Experience

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  Inorganic coatings laboratory, nas patuxent river

  May 2003 - Aug 2004

  Engineering aid

  Developed and evaluated inorganic coating systems (primarily tri-valent chromium) for use on aluminum-based military combat systems.Conducted MIL-SPEC evaluations on in-house and commercial systems to include salt spray and pull-off strength.

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  University of south carolina

  Jan 2005 - May 2009

  Developed and characterized visible and ultra-violet micro-Raman spectroscopy systems.Conducted fundamental studies on laser induced breakdown spectroscopy for plasma density and high pressure systems. I instructed undergraduate students in physical chemistry laboratory sessions and evaluated laboratory reports.

  • Research Assistant

    Jan 2005 - May 2009

  • Teaching Assistant

    Jan 2005 - Dec 2005
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  Richland county sheriff's office

  Feb 2007 - Nov 2013

  Master deputy

  Supervise a squad of deputies for day­to­day uniform patrol operations and conduct performance evaluations. Analyze data and statistics on current and past crime trends to formulate effective patrols for short and long term goals. Review criminal and documentation reports for quality and make corrections and improvements as needed. Assist in training of new recruits and current squad members; certified as a Field Training Officer by the SC Criminal Justice Academy. Conduct patrol operations for property protection and answer emergency calls for service. Document and investigate criminal and civil complaints. Process crime scenes (photograph, fingerprints, DNA and evidence collection). Utilize excellent verbal, oral, and written communication to prosecute crimes, and interact and present information in community meetings to ensure safer environment. Work with other deputies in a team environment to meet law enforcement goals. Master Deputy: 10/2011-11/2013Senior Deputy: 04/2010-10/2011Deputy: 02/2007-04/2010 Show less

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  The home depot

  Feb 2014 - Sept 2014

  Sales associate

  Provide excellent customer service by assisting customers with lawn and garden products and answering customer questions on features/benefits of merchandise. Maintained store appearance and merchandise stock.

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  Georgia-pacific llc

  Sept 2014 - Feb 2022

  Research scientist

  Analysis using SEM/EDX, optical microscopy, FT-IR, ICP-OES, paper fiber identifcation, wet analytical chemistry methods and various laboratory equipment. Research, design and development of new and improved testing for pulp, paper and cellulose. Industrial forensics of unknown contaminant identification.

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  Mitsubishi chemical methacrylates

  Feb 2022 - now

  Senior quality system specialist

  Developer of quality management systems. Administrator for ETQ Reliance and Labware LIMS. ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 Internal Auditor.