Ascend Performance Materials
Industry: Chemical manufacturing company
DescriptionFounded: 2009 Chief procurement officer: Carole Wendt (Global Procurement) General counsel: Andrew Ralston Subsidiary: Britannia Techno Polymer B.V. VPs: Dale Borths (Capital Projects, Engineering), SVPs: Debbie Keehn, Carole Wendt, Vikram Gopal (Technology),
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Texas A&M University May 2015 - Present
The Dow Chemical Company May 2014 - August 2014
Ascend Performance Materials August 2013 - December 2013
The Dow Chemical Company May 2013 - August 2013
Texas A&M University January 2013 - May 2013
Education
Texas A&M University 2012 — 2015
Bachelor's Degree
The University of Texas at Austin 2010 — 2012
Bachelor's Degree
Cargill May 2014 - Present
Ascend Performance Materials January 2013 - April 2014
Givens and Johnston PLLC November 2007 - April 2013
GJA Trade Services, LLC November 2007 - December 2012
Law Offices of Michael A. Capuzzi January 2006 - November 2006
Andrews Kurth LLP June 2004 - August 2004
Skills
International Trade, Customs Regulations, International Business, Government, International Law, Business Development, Logistics, Export, Strategic Planning, New Business Development, Management, Strategy, Export Controls, Supply Chain, Procurement, Analysis, Supply Chain Management, Import
Education
Texas Tech University - Rawls College of Business 2001 — 2005
BBA, Management
Rawls College of Business at Texas Tech University
Houston Forensic Science Center September 2013 - Present
Ascend Performance Materials June 2013 - August 2013
Oxea Corporation May 2012 - August 2012
Skills
Analytical Chemistry, UV/Vis, Gas Chromatography, Laboratory, Quality Control, Chemistry, FTIR, GC-MS, Analysis, HPLC, TLC, Titration, Instrumentation, Analytical Techniques, Training, Raw Materials, Mass Spectrometry, Purification, Expert Witness, Testimony, Microcrystalline, Separations and...
Education
Texas A&M University 2009 — 2013
Bachelor’s Degree, Chemistry, 3.660/4.0
Magnolia High School 2007 — 2009
High School, 5.11 / 5.0 Scale
Ascend Performance Materials January 2015 - Present
Skills
Reliability Engineering, Predictive Maintenance, Maintenance Engineering, SAP, JD Edwards, MTBF, Rotating Equipment, SolidWorks, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Customer Service
Education
University of Alabama 2013 — 2018
Ascend Performance Materials June 2012 - Present
Tyco Thermal Controls February 2010 - July 2012
EMPATH Consulting September 2006 - February 2010
US Physical Therapy March 2005 - September 2006
City of Glendale AZ September 2001 - August 2004
United States Air Force November 1997 - September 2001
Education
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale 1994 — 1998
BS Education and Workforce Development
Energy Market Exchange (EMEX, LLC) September 2013 - Present
Bayou Well Services April 2012 - May 2013
Ascend Performance Materials May 2011 - January 2012
First National Bank Texas January 2010 - March 2011
Marathon Oil Corporation April 2007 - August 2007
Skills
SAP, Process Improvement, Logistics, Supply Chain, Budgets, Leadership, Customer Service, Financial Analysis, PeopleSoft, Accounts Payable, Account Reconciliation, Invoicing, Finance, Petroleum, Accounting, Forecasting, Energy, Natural Gas, Sales
Education
Sam Houston State University 2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Business Administration Degree, GBA/Finance
Dixie Chemical Co. January 2015 - Present
Ascend Performance Materials April 2012 - January 2015
Air Products and Chemicals June 2007 - April 2012
Skills
Problem Solving, Process Analysis, Data-driven, Process Improvement, Factory, Aspen HYSYS, Chemical Engineering, Process Simulation, Process Engineering, Troubleshooting, P&ID, HAZOP, Process Optimization, Aspen Plus, Engineering, HAZOP Study, Root Cause Analysis, Petrochemical, Continuous Improvement
Education
Purdue University 2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Science (BS), Chemical Engineering
Wing Aviation August 2015 - Present
Ascend Performance Materials June 2015 - Present
Meridian Air Charter August 2013 - Present
Bombardier Aerospace October 2013 - Present
Jet Professionals October 2013 - Present
Contract June 2013 - Present
Broad Green January 2014 - June 2015
Technical Risk Underwriters May 2012 - May 2013
NuStar Energy Corporation June 2011 - August 2011
Willis January 2011 - May 2011
Skills
Corporate Aviation, Charter, Flights, Business Aviation, FACTS, Aircraft, Customer Service, Fine Dining, Culinary Skills, Insurance, Underwriting, Risk Management, Aerospace, Aviation, CFI, Airlines, Airports, Commercial Aviation, Flight Safety, Civil Aviation, Aircraft Maintenance, Flight Planning, Airworthiness
Education
St. Mary's University 2009 — 2012
Bachelor's Degree, Risk Management & Corporate Finance
FACTS
Corporate Flight Attendant Training
FlightSafety International
Professional Corporate Cabin Attendant and General Emergency Training
MedAire
Crew Medical Training
The Corporate School of Etiquette
In-Flight Etiquette and Culinary Training
The Culinary Institute of America
Culinary Basic Training
General Aviation Food Safety Course
The Brooklyn Kitchen
Cooking Classes
Executive Cuisine 2013 — 2014
Flight Attendant Class
Ascend Performance Materials November 2014 - Present
Ascend Performance Materials August 2011 - November 2014
Skills
Instrumentation, Electrical..., Electrical Controls, Electrical Safety, Field Instruments, Emerson DeltaV, Instrument Control, PLC Programming, Calibration, Process Control, DCS, Foundation Fieldbus, PLC, Control Valves, Control Systems Design, Commissioning, Allen Bradley, Transmitters, Variable Frequency..., Process Safety, Steam, Pneumatics, Electricians, Ladder Logic, Power Generation, Control Logic, Petrochemical, Refinery, Motor Control, Air Compressors, Wiring, Automation, Electricity, Steam Turbines, High Voltage, Valves, Pressure
Education
San Jacinto College 2011 — 2013
Ascend Performance Materials February 2015 - Present
Total Specialties USA February 2013 - January 2015
Enterprise Products September 2007 - June 2012
Sava Senior Care October 2006 - September 2007
AIG SunAmerica September 2004 - October 2006
Skills
Financial Reporting, Accounting, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Financial Analysis, Internal Controls, Account Reconciliation, Variance Analysis, Accruals, GAAP, SEC filings, Internal Audit, SAP, Financial Statements, Analysis, Finance, Budgets, Management, Forecasting, Business Strategy, Budgeting, Auditing
Education
Texas State University 2002 — 2004
Bachelor's Degree, Accounting
BBS
Accounting
Koch Heat Transfer September 2014 - Present
MGM Northstar February 2014 - June 2014
Gold's Gym August 2008 - November 2013
Anheuser-Busch May 2013 - August 2013
Texas A&M University May 2012 - December 2012
Ascend Performance Materials January 2012 - May 2012
Skills
Heat Transfer, HTRI Software, Chemistry, Process Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Matlab, Critical Thinking, Customer Service, Heat Exchangers, Microsoft Word, Spectrophotometry, Fluid Dynamics, Polymers, Minitab, Aspen Plus, Microsoft Excel, Profilometer, Pumps, Ellipsometry, Distillation, Process Control, P&ID, Prezi, Lead Guitar, Atomic Absorption, Hydraulic Fracturing, Analysis, Engineering, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint
Education
Texas A&M University 2008 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (BS), Chemical Engineering
Ascend Performance Materials May 2014 - Present
Univar March 2013 - May 2014
Univar August 2012 - March 2013
Univar March 2011 - August 2012
Shell Oil Company September 2010 - March 2011
Shell Oil Company December 2008 - March 2011
Shell December 2006 - December 2008
Shell Oil Company September 2004 - November 2006
Motiva Enterprises LLC January 2003 - September 2004
US Navy November 2000 - December 2002
Skills
IFRS, Agrochemicals, Lubricants, Refining, Nuclear Engineering, Managerial Finance, Project Accounting, Management Consulting, Leading Projects, Team Leadership, Staff Mentoring, ERP, Business Process..., Energy, Process Engineering, Change Management, SAP, Forecasting, Strategic Planning, Strategy Development, Business Strategy, Business Planning, SOX, Procurement, International Business, Cross-functional Team..., Program Management, Strategy, Financial Analysis, Leadership, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Process Improvement, Risk Management, Contract Management, Finance, Financial Modeling, Due Diligence, Business Analysis, New Business Development, Management, Operations Management, Analysis, Project Management, Mergers & Acquisitions, Budgets, Manufacturing, Negotiation, Training, Auditing, Pricing
Education
University of Rhode Island - College of Business Administration 2001 — 2003
M.B.A., Finance
Prospective Nuclear Engineer Officer (PNEO) 2000 — 2000
Certified Nuclear Engineer, Passed on first attempt (scale: Pass / Fail)
United States Naval Academy 1992 — 1996
B.S., Political Science/German
Capital High School 1988 — 1992
HS Diploma
Ascend Performance Materials July 2012 - Present
N300JA, LLC July 2010 - July 2012
International Flight Group, LLC 2004 - 2009
US Airways 1989 - 2003
USAF/USAF Reserves 1981 - 1998
Skills
Flights, Aircraft, PowerPlant, Flight Safety, Multi-engine, Airlines, Commercial Aviation, Piloting, Aircraft Maintenance, Aviation, CFI, Airports, B737, Type Rating, Jet, Crew Resource Management, Airworthiness, ATP, Avionics, Aeronautics, Instrument Rating, Gulfstream, Human Factors, General Aviation, Command, Aerospace, Flight Simulation, Charter, Flight Training, First Class Medical, Airplane, Safety Management..., CFII, Maintenance & Repair, International Flight..., Airport Management, Ground Instructor, Business Aviation, Flight Planning, Aviation Security, Transportation, Private Pilot, Civil Aviation, Flight Test, CE-500, Security Clearance, MEI, Airplane Multiengine..., Helicopters
