Project Manager Manufacturing

Paul Pilmanis

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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY:

Diverse work background is complimented with a business education and international business experience. Experienced in biotechnology manufacturing, facilities management, and project management. Strong points include data analysis, writing, and problem solving; skilled at finding optimal solution for complex scenarios. Holds an MBA from Ohio State University.

EXPERIENCE:

Schering Plough Corporation, Union, NJ

Research Associate

April 1987 to August 1990

Contributed to the operations of a Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) biologics manufacturing facility for a major pharmaceutical company.

Produced recombinant proteins in spinner flasks and bioreactors, developed and optimized protein purification schemes, characterized purified products.

Manufactured biotech products for in-house R&D laboratories, which lessened the dependence on suppliers and reduced expenses.

Assisted with the transfer of technology, from a biotech startup near Boston to research and manufacturing facilities in New Jersey.

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research, Seattle, WA

Production Coordinator

April 1991 to November 1995

Managed the day-to-day operations of a contract biotech manufacturing facility for a major research institute under tight budgetary and labor constraints.

Planned the architectural layout, materials flow and utilities requirements for a new biologics manufacturing facility according to the Code of Federal Regulations (CFRs).

Increased production capacity, reduced campaign turnaround time and minimized raw materials and consumables costs.

Oversaw cell culture scale-up and monoclonal antibody purification development.

Ohio State University, Columbus, OH

Research Associate and Consultant

May 1998 to May 2000

Analyzed marketing data and surveys, wrote publications and white papers.

Project manager for the development of a geographic information system (GIS) for Central America and South America demographic data.

Recommended alternate manufacturing and logistics strategies for new product releases.

Latvian American Shipping Line, Montclair, NJ

Export Manager

April 2001 to January 2010

Coordinated export shipments to international markets.

Collected, analyzed and graphed data from operations, determined shipment profit & loss, adjusted operations to reduce costs.

Investigated new international markets, revised services pricing, diversified services portfolio, recommended service improvements and strategies for market segmentation.

Oversaw document preparation, communicated with shipping agents and consignees, tracked shipments, maintained dialogue with carriers and customers, resolved disputes.

EP Standard LLC, Montclair, NJ

Vice President

January 2010 to present

Developed a business plan for a startup shipping business.

Oversaw export license application process, market analysis.

EDUCATION:

MBA in Marketing and Logistics Management, Ohio State University, Columbus, OH (1999)

BS in Biochemistry, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ (1987)

ACTIVITIES:

Teacher, Computer Classes for Seniors, Butler Public Library, Butler, NJ, April 2011 to present

Latvian Lutheran Church Camp, volunteer, 2002 to present

MBA International Business Club, President, Fisher College of Business (1998 - 1999)

Collegiate Ski Team, Rutgers University (1983 - 1984)

Honor fraternities, Alpha Zeta and Tri-Beta, Rutgers University (1985 - 1987)

PUBLICATIONS:

Huber M and Pilmanis P, “Strategic Information Systems In The Quick Service Restaurant Industry: A Case Study Approach”, The Journal of Restaurant and Foodservice Marketing, Vol. 4, No. 4, pp. 195-210 (2001)

Grace M, Chou C-C, Tindall S, Pilmanis P, Bennett B, Khadse V, Witherspoon S, Bober L, Trotta P, Narula S, and Zovodny P, “Biological Characterization of Recombinant Human IL-5 From A Myeloma Cell Line” FASEB J 4:A2068 (1990)

Chou C-C, Witherspoon S, Carter J, Grace M, Das P, Winsor W, Delgarno D, Tindall S, Bennett B, Pilmanis P, Durkin J, Dolphin E, Trotta P, Narula S, and Zovodny P, “Expression, Purification & Biological Characterization of Recombinant Human IL-5 from a Myeloma Cell Line” FASEB J 4:A2608 (1990)

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