Quality Control Manager

Aurora, IL *****

Cellular 630-***-****

************@*******.***

OBJECTIVE

My objective is to utilize years of diversified expertise in a position as a Chemist. Areas of accomplishments have been strongly achieved in the areas of Analytical Instrumentation and Process Control. Also, extensive research lab support to improve the quality of new and existing petroleum products. I have demonstrated sound decision-making, innovative approaches to problem solving, and strategy development abilities that will be used to improve company productivity and profitability.

SUMMARY

Process Analytical Instrumentation and Modeling Chemist/Engineer with over 17 years experience, providing in the field and laboratory, supporting high-availability needs. Recognized for designing, constructing, testing, and implementing over 10 installations while maintaining a perfect safety record. Skills include analysis of technical designs and implementation plans, design of robust testing protocols, and effective management and transfer of knowledge to engineering professionals. Enhanced knowledge of industry trends and governmental guidelines through continuing training programs. Interfacing with plants, Research & Development personnel, vendors, and State/Federal.

Computer skills: VCM, Web VCM, Extra, Pacis, SolQ, BlueZone, Win 2000/XP/vista/7, MSDOS, WinWord, Lotus Notes, Lims, Mainframe, Internet, SAP, Cad, Excel, MS Access, NT Server and desktop hardware, Notebook Pro, Lab view, MS PowerPoint, and basic programming.

Manage HSP caseload of 300 plus clients

Helping customers with Medicare/Medicaid related issues.

2 year experience as a internal auditor for ISO 9001:2000

Diverse managing experience applicable to broad range of opportunities, markets and industries.

Excellent interpersonal and communications skills, complementing proven creative problem solving capabilities.

Customer-lead focus in planning and organizing projects resulting in improved output with very few or no interruptions to customers.

Prime team-building talents, including training and development of new case managers and counselors, resulting in surpassed goals.

CAREER PROFILE

Case Manager - 2006 to 2011

Rehabilitation Services, Aurora, Illinois

The main objectives of my present job are to assess, and evaluate people with severe disabilities and provide personal assistant to those that qualify for the Home Service Program Under direction, performs professional counseling and guidance work to an assigned caseload. Principal accountabilities are:

Determines client eligibility through a thorough review of medical and psychological data.

Develops the individualized written rehabilitation service plans designed to restore the client to maximum physical, mental, social and economic potential.

Plans for and authorizes services in adherence with the case management system and applicable state and federal regulations.

Consults with physicians, psychologists and evaluates on assessment findings and interpretations.

Maintains case files, case notes and proper documentation of all medical records and assessments on all clients.

Provided Training for new Case Managers and Counselors.

Quality Control Chemist/Supervisor - 2002 to 2005

Chicago Carbon Company, Lemont, Illinois

The main objectives of my job are to oversee and coordinate the operations of the Needle Coke Development Laboratory. Principal accountabilities are:

Develop and maintain data base of sampling and testing results.

Oversees the collection, preparation, and analysis of representative samples of raw materials, feedstock, plant production and shipment using ASTM or accepted company procedures.

Develop plans for acquisition and setup of new test equipment in the laboratory.

Develop written tests and operating procedures.

Monitor, calibrate, maintain, and perform preventive maintenance on equipment within the Needle Coke Development Laboratory.

Coordinates testing and/or experiments using bench scale or pilot plant equipment.

Analytical techniques include XRF Sulfur, aquametry, gravimetry, particle size, filtrations, titrations, viscosities, extractions, functional groups, elements, distillations, and many physical techniques. Implementation of ISO 9002 program requirements into daily activities.

MANAGER - 1991 to 2002

Established a company in 1991, "Fox Valley Medical Billing Services". Responsible for creating, implementing, and managing overall billing aspects to Medicare, Medicaid, and 3rd party insurance for hospital based private physician group, specializing in Cardiology. Worked with Versaform Systems Corporation in Campbell, Ca. to modify their medical program to incorporate on-line electronic billing of medical claims that would transfer data directly into the insurance database without going through a clearing house. Saving the company tremendous dollars in processing fees. In 1995, implemented online electronic billing of insurance claims to Medicare and Blue Cross.

Senior Lab. Analyst - 2000 to 2000

Today's Staffing/ working @ Nalco, Naperville, Illinois

Analyzed water samples, measuring the concentration level for 60 Elements using ICP Analytical Analyses. Performing the appropriate maintenance and calibration of the Thermal Jarrell Ashe ICP (Inductive Coupled Plasma) Analyzers as needed.

