A dedicated professional with a strong ability to work independently or collaboratively, excelling in customer service and administrative tasks. Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills, adept at meeting deadlines in high-pressure environments. Committed to establishing and maintaining professional relationships. Enthusiastic about contributing to team success and fostering a positive work environment.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work history
Technical Specialist 1
Nalco/ Ecolab
Immingham, North East Lincolnshire
10.2005 - Current
Supports district sales personnel in the handling of company program service calls on existing products and services, and assist in problems as appropriate.
Participate in design reviews, new application start-ups, and evaluations. Assist in critiquing products for serviceability, performance and reliability. Inter-act with appropriate company resources and work as a team.
Ability to assess on-site field problems and operate required testing equipment to return systems to customer conformance.
Coordinate and manage replacement parts programs with the individual manufacturing plants to ensure the availability of components as needed.
Prepare reports detailing technical problems and solutions, based on laboratory analysis, to ensure necessary corrective product modifications and/or recommendations are made. Document this value provided to the customer whenever possible.
Assist in the development of troubleshooting service guides and bulletins on existing products. Assume lead role of maintaining troubleshooting guides/bulletins and distribution to departments when required.
Coordinate and monitor outside subcontractor network as required to ensure repair timelines are maintained and customer satisfaction is maintained.
Work with other district personnel toward continuous improvement of policies and procedures resulting in increased customer satisfaction.
Provide installation resource services on a project request basis necessary to satisfy the needs of the customer. Services include field surveys, installation checklists, rollout support services, etc.
Assist the account manager in all communications with the customer including business reviews and monthly meetings.
Responsible for all aspects of safety on the job. Responsible for reading and complying with Nalco/ Ecolab policies on Safety, HAZMAT, Product Stewardship and shipping of analytical samples. Complies with all local safety regulations.
Supports and is committed to Nalco/ Ecolab Quality Improvement Process.
Neochrome Technician
Acordis/ Courtaulds
Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire
02.1992 - 08.2005
Colour match fibre to customer submissions
Liaise with production planning, sales & marketing depts.
Assess finished fibre for all quality areas after line technicians assessment
QC analysis of liquid & powder dyes
Update & maintain recipe database
Release fibre as first quality for dispatch to customer
Atmosphere testing
Liaise with control room senior technician
Analysis of polymer
Analysis of fibre
Monthly Health & Safety audit, risk assessments & near miss reports
Laboratory Technician
KP Foods
Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire
02.1987 - 02.1992
Analysis of fat content of food products
Analysis of moisture content of food products
Responsibility of maintaining stock levels of all laboratory equipment and chemicals
Making up all stock solutions for use in the laboratory and factory
General quality control in the factory
Education
ONC science - Science
Grimsby College of Technology
Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire
/1996 - /1997
A-Levels - Business Economics/ English/ Geography
Immingham School
Immingham, North East Lincolnshire
/1980 - /1985
GCSEs/ O Levels - English/ Mathematics/ History/ Geography/ Biology
Immingham school
Immingham, North East Lincolnshire
/1980 - /1985
Skills
Excellent verbal and written and communication skills
Work well in timed conditions and am able to meet necessary deadlines
Strong ability to work in a team or unaided
Experienced in providing quality customer service and admin based tasks
Socially literate and comfortable in establishing and maintaining professional relationships
Tenacity for problem solving and overcoming difficult situations
Enthusiastic and committed
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Technical Specialist 1
Nalco/ Ecolab
10.2005 - Current
Neochrome Technician
Acordis/ Courtaulds
02.1992 - 08.2005
Laboratory Technician
KP Foods
02.1987 - 02.1992
ONC science - Science
Grimsby College of Technology
/1996 - /1997
A-Levels - Business Economics/ English/ Geography
Immingham School
/1980 - /1985
GCSEs/ O Levels - English/ Mathematics/ History/ Geography/ Biology