Joseph Stackpoole

Experience

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  University of Michigan

  Nov 2013 - Nov 2014

  Cafeteria Worker

  -Prepared both cold and warm food-Trained in sanitation and food presentation to ensure the most satisfying experience for students.

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  UAW - General Motors

  Jun 2014 - Aug 2014

  Quality Network Intern

  Created advanced Excel Spreadsheets, formatted Microsoft Office documents, Aided in the creation of GM's online Suggestions program, and attended presentations and classes such as ADAPT and Maximo.

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  Ford Motor Company

  Jun 2015 - Aug 2015

  Ford National Program Center Intern

  Attended Ford management meetings and organized training documentation. Received valuable work experience in high schools and production plants and understood the importance of a well-rounded business environment. I also gained valuable communication experience through a volunteer position at a Detroit elementary school summer camp.

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  University of Michigan

  Jan 2016 - Apr 2017

  -Delegation and instruction of HDC employees-Worked with university dining management to delegate and educate student workers, ensuring a positive and smoothly run dining experience -Undergraduate research assistant in a photochemistry laboratory-Performed synthesis of molecular motors, gaining wet chemistry experience-Attained instrumentation skills by utilizing UV-VIS spectroscopy and building a cold-cell for low temperature photolysis of short half-life molecular motor intermediates-Presented findings to laboratory heads, assisting in a research publication.

  • Hill Dining Center Student Coordinator

    Jun 2016 - Apr 2017

  • Undergraduate Research Assistant

    Jan 2016 - Jun 2016
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  Henkel

  Aug 2017 - Mar 2018

  Laboratory Technician

  As a laboratory technician at Henkel, I performed annual testing for Ford, General Motors, Hyundai, etc. I also analyzed product behavior utilizing different raw materials. I led meetings between separate national branches, working with head chemists to organize the testing of materials for respective clients.

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  Axalta Coating Systems

  Apr 2018 - Feb 2021

  Application Engineer

  Apply spray techniques and wood coatings technology to increase client production consistency and efficiency. I visit with customers to troubleshoot machinery or coating-related issues with their production. Also, I run testing on new products at Axalta's wood coatings lab in NC, aiding in the development of new products as well as tweaking existing coatings to better fit a customer's standards and production.

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  Precision Fabrics Group

  Feb 2021 - Oct 2022

  FRP Composites Product Manager
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  BGF Industries, Inc

  Oct 2022 - now

  Market Development Manager NA Technical Textiles / Composites