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M. Zeth Davidson

Statesville

Summary

Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Field Service Chemist, Specialty Segment

Hexpol Compounding
06.2024 - Current

•Establish and maintain a positive working relationship with customers and vendors.

•Review trial QC data.
• Improve cycle times for commercialized compounds with no impact on quality.
• Ability to identify and monitor the processing of sensitive compounds.
• Coordinate common business goals and maximize customer satisfaction.

• Attend Sales meetings with the commercial team to provide input and expertise to develop and maintain great business relationships with customers

• Lead VAVE/cost down projects to capture both existing and pre-existing business volume and increase profit margins
• Work cooperatively with customers during trial production runs and actively perform problem-solving activities.
• Initiate and implement evaluations and planning activities to achieve a proactive approach to continuous quality and productivity improvements.
• Inspect processed material and packaging for viability and Fitness for use.
• Review quality control laboratory test results and use the data to consult with technical teams to improve product
performance.
• Record customer process information and provide technical call reports for each customer visit
• Work with Technical and Quality teams regarding correction/preventative measures to avoid non-conforming
recurrences.
• Work with the Technical department in the trial and commercialization process, as needed.
• Travel to other HEXPOL locations or to customers to support trials and troubleshoot processing issues.
• Proven understanding of polymer compounding/mixing technologies, chemistry, chemistry engineering and
mechanical engineering.
• Exude proficient written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Display Proficient computer/systems skills – MS Office (Excel/Word/PowerPoint/Outlook).
• Execute organizational and prioritization skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks, meet tight deadlines, and
manage a broad range of responsibilities.
• Conduct analytical and problem-solving skills with an emphasis on continuous improvement.
• Ability to maintain a high degree of concentration with attention to detail, high energy, self-motivated and self-reliant.
• Provide coaching and guidance to develop other technical and sales associates. across the entire segment

Product Development Leader/Chemist

Hexpol Compounding
01.2022 - 06.2024
  • Developed and evaluated solution options to build consensus and drive quality solutions.
  • Created process and delivery improvements to optimize processing and quality to finished products
  • Developed innovative solutions to complex technical challenges, leading to more efficient and effective systems.
  • Streamlined communication among cross-functional teams, enhancing collaboration and project efficiency.
  • Built strong relationships with clients through clear communication and understanding of their needs, resulting in successful project outcomes.
  • Coordinated with Quality, Research and Deployment and Production teams throughout the development and commercialization process of a new product
  • Trained and mentored 2 new personnel hired to fulfill roles in the technical department
  • Presented project updates to leadership teams, showcasing progress and addressing any concerns or roadblocks encountered along the way.
  • Collaborated with other product specialists to understand requirements and align business processes to product features and capabilities.
  • Established and maintained quality control standards.
  • Built and maintained professional relationships with vendors and suppliers.
  • Enhanced product quality by developing and optimizing chemical processes and procedures.

Research and Development Spec./Special Testing

Hexpol Compounding
04.2020 - 12.2021
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked closely with the technical team to provide input and collaboration on new development projects
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
  • Perform and assist in the mixing and testing of all R&D projects and identify test outliers, errors and trends, to assure reliable data analysis for both new and existing business

Quality Lab Technician/Mentor

Hexpol Compounding
02.2016 - 03.2020
  • Perform both primary and secondary quality control testing on incoming material and finished product
  • Analyze test data in order to determine if material meets customer specifications
  • Demonstrated exceptional attention to detail in all laboratory tasks, resulting in reliable test results that supported informed decision-making throughout the organization.
  • Make executive decisions and devise a plan of action accordingly, in order to make necessary adjustments during the production process of making finished products
  • Supported continuous improvement initiatives by actively participating in cross-functional teams focused on enhancing product quality.
  • Perform final inspection, generate and submit a certificate of analysis report to customers and relevant parties in order to provide formal release and approval of finished material
  • Conducted routine equipment calibration to ensure consistent and reliable test results.
  • Developed training materials for new Quality Laboratory Technicians, fostering a culture of knowledge-sharing within the team.
  • Affectively communicate and give proper feedback to management and technical team
  • Assist and collaborate with special testing and product development team regarding, testing, trial orders, potential customer volume, etc
  • Inspected raw materials and finished products to verify quality and segregate non-conforming material items that did not meet process specifications and/or requirements
  • Teach and train new associates on the necessary skill-set and tasks in order to be proficient and successful at the job
  • Promote and teach personal growth and company leadership/mentorship programs
  • Collaborated with production teams, ensuring adherence to strict quality control standards and reducing defects.
  • Completed supporting documentation for testing procedures, data capture forms, equipment logbooks and inventory forms.