Education
San Jose State University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Aeronautical Operations (with Distinction)
Lloyd's Register Marine February 2014 - Present
Ascend Performance Materials August 2012 - February 2014
PSC Environment Services September 2010 - August 2012
Hoerbiger Services November 2009 - September 2010
Cooper Industries May 2007 - February 2009
ConocoPhillips February 2007 - May 2007
China UnionPay Corporation June 2004 - June 2006
Skills
Financial Modeling, Financial Analysis, Forecasting, Variance Analysis, Corporate Finance, Valuation, Financial Reporting, Mergers, Due Diligence, Cash Flow, Pricing, Analysis, Mergers & Acquisitions, Internal Controls, Finance, Accounting, Budgets, SAP, ERP, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Cost Accounting, US GAAP, Managerial Finance, Access, Strategic Financial..., Financial Accounting, Financial Statements, Auditing, GAAP, Financial Planning
Education
Rice University 2006 — 2008
MBA, Finance
Shanghai Jiao Tong University 2000 — 2004
B.S, Business & Finance
L-Con Inc. Engineers / Constructors August 2012 - Present
Ascend Performance Materials January 2010 - October 2011
Olshan Lumber Company August 2008 - January 2010
Trussway, Ltd. October 2000 - November 2007
MacTavish Bedding a division of Aaron Rents, Inc. June 1998 - September 2000
Skills
SAP, JD Edwards, Peachtree, PeopleSoft, Microsoft Operating..., Accounts Payable, Inventory Management, Microsoft Office, Process Scheduler, Purchasing, Auditing, Forecasting, Budgets, Management, Pricing, Invoicing, Sales, Cash Flow, Human Resources, Accounting, Payroll, Accounts Receivable
Education
San Jacinto College 2005 — 2014
Occupational Accounting Certificate, Accounting and Finance
Ascend Performance Materials March 2014 - Present
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality June 2008 - March 2014
Skills
Technical Writing, State and Federal..., Microsoft Office, Environmental Compliance, Microsoft Excel, Report Writing, Editing, Air Quality, Training, Environmental Law
Education
The University of Texas at San Antonio 2003 — 2008
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Biology, General
Hexion Inc. January 2015 - Present
Nova Molecular Technlogies, Inc. August 2014 - January 2015
Ascend Performance Materials January 2013 - August 2014
Cargill Inc. January 2008 - September 2012
Cargill Inc. February 2004 - January 2008
P.F. Chang's China Bistro February 1998 - May 2001
Hard Rock International February 1988 - February 1997
Skills
Preventive Maintenance, Supply Chain Management, Project Coordination, Scheduling, Project Planning, Operations Management, Process Scheduler, Microsoft Office, Root Cause Analysis, Leadership, Engineering, Facilities Management, Reliability Engineering, MS Project, Cross-functional Team..., Inspection, Management, Mechanical Engineering, Lean Manufacturing, AutoCAD, Factory, Microsoft Project
Education
University of Houston 2008 — 2011
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Mechanical Engineering Technology
Prairie View A&M University 1985 — 1988
James Madison High School
Merit Energy Company January 2013 - Present
Wertz Werkz Manufacturing August 2011 - 2013
Ascend Performance Materials 2012 - 2012
Skills
Oil & Gas, Petroleum, Energy, Upstream, Petroleum Engineering, Completion, Drilling, Energy Industry, Engineering, Oil, Gas, Oilfield, Onshore, Oil/Gas, Pipelines, Natural Gas
Education
Texas A&M University 2008 — 2012
Bachelor's degree, Mechanical Engineering
Semi - Retired January 2014 - Present
Ascend Performance Materials December 2011 - December 2013
The Dow Chemical Company April 2009 - June 2011
Rohm and Haas April 1988 - April 2009
AOSI September 1975 - June 1987
AWARE Inc. August 1972 - September 1975
Skills
Process Engineering, EHS, Chemical Engineering, Aspen Plus, Process Safety, Environmental Awareness, HAZOP, Process Optimization, ISO 14001, Environmental Compliance, Process Safety..., PSM, Factory, Aspen HYSYS, Water Treatment, Petrochemical, Root Cause Analysis
Education
Vanderbilt University 1975 — 1976
Master's degree, Environmental Engineering
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey-New Brunswick 1967 — 1971
Bachelor's degree, Environmental Sciences
Self-Employed June 2013 - Present
Ascend Performance Materials January 2010 - June 2013
Solutia Inc. September 1997 - January 2010
Monsanto October 1992 - September 1997
Self-employed October 1985 - October 1992
Monsanto October 1980 - October 1985
Skills
.NET Application..., C#, WinForms, ASP.NET, SAP Integration, Windows Services, SAP ERP, SAP WM, SAP PP, SAP MM, ERPConnect, IDOC, LIMS, EDI, WCF, Shop Floor, Process Automation, ERP, Integration, Oracle, SAP, Management, Business Analysis, SAP Implementation, Project Management, SAP R/3, IT Management, Enterprise Software, Leadership, EAI, Automation, SD, Process Improvement, Troubleshooting, Business Process, telecommute, Testing, Manufacturing, Microsoft SQL Server, .NET
Education
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
BSME, Engineering
Citi July 2015 - Present
Ascend Performance Materials November 2012 - July 2013
Ascend Performance Materials August 2011 - November 2012
Celanese January 2010 - August 2011
Celanese May 2009 - January 2010
Skills
Environmental Awareness, Chemical Engineering, Engineering, Process Simulation, Process Safety, Manufacturing, Aspen HYSYS, Continuous Improvement, PSM, Lean Manufacturing, Process Control, Plant Operations, Root Cause Analysis, Factory, Process Optimization, Process Engineering, Process Safety..., Aspen Plus, Management, HAZOP, Six Sigma, Polymers, Commissioning, P&ID, Petrochemical, Distillation, Capital Projects, Pilot Plant, Refining, Heat Exchangers, Refinery, Process Analysis, Design of Experiments
Education
Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania 2013 — 2015
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Accounting and Finance
The University of Texas at Austin 2005 — 2009
B.S., Chemical Engineering
Ascend Performance Materials June 2013 - Present
Ascend Performance Materials May 2012 - August 2012
Skills
Chemical Engineering, Process Optimization, Aspen HYSYS, Aspen Plus, P&ID, Process Simulation, Engineering, Process Safety, Microsoft Office, HAZOP Study, Root Cause Analysis, Process Engineering
Education
Texas A&M University 2008 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (BS), Chemical Engineering
Nike May 2014 - Present
Ascend Performance Materials September 2011 - April 2014
DePuy Orthopaedics, Johnson and Johnson Companies September 2007 - September 2011
Virginia Tech January 2007 - August 2007
University of Southern Mississippi January 2003 - December 2006
Skills
Polymers, Materials Science, Polymer Science, Characterization, Chemistry, Medical Devices, Validation, Polymer Chemistry, Science, Biomaterials, R&D, Polymer Characterization, UV/Vis, Spectroscopy, Design of Experiments, Analytical Chemistry
Education
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 2007 — 2007
Postdoctoral Research Associate, Polymer Chemistry
The University of Southern Mississippi 2003 — 2006
Ph.D., Polymer Science
Bogazici University 1997 — 2002
B.S, Chemistry Education
Ascend Performance Materials July 2014 - Present
Ascend Performance Materials March 2013 - July 2014
Ascend Performance Materials June 2012 - March 2013
Ascend Performance Materials November 2009 - June 2012
IRT Communication January 2002 - March 2008
Merck-Medco August 2000 - October 2001
Sabine Valley MHMR June 1998 - March 2000
Skills
SAP, Inventory Management, Excel, Word, Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Problem Solving, Customer Relations, Coaching, Manufacturing, Management, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Sales, Analysis, Access, Process Improvement, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Cross-functional Team..., Supply Chain
Education
Texas Souther University 2001 — 2006
Administration of Justice
Texas Southern University
Administration, Justice
Ensco plc 2013 - Present
Ascend Performance Materials 2011 - 2013
Dynegy 2005 - 2011
Koch Capital Markets 2003 - 2005
Ocean Energy 2001 - 2003
Price Waterhouse Coopers 1999 - 2000
Skills
CPA, Essbase, Strategic Planning, Corporate FP&A, Finance, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Commodity Markets, Analysis, Variance Analysis, Strategic Financial..., Financial Modeling, Hyperion Enterprise
Education
The University of Texas at Dallas - School of Management
MS, Accounting
The University of Texas at Austin - The Red McCombs School of Business
BA, Finance
Oxy July 2013 - Present
Ascend Performance Materials July 2013 - July 2013
Ascend Performance Materials August 2012 - June 2013
Ascend Performance Materials February 2011 - August 2012
Ascend Performance Materials July 2007 - February 2011
Ascend Performance Materials November 2005 - July 2007
Ascend Performance Materials May 2004 - November 2005
Ascend Performance Materials November 1999 - May 2004
Ascend Performance Materials May 1999 - November 1999
Ascend Performance Materials January 1997 - August 1998
Skills
Chemical Engineering, SAP, LOPA, Engineering, Inventory Management, Provox, Troubleshooting, Project Management, Budget, Software Documentation, Polymers, Instrumentation, Aspen HYSYS, Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Process Engineering, Process Simulation, Six Sigma, Process Optimization, Factory, Budgets, Process Safety, PSM, Continuous Improvement, Refinery, Process Control, HAZOP, Plant Operations, Supply Chain, Logistics, Process Safety..., ISO, Manufacturing, Procurement, Petrochemical, Forecasting, Root Cause Analysis, Capital Projects, Gas, Process Analysis, P&ID
Education
Texas A&M University 1994 — 1999
BS, Chemical Engineering
Ascend Performance Materials October 2012 - Present
