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CoterieVice President of Research & Development
Sep. 2022 - Oct. 2023Charlotte, North Carolina, United StatesThrough a Start-Up Series:
• Led R&D with a skilled team of positive professionals; who are all there to make a difference
• Engaged in the industry, uniquely as an end brand, to control Coterie's future and to change parent’s diapering expectations
• Placed market-disrupting bets jointly with innovative industry partners (material suppliers, product converters & machine OEMs+) • Delivered next-generation diapering solutions to loyal, but discerning subscribers; to continue Coterie's elevated brand position in the disposable hygiene market
APLIX S.AProduct Manager – NA Hygiene Division – Stretch & Fastening Systems
May. 2017 - Sep. 2022Charlotte, North Carolina AreaResponsible for stretch/fastening system development and new account management in North American market (US, Canada & Mexico) for baby diapers, training pants, youth pants and adult stretch briefs.
• Launched Aplix into the adult market with the patented Wing On A Roll (WOAR) stretch laminate, enabling non-stretch brief lines to produce stretch-wing briefs.
• Launched new 'Hybrid' generation of diaper ear laminate with unique stretch and aesthetics to win additional market preference.
First QualitySenior Product Development Manager – Nutek Wipes, Packaging & Injection Molding
Aug. 2014 - Feb. 2017McElhattan, PennsylvaniaScouted innovation and drove market disruptions across a strategic range of specialty hygiene fabrics, consumer wipes and packaging materials.
First QualityProduct Development Manager – Adult Incontinence Products – Diapers, Briefs & Pads
Apr. 2011 - Aug. 2014King of Prussia, PennsylvaniaDrove First Quality market innovations across a wide range of adult incontinence products to reinforce the consumer's personal dignity and critical confidence in use.
Full Support Healthcare Ltd.Technical Director – PPE & Medical Devices – Masks, Gowns, Drapes & Sterile Packs
Jan. 2010 - Apr. 2011Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, EnglandLed R&D, quality and production team for a full range of surgical/medical devices and personal protective equipment under the brands EASIDRAPE™, EASIGOWN™, EASIPACK™ and EASIWARE™. Helped to drive product excellence, expand product portfolio, and deliver a more customer-led service. Reinforced the valued strengths of this award-winning UK business with a great group of positive professionals.
ProHygiene Consulting LLCPrincipal Consultant
Jan. 2009Charlotte, North Carolina AreaDelivering Proven Strategies and Solutions by providing technical sales support, product improvements and key project results for Machine OEMs, Material Suppliers, Product Converters, End-Brands and VC/PE clients in Consumer and B2B markets. Leveraging Strategy, Science and Engineering to Build Business, Improve Margins and Secure Sales. Hands-on help and painless contracting with onsite work and exclusivity options, secured via a fair-balanced Master Service Agreement (MSA) and well-defined Statements Of Work (SOW). Examples of Subject Matter Expert roles include:
• SME on consumer product development team with SHINE Systems & Technologies
• SME on strategic nonwoven development team with Dialectica in the UK
• SME on strategic nonwoven market analysis team with Quotec Limited in Japan
• SME on product converting process consultations with Gerson Lehrman Group
Kimberly-Clark Professional: UKTechnical Manager – K-C Professional Products – PPE Chemical Protection Suits & Gloves
Jul. 2006 - Dec. 2009Reigate, Surrey, EnglandManaged all technical and regulatory requirements for the European disposable Personal Protective Equipment apparel business under brands KLEENGUARD® and KIMTECH®. Led a diverse business team through strategic programs while providing ongoing technical sales support. Drove new product developments by leveraging global material suppliers and garment converters.
Kimberly-Clark CorporationResearch Scientist, Senior Research Scientist – Global Nonwovens – Diapers, Gowns & PPE
Jul. 2002 - Jun. 2006Roswell, GeorgiaDrove advanced material strategies and concepts for global product ranges across Personal Hygiene, Personal Protection and Healthcare industries.
Launched THE NEATSHEET® ground cover product; qualifying and commissioning global basesheet suppliers and sewing converters.
Kimberly-Clark CorporationScientist I, II, III – Personal Care Materials Development & Global Nonwovens – Diapers & Pants
Jul. 1996 - Jun. 2002Roswell, GeorgiaConducted research and development of core materials which advanced HUGGIES®, KOTEX® and DEPENDS® product performance and customer perceptions. Worked with external suppliers and business partners as a part of a diverse research team accountable to drive health & hygiene product innovations.
Kimberly-Clark CorporationAssociate Scientist – Infant Care Advanced Product Development – Diapers
May. 1993 - Jun. 1996Neenah, WisconsinConducted research and development of absorbent systems to advance HUGGIES® diaper performance and market perception. Key fluid distribution project assisted in a successful litigation case.
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