Rick A. Dostie for Hire

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References and Contacts

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The following is a list of references.  Most of these are professional colleagues I have worked with at various positions over the years.  The first one is for my most recent supervisor, James Malloy.  I have listed his direct contact information as well as a link to download a recommendation he wrote for me.  Please feel free to contact him at any time.  I also have one other letter of recommendation from a former colleague, Karen Carlson (Geniusz) of PPG.  The others I can provide phone numbers for, upon request.

James Malloy, Vice President of R & D

Kolene Corporation (313) 273-9220

Letter of Recommendation from James Malloy

Karen Carlson – PPG

Letter of Recommendation from Karen Carlson (Geniusz)

Carolin Jones – Marketing Associates

Rodney Briggs – Whirlpool

Mark Perrone – Legal firm

Automotive Coatings Work

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Many years of work experience with the BASF Corporation working on automotive coatings research.  This involved paint formulation and testing with water based, solvent based, and powder based coatings.  Worked on several key projects, including the first water based basecoat systems, etch resistant clearcoats, and powder primer work.  Also responsible for work on developing powder coating systems for the John Deere company.  Extensive travel to customer facilities to provide on site technical support as well as running various field survey programs.  Very familiar with all forms of coatings testing, analysis, experimental design, application work, and in plant customer service.

Environmental Lab Experience

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Several years of environmental laboratory experience.  This involved drinking water quality testing, EPA reporting, landfill and waste analysis.  Including work testing for heavy metals, toxins, PCBS, total fecal/coliform and other bacteriological materials in water samples, landfill well samples and industrial facilities.  Responsible for testing, approving reports, assigning tasks, and training personnel.

Analytical Scientist

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A skilled analytical scientist and chemist in a variety of laboratory settings.  Comfortable & capable in working with chemicals, instrumentation, wet chemistry methods, and various forms of data analysis.  Experienced in chemical formulation work, especially in the areas of coatings, organic materials, and experimentation.  Also worked several years in an environmental water quality lab learning EPA and toxicology testing and methods.  Able to innovate and come up with unique alternative approaches in a cost effective and timely manner.

Computer Expert

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An expert in computer hardware, software and networking.  I’ve built many personal computers for myself and others.  Also, very skilled with Microsoft Office products and web design tools.  Can easily troubleshoot computer problems and resolve them.  Have built a number of websites and also have done a weekly internet podcast since 2005.