Jacobs June 2012 - September 2012
Lanxess Corporation October 2010 - April 2012
Total Petrochemicals February 2007 - February 2010
Total Petrochemicals October 2005 - February 2007
Total Petrochemicals January 2005 - September 2005
SINOPEC August 2000 - August 2003
Skills
Chemical Engineering, Process Simulation, Reliability, Process Engineering, Root Cause Analysis, Plant Maintenance, HAZOP, Microsoft Office, Petrochemical, Matlab, Aspen HYSYS, Petroleum, Process Optimization, Project Engineering, Process Control, Instrumentation, Manufacturing, Engineering, FEED, Factory, Oil/Gas, Design of Experiments, Six Sigma, P&ID, Polymers, Chemistry, Aspen Plus, Refinery, ISO, EPC, Gas, Continuous Improvement, Pro II, R&D, Refining, Safety Management..., Process Safety, DCS
Education
Institut Francais du Petrole 2003 — 2004
Master of Science (M.S.), Advanced Technlogy of Polymers, Plastics and Petrochemicasl
Tianjin University 1996 — 2000
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Chemical Engineering
Ascend Performance Materials October 2014 - Present
Ascend Performance Materials July 2012 - September 2014
Ascend Performance Materials January 2011 - June 2012
Swire Shipping 2008 - 2010
Star Shipping 1997 - 2008
Skills
Barge, Rail Operations, Freight Forwarding, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Warehousing, Export, Procurement, Negotiation, Operations Management, Contract Negotiation, 3PL, Air Freight, Transportation..., Maritime, Maritime Operations, Container Terminals, Ports, International Logistics, Logistics Management, Ocean Transportation, Chemical Industry, Terminal Operations, International Shipping, Shipping
Education
Texas A&M University at Galveston 1990 — 1993
BS, Maritime Administration
Ascend Performance Materials October 2014 - Present
Remington Arms November 2012 - September 2014
University of Southern Mississippi August 2008 - November 2012
SABIC May 2008 - August 2008
NIST May 2007 - August 2007
Skills
Polymer Characterization, TGA, Polymer Chemistry, Polymer Science, Polymers, NMR, GPC, AFM, Differential Scanning..., Characterization, Materials Science, Chemistry, Nanocomposites
Education
University of Southern Mississippi 2008 — 2012
Ph.D., Polymer Science and Engineering
University of Southern Mississippi 2006 — 2008
B.S., Polymer Science
Jones County Junior College 2004 — 2006
A.A., Polymer Science
Ascend Performance Materials February 2011 - Present
Meridian Air Charter July 2010 - February 2011
Executive Jet Management September 2008 - July 2010
International Flight Group, LLC January 2003 - September 2008
Deniston Enterprises April 1996 - January 2003
Mercantile Safe Deposit & Trust Company 1988 - 1992
Skills
Aviation, Commercial Aviation, Aircraft, Airlines, Flight Safety, Charter, Flights, Flight Planning, CFI, Aircraft Maintenance, ATP, Business Aviation, Transportation, Piloting, Aerospace, Operations Management, Command, Airplane, Airports, International Flight..., Multi-engine, Safety Management..., Type Rating, Airworthiness, Training, Aviation Security, Human Factors, Aeronautics, General Aviation, Flight Training, Avionics, Instrument Rating, Operational Planning, Crew Resource Management, Civil Aviation, Program Management, Ground Instructor, Private Pilot, Security Clearance, Flight Test, Overhaul, Leadership, Airport Management, Gulfstream
Education
Towson University 1983 — 1987
B.S., Music Performance
Ascend Performance Materials April 2014 - Present
Ascend Performance Materials March 2012 - April 2014
CEMEX, Inc. April 2007 - March 2012
CEMEX, Inc August 2006 - April 2007
DELPHI Automotive Systems April 2005 - August 2006
Plexus June 2004 - April 2005
The University of Texas at El Paso 1999 - 2002
Skills
Continuous Improvement, Technical Leadership, Reliability Engineering, Industrial Safety, Root Cause Analysis, Engineering, Manufacturing
Education
University of Alabama 2009 — 2011
Executive MBA, Manderson Graduate School of Business, Business Administration, 3.56
The University of Texas at El Paso 2004 — 2006
Master of Science, Mechanical Engineering, 3.08
The University of Texas at El Paso 1998 — 2003
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Instituto Mexico
Ascend Performance Materials August 2015 - Present
Celanese January 2012 - Present
SABIC Innovative Plastics (Formerly GE Plastics) May 2008 - January 2012
General Electric May 2006 - May 2008
General Electric January 2001 - April 2006
General Electric 1998 - 2000
Skills
Product Management, Business Development, International Business, Six Sigma, Strategic Planning, P&L Management, Sales Operations, Change Management, Market Research, Strategy, Negotiation, Cross-functional Team..., Global Business..., Global Strategy, Profit Maximization, Organizational..., Cross-cultural, Revenue, Negotiations, Organic Revenue Growth, Bilingual-Spanish, Strategic Business..., Financial Management, Dual Citizenship, Leadership, Bilingual Communications, Product Development, Management, New Business Development, Sales, Marketing, Business Strategy
Education
Thunderbird School of Global Management 2004 — 2006
MBA, International Management
University of North Carolina at Charlotte 2001 — 2003
Master's degree, Organizational Behavior and Leadership
University of North Carolina at Charlotte 1994 — 1998
Sociology, Organizational Behavior and Leadership
BHP Billiton June 2015 - Present
BHP Billiton September 2014 - June 2015
BHP Billiton July 2013 - September 2014
Texas A&M University February 2012 - May 2013
Praxair May 2012 - August 2012
Ascend Performance Materials May 2011 - August 2011
Skills
Databases, Engineering, Petroleum
Education
Texas A&M University 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (BS), Chemical Engineering
GE Power & Water August 2013 - Present
Ascend Performance Materials July 2012 - July 2013
Smith and Liles, PA February 2010 - December 2011
CHCS December 2007 - November 2009
CHCS 2008 - 2009
CHCS 2008 - 2009
Kroll April 2007 - February 2008
MRI - Market Research Institute/Insight April 1996 - April 2007
Skills
Customer Service, Case Managment, Legal Writing, Nonprofits, Legal Research, Criminal Law, Community Outreach, Social Services, Crisis Intervention, SAP, SAP CRM, Microsoft Office, Outlook, Microsoft Excel, Private Investigations, Insurance, Data Entry, Critical Thinking, Investigation, Background Checks, Policy, Analysis, Case Management, Time Management, Strategic Planning, Team Building, Leadership, Project Management, Training, Operations Management, Continuous Improvement, Six Sigma
Education
Troy State University 1999 — 2001
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Criminal Justice and Corrections
Ascend Performance Materials May 2013 - Present
TPC Group June 2007 - May 2013
Dixie Chemical Co. April 2005 - June 2007
Iso-Tex Diagnostics March 2002 - January 2005
Skills
Industrial Laboratory, Polymer Chemistry, Pilot Plant, Analytical Chemistry, research and development, Product Optimization, Distillation, Vacuum Distillation, GC-MS, gc, FTIR, SEC/GPC, LIMS, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Visio, Data Mining, Statistical Data..., Statistical Software, Pharmaceutical Industry, Hydrogenation, isomerizations, Purification, Oxidation, Viscosity, plant support, HPLC, ICP, Atomic Absorption, TOC, KF, Titrations, Specialty Chemicals, Residue on Ignition, Patent Portfolio..., C4's, Olefins, Labview, Labworks, Strong Mechanical Skills, Forklift Operator, Petrochemical, Chemistry, Wet Chemistry, Polymers, Chemical Engineering, UV, Process Engineering, Organic Chemistry
Education
Texas Tech University 1993 — 1998
Bachelor of Science (BS), Biology/Chemistry, 3.7 overall GPA
Ascend Performance Materials January 2015 - Present
Ascend Performance Materials May 2014 - December 2014
GE Oil & Gas January 2013 - April 2014
Huntsman October 2011 - May 2012
Huntsman May 2010 - October 2011
GATX July 2007 - November 2009
Ford Motor Company January 2005 - April 2007
Skills
Analysis, Financial Modeling, Demand Forecasting, Budgets, Business Development, Microsoft Excel, Management, Program Management, Financial Analysis, Cost Accounting, Cost Control, Quarterly Reporting, Capex Analysis, Commodity Risk, Cash Flow, Foreign Exchange, Variance Analysis, Account Reconciliation, Market Research, Strategic Planning, Profit Maximization, Target Costing, KPI Reports, Performance Management, Cost Reduction..., Global Strategy, Cost Reduction..., Global Operations, Operations Management, Six Sigma Green Belt, Access, PowerPoint, SAP, People Soft, Hyperion, OBIEE, GMIS, Primavera P6, Spotfire, Forecasting, Finance, Strategy, Business Process..., Procurement, Business Strategy
Education
Purdue University - Krannert School of Management 2000 — 2004
Bachelor of Science (BS), Business Administration and Management, General
Schlumberger September 2015 - Present
Baker Hughes May 2011 - September 2015
Ascend Performance Materials June 2008 - May 2011
Skills
Process scale-up, Heterogeneous Catalysis, Rh-catalyzed..., Olefin Epoxidation, Aminocarboxylic..., Olefin polymerization, Metallocene catalysis, Olefin Branching..., Inert Atmosphere Drybox, Handling of Pyrophoric..., Catalysis, Plastics, Adhesives, Organic Synthesis, TGA, Coatings, Polymers, Engineering Process, Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, NMR, Polymer Chemistry, Spectroscopy, UV/Vis
Education
The University of Texas at Austin
PhD, Organic Chemistry
Mississippi State University
BS, Chemistry
American HealthTech January 2014 - Present
Ascend Performance Materials December 2012 - January 2014
Delta Faucet Company March 2011 - November 2012
Georgia Pacific February 2007 - November 2009
Georgia Pacific May 2006 - February 2007
Danaher Tool Group November 2005 - April 2006
Workplace Learning and Performance Institute 2004 - 2005 2004 - 2005
Skills
