ABUL K TOHA, MS Los Angeles, CA (818) 624-1551| akmtoha@gmail.com | https://www.linkedin.com/in/abultoha LAB MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL An enthusiastic, results-driven Senior Chemist respected for 15+ years of experience combining progressive leadership, administration and project delivery to effectively oversee complex product development initiatives Proven track record spearheading the planning, prioritization and execution of project workflows to improve productivity Known as a motivational, influential leader and collaborator who develops, engages and guides high-performing teams in achieving project objectives Out-of-the-box, SKILLS & strategic thinker committed to driving continuous improvements in lab processes, testing procedures and product innovations to add customer value Exceptional EXPERTISE academic qualifications include a Master of Science in Applied Chemistry & Chemical Project Management Technology from the University of Dhaka R&D Chemistry Team Building/Leadership EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS Training/Development Master of Science in Applied Chemistry & Chemical Technology, Workflow Optimization Minor in Physics & Mathematics Talent Management University of Dhaka, Dhaka, Bangladesh Testing Procedures Certifications or Additional Education: Coating Technology Courses, LASCT; Paint Formulation Color Technology Course, MINOLTA; Minitab Release 14 for Windows Course Strategic Planning People Management PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Research/Analytics Coating Technologies Consultant June 2020 – Present Catalina Paints Company: Los Angeles, CA • Developed new Products, Update Formulations, Testing raw materials, Training to Technicians etc Senior Research & Development Chemist HIS Coatings: Oklahoma City, OK June 2016 – July 2019 Developed various products, including base coat, clear coat and primer based on MIL-PRF-85825 (Top Coat), MIL-PRF 23377 (Primer) and AMS-3901, for aerospace application, delivering all projects on time and under budget Formulated innovative new products based on polyurethane, epoxy, acrylics, alkyds, W/B PUD, etc in baking enamels, wire coatings, aerospace coatings, tank liners, drum enamels and container coatings, contributing to $10M in revenues within a competitive market Provided top-level customer application support to establish, document and communicate best practices for the most cost-effective use of customers Offered exceptional troubleshooting assistance including investigating field technical service projects to identify areas needing to be addressed while also supporting key product updates to ensure optimal success Assisted the manufacturing department in resolving complex issues throughout the manufacturing process to drive smooth and efficient operations Performed technical chemical analysis according to clearly prescribed procedures and laboratory techniques Maintained inventory, ordered laboratory chemicals, equipment and supplies Implemented quality assurance procedures and performed minor repairs on test equipment/instruments Senior Chemist Wilko Paint Inc.: Wichita, KS November 2013 – May 2016 Designed innovative new OEM products and industrial applications according to specifications utilizing the formulation of epoxy, acrylic, polysiloxane, polyurea, polyurethane, alkyd, lacquers, high-temperature silicone coatings, inorganic zinc silicate coatings, unsaturated polyester and epoxy vinyl ester coatings Drove $500K a year in increased sales and boosted business by $200K annually by developing new products such as container coating, direct to metal coating, fleet finishes and specialty coatings Reduced the cost of raw materials and production operating expenses by 25%, with $200K per year savings Delivered cost guidance to sales staff members and customers to assist in closing deals, resulting in $250K in additional sales Abul K Toha, MS, Resume – Page (818) 624-1551| akmtoha@gmail.com Created and integrated Standard Operating Procedures for the lab with personnel to assure smooth and efficient operations Oversaw all new color matches and established appropriate color standards in support of complex projects Consultant/Math & Science Tutor April 2008 – July 2013 Versatile Building Products/Catalina Paint Company/MOC Products: City, CA Created a wide array of popular new products such as polyaspartic and polyurea coating, W/B epoxy and polyurethane coating, W/B and S/B concrete sealer, W/B epoxy color quartz system, UV curable coating, etc Supervised all facets of QA operation, coordinating lab works with production, shipping, marketing, and inventory control and customer service departments to elevate quality ratings by 60% Developed low-cost formulas and QA protocol for gear oil, power steering fluid, automatic transmission fluid, brake fluid DOT & DOT 4, degreaser, dressings and shampoos for car wash, saving $100K a year through a strategic QA methodology Formulated special products for China, Taiwan, Mexico and Latin America worth $100K in yearly revenues Installed the Batch Master Windows version program for lab and manufacturing operations, leading to a substantial boost in efficiency Senior Chemist PFI Inc.: Santa Fe Springs, CA March 2006 – March 2008 Updated and developed innovative product formulations for VOC compliance meeting SCAQMD Rule 1107 and 1125 Provided technical service to sales/marketing personnel and customers as needed, including visiting customer sites for trials and problem solving as required, obtaining 90% satisfaction rating Analyzed current process systems in order to recommend and assist in the implementation of continuous process improvements, significantly increasing operational productivity Collaborated closely with federal and state agencies such as EPA and SCAQMD to drive regulatory compliance Saved $150K per year by developing a comprehensive database for colorant formulations Lab Manager Dayton Superior Corporation: Long Beach, CA January 2003 – March 2006 Spearheaded daily chemical plant operations including batch ticket preparation and scaling up of 20 new products Analyzed company needs and developed strategic solutions while handling all technical purchasing including raw materials and lab equipment, saving the company $100K yearly through superior negotiations with suppliers Generated complex technical documents and reports and prepared daily/weekly manufacturing and lab activities with presentations at staff meetings and to higher officials at the corporate level Salvaged $150K annually in returned materials and reprocessed in batches to reduce waste by 50% Supervised two labs with a junior chemist and QC/R&D technicians while monitoring for maximized productivity and efficiency Negotiated contracts worth up to $7M in business with CALTRAN and Arizona DOT and developed colorant formulations resulting in $150K a year in boosted sales Achieved 90% goal for plans and managed detailed production schedules to meet production capacity and customers’ demand Additional Experience: R&D Chemist, Ellis Paint Company, Chemist, DayGlo Color Corporation TECHNOLOGY & TOOLS Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook; Karl Fisher, FT-IR Spectrophotometer, Anton Par, Viscometers, Refractive Index, Compressive Strength, Conductivity Meter, Physical Tests for Coatings, Flash Point Determination, CS-5 Color Computer, Batch Master, MSDS, Product Bulletin, Wet Chemistry/Analytical Tests, Oracle Database COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT American Chemical Society (ACS), Los Angeles Society for Coating Technology, Distressed Children & Infants International, Bangladesh Unity Federation of Los Angeles INTERESTS Traveling, Cricket, Foreign Language Films, Community Service, Charity Work