I have had experience in color matching in various paint formulations (including powder).  This includes both X-Rite computer aided color matching as well as matching by eye to adjust production batches of paint.  I enjoy working with new formulations as well as optimizing existing paint systems for color and other properties.  Some of this work has also involved replacing certain pigments for better cost and other issues sometimes related to supply.

You can download my current resume here.  This is an up to date listing of my work background, education, and other skills and accomplishments.  Of course, feel free to contact me via the email link on this site for further information or to set up an interview at your convenience.  In order to download the resume, you can click on the small image of it here above in this post to save it for your review, or just click HERE and that will work as well.

Several years of research developing paint stripping chemical formulations.  This involved creating a new, effective, and innovative organic chemical formulation to quickly remove unwanted coatings from automotive and industrial parts.  This truly unique chemistry is able to remove extremely tough automotive finishes, leaving the parts ready to be recoated.  Unlike older chemical strippers, this material does not attack the substrate and it is also environmentally safe and long lasting.  The product is currently being used at multiple locations in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Taiwan.  I hold two US patents on this stripping formulation and process.

Patents:  6,855,210 B1 &  7,151,080 B2

I developed and have two patents on an environmentally safe and effective paint stripper called Recover 5000.  This organic based chemistry can remove the strongest automotive or industrial paint or coating with no harm to the underlying metal surface.  It is quick and efficient and works on a variety of metals and even plastic materials.  This product has been commercially and successfully used since 2003 at multiple locations in the United States and internationally.  It continues to be a very safe and economical way to remove unwanted paint from various parts and surfaces.

Reference:

US Patents:  6,855,210 B1 & 7,151,080 B2

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

Bill Norris - NSF

Mark Perrone - Ranger Data

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.