Microsoft Office, Training & Development, Project Management, Instructional Design, Data Management, Learning Managment, Coaching, Performance Management, Organizational Change, Leadership Development, Staff Management, Recruiting, Behavioral Interviewing, Competency Based..., Training Needs Analysis, Survey Design, Organizational Design, Performance Management, Performance Improvement, Return on Investment, Cross-functional..., Professional Training..., Staff Development, Organizational..., Change Management, Workshop Facilitation, Team Building, Software Documentation, Leadership, Management, Strategy, Policy, Employee Training, Employee Engagement, Talent Management, E-Learning, Succession Planning, Career Development, Human Resources, Employee Relations, Executive Coaching
Education
Mississippi College
Bachelor of Science, Communication/Public Relations
The University of Southern Mississippi
Master of Science, Workforce Training and Development
University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center May 2012 - Present
i2i Human Resources May 2011 - June 2012
Ascend Performance Materials 2002 - March 2011
Solutia Inc. 2002 - 2009
Holcim 1998 - 2002
Kerr-McGee Chemical LLC 1989 - 1998
Kerr-McGee 1983 - 1989
Skills
Employee Relations, Organizational..., Performance Management, Leadership, Human Resources, Recruiting, Employee Benefits, Talent Management, Coaching, Program Management, Employee Engagement, Onboarding, Strategic Planning, Change Management, Team Building, HRIS, Talent Acquisition, Budgets, Succession Planning, Interviews, Manufacturing, Employment Law, Leadership Development, Benefits Administration, Training & Development, Strategic Communications, Employee Training, FMLA, Community Development, Servant Leadership, Organizational..., Interviewing, Community Relations, Policy/Procedure..., Compliance
Education
University of Kansas
BS, Journalism
Ascend Performance Materials January 2013 - Present
Ascend Performance Materials December 2009 - December 2012
Huntsman Advanced Materials July 2009 - December 2009
Huntsman Advanced Materials March 2007 - July 2009
Huntsman Polymers March 2006 - February 2007
Huntsman Petrochemicals (UK) January 2001 - March 2006
ICI Chemicals and Polymers 1988 - 1999
Skills
Supply Chain, Strategy, Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing, Project Planning, MRP, Plastics, Negotiation, Process Improvement, Product Management, Management, Leadership, Change Management, Operations Management, Strategic Sourcing, Forecasting, Logistics, Marketing, Cross-functional Team..., Supply Management, Process Optimization, Continuous Improvement, Process Engineering, Engineering, Product Development, New Business Development, Business Strategy, Supply Chain..., Contract Negotiation, Six Sigma, Business Development, Procurement, Materials Management, SAP, Lean Manufacturing
Education
The University of Manchester 1984 — 1988
BSc BEng
Ascend Performance Materials February 2012 - Present
Yaltech Consulting October 2005 - Present
Forest Laboratories July 2010 - February 2012
Starbucks Coffee Company February 2009 - April 2010
Chevron Phillips Chemical Company October 2008 - January 2009
Noble Drilling April 2007 - September 2008
AT&T July 2006 - March 2007
Chico's January 2006 - June 2006
Skills
SAP Netweaver, ABAP, SAP BI, SAP BW, SAP ERP, SAP R/3, Business Objects, ECC, SAP, SAPScript, SD, SAP Portal, IDOC, SAP Implementation
Education
Western Carolina University 2003 — 2005
MBA
PSG College of Technology 1997 — 2001
BE
Shrine Vailankanni Senior Secondary School 1995 — 1997
Meshika Foods April 2015 - Present
Consultant May 2010 - Present
Ascend Performance Materials December 2012 - December 2013
Guilford Mills August 2010 - December 2012
OMG October 2008 - August 2010
EDS, an HP company 2003 - 2008
Towers Perrin January 1998 - March 2003
Skills
Global Human Resources..., Strategic Human..., Survive 2012 Mayan End..., Survive 2011 Raptures..., Talent Management, SAP, Deferred Compensation, Change Management, Recruiting, Program Management, Personnel Management, Human Resources, Employee Relations, Employee Benefits, Leadership, HRIS, Strategy, Performance Management, Succession Planning, Management, Workforce Planning, Shared Services, Compensation & Benefit, Executive Pay, HR Consulting, Compensation & Benefits
Education
Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México 1990 — 1995
Bachelor in Sciences, Actuarial Sciences
Eastman Chemical Company November 2012 - Present
Eastman Chemical Company June 2011 - January 2013
Solutia Inc. April 2011 - July 2011
Solutia Inc. October 2009 - May 2011
Ascend Performance Materials June 2009 - October 2009
Solutia Inc. January 2008 - June 2009
Chap Arnold Ins 2006 - 2008
Skills
Chemicals, SAP, Language Skills, Polymers, Raw Materials, Microsoft Office 2007, Outlook, Demand Planning, Supply Chain, Logistics, Process Improvement, Forecasting, Supply Chain Management, Microsoft Word, Strategic Sourcing, Inventory Management, Microsoft Excel, Customer Service, Shipping, Continuous Improvement, International Business, Language Development, International Sales, Cross-functional Team..., Sales, Pricing, Export, Procurement, Production Planning, Microsoft Office, Management, Six Sigma, Leadership
Education
Southeast Missouri State University - Harrison College of Business 2003 — 2007
BS, International Business
Ascend Performance Materials February 2015 - Present
Albemarle May 2014 - February 2015
Albemarle July 2012 - May 2014
Air Products May 2011 - August 2011
Air Products May 2010 - August 2010
Skills
Chemical Engineering, Process Simulation, Process Engineering, Process Optimization, Chemistry, Teamwork, Team Management, Team Leadership, Multi-cultural..., Travel, Leadership, Chemical Safety, Biology, International, Communication, Organization, Collaborative Problem..., Persistence, Dedication to work, Inorganic Chemistry, Catalyst, Self-driven, Self Management, Microsoft Excel, Aspen HYSYS, Aspen Plus, Microsoft Word, PI Processbook, DBDOC, PowerPoint, P&ID, PFD, Biochemistry, Kinetics, Reaction Kinetics, Enzyme Kinetics, Teaching, Committed to..., Project Planning, Project Management, Writing, Technical Writing, Technical Writers, Explaining, Oral & Written..., Oral Communication, Email, Computers, numeracy, Critical Thinking
Education
Texas A&M University 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Science (BS), Chemical Engineering
Texas A&M University Qatar 2010 — 2010
B.S. Chemical Engineering, Engineering
BASF April 2015 - Present
BASF July 2013 - Present
Texas A&M University June 2010 - Present
Ascend Performance Materials June 2012 - August 2012
Texas A&M University August 2010 - December 2011
The Victoria College August 2008 - May 2010
Dow Chemical May 2008 - August 2008
Skills
Aspen HYSYS
Education
Texas A&M University 2008 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (BS), Chemical Engineering
Victoria College 2008 — 2010
HEB February 2009 - Present
Ascend Performance Materials August 2013 - December 2013
Ascend Performance Materials January 2013 - May 2013
Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Customer Service, Research, Teamwork, Photoshop, Social Media, Public Speaking, English
Education
University of Alabama 2011 — 2015
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Mechanical Engineering
University of Sydney 2014 — 2014
Study Abroad, Mechanical Engineering
RB Processing November 2011 - Present
Ascend Performance Materials January 2008 - November 2011
Monsanato/Sterling Chemicals May 1981 - January 2008
Skills
Petrochemical, Process Control, SAP, Inventory Management, Process Safety, Continuous Improvement, Process Optimization, Personnel Supervision, Process Simulation, DCS, Process Improvement, Hazardous Waste..., Industrial Safety, Safety Management..., Petroleum, HAZOP, P&ID, Root Cause Analysis, HAZWOPER, Distillation, Heat Exchangers, Process Engineering, HAZOP Study
Education
Stephen F. Austin State University 1973 — 1974
College of the Mainland 1971 — 1972
Basics
Texas City High School 1968 — 1971
Graduated
The Dow Chemical Company December 2013 - Present
Ascend Performance Materials Operations LLC July 2010 - December 2013
Anheuser-Busch InBev May 2008 - November 2011
Ascend Performance Materials January 2009 - July 2010
Ascend Performance Materials LLC May 2008 - December 2008
Anheuser-Busch, Inc. January 2006 - May 2008
Anheuser-Busch, Inc. January 2004 - December 2005
Anheuser-Busch, Inc. April 2000 - December 2003
SOLUTIA, INC September 1996 - April 2000
Skills
Engineering, Project Planning, Purchasing, ISO, Validation, Proposal Writing, Human Resources, Process Engineering, Materials Management, Project Management, Forecasting, Sales, Procurement, Cross-functional Team..., Lean Manufacturing, Strategic Sourcing, Negotiation, Process Improvement, Manufacturing, Leadership, Budgets, Supply Chain, SAP, Contract Management, Business Process..., Management, Supply Chain Management, Strategy, Contract Negotiation, Training, Sourcing, Continuous Improvement, Six Sigma, Root Cause Analysis, Strategic Planning
Education
University of Houston-Clear Lake 1998 — 2002
MBA, Business Administration
Prairie View A&M University 1992 — 1996
BS, Chemical Engineering
Ascend Performance Materials May 2013 - Present
BMC Software January 2011 - April 2013
Seahawk Drilling, Inc. May 2009 - January 2011
Schlumberger Information Solutions October 2006 - April 2009
Baker & McKenzie LLP October 2003 - September 2006
Skills
Litigation, Corporate Law, Corporate Governance, Mergers & Acquisitions, Legal Writing, Commercial Litigation, Contract Negotiation, Arbitration, Due Diligence, Litigation Management, Mediation, Civil Litigation, Management, Policy, Strategy, Contract Management, Legal Research, FCPA, Trials, Trade Secrets, Legal Issues, Internal Investigations, Mergers, Public Speaking, Communications Planning
Education
The University of Texas School of Law 1998 — 2001
Juris Doctor (J.D.)
