William Schmitt
Sunderland
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience in laboratory management and technical support at AkzoNobel. Proven expertise in analytical instrumentation and safety compliance, successfully leading teams to enhance operational efficiency. Recognized for developing innovative chemical applications and maintaining rigorous quality control standards, driving significant improvements in product performance.
Overview
50
50
years of professional experience
Work History
Technical Assistant III
UMass Amherst
Amherst
09.2008 - Current
- Managed the Analytical and Physical Chemistry teaching lab for the Flagship campus of the University of Massachusetts at Amherst, MA. A full description of job responsibilities accompanies this CV.
- Managed, calibrated and maintained analytical instruments, daily upkeep of glassware, reagents, chemicals and laboratory supplies.
- Supervised lab assistance and research personnel.
- Maintained essential records for chemical waste disposal and supplies inventories
- Trained students, staff and faculty in the correct operation of instruments and classical analytical methods.
Regional Sales Manager
Hercules
Wilmington
05.2000 - 05.2008
- Managed sales and technical support activities for a major producer of modified cellulosic rheological control agents used in the commercial manufacture of paints, coatings, mortars, grouts, and personal care products.
Technical Regional Manager
Engelhard
Iselin
02.1998 - 06.1998
- Represented Engelhard in a variety of technical applications most notably in commercial, industrial, and home coatings, adhesives and sealants applications.
- Worked in developing applications in automotive, aerospace, and construction industries.
Regional Manager
Cabot Corporation
Boston
06.1987 - 07.1995
- Managed the development of commercial markets for the Cab-O-Sil fumed silica product group. Primary commercial uses were in thermosetting plastics applications, as well as cosmetics and personal care products.
Assistant Plant Manager
AkzoNobel
Pasadena
07.1979 - 07.1980
- Managed the manufacturing plant for the commercial production of free radical initiators, sometimes referred to as organic peroxide catalysts. Also managed the analytical laboratories that supported the plant.
- Supervised and trained personnel in manufacturing and laboratory job responsibilities
Technical Development Manager
AkzoNobel
Chicago
06.1977 - 05.1979
- Chemical applications manager for free radical initiators used in the commercial manufacture of coatings, thermosets and thermoplastics polymers. Worked with laboratory and research personnel in the development of chemical approaches to new polymer applications.
- Supervised the applications laboratories used in analytical and applications testing.
Lab Manager
AkzoNobel
Burt
06.1976 - 05.1977
- Managed the quality control testing lab
- Managed the production support lab for Burt manufacturing operations.
Group Leader
AkzoNobel
Burt
05.1975 - 05.1976
- Supervised the research and development lab for applications testing in free radical initiators' applications.
- Trained operators and laboratory personnel in the field of free radical chemistry, manufacturing, and quality control testing.
Lab Chemist
AkzoNobel
Burt
05.1975 - 07.1975
- Graduated in spring of 1973, and hired within 12 days to begin work as a quality control analytical technician.
- promoted to technical service technician a year later
- promoted to chemist a year later
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Biology Major, Chemistry Minor
SUNY At Oneonta
Oneonta, NY05-1973
Skills
- Analytical instrumentation
- Laboratory management
- Chemical waste disposal
- Inventory management
- Safety compliance
- Technical support
Languages
german
Elementary
Timeline
Technical Assistant III
UMass Amherst
09.2008 - Current
Regional Sales Manager
Hercules
05.2000 - 05.2008
Technical Regional Manager
Engelhard
02.1998 - 06.1998
Regional Manager
Cabot Corporation
06.1987 - 07.1995
Assistant Plant Manager
AkzoNobel
07.1979 - 07.1980
Technical Development Manager
AkzoNobel
06.1977 - 05.1979
Lab Manager
AkzoNobel
06.1976 - 05.1977
Group Leader
AkzoNobel
05.1975 - 05.1976
Lab Chemist
AkzoNobel
05.1975 - 07.1975
Bachelor of Arts - Biology Major, Chemistry Minor
SUNY At Oneonta
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