ACADEMIC BACKGROUND:

• Ph.D in Analytical Chemistry from the University of South Carolina specializing in Raman and Infrared Spectroscopy
• BS in Chemistry from the University of South Carolina with a minor in Mathematics.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:

• Over 30 years of experience in a wide variety of industries including agricultural, plastic manufacturing, metals manufacturing, chelating agents and surfactant manufacturing.
• Previous employers include Syngenta, Unitex, Livent, and Hoechst Celanese.

TECHNICAL SPECIALIZATION:

• Expert technical skills in the analysis of surfactants, pesticides, biocides, additives and chelating agents.
• Well versed in complex analysis such as complaint samples, evaluation of raw materials and reverse engineering projects.
• Have conducted numerous studies under Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) and performed work in ISO certified organizations.
• Instrumentation proficiencies include Gas Chromatography, Liquid Chromatography, Gel Permeation Chromatography, FTIR, Raman, NIR and specialization in non-chromophore detection techniques such as Refractive index and light scattering.

AWARDS:

• Six sigma black belt awarded by ASQ (American Society for Quality)