The University of Texas at Austin 1992 — 1996
Bachelor's Degree, History
Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart 1989 — 1992
High School
National Outdoor Leadership School
Real Ale Brewing Company August 2014 - Present
Real Ale Brewing Company June 2013 - August 2014
Baker Hughes February 2012 - June 2013
The Noribachi Group June 2011 - September 2011
Ascend Performance Materials January 2009 - May 2009
Darensbourg Research Laboratories June 2007 - May 2008
Texas Aggie Replant August 2005 - December 2007
Skills
Energy, Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Data Analysis, Project Management, Process Engineering, Statistics, Product Development, Leadership, Analysis
Education
Thayer School of Engineering at Dartmouth College 2010 — 2011
Masters, Engineering Management
Texas A&M University 2005 — 2010
Bachelor of Science, Chemical Engineering
Wind In Sails-HR April 2008 - Present
Mölnlycke Health Care February 2015 - August 2015
Ascend Performance Materials April 2011 - April 2013
bp/Amoco January 1989 - April 2008
BP Amoco 1989 - 2008
Becton Dickinson 1983 - 1989
Skills
Change Management, Process Improvement, Leadership Development, Personnel Management, Organizational..., Training, Leadership, Management, Strategy, Employee Benefits, Human Resources, Business Strategy, Employee Relations, Coaching, Employee Engagement, Succession Planning, Performance Management, Workforce Planning, Project Management, Recruiting
Education
Quinlan School of Business, Loyola University Chicago 2008 — 2009
Mini MBA Certificate
University of West Florida - College of Business 1981 — 1983
BS
Church Services March 2014 - September 2015
Ascend Performance Materials November 2009 - March 2014
Trane, a division of Ingersoll Rand December 2005 - November 2009
Trane July 2008 - July 2009
American Standard September 2002 - December 2005
American Standard Warranty Company January 1995 - January 2002
American Standard January 1991 - January 1995
American Standard January 1987 - January 1991
Skills
Financial Reporting, SOX, Six Sigma, P&L Management, Strategic Planning, Forecasting, Budgeting, Financial Analysis, Process Improvement, Financial Modeling, Financial Planning, Financial Management, Business Planning, Cost Reduction, Planning, Business Strategy, Restructuring, Corporate Finance, Analysis, Business Process..., Business Analysis, Strategy Development, Cash Flow, Microsoft Excel, Auditing, Consolidation, Internal Controls, SAP, Product Development, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Accounting, Mergers, Cross-functional Team..., Budgets, Leadership, Management, Project Planning, Manufacturing, Risk Management, Strategy, Strategic Financial..., Managerial Finance, Finance, Change Management, ABL, Term Loan B, Acquisition Integration, Mergers & Acquisitions, Due Diligence, Competitive Analysis
Education
General Electric's Financial Management Program 1984 — 1987
Graduate, Finance / Accounting / Audit
The Johns Hopkins University 1979 — 1981
M.S., Applied Mathematics
Texas A&M University 1974 — 1978
B.S., Mathematics
XTO Energy May 2015 - Present
Ascend Performance Materials August 2014 - December 2014
XTO Energy May 2014 - August 2014
Baker Hughes May 2013 - August 2013
National Oilwell Varco May 2012 - August 2012
Education
Texas A&M University 2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Science (BS), Chemical Engineering, 3.53
S & B Engineers and Constructors, Ltd. August 2014 - Present
Ascend Performance Materials July 2013 - Present
S&B Engineers and Constructors August 2009 - July 2013
S&B Engineers and Constructors October 2004 - August 2009
Rohm and Haas July 1998 - October 2004
National Semiconductor October 1995 - July 1998
Schlumberger May 1994 - June 1995
Skills
FEED, Petrochemical, EPC, Refinery, Project Engineering, Pipelines, Piping, Petroleum, Gas, Engineering, P&ID, Oil/Gas, LNG, Construction, Project Control, Procurement, Natural Gas, Factory, Instrumentation
Education
University of Houston-Clear Lake 2000 — 2004
MBA, Finance, General
Texas A&M University 1991 — 1994
BSME, Mechanical Engineering
Angleton 1985 — 1989
Ascend Performance Materials October 2014 - Present
Eastman Chemical Company February 2014 - October 2014
Eastman Chemical Company February 2013 - February 2014
University of Southern Mississippi August 2008 - January 2013
SABIC 2007 - 2008
Skills
Dynamic Light Scattering, Static Light Scattering, Transmission Electron..., NMR spectroscopy, UV-Vis spectroscopy, Ring Opening..., Step Growth..., Polymers, Polymer Science, NMR, Light Scattering, Polymer Characterization, Polymer Chemistry, TGA, Characterization, Drug Delivery, TEM, Microscopy, UV/Vis, Data Analysis, DLS, Differential Scanning..., Circular Dichroism, Fluorescence, Nanoparticles, Spectroscopy, FTIR, Materials Science, Organic Synthesis, IR, IR spectroscopy, Chemistry, Nanomaterials, Surface Chemistry, Mass Spectrometry
Education
University of Southern Mississippi 2008 — 2013
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Polymer Science and Engineering
University of Southern Mississippi 2005 — 2008
Bachelor of Science (BS), Polymer Science
Ascend Performance Materials June 2013 - Present
University of Texas at Austin September 2009 - May 2013
PPG Industries May 2012 - August 2012
Cheng Seng Electric June 2010 - August 2010
Skills
Microsoft Office, Word, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, C, C++, Java, Control Systems Design, Process Engineering, Research, Microsoft Word, Engineering, Instrumentation, Electricians
Education
The University of Texas at Austin 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Electrical Engineering
Praxair July 2013 - June 2014
Ascend Performance Materials August 2011 - January 2012
Mark Holtzapple Research Group June 2011 - August 2011
Gap Inc. June 2009 - January 2010
BP June 2007 - August 2007
Skills
Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, Chemical Engineering, Aspen Plus, Customer Service, Characterization, Analysis, Gas, Heat Transfer, Process Safety
Education
Texas A&M University 2008 — 2013
BS
Women in Engineering Program August 2012 - Present
Pizza Hut US May 2014 - August 2014
Dr. Ellison - Chemical Engineering Lab May 2012 - January 2014
Ascend Performance Materials May 2013 - August 2013
Friends of Alec January 2012 - August 2013
Intel Corporation June 2012 - July 2012
Bruno Kessler Foundation June 2011 - July 2011
Welch Summer Scholar at the University of Houston June 2010 - July 2010
Education
The University of Texas at Austin 2011 — 2015
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
The University of Texas at Austin 2011 — 2015
Bachelor of Science and Arts (BSA)
Plano West Senior High School 2007 — 2011
Ascend Performance Materials June 2011 - Present
Henkel Corporation 2000 - 2011
Waste Management, Inc. 1998 - 2000
Skills
Hazardous Waste..., Regulatory Affairs, Product Stewardship, Adhesives, Polymers, Coatings, Hazardous Materials, R&D, Product Safety, MSDS, ISO, EHS, Polyurethane, Root Cause Analysis, Cross-functional Team...
Education
University at Buffalo
BA, Chemistry
Aon Hewitt January 2015 - Present
Ascend Performance Materials February 2012 - December 2014
Ascend Performance Materials January 2010 - January 2012
Best Buy May 2008 - December 2009
Best Buy June 2004 - December 2009
Skills
Customer Satisfaction, Order Fulfillment, SAP, Inventory Control, Logistics, Warehousing, Management, Project Planning, Shipping, Project Management, Customer Service, Sales, Sourcing, Human Resources, Supply Chain Management, Inventory Management
Education
Sam Houston State University 2007 — 2009
BBA, International Business
Ascend Performance Materials May 2012 - Present
The Scotts Company March 2003 - March 2012
Education
The Ohio State University - The Max M. Fisher College of Business 2008 — 2009
Master's degree, Operational Excellence
University of Toledo 1998 — 2003
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Chemical Engineering
Missouri Botanical Garden 2014 - Present
Shand Industries Inc (a division of The Sturrock and Robson Group). 2012 - 2014
Technetics Group Houston (a division of EnPro Industries Inc.) 2011 - 2012
Ascend Performance Materials 2010 - 2011
Ascend Performance Materials (former Nylon division of Solutia Inc.) 2008 - 2010
Solutia Inc. 2007 - 2008
Solutia Inc. 2005 - 2007
Solutia Inc. 2003 - 2005
Solutia Inc. 2000 - 2003
Solutia Inc. 1998 - 2000
Skills
Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Forecasting, Cost Accounting, Internal Audit, Financial Analysis, SAP, Auditing, Accounting, Managerial Finance, Consolidation, US GAAP, Accounts Payable, Process Improvement, Budgets, Sarbanes-Oxley, Finance, Mergers & Acquisitions, Financial Reporting, Variance Analysis, Certified Public..., Certified Internal..., SOX Compliance, SAP R/3, ERP auditing, Financial Accounting, Budgeting, International Business..., Peachtree, ADP Run, Internal Controls, Hyperion Enterprise, General Ledger, Cash Flow, Financial Audits, Payroll, Manufacturing, Business Process..., Risk Assessment, Financial Statements, Monthly Closing, Financial Forecasting, Revenue Recognition
Education
Texas A&M University 1986 — 1990
BBA, Accounting
Americas Styrenics LLC August 2015 - Present
Ascend Performance Materials December 2014 - July 2015
Cameron November 2011 - November 2014
HCL AXON November 2006 - November 2011
Cooper Industries Ltd. April 2004 - November 2006
Baker Hughes October 1987 - March 2004
Skills
SD, SAP, SAP R/3, SAP ERP, Business Process, SAP SD, SAP Implementation, ERP, SAP BW, Business Process..., Materials Management, Data Migration, ABAP, SAP Netweaver, Project Management, SAP HR
Education
Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú 1976 — 1981
BS, Mechanical Engineering
Ascend Performance Materials May 2015 - Present
Skills
Polymer Characterization, Polymer Science, Polymer Chemistry, NMR, TGA, Chemistry, FTIR, Organic Chemistry, Characterization, Materials Science, Polymers, Spectroscopy, XPS, Catalysis, Differential Scanning..., Business Development, Process Design, Communication
Education
University of Southern Mississippi 2008 — 2013
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Polymer Science and Engineering
Texas Lutheran 2004 — 2008
Bachelor's degree, Chemistry
Ascend Performance Materials May 2015 - Present
Skills
Six Sigma, Business Development, Start-ups, Product Development, Technical Leadership, Product Management, Plastics, Cross-functional Team..., Polymers, Leadership, Business Strategy, Process Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Engineering, Extrusion, Quality Management, Process Engineering, Product Marketing, Process Simulation, Continuous Improvement, R&D, Program Management, Resin, Supply Chain, Chemical Engineering, Materials, Automotive, Coatings, Commercialization
Education
University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business 2005 — 2007
MBA
University of Alabama 1995 — 1998
Ph.D.
