Received a Bachelor of Science degree from Michigan State University in the area of Physical Science. This included a curriculum of course work in: chemistry, physics, biology, and computer sciences. The studies involved organic and inorganic chemistry classes and labs as well as physical chemistry work. Also received a teaching certificate at the time of graduation.
Taught High School Chemistry and Physics
Spent time teaching high school chemistry and physics. This involved various student levels and preparations. Teaching included concepts, real world experiences as well as laboratory work.
Launched Recover Paint Stripper at Multiple Locations
The Recover 5000 paint stripping product I developed has been launched and used successfully at six locations so far. Including some outside the United States in the countries of Canada, Germany and Taiwan (pictured above). I provided on site technical support for each of these product launches. This involved handling the training, equipment, and chemical start up procedures. Each of these product launches went very well and the customers were very pleased with the product. Below you will see a video I put together featuring the Recover 5000 product and some of the locations that I launched the product at:
[vimeo]http://www.vimeo.com/5200583[/vimeo]
Developed & launched an automotive powder primer coating
I worked on developing and helped to launch one of the first successful powder based primer paint systems for use on cars & trucks in North America. This innovative and very environmentally friendly system was very durable and provided an excellent base surface for the automotive top coat. I spent time in several assembly plants providing technical expertise and assistance during launches at multiple Chrysler plants. I was responsible for training plant personnel, data tracking, inventory, and other aspects of the plant launches. The customers were very pleased with the product and professionalism they received.
Science and Art Background
I have a strong background in both the sciences and art. Even though these seem to be very different disciplines, there is a harmony in nature and the world around us and how it works. After spending time in the lab whether in school or for work, I also would enjoy drawing and creating new things. These days, this has been involving the internet and web design work more than ever. I’m fully capable of building web sites from the ground up, as well as working with various software, video editing, photoshop tools, and so forth. I have created several web sites and can provide many examples of this work – if needed.