Senior Research Lab Technician - 1991 to 1999

R&D

Process Analytical Instrumentation/Modeling

Amoco Corporation, Naperville, Illinois

Conducted experiments/projects, both in the field and laboratory.

NMR (Nuclear Magnetic Resonance) and NIR (Near Infrared) applications expertise.

Interfaced with plant, Research & Development personnel, vendors, and State/Federal regulatory agencies to transfer technology and provide technical support.

Identify problems and recommend carry-out solutions for process monitoring and control.

Implemented appropriate vendors' state-of-the-art technology for on-line, at-line, portable, or remote analytical/compliance requirements.

Designed, constructed, and implemented on-line analyzers for process monitoring and control.

Interface on-line analyzers with computer control.

Generated written and on-line operating manuals to provide training and maintenance for analyzers implemented.

Participated in industry cooperatives to leverage projects.

Generated written reports and presented results to the customers.

Supervised monthly tests to identify ways to improve quality and efficiency.

About 20% travel to plants.

Research Tech. II - 1983 to 1991

Amoco Corporation, Naperville, Illinois

Responsibilities included; Managing the analyses of over 50+ ASTM and non-routine analytical test methods on various hydrocarbons, polymers, zeolites, and their derivatives.

Analytical techniques included aquametry, gravimetry, particle size, filtrations, titrations, viscosities, extractions, functional groups, elements, distillations, and many physical techniques.

Cross trained technicians to increase versatility providing better service to the customer.

Supervised and coordinated lab remodeling project.

Coordinated instrument repair, maintenance and vendors' proposals

for new laboratory instrumentation.

Generated quality control files (statistical trends/parameters) and adhered to QA/QC procedures.

functional groups, elements, distillations, and many physical techniques.

Cross trained technicians to increase versatility providing better service to the customer.

Supervised and coordinated lab remodeling project.

Coordinated instrument repair, maintenance and vendors' proposals

for new laboratory instrumentation.

Generated quality control files (statistical trends/parameters) and adhered to QA/QC procedures.

Certified welder - 1977 to 1982

Caterpillar Tractor Company, Aurora, Illinois

Responsibilities included: Welding and fabricating miscellaneous production parts for Caterpillar's tractors. Union officer conducting investigations, writing grievances, and negotiating settlement agreements resulting from allegations of retaliation against employees.

Investigates complaints received from employees Conducts fact-finding and preliminary analysis of facts and evidence through face-to face interviews and documentary review.

Evaluates the potential merit of cases and presents it for higher level discussion and review if needed.

1976 to 1977

Chicago Blower Inc, Glen Ellyn, Illinois

Welding and fabricating cyclone fans for production.

PROFESSIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS

1991 to 2005

In 2004 and 2005, implemented X-Ray Sulfur analyzer, Horiba's Particle Size Analyzer, and Micromeritics Accupyc 1330 automatic density analyzer for Chicago Carbon to have better control over their feedstock blending and coke product production. A potential cost savings of 9 million dollars annually.

Also, developed and installed chemical and oil waste collection system for the R & D Laboratory, minimizing the safety hazards of handling waste in the lab.

1991-1999: Clients and Projects - Developed double injection scheme and chemistry required for a FIA (Flow injection analyzer) to determine MEA (monoethanolamine) in wastewater. Patents applied for. Approximately, 1 million dollar savings for Amoco annually.

Designed, developed, and constructed flow injection analyzer to measure levels of DNOC (DiNitro-o-Cresol) in the production of styrene. Now implemented at Amoco Chemical Plant at Texas City, Texas. A tremendous cost savings of 1.5 million per year.

Evaluated and modified Hewlett Packard Laboratory Capillary Electrophoresis System expanding its capability of continuously monitoring the concentration of

4-carboxybenzaldehyde, Benzoic acid, optical density, and total solids in the Purified Terephthalic Acid process. Now implemented at the Cooper River PTA plant in Charleston, SC. Potential savings of 6 million dollars.

Design and constructed a 4-CBA sampling system that would take a 33% Terephthalic acid slurry and prepare it for sampling by the above HP Capillary Electrophoresis instrument.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science, Chemistry, Minor: Biology - 1975

Troy State University, Troy, Alabama

Associate, Chemistry, Minor: Biology - 1973

Lurleen B. Wallace Jr. College, Andalusia, Alabama

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