University of Alabama 1993 — 1995
MS
University of Pune 1989 — 1993
BE
Bishop's School, Pune 1983 — 1987
Air Liquide August 2014 - Present
Ascend Performance Materials August 2010 - August 2014
Air Liquide 2006 - 2010
Air Liquide 2006 - 2010
Rhone Poulenc 1992 - 2000
Essex Group 1988 - 1991
Westinghouse Materials Company of OHio (WMCO) 1988 - 1990
Skills
Process Safety, Safety Management..., Process Engineering, EHS, Behavior Based Safety, Petrochemical, Industrial Hygiene, Construction Safety, Continuous Improvement, Industrial Safety, Environmental Awareness, Energy, Ergonomics, Environmental Compliance, ISO 14001, Occupational Health, VPP, Environmental..., ISO, Risk Assessment, Chemical Engineering, Root Cause Analysis, Hazardous Waste..., HAZOP, PSM, Manufacturing, HAZWOPER, Hazardous Materials, Accident Investigation, Process Safety..., Gas, Safety Training, Refinery, Factory, HAZOP Study
Education
University of Michigan 1989 — 1991
M.S., Industrial Hygiene
West Virginia University College of Law 1983 — 1986
JD, Law
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey-New Brunswick 1979 — 1983
B.S., Environmental Science
Ascend Performance Materials February 2013 - Present
Millward Brown November 2010 - November 2012
Avanade August 2007 - November 2010
Microsoft September 2001 - April 2007
Cargill Investor Services July 1997 - August 2001
Ford 1996 - 1996
Ford 1996 - 1996
Skills
SharePoint, Microsoft Office..., Business Intelligence, Enterprise Architecture, Agile Methodologies, Solution Architecture, IT Strategy, Cloud Computing, Microsoft Technologies, SDLC, .NET, Enterprise Software, C#, Consultants, Software Development, Information Architecture, Consulting, SharePoint Server
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - College of Business 1995 — 1997
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Management of Information Systems
The University of Kansas 1987 — 1991
BA, Psychology
Lawrence High 1985 — 1987
Weatherford July 2012 - Present
Ascend Performance Materials November 2010 - June 2012
Baker Hughes March 2008 - November 2010
Watson Wyatt Worldwide 2004 - 2008
Hewitt Associates 1994 - 2004
Education
The University of Texas at Austin 1990 — 1994
Bachelor of Business Administration, Management Information Systems
Intertek March 2014 - Present
Intertek May 2011 - March 2014
Ascend Performance Materials May 2010 - March 2011
HealthHelp November 2008 - July 2009
HealthHelp December 2007 - October 2008
Voila IP Communications April 2007 - October 2007
Infernal Bridegroom Productions March 2001 - April 2007
DiverseWorks Artspace November 1998 - March 2001
Express Theatre September 1996 - November 1998
Houston Women's Caucus for Art September 1995 - September 1996
Skills
Program Management, Business Analysis, Project Management, Analysis, Business Process, MS Project, Project Planning, Customer Service, SDLC, Microsoft Excel, SharePoint, Management, Business Intelligence, Business Process..., Quality Assurance, PMP, Software Documentation, Leadership, Requirements Analysis, Budgets, Strategy, Visio, Process Improvement, Access, Data Analysis, Vendor Management, Change Management, Team Building, Integration, Software Project..., Team Leadership, Project Coordination, Databases, Cross-functional Team..., IT Management, Testing, CRM, Six Sigma, PMO, IT Strategy, ERP, Quality Management, ITIL, Requirements Gathering, Process Engineering, Management Consulting, Operations Management, Risk Management, IT Service Management
Education
Rice University 1989 — 1993
art history
Orion Engineered Carbons LLC NAFTA August 2014 - Present
Celanese August 2012 - August 2014
Ascend Performance Materials October 2010 - August 2012
ONEOK December 2008 - February 2011
Solutia August 2005 - December 2008
Celanese 1990 - June 2005
Skills
EHS, Environmental Compliance, Hazardous Waste..., Process Safety, Environmental Awareness, Air Permitting, Environmental Consulting, RCRA, Environmental..., Environmental Auditing, EPA, Waste Management, Occupational Health, Safety Management..., Air Quality, Petrochemical, Environmental..., Root Cause Analysis, HAZOP, Waste, Industrial Hygiene, Inspection, Industrial Safety, HAZWOPER, PSM, ISO 14001, Hazardous Materials, Process Safety..., Water Quality, Chemical Engineering, Remediation, Water, Accident Investigation, Hazard Analysis, Factory, Risk Assessment, HAZOP Study
Education
The University of Texas at Austin 1982 — 1986
Bachelor's degree, Chemical Engineering
Ascend Performance Materials January 2010 - Present
Ingersoll Rand February 2009 - March 2010
Trane (Formerly American Standard) 2005 - 2007
American Standard 1986 - 2007
Skills
IT Management, ERP, IT Strategy, SAP, SAP R/3, Process Improvement, Change Management, SAP ERP, Business Process..., Six Sigma, Business Intelligence, Business Process
Education
Queens College 1977 — 1982
BA, Computer Science
Ascend Performance Materials May 2015 - Present
InterBulk Group March 2007 - May 2015
Leschaco Inc. June 2001 - March 2007
Skills
Transportation, Supply Chain Management, Logistics Management, International Logistics, 3PL, Logistics, Supply Chain, Shipping, Container, Transportation..., Air Freight, Import, Operations Management, Export, Sales Management, Ocean, Procurement, International Trade, Negotiation, Contract Negotiation, Business Strategy, Forwarding, Ocean Freight, International Shipping, Account Management, Supply Chain..., New Business Development, Pricing, Customs Regulations, Trucking, Freight, Warehousing, LTL, Freight Forwarding, International Business, Customs Brokerage, International Sales, Warehouse Management, Reverse Logistics, Purchasing, Fleet Management, Key Account Management
Education
Texas A&M University at Galveston 1994 — 1997
FMC Technologies February 2015 - April 2015
Siemens Wind Power February 2013 - April 2014
Oxy August 2012 - November 2012
Siemens Wind Power March 2012 - July 2012
Dorf Ketal Chemicals (I) Pvt. Ltd May 2011 - March 2012
Ascend Performance Materials October 2009 - May 2011
MD Anderson Cancer Center October 2007 - November 2008
The Ensemble Theatre August 2005 - February 2007
Education
Texas Southern University 2011 — 2013
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Texas State University-San Marcos 1995 — 2001
Bachelors
Jack Yates 1991 — 1995
Photography
Ascend Performance Materials February 2015 - Present
United Way of Greater Houston December 2013 - November 2014
Houston Chronicle November 2012 - December 2013
Houston Chronicle March 2009 - December 2012
Houston Chronicle November 2004 - March 2009
Associated Press November 2001 - June 2004
Fort Worth Star-Telegram July 1994 - November 2000
Eugene Register-Guard January 1991 - July 1994
Corvallis Gazette-Times October 1990 - December 1990
Skills
Ap Style, Journalism, Newspaper, Breaking News, Copy Editing, Storytelling, Feature Articles, Online Journalism, Headline Writing, Editing, Editorial, Newspapers, Press Releases, AP Style, Investigative Reporting, Broadcast, Publishing, Fact-checking, Web Content, InCopy, Publications, Blogging, Newsletters, Media Relations, Proofreading, Copywriting, Magazines
Education
Regis University
BA, Journalism
Ann Hurley Designs March 2013 - Present
Ascend Performance Materials June 2009 - March 2013
Solutia January 2002 - June 2009
A Hurley Designs 1994 - 2002
J&J / Invision 1982 - 1994
Coronet Industries 1980 - 1982
Skills
Textiles, Product Development, Brand Development, Product Design, Creative Direction, Packaging, Concept Development, New Business Development, Photography, Graphic Design, Marketing Strategy, Merchandising, Interior Design, Advertising, Fashion, Marketing Communications, Trade Shows, Marketing, Apparel, color designer, design trend forecasting
Education
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
BS, merchandising & interior design
Tyner High School
Tarkett June 2010 - Present
SunEdison March 2008 - May 2010
Olin Corporation June 2006 - February 2008
Ascend Performance Materials March 2004 - January 2006
Lonza: A Global Leader In Life Sciences November 1999 - May 2004
Education
Texas A&M University-Kingsville 1980 — 1984
Bachelor's Degree, Accounting
Rhodia April 2011 - Present
Rhodia April 2009 - March 2011
Ascend Performance Materials 2006 - 2011
Solutia Inc. 2006 - 2011
Akzo Nobel 2004 - 2006
Polimeri Europa 2002 - 2004
AkzoNobel 2002 - 2004
Skills
Chemical Engineering, Process Safety, Process Engineering, Petrochemical, Root Cause Analysis, Process Optimization, Factory, SAP, Continuous Improvement, Process Simulation, Engineering, Process Control, Commissioning, Project Engineering, Process Improvement, PSM, EHS, Safety Management..., P&ID
Education
The University of Texas at Austin 1991 — 1996
Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc), Chemical Engineering
Ascend Performance Materials April 2015 - Present
Celanese May 2012 - March 2015
Celanese Emulsions June 2007 - May 2012
Ticona 2005 - 2007
Skills
Additives
Education
The University of Texas at Dallas 1994 — 1996
M.B.A.
University of Texas at Dallas - Naveen Jindal School of Management 1994 — 1996
Masters, Business Administration
Texas A&M University 1983 — 1987
BS, Chemical Engineering
Stolt-Nielsen June 2015 - Present
Ineos Nitriles March 2012 - June 2015
Ascend Performance Materials October 2010 - March 2012
Ascend Performance Materials March 2010 - October 2010
Solutia February 2007 - March 2010
ConocoPhillips November 2003 - February 2007
Evergreen America June 2003 - November 2003
Skills
Transportation, Raw Materials, Petroleum, Logistics, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Contract Management, Purchasing, Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Process Improvement, SAP, Shipping, Contract Negotiation, Continuous Improvement, Operations Management, Supply Chain..., Inspection, Maritime
Education
State University of New York Maritime College 2002 — 2003
Master of Science, International Transportation Management
Texas A&M University at Galveston 1998 — 2002
Bachelor of Science, Maritime Administration
Ascend Performance Materials June 2009 - Present
Solutia September 1997 - May 2009
Monsanto Inc June 1982 - September 1997
Skills
DeltaV, Foundation Fieldbus, Modbus, DeviceNet, ASI, Process Control, DCS, SPC, Advanced Process Control, Process Automation, IP.21, HART, Automation, Emerson DeltaV
Education
University of West Florida 1983 — 1985
MA, Systems Science
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology 1978 — 1982
BS, ChE
Ascend Performance Materials September 2012 - Present
Ascend Performance Materials October 2008 - February 2013
Solutia February 2006 - October 2008
Solutia December 2002 - February 2006
PPG Industries March 2002 - December 2002
PPG Industries June 2001 - March 2002
PPG Industries September 2000 - June 2001
PPG Industries February 1999 - September 2000
Skills
MRP, Logistics, Supply Chain, SAP, Strategic Planning, Production Planning, Chemical Engineering, Process Optimization, Process Engineering, Process Safety, Process Simulation, Six Sigma, Aspen HYSYS, Spend Management, Customer Service, Process Analysis, Global Strategy, Root Cause Analysis, Polymers, Petrochemical, Aspen Plus, Factory, HAZOP, HAZOP Study, Procurement
Education
Texas A&M University 1994 — 1998
BS, Chemical Engineering
Spark Energy April 2015 - Present
The Brock Group September 2014 - April 2015
