ROBERT C. VANAMBURGH
6203 Brookside Dr.
Cleveland, OH 44144
 [Send email to request phone number] 59.2622 

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Chemist with extensive experience in both research and development laboratories,
within the coatings industry. Exceptional working knowledge of powder coatings,
electrocoat, high solids, and asphalt aluminum roof coatings. Demonstrates
initiative, adaptability, and commitment. Excellent planner, with highly
developed interpersonal skills. Knowledgeable of ISO 9001 and ISO 17025
requirements.

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

AKZO NOBEL, (via acquisition) Brecksville, OH 2002  *  2009

Chemist, Powder Coatings 
 *  Developed and commercialized several automotive exterior trim and underbody
coatings.
 *  Developed and commercialized a smooth primer for wheels that is metalized,
to provide a chrome-look.
 *  Worked extensively with Nashville production personnel to ensure quality of
developed products.
 *  Due to my rapport with production staff and workers, I was asked to help
with the reduction of rework at the Nashville facility. Spent three months
on-site in Nashville, to identify the top 20 offenders which were examined
extensively for formulation characteristics, processing parameters, and
lot-to-lot variation of major raw materials. Appropriate processing and
formulation changes were identified and implemented resulting in a significant
reduction of rework.
 *  Provided color matches within set deadlines.

FERRO CORPORATION, (via acquisition) Cleveland, OH 1993  *  2002

Chemist, Powder Coatings 
 *  Member of team that received Ferro  's 1993 New Product Award for the
development and commercialization of an automotive primer surface. This was a
joint venture with DuPont. A second-generation was also developed and I
participated in OEM trials.
 *  Developed several color-specific OEM primer surfacers as a joint venture
with DuPont.
 *  Supervised three technicians and coordinated the continued development of a
clearcoat for automotive OEM. This project was also a joint venture with DuPont.
 *  Participated as a charter member of the Facilities Management Team, a group
of Ferro and former Glidden chemists and technicians devoted to making a smooth
transition of the two companies.

THE GLIDDEN COMPANY (ICI), Strongsville, OH 1984  *  1993

Chemist, Powder Coatings (1990  *  1993) 
 *  Team member responsible for the development and commercialization of
automotive primer surface.
 *  Part of a team responsible for the development of a high gloss trim coating
for   ˜B  ' pillars.
 *  Coordinated the development and testing of an OEM clearcoat which
demonstrated excellent environmental etch resistance.

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THE GLIDDEN COMPANY (ICI), Strongsville, OH

Chemist, High Solids (1988  *  1990) 
 *  Developed a wheel coating with improved chip resistance.
 *  Obtained color matching experience.

Senior Technician, Electrocoat (1984  *  1988)
 *  Supported the development and commercialization of various Cathodic Acrylic
coatings.

PERFECTION INDUSTRIES (Kool Seal), Cleveland, OH 1978  *  1984

Q.C. Technician, Roof Coatings 
 *  Managed the lab for four years after the retirement of the Technical
Director.

GILFORD INSTRUMENT LABS, Oberlin, OH 

Special Chemistries Technician 

Quality Assurance Technician 
 

EDUCATION

BA equivalency, Chemistry, Cleveland State University, Cleveland, OH
Dean  's List

BA, Biology, Valparaiso University, Valparaiso, IN

FURTHER TRAINING

Kent State University: Surface Coatings series. 
Problem Solving, Statistical Process Control, Design and Analysis of
Experiments.

COMPUTER SKILLS

Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint, and SAP