing expertise to bear on new product development. Suggest alternative avenues of acquiring products and equipment to complete required testing. Prepare PPAP reports after testing has been completed. Ship and receive lab samples.

Lab Support @ Ritrama (2010-2011) Cleveland, Ohio

Color Specialist and Quality Control

Create new colors per customer request and develop colors for color library. QA/QC. Test for repeatability and production. Explore new avenues for product and customer base. Service representative that meets with end users to identify and correct installation and color issues, take corrective action, and educate customers on proper storage and optimal conditions for product application. Ship and receive sales and customer requests.

Area Temps @ Akzo Nobel (2009-2010) Brecksville, Ohio

Color matcher and Physical Testing Technician

Powder coating: apply coatings to test panels and customer prototypes. Batch making: assemble batches according to formula. Physical testing: perform testing on final product according to customer requirements and established industry standards. Extruding: extrude batch for use as a coating. R&D: develop best practices and research new technology. QA/QC: test final product per customer specifications and package and ship to client. Ship and receive customer and sales samples in laboratory, thru Fed-Ex, UPS, DHL, USPS and local freight companies. Keep detailed record of sample placement and shelf life.

PPG Industries (1985-2009) Cleveland, Ohio

Color and Coatings Application Technologist

Established color standards used by all auto manufacturers worldwide. Fifteen (15) years in color mastering/verification program (over 10 years in color matching and color development and design). Educated other personnel and distributed worldwide. Applied experimental and production coatings to test panels, customer substrate, show panels, and speed shapes. Instructed new acquisitions and satellite plants on repeatability and duplicating established parameters. Worked with aerospace applications for Boeing. Helped develop new processes for Dreamliner window casements. Traveled worldwide for trouble shooting and instructional seminars regarding best practices, setup and problem solving.

Earlier positions at PPG include: R&D Technician, Truck Driver, Shuttle Driver, Forklift Operator; and Testing Equipment Operator.

Personal Experience:

Painted automobiles, motorcycles, small aircraft, small boats and watercraft, tractor-trailers, machinery and tools, offices and cabinets, outbuildings, parking lots, houses, warehouses, trailers, parts, fences, girders and I-Beams, test cabinets and equipment.

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