The Brock Group November 2012 - April 2015
The Men's Wearhouse, Inc August 2011 - November 2012
Ascend Performance Materials May 2011 - August 2011
Global Tax Management May 2007 - May 2011
Ruzomberka, Holland, Renk, Smith 2005 - 2007
Skills
Tax Accounting, Income Tax, Tax, Tax Research, Corporate Tax, FIN 48, Account Reconciliation, Auditing, Financial Reporting, FAS 5, Financial Accounting, Internal Controls, OneSource, Tax Advisory, International Tax, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Accounting, Partnership Taxation, Property Tax, Use Tax, FAS109, Tax Preparation, General Ledger, GAAP, QuickBooks, SEC filings, US GAAP, State Tax, Fixed Assets, Financial Statements, Transfer Pricing, Tax Returns, Sales Tax
Education
Robert Morris University 2007 — 2008
Masters of Science, Taxation
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania 1999 — 2003
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration - Accounting
Stratford High School 1992 — 1996
Cognizant Technology Solutions May 2010 - Present
TOTAL July 2013 - January 2014
Sealed Air Corporation September 2012 - June 2013
Ascend Performance Materials June 2010 - August 2012
Maxum Petroleum, Inc. July 2009 - May 2010
Primus Global January 2009 - May 2010
Axon Solutions, Inc. February 2008 - December 2008
Weyerhaeuser October 2006 - February 2008
Larsen & Toubro Infotech March 2004 - October 2006
L&T Infotech 2004 - 2006
Skills
SD, Taxware, SAP R/3, SAP, Project Implementation, Divestitures, MS Project, Integration, SAP CRM, SAP ERP, Legacy Systems, ASAP, Project Planning, Management, SAP SD, Quality Center, SAP FI, Materials Management, SAP Solutions, Business Process, SAP Implementation, CRM, ERP, SAP Netweaver, Testing, Requirements Analysis, Supply Chain Management, IDOC, ABAP, BMC Remedy, ECC, SAP MM, Master Data, Analysis, Software Documentation, Project Management, Consulting, Data Migration, Business Analysis, Business Intelligence, SDLC, Program Management, Resource Management, Change Management, Leadership, IT Strategy
Education
Symbiosis International University 2003 — 2004
MMS, Masters in Marketing Management
Symbiosis institute of Management Studies 2001 — 2003
PGDBM, Diploma Business Management
Shivaji University 1993 — 1998
BE, Bachelors of Engineering
The Coca-Cola Company June 2015 - Present
LyondellBasell May 2013 - January 2014
Ascend Performance Materials March 2010 - May 2013
The Dow Chemical Company February 1989 - March 2010
Skills
Root Cause Analysis, Reliability Engineering, Engineering, Six Sigma, Petrochemical, Process Safety, Plant Operations, Plastics, SAP, Capital Projects, Process Safety..., Power Generation, Supply Chain Management, Continuous Improvement, Manufacturing..., DMAIC, Project Management, Safety Management..., Maintenance Engineering, Operational Excellence, Process Optimization, R&D, PSM, Rotating Equipment, Polymers, Manufacturing, Power Plants, Process Engineering, Process Control, FMEA, Predictive Maintenance, Quality Management, Refinery, Chemical Engineering, Operations Management, Energy, Maintenance Management, Commissioning, Cross-functional Team..., Gas, Instrumentation, Project Engineering, Coatings
Education
The University of New Mexico 1982 — 1988
BSME, Mechanical Engineering
Dianal America, Inc March 2012 - Present
Providence Engineering April 2011 - March 2012
Ascend Performance Materials June 2010 - April 2011
Zach System August 2009 - February 2010
ALBEMARLE/AKZO NOBEL March 1991 - February 2009
CAREER HISTORY March 1983 - March 1991
Skills
Safety Training, Training, Team, Wellness, EHS, Program Management, Management, Safety Management..., Process Safety, Industrial Safety, PSM, Chemical Engineering, Petrochemical, Risk Assessment, Occupational Health, Industrial Hygiene, Refining, Process Safety..., Construction Safety, HAZOP, Environmental Compliance, Energy, ISO 14001, Process Engineering, Root Cause Analysis, Hazardous Waste..., Behavior Based Safety, Process Optimization, Factory, Hazard Analysis, Process Simulation, Safety Engineering, Accident Investigation, Process Improvement
Education
Pflugerville High School 1900 — 1999
HS Diploma
Texas A&M University 1967 — 1970
B.S
Ascend Performance Materials July 2015 - Present
DAK Americas May 2011 - July 2015
Guilford Mills November 2009 - September 2011
Akra Polyester February 1999 - February 2009
AKRA POLYESTER USA/COPEQ TRADING COMPANY February 1999 - February 2009
AKRA POLYESTER/FIBRAS QUIMICAS S.A. DE C.V January 1990 - January 1999
Skills
Six Sigma, New Business Development, Product Development, Manufacturing, Leadership, Process Engineering, Process Improvement, Engineering, Analysis, Automotive, Continuous Improvement, Kaizen, Lean Manufacturing, Lean manufacturing, Product Management, Quality Control, Strategic Planning, Supply Chain Management
Education
Universidad de Monterrey 2005 — 2008
Master, Business Administration
Universidad Regiomontana, A.C. 1986 — 1991
Bachelor of Science, Chemical Engineering
Ascend Performance Materials March 2011 - Present
Solutia August 2005 - March 2011
MPR Services July 2000 - May 2005
Skills
Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, UV/Vis, Organic Chemistry, Polymers, HPLC, Chemical Engineering, Gas Chromatography, NMR, Chromatography, R&D, Mass Spectrometry
Education
Texas Southern University 1996 — 2000
BS, Chemistry
Ascend Performance Materials March 2012 - Present
Ascend Performance Materials October 2010 - March 2012
Ascend Performance Materials October 2009 - April 2011
Solutia Inc. October 2008 - October 2009
Solutia Inc. July 2005 - October 2008
Solutia Inc. October 2003 - July 2005
Solutia Inc. September 1999 - October 2003
Solutia Inc. February 1997 - September 1999
Monsanto June 1994 - February 1997
Analytical Technologies Incorporated (ATI) October 1989 - June 1994
Skills
Training, Continuous Improvement, ISO, Management, Manufacturing, Plastics, Polymers, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Quality System, Root Cause Analysis, SAP, SPC, Process Engineering, Six Sigma, FMEA
Education
Troy University 2007 — 2009
Master of Science, Management
University of West Florida 1990 — 1994
Bachelor of Science, Biology & Environmental Resource Management
Ascend Performance Materials September 2011 - Present
Chevron Phillips Chemical Company February 2010 - October 2011
LyondellBasell 1991 - 2009
Skills
SAP, Access, Environmental Compliance, Process Safety, Petrochemical, Troubleshooting, Process Improvement, Microsoft Excel, Manufacturing
Education
San Jacinto College
Chemical Process Technician
Texas A&M University
Industrial Fire Training
Ascend Performance Materials August 2011 - Present
Education
San Jacinto College 2011 — 2013
I&E tech
Ascend Performance Materials E/I Reliability Maintenance Team LeaderSolutiaJanuary 2000 - March 2006
Education
Universidad de Puerto Rico 1983 — 1989
BSEE, Engineering
Ascend Performance Materials February 2015 - Present
United Way of Greater Houston December 2013 - November 2014
Houston Chronicle November 2012 - December 2013
Houston Chronicle November 2004 - November 2012
Associated Press November 2000 - May 2004
Fort Worth Star-Telegram July 1994 - November 2000
Eugene Register-Guard July 1991 - July 1994
Skills
Journalism, Writing, Stories, Editing, AP Style, Breaking News, Newspaper, Copy Editing, Freelance Writing, Ap Style, Newspapers, Storytelling, Feature Articles, Investigative Reporting, Online Journalism, Editorial, Media Relations, Social Media, Interviews, Publications, News Writing, Newspaper Design
Education
Regis University
BA, Journalism
Regis University
Bachelor's Degree, Journalism
Integrity Professional Solutions August 2007 - Present
Ascend Performance Materials May 2012 - June 2014
Petrologistics 2008 - 2013
Petrologistics 2008 - 2013
Petrologistics 2008 - 2013
Shaw Stone & Webster 1990 - 2006
MW Kellogg 1986 - 1990
Skills
Commissioning, Petrochemical, Engineering, Factory, HAZOP, LNG, P&ID, Project Engineering, Steam, Gas, Refining, Power Plants, Pipelines, Process Safety, Energy, Plant Design, Natural Gas, Process Engineering, Gas Turbines, Boilers, Pumps, Oil/Gas, Steam Turbines, Heat Exchangers, Piping, DCS, FEED, Chemical Engineering, P3, Turbomachinery, Towers, Pressure Vessels, Turbines, Tanks, Oil & Gas Industry, Power Generation, Instrumentation, Gas Processing, ASME, Reactor, Chemical Plants, Process Simulation, Downstream Oil & Gas, Detail Engineering, Compressors, PowerPlant, Completions Manager, Project Mangement, Mega Projects, Process Optimization
Education
McClennan College
Business Administration and Management, General
San Jacinto College
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Texas A&I University
Petroleum Engineering
Ascend Performance Materials 1998 - Present
Skills
Process Control, DCS, Instrumentation, Process Engineering, Plant, Petrochemical, Root Cause Analysis, Process Safety, PHA, DeltaV, Process Optimization, Chemical Engineering, Chemicals, HAZOP, Supervisory Skills
Education
Texas A&M University 1992 — 1996
B.S., Chemical Engineering
Unversity of Houston
Unversity of Houston
Unversity of Houston
Unversity of Houston
Unversity of Houston
Unversity of Houston
Unversity of Houston
Ascend Performance Materials October 2013 - Present
Ascend Performance Materials January 2012 - October 2013
Georgia-Pacific LLC August 2010 - January 2012
Chemical Products Corporation October 2000 - September 2010
Caterpillar Logistics Services, Inc. July 1998 - October 2000
Dove Equipment Company, Inc May 1995 - July 1998
Skills
Engineering, MS Project, Process Control, AutoCAD, Automation, Commissioning, Continuous Improvement, Cross-functional Team..., Engineering Management, Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Process Improvement, Procurement, Program Management, Project Engineering, Project Planning, SAP, Contract Management, Factory, Quality Assurance, Project Coordination, Instrumentation, Maintenance Management, Project Estimation, Project Management, Process Engineering, Microsoft Project
Education
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale 1993 — 1995
BSME, Mechanical Engineering
Ascend Performance Materials November 2009 - Present
Solutia Inc. May 2005 - November 2009
Solutia Inc. January 2005 - November 2009
Solutia Inc. September 2003 - January 2005
Skills
Maintenance Management, Cost Management, EHS, Operations Management, Change Management
Education
University of Houston, C.T. Bauer College of Business 1983 — 1985
MBA, Finance
Purdue University 1977 — 1981
BS, Electrical Engineering
Ascend Performance Materials December 2006 - Present
Georgia-Pacific LLC October 1995 - December 2006
International Paper December 1988 - October 1995
MeadWestvaco January 1987 - December 1988
Skills
Process Simulation, Process Safety, Continuous Improvement, Polymers, Preventive Maintenance, Plant Operations, Environmental..., Petrochemical, Capital Projects, Process Optimization, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, EHS, P&ID, Project Engineering, Manufacturing, Process Engineering, Process Control, Plant Maintenance, Root Cause Analysis, Petroleum, SAP, Engineering, Factory, DCS, Water Treatment, Maintenance Management, Safety Management..., Instrumentation, Energy, Six Sigma, HAZOP, Commissioning, PSM, Aspen HYSYS, Process Safety..., Aspen Plus, Reliability Engineering, 5S, Industrial Safety, Pulp, Refinery, Planned Preventative..., Paper Industry, HAZOP Study
