I have practical experience in all facets of product development including research activities, project management, product commercialization, process improvements, quality systems, vender/customer interaction, and regulatory functions (include EPA, OSHA, and FDA compliance issues). An extensive educational background, which includes a BS in chemistry and masters degree in environmental science (concentration: Toxicology), provides a solid skills foundation. Over 18 years professional experience in the technical science/engineering fields augment this educational foundation. My business management skills have been further developed through an entrepreneurial endeavor forming, and maintaining, a sole proprietor regulatory consulting company. With a broad background across many industry sectors, I have an innate ability to develop strategies to address complex problems by pulling ideas from one field and transferring these concepts to provide innovate solutions successfully. I am more than just an innovative problem solver who can resolve problematic issues, implement significant cost savings, and improve product functionality; I have a true desire to actually make a difference in the world. This drive, when coupled with the creative foundation and firm commitment to open communication, allows me to think outside the traditional box which often yields high returns not only promoting corporate success, but also personal growth.

I also have a strong passion for political work and volunteer activities. By participating actively with organizations like 4-H, after school tutoring programs, marriage encounters, church and political organizations, I have built a great network of professional and social importance which I can lean on for support.

David Pruchenski’s Specialties:
ISO/QS 9000, ISO 14000, regulatory permitting (EPA, OSHA, FDA, 510K, PMA, PMN, etc.), formulation development, compliance audits, and management system development (SOP development, etc.)

Advanced Research Chemist
TruSeal Technologies
(Privately Held; 201-500 employees; Chemicals industry)

August 2007 — Present (1 year 6 months)

Responsible for formulation development, includes associated testing, of pressure sensitive adhesives and rubber compounds. Develops experimental designs, provides technical support to manufacturing, and maintains the formula system. This position is also responsible for methods development, validation activities, EH&S material review, and product/process development activities. The company focuses on adhesives for the construction market and alternative energy sectors

Owner
Regulatory And Management "RAM" Consulting
(Environmental Services industry)

January 2006 — Present (3 years 1 month)

Regulatory and management system consulting compnay

Provide technical assistance in quality, regulatory, and management system development as well as contract formulation. Activities include SOP/protocol development, risk/hazard assessments, audits, regulatory submissions (permits, PMAs, 510K’s, Europe’s REACH), CAPA system design, training, management system development, product/process improvements, and grant writing.

Select Accomplishments:
• Developed Mold Remediation Bid Proposal for a Department of Veteran Affairs RFP regarding water damaged archives.
• Negotiated 60% decrease in EPA fines for Title V client.
• Provided formulation assistance and technical advice for various emulsion systems/products.

Formulations Optimizations Technologist
Master Chemical Corp
(Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Chemicals industry)

July 2006 — August 2007 (1 year 2 months)

Formula development of oil / water emulsions. Develops design of experiment studies, conducts robustness experiments, participates in cross-functional teams, and maintains the formula system. This position is also responsible for methods development, validation activities, and product/process development activities.

Development Chemist
Gebauer Company
(Biotechnology industry)

February 2005 — March 2006 (1 year 2 months)

Responsibilities focused on developing design/development plans, evaluating raw materials/components, developing emulsion formulas, maintaining master formulas, writing specifications, determining test methods, identifying acceptance criteria, overseeing process validation activities (IOQ’s, PQ’s, etc.), and developing SOPs / process instructions including the facilities Clean In Place, CIP, program following Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point, HACCP, concepts.

Select Accomplishments:
• Key contributor designing compounding room for production activities resulting in the purchase of over $83,000 worth of compounding equipment (batch tanks, meters, filters, high speed eductors, pumps, agitators, and process lines).
• Developed a formulations master database combining formulas, process instructions, and costs to increase productivity.
• Product formulation recommendations with projected cost savings of over $100,000 annually and improved functionality.

Environmental Specialist
Ohio EPA
(Research industry)

2001 — 2005 (4 years)

Responsibilities focused on evaluating facility permit applications while preparing permit to install, permit to operate, Title V, and Synthetic Minor permits. Other activities: determining rule applicability, calculating emissions limitations, and conducting audits.

Select Accomplishments:
• Resolved several outstanding permits (complicated projects previously unresolved for longer than three years).
• Implemented a “MACT Facilities Database” correlating industries and applicable NESHAPS requirements.
• Team member developing Statewide General Permit - Surface Coating Industry (stakeholders include Ohio EPA & industry).
• Conducted various training courses regarding the MACT regulatory standards while acting as mentor to colleagues.

Environmental Compliance Specialist
Cleveland Division of Air Quality
(Research industry)

2001 — 2005 (4 years)

This is the same position as the Ohio EPA Local Air Agency previously described.

Environmental Compliance Specialist
City of Cleveland
(Research industry)

2001 — 2005 (4 years)

This is the same position as the Ohio EPA Local Air Agency previously described.

Quality/Process Engineer
L'Oreal/Matrix Essentials
(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; OR; Cosmetics industry)

February 2000 — February 2001 (1 year 1 month)

Responsibilities centered around oversight of production processes, moving projects from concept to production, conducting process validation activities, recommending process improvements, maintaining formulas, developing process instructions, trouble-shooting compounding issues, and implementing corrective and preventative actions based on process capabilities.

Select Accomplishments:
• Investigated poor dye out issue for a hair color product saving the company over $16,000 annually.
• Key contributor negotiating a three (3) year contract for calibration of critical manufacturing equipment saving the company over $4,000 annually by combining service needs into one contract.
• Lead investigator for distributor complaints regarding product shipping integrity. Resulted in over $75K annual savings.

Graduate Student
Miami University
(Educational Institution; 1001-5000 employees; Higher Education industry)

September 1997 — May 2000 (2 years 9 months)

Graduate Student

Safety Intern
Fluor Daniel Fernald - Miami University
(Public Company; 1001-5000 employees; Environmental Services industry)

January 1999 — August 1999 (8 months)

Internship

Research Chemist
Bridgestone
(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; Automotive industry)

June 1994 — September 1997 (3 years 4 months)

Development Chemist and QS9000 department representative. Activities include: coordinate efforts to review existing documentation, develop new system components, implement management system components, evaluate raw materials, develop specifications, participate in design reviews, evaluate product test data, perform quality audits, issue quality problem reports, and develop corrective action plans.

Select Accomplishments:
• Divisional project coordinator and key contributor establishing a corporate Total Quality Management (TQM) system, obtained third party QS9000 certification by Lloyds Quality Registrar.
• Drove cost reduction project for a low-end replacement tire with initial annual cost savings of roughly $150,000 and potential cost savings of close to $1.2 million annually (implemented across various product lines).
• Implemented various technical development & raw material programs resulting in cost savings of more than $200,000 annually without adverse quality impact.

Chemist at GE Reuter Stokes Nuclear
General El
(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; GE; Oil & Energy industry)

January 1990 — June 1992 (2 years 6 months)

Co-Cop Position