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JON D. JORIMAN <br />3006 Ontario Road, Little Canada, MN 55117 <br />651 -324 -1414 • jon.joriman @q.com <br />Innovative, Results Oriented Product Developer passionate about the challenge of new technologies, <br />processes and profitable patented products, Provided hands on technology development that led to <br />12 patents in 4 different industries. Demonstrated ability to collaborate with R & D departments, <br />corporate scientists and manufacturing engineers to meet project requirements. Adept in translating <br />difficult scientific /technical concepts into easy -to- understand language. Known for building strong <br />teams, identifying future technology and intellectual property opportunities. Strengths include: <br />• Critical & Analytical Thinking <br />• Taking Ideas to Profitable Products <br />• Project Development <br />• Meeting Facilitation <br />• Team Leadership <br />• Written & Oral Communication <br />PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE <br />Interptastic Corporation, Vadnais Heights, MN 2011- present <br />Specialty chemical company focused on the production and distribution of unsaturated polyester <br />resins, gel coats, and colorants for the composites and cast polymer industries. <br />Senior Gel Coat Chemist — Product Manager for non - filled resin systems <br />• Formulated gel coating technology with similar weathering performance to paint. Help <br />convince major carriers to engineer entire vehicles with composite technology. Resulted in <br />increasing the sales by 25% with additional product line. <br />• Worked with quality, safety and production to scale up technology from bench top production <br />to 100,000 pound per year capabilities. <br />• Maintain documentation to adhere to ISO standards. <br />• Manages a mature product portfolio where sales increased 40% and quality complaints have <br />decreased by 10 %. <br />JON JORIMAN ENTERPRISE — Part- time/Temporary work 2009 -2011 <br />Project Manager — Providing custom Landscape /Deck Construction <br />Office Manager — Directing activities of Vehicle Hitch and Welding Company <br />GEORGE KONIK ASSOCIATES — JOSTENS, INC., Eagan, MN 2009 -2010 <br />A leading provider of products, programs and services that help people celebrate important moments, <br />achievements and affiliations. <br />Senior Material Engineer - Contractor, RD &E — Scholastic Division <br />• Developed, implemented and patented a modified ring manufacturing process. Original <br />process took three days with multiple operators. New process is 20 minutes with single <br />operator. <br />• Built chemical research facility to fully understand the production mechanism. Executed GLP <br />(Good Laboratory Practice) procedures to all chemicals and product process. <br />• Documented and transferred the process from idea to pilot scale production within three <br />months. <br />DONALDSON COMPANY, INC., Bloomington, MN 1998 -2009 <br />A leading worldwide provider of filtration systems with 1Z000 employees and $2.2 billion in sales. <br />Senior Program Manager, Engine Liquid — Fuels Division (2008 -2009) <br />• Developed and designed future concepts and products by using the core manufacturing <br />technology to minimize the amount of capital necessary to launch a new product platform. <br />5 <br />