Collin Valade
Phoenix
Summary
Diligent Assistant Chemical Engineer with nearly two years maintaining safe and productive lab environments. Dedicated to enhancing and optimizing production and experimentation processes without sacrificing wellbeing of colleagues or environment. Comfortable managing everything from small research projects to large capital production tasks.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Chemical Engineer
WMT Burnett
07.2022 - Current
- Responsibilities include performing chemical analysis and physical property testing of materials and products.
- Assist in research, design, and development of new production processes.
- Coordinate and perform tests.
- Analyze data to assist in developing conclusions.
- Communicating results of analysis and research.
- Evaluate current processes and formulations, aiming to develop improvements to safety, quality, and efficiency.
- Adhere to standards and specifications for processes, facilities, products and tests.
- Assist in the establishment of timelines and budgets.
- Install, maintain, and inspect equipment and facilities.
- Perform routine calibration and troubleshooting of instruments.
- Assist with loading and unloading trucks, forklift driving included.
- Provide training and mentorship to staff.
- Evaluated safety processes and procedures to check safety of working conditions.
- Ensured regulatory compliance with local, state, and federal environmental standards by carefully monitoring chemical usage and disposal methods.
Quality Inspector
MS Companies
07.2020 - 07.2022
- Developed and maintained comprehensive documentation for quality control procedures, increasing efficiency and transparency.
- Collaborated with production staff to establish and meet quality standards
- Streamlined inspection processes by implementing new technologies and equipment, improving overall workflow.
- Repaired faults, reassembled products, and completed additional tests.
- Examined products for imperfections and defects.
- Collaborated closely with operations managers to address any quality concerns arising during production runs.
Project Manager
1st National Roofing
01.2019 - 07.2020
- Responsible for outlining and completing roof replacements through either a homeowner’s insurance or financing, and ensuring the project is done on time and correctly.
- Responsible for providing any extra materials needed, as well as ensuring any needed replacements are completed.
- Managed projects from procurement to commission.
- Made sure each property was properly cleaned after each house is finished.
- Collaborated closely with senior management to align project objectives with strategic company initiatives, ensuring that efforts contributed to overall business growth.
- Mentored junior team members in project management best practices to enhance their skills and contribute to better overall performance.
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
- Drafted project reports to identify successful outcomes, insights and future recommendations.
Print Associate
OfficeMax
08.2016 - 01.2019
- Designing, printing, and assembling custom flyers, posters, books, or anything else a customer may request
- Responsible for inventory management as well as the upkeep of any equipment used
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint as well as basic knowledge of printer hardware.
- Entered customer orders in POS register system and created invoices to collect accurate payment.
- Coordinated shipping logistics for completed orders, guaranteeing prompt deliveries to clients.
Demolition Crew
Reworks Construction
06.2012 - 08.2016
- Responsibilities include demolishing old and rotted areas of foreclosed homes without damaging the surrounding structure, using various equipment such as sledgehammers, power tools, etc
- Responsible for making use of various explosives, heavy equipment, and tools to properly remove and dispose of any old or unusable items
- Responsible for training new staff members on various equipment as well as safe methods of demolition.
- Inspected tools and equipment to maintain safety and efficiency.
- Placed roll-off dumpsters in optimal locations to collect bulk debris.
- Finished surfaces of woodwork or wallboard in houses and buildings with paneling, paint and hand tools.
- Provided labor support to carpenters, masons and other skilled trades.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Computer Science And Programming
Chattahoochee Technical College
Marietta, GA05.2025
High School Diploma -
Etowah High School
Woodstock, GA01.2016
Skills
- Red Cross – Adult and Pediatric First AID/CPR/AED
- Experiment Design
- Quality Control
- Fluid Mechanics
- Safety Management
- Performance Improvements
- Logistics Management
- Shipment Preparation
- Microsoft Forms
References
- Allyson Maguire, 678-938-5675, WMT Burnett
- Brogan Brown, 409-779-7704, MS Companies
- Dr. Lisa Hix, 678-698-6077, Known since childhood
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Assistant Chemical Engineer
WMT Burnett
07.2022 - Current
Quality Inspector
MS Companies
07.2020 - 07.2022
Project Manager
1st National Roofing
01.2019 - 07.2020
Print Associate
OfficeMax
08.2016 - 01.2019
Demolition Crew
Reworks Construction
06.2012 - 08.2016
Associate of Applied Science - Computer Science And Programming
Chattahoochee Technical College
High School Diploma -
Etowah High School
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