Marketing Director

Kernersville Rehab Specialists, LLC
07.2012 - 08.2017
  • Visit medical offices and promote clinic services to providers, referral coordinators, etc
  • Schedule and attend in-service luncheons with both prospective and referring providers (MD’s, PA’s, NP’s, RN’s, etc.)
  • Purchasing of company merchandise, clinic supplies and marketing materials
  • Design and create flyers and information packets regarding clinic services
  • Send out thank-you cards to new referring providers monthly
  • Submit e-newsletters to patients monthly
  • Manage and monitor company’s webpage traffic and social media accounts (e-rehab, Facebook, yelp, google, etc.)

Physical Therapy Technician

Kernersville Rehab Specialists, LLC
08.2011 - 07.2017
  • Facilitate (Both Aquatic and Land-based) Therapeutic Exercise to Patients
  • Assist in educating patients on current diagnosis and prognosis
  • Perform modality treatments on Patients as needed (E-Stim, ultrasound, traction, etc)
  • Aid in Manual therapy alongside of a Physical Therapist
  • Verify patient Insurance eligibility and benefits of medical coverage
  • Follow up with insurance adjustors, nurse case managers, etc
  • Regarding authorization of extended treatment, DME products, transportation and/or interpreting services
  • Assist with registering/checking in patients and completing transactions of co-payments, account balances, etc
  • Assist with the cleaning of facility and treatment areas
  • Maintain and keep pool at optimal levels (chemical balancing, rinsing, backwashing, etc.)

Education

Certificate of Completion - ACS Rubber Technology

University of Akron
Akron, OH
01-2019

Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology, Sports Medicine

University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Greensboro, NC
01.2011

Skills

  • Analytical and Mechanical chemistry
  • Material Science
  • Verbal and written communication skills
  • Business relations
  • Project management
  • Data analysis
  • Call Report writings
  • Microsoft Outlook, TEAMS, SharePoint, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc
  • Price Management Tool
  • Sales Portal
  • TMS
  • Mac OS X
  • Enterprise
  • Salesforce

Community Service

Host Services Team Assistant, Elevation Church Lake Norman, Cornelius, North Carolina, 12/16, Present, Assist and direct new families to classrooms, auditorium, bathrooms, etc., Check-in new and returning children into system upon attending classroom, Assist with new family and guest registrations, Write birthday cards and welcome cards for new and returning kids and ekidz participants, Validate and submit an official roster from each ekidz classroom during each service, Welcome church members, and guests as well as answer any question they might have regarding the church, Participate and assist in leading volunteer meetings, and special activities for church families and kids

Phone

cell, (704) 902-1723

Timeline

Field Service Chemist, Specialty Segment

Hexpol Compounding
06.2024 - Current

Product Development Leader/Chemist

Hexpol Compounding
01.2022 - 06.2024

Research and Development Spec./Special Testing

Hexpol Compounding
04.2020 - 12.2021

Quality Lab Technician/Mentor

Hexpol Compounding
02.2016 - 03.2020

Marketing Director

Kernersville Rehab Specialists, LLC
07.2012 - 08.2017

Physical Therapy Technician

Kernersville Rehab Specialists, LLC
08.2011 - 07.2017

Certificate of Completion - ACS Rubber Technology

University of Akron

Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology, Sports Medicine

University of North Carolina at Greensboro
M. Zeth Davidson