Chemical Engineer and Researcher

To obtain a position that utilizes my experience in product development, distribution (logistics) and/or quality control and to further contribute by developing my skills in new areas.

3/02 - 6/02, New Chemical Product Development Trainer
KILLING S/A, Novo Hamburgo, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
Identified and developed innovative science and technology to solvent-based acrylics, polyurethanes, waterborne coating and adhesives, including research and testing for processing and distribution. Defined technical goals with customers.

01-07/01, Food Packaging Development Trainer & Lab Technician Trainer
PERDIGAO S/A, Videira, Santa Catarina, Brazil
R&D for packaging and testing labs to support plant testing, specification development and package design for the expansion and commercialization of new or improved products, processes, or packages. Collected data, interpreted results, formulated conclusions, and communicated recommendations to influence and support business decisions. Directed material suppliers in resolving material issues, meeting project timelines and provided technical solutions. Had hands-on lab experience with related techniques (physic, gas chromatography, microbiology) to analyze raw materials, meat, vegetables and processed food and reports.

02/99-12/00, Education Project Researcher
FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF SANTA CATARINA, Florianopolis, Santa Catarina, Brazil
Controlled and supervised dispersion of produced polymers particles in water suspension experiments and developed hospital detergents. Analyzed, interpreted and reported data collection. Maintained technical knowledge in areas of expertise through literature reviews, consultation with experts and identified future technology opportunities and their application to the business.

01-02/98, Water and Sanitation Quality Control Researcher
CASAN, Videira, Santa Catarina, Brazil
Controlled quality of fresh water and processing of the effluent treatment. Used lab techniques.

02-06/96, Food Processing Supervisor
FISCHER SUCOS FRAIBURGO AGR?COLA LTDA, Videira, Santa Catarina, Brazil
Controlled concentrate apple juice processing and supervised product quality.

MS, Chemical Engineering with concentration in Oil Industry, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianopolis, Santa Catarina, Brazil, 2004
BS, Chemical Engineering, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianopolis, Santa Catarina, Brazil, 2001
Food Technician Certificate, Technical Food School of Videira, Videira, Santa Catarina, Brazil, 1995

Quality Control; Gas phase chromatography; Scientific Initiation Certificate for Dispersion Control of Polymers Particles Size and some publicized articles.

LANGUAGES: Fluent in Portuguese. Advanced Italian and Spanish.
SKILLS: Knowledge in SAP system, Matlab, Mathmatica System, Six Sigma methods, Microsoft programs.