Education
The Ohio State University
BS, Chem Engr
Star of Hope Mission October 2012 - Present
BMC Software November 2011 - September 2012
Ascend Performance Materials August 2010 - September 2011
BG Americas & Global LNG October 2008 - August 2010
Northrop Grumman Information Systems May 2007 - October 2008
Battelle National Security Division December 2006 - May 2007
Fort Belvoir Federal Credit Union August 2005 - December 2006
Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) September 1998 - March 2004
Skills
Disaster Recovery, Data Center, VMware, Windows Server, Servers, Security, Active Directory, Troubleshooting, Backup Exec, Leadership, Linux, SharePoint, Management, IT Service Management, Windows 7, Telecommunications, IT Management, ITIL, Citrix, Microsoft Exchange, Project Management
Education
Western Governors University 2013 — 2016
Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.), Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
University of Phoenix 2003 — 2005
Information Technology
ITT Technical Institute 1995 — 1997
A.S., Electronic Engineering Technology
University of Maryland (European Div) 1991 — 1993
Information Tech
Pikes Peak Community College 1990 — 1992
Information Technology
Ascend Performance Materials October 2014 - Present
Ascend Performance Materials May 2012 - October 2014
Eastman Chemical Company August 2010 - May 2012
Eastman Chemical Company June 2007 - July 2010
Education
Texas A&M University 2003 — 2007
B.S., Chemical Engineering
Air Liquide America Specialty Gases, LLC September 2014 - Present
Ascend Performance Materials June 2014 - 2014
Momentive Specialty Chemicals October 2011 - 2013
Ascend Performance Materials August 2008 - October 2011
Avanti Polar Lipids June 2001 - June 2003
Skills
Chemistry, Organometallic Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Polymers, IR, HPLC, UV/Vis, NMR, GC-MS, Mass Spectrometry, FTIR, Polymer Chemistry, Wet Chemistry, Organic Synthesis, R&D, Chemical Engineering, Catalysis, TGA, XRF, Powder X-ray Diffraction, Chemisorption, Spectroscopy, Polymer Characterization, Polymer Science
Education
University of Alabama at Birmingham 2003 — 2008
Ph.D., Organometallic Chemistry
University of Alabama at Birmingham 2003 — 2008
M.S., Organometallic Chemistry
Sewanee-The University of the South 1995 — 1999
B.S., Chemistry
The McCallie School 1993 — 1995
Diploma, High School
Ascend Performance Materials 2003 - Present
Rohm & Haas, Texas 1988 - 1998
Skills
Analytical Chemistry, GC-MS, Polymers, UV/Vis, Microsoft Office, Gas Chromatography, Organic Synthesis, IR, Catalysis, FTIR, Process Improvement, Continuous Improvement, Polymer Chemistry, Wet Chemistry, NMR, Chemistry
Education
Stephen F. Austin State University
BS, MS, Chemistry
Ascend Performance Materials February 2015 - Present
Ascend Performance Materials April 2012 - February 2015
Skills
Microsoft Excel, SAP, Accounting, Outlook, PowerPoint, Financial Reporting, Forecasting, Account Reconciliation, Financial Analysis, General Ledger, Financial Accounting, Variance Analysis, Cost Accounting, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Microsoft Office
Education
University of Houston-Clear Lake 2012 — 2014
MBA
Stephen F. Austin State University 2007 — 2011
BBA, Accounting
Ascend Performance Materials April 2011 - Present
MPR Services September 2000 - May 2005
Education
Texas Southern University 1996 — 2000
Bachelor of Science (BS), Chemistry
Big M Engineers Constructors September 2014 - Present
Kolkhorst and Kolkhorst CPA's 2013 - 2014
Ascend Performance Materials January 2012 - December 2012
Marathon Oil Corporation January 2011 - August 2011
BHP Billiton October 2003 - October 2010
KBR, Inc. 2002 - 2003
AIG American General 1997 - 2003
SCI 1995 - 1997
Van Kampen American Capital 1989 - 1996
Skills
Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Internal Controls, SEC filings, SEC Financial Reporting, SAP ERP, Benefits Accounting, Benefits Management, Individual Pension Plans, Trust Operations, Stock Compensation, CPA, Budgets, Financial Accounting, Auditing, Consolidation, Tax Preparation, Account Reconciliation, Financial Reporting, Financial Analysis, Accounting, GAAP, Finance, SEC Filings
Education
Texas A&M University 1982 — 1985
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Finance/Economics
Chevron Phillips Chemical Company July 2015 - Present
Ascend Performance Materials November 2012 - July 2015
DuPont September 2010 - November 2012
Chevron Phillips Chemical Company June 2009 - September 2010
Chevron Phillips Chemical Company March 2006 - June 2009
DuPont March 2003 - September 2004
DuPont August 2001 - March 2003
DuPont March 2000 - August 2001
DuPont February 1997 - March 2000
Skills
Chemical Engineering, HAZOP, Petrochemical, Process Engineering, Aspen Plus, Process Control, Factory, Process Optimization, Process Safety..., Process Safety, Process Simulation, Project Engineering, Pneumatic Conveying, Polymers, Extrusion, Polypropylene, Olefins, Engineering Leadership, Distillation, P&ID, Plant Operations, Heat Exchangers, DCS, HAZOP Study
Education
Texas A&M University 1992 — 1996
BS, Chemical Engineering
Ascend Performance Materials October 2011 - Present
HCL AXON November 2008 - October 2011
Hewlett-Packard 2004 - 2007
Skills
CPA, SAP ERP, SAP Project Management, SAP PS, SAP FICO, SAP Consulting, SAP Configuration, SAP, SAP R/3, SAP FI, SD, Business Process..., ERP, SAP Netweaver, Business Analysis, SAP Implementation, IT Strategy, ABAP, Business Intelligence, Business Process
Education
Texas A&M University 1979 — 1982
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Accounting
Ascend Performance Materials September 2012 - Present
Ascend Performance Materials October 2010 - September 2012
Solutia Inc. April 2008 - October 2011
BASF April 2004 - April 2008
BASF PETRONAS Chemicals Sdn Bhd March 1997 - September 2000
Education
The University of Texas at Austin 1985 — 1990
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Chemical Engineering
Ascend Performance Materials July 2012 - September 2013
Gainer Donnelly LLP June 2012 - July 2012
I W Marks Jewelers December 2010 - January 2012
Texas A&M Project Achieve May 2011 - August 2011
Fort Bend County Treasurer's Office - Payroll Department June 2007 - August 2008
Skills
Leadership, Microsoft Excel, Analysis, MS Project, Microsoft Office, Data Entry, Training, PowerPoint, Time Management, Customer Service, Oral & Written..., Research, Access, Analytical Skills, Teamwork, Data Analysis, Human Resources, Outlook, Budgets, Team Building, Team Leadership, Clerical Skills, Adobe, Stata, Computer/Technical..., Visio, SAP, Process Improvement, Event Planning, Microsoft Word, Google Adwords, Project Coordination, Organizational Support, Business Acumen, Logistics, Inventory Management, Database Design, Problem Solving, Project Management, Technical Skillset, Organization, Interpersonal Skill, Quality Management, Multi Tasking, Adaptability, Forecasting, Business Process..., Microsoft Project
Education
Texas A&M University 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Political Science, 3.475/4.0
Ascend Performance Materials February 2006 - Present
Praxair 2003 - 2006
Celanese 1978 - 2002
Skills
SAP, Job Planning, Purchasing Supplies, Work Scheduling, Cross-functional Team..., Manufacturing, Customer Service, Process Improvement, Process Engineering, Engineering, Continuous Improvement, Sales, Logistic Support
Education
San Jacinto College
Associate of Arts and Sciences (AAS), Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technology
Texas A&M University
Workforce Development and Training
Ascend Performance Materials November 2011 - Present
Ascend Performance Materials November 2008 - November 2011
Solutia Inc. October 2006 - November 2008
Skills
Chemical Engineering, Process Safety, Process Simulation, Management, Process Engineering, Process Optimization
Education
Texas Tech University 1993 — 1996
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Chemical Engineering
The University of Texas at Austin International Office September 2013 - December 2014
Ascend Performance Materials May 2014 - August 2014
Samsung Electronics July 2013 - August 2013
Skills
Matlab, Excel Visual Basic, C, C++, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Teamwork, Windows, Engineering, Programming, openGL, Assembly Language, Adobe Photoshop, Microsoft Visual Studio..., Dependable Team Player, Photoshop, PowerPoint
Education
The University of Texas at Austin 2011 — 2015
Bachelor of Science (BS), Electrical and Electronics Engineering
성균관대학교 2013 — 2013
Ascend Performance Materials March 2013 - Present
Skills
SAP, Distillation, Process Safety, Industrial Safety, Microsoft Office, Plant Operations, Chemical Engineering, Factory, HAZOP, Inspection, PSM, Process Engineering
Education
Texas A&M University
Wildlife management and Ecology
Texas A&M University
Bachelor's degree, Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management
Ascend Performance Materials August 2013 - Present
The Mundy Companies December 2011 - Present
Skills
Project Management, Contract Management, Computers
Education
Texas State University-San Marcos 1998 — 2001
bachelor's degree, Project Management
Ascend Performance Materials July 1998 - Present
Shintech Inc February 1998 - July 1998
Skills
Instrumentation, Electro-mechanical..., Motors, DCS, PLC Allen Bradley, Process Control, Calibration, Engineering, Preventive Maintenance, PLC, SAP, Factory, Commissioning, P&ID, Petrochemical, Maintenance Management, Troubleshooting, Root Cause Analysis, HAZOP Study
Education
Texas State Technical College 1995 — 1998
Associate's degree, Instrumentation Technology/Technician
Ascend Performance Materials 2013 - 2014
Skills
Chemical Engineering, Continuous Improvement, Engineering, HAZOP Study, Management, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Operations Management, Process Engineering, Process Improvement, Process Optimization, Process Safety, Root Cause Analysis, Six Sigma
Education
The Ohio State University 1984 — 1988
Bachelor of Science (BS), Chemical Engineering
Ascend Performance Materials August 2011 - Present
Education
San Jacinto College 2011 — 2013
Instrumentation Technology/Technician
ascend performance materials June 2015 - Present
university of houston June 2014 - August 2014
Skills
Organic Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Chemistry, HPLC, Science, Spectroscopy, UV/Vis
Education
University of Houston 2012 — 2015
San Jacinto College 2008 — 2012
Associate of Arts (A.A.), General Studies
Ascend Performance Materials 2009 - 2014
Solutia 2000 - 2008
Solutia 1999 - 2000
Monsanto Company 1995 - 1999
Skills
Plant Management, Factory, Process Engineering, Root Cause Analysis, Continuous Improvement, Process Optimization, Lean Manufacturing
Education
Université de Montréal - Ecole polytechnique de Montréal
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Chemical Engineering
Ascend Performance Materials June 1999 - Present
Grede Holdings LLC October 1988 - June 1999
BI-LO 1984 - 1988
Education
Piedmont Technical College 1986 — 1990
Associate's degree, Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician
Clinton High School 1983 — 1986