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CAREER SUMMARY
An enthusiastic, creative, yet practical Ph. D. (Analytical Chemistry)
researcher and problem solver with demonstrated track record of
achieving objectives during 25 year career in consumer products.
KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Has consistently used creativity to solve problems:
- Identified new operating window for laser that enabled a 5-fold
increase in product quality and yielded very significant savings via
less rejected product. Obtained U.S. Patent # 5,396,910.
- Formulated and evaluated production of new substrate
material. Handling characteristics passed all
specifications. Material is in market today. Obtained two U.S.
Patents: # 5,396,911 and 5,415,486.
- Took initiative and solved a consumer reported "off
aroma" problem. Recommended a flavor addition and the means of
application. System was positively received by consumers.
- Developed method to isolate and identify wood cellulose from other
plant cellulose. Published results (Beitr. Fur Tabakforschung 8,
302 (1978)). Company settled two patent infringement cases out of
court for $200,000 each.
- Devised procedure to measure uniformity and reproducibility of
clear coatings applied to material with a brown background. Two
methods were defined and evaluated. One was used in quality
assurance laboratory the other at production facility.
- Conceived procedure and developed method to allow selective
reduction in one chemical without altering taste and acceptance of
final product. Obtained U.S. Patent # 4,068,671.
Has directed original research :
- Conceived formulation, directed the manufacture and successful
testing of a low cost water-dispersible paper that had very specific
property requirements. Product passed all specifications and was 1/2
the cost of paper it replaced. U. S. Patent pending.
- Developed a concept, designed and directed experiments. Reported,
for first time, a complex, yet reproducible, process that allowed
monitoring and comparison ofaining potential for consumer products.
Company was able to make accurate product claims based on results.
- New product required filtration with unique
properties. Planned experiments with vendor and
evaluated materials. Developed successful filter that passed
laboratory specs, met high speed production requirements and saved
50% of original filter cost.
Has taken initiative while on research teams:
- Convinced product testing team to install and utilize
smaller-scale testing equipment for screening trials.
Saved $150,000 in materials and doubled number of monthly prototypes
evaluated.
- Coordinated 2-year product testing project which incorporated
three independent testing facilities, each testing 50,000 units.
Project was completed on schedule.
- Consumer focus group feedback indicated that product needed
improved initial taste sensations.yle="mso-spacerun:
Formulated taste and aroma enhancing material plus new procedure for
incorporating material into product. Focus group results from taste
test were significantly improved. System is in market today.
Obtained U.S. Patent # 5,065,776.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
| KILPATRICK and
STOCKTON, Winston-Salem, NC |
May - Aug , 2000 |
| Helpdesk Analyst
(contract position) |
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| RJR NABISCO, Winston-Salem, NC |
1978-1999 |
| Master Scientist |
1997-1999 |
| Senior Research and Development
Chemist |
1978-1997 |
| AMF, INC., Stamford, CT |
1971-1978 |
| Laboratory Manager |
1976-1978 |
| Research Chemist
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1971-1976 |
COMPUTER SKILLS
Microsoft Word 6.0/ 2000, Microsoft Excel, Lotus 1,2,3, Windows 95/
98/ NT, PowerPoint,
Microsoft Outlook 2000,. Experience with programming languages C++,
Visual Basic 6.0, Cobol85.
EDUCATION
| Current |
Computer Science |
Forsyth Technical College 1999 -
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| Ph. D. |
Analytical Chemistry 1971 |
University of Iowa Iowa City, Iowa |
| B.S. |
Chemistry 1966 |
St. Mary's University Winona, Minnesota |
BIBLIOGRAPHY
PATENTS:
US
4,068,671
“Nicotine Removal Process” - W. J. Casey
US
5,019,122
“Smoking Article with an Enclosed Heat-Conductive Capsule Containing
an Aerosol Forming Substance” - J. F. Clearman, W. J. Casey, O.P.
Furin & G. M.ewart
US
5,027,837
“Cigarette” - J. F. Clearman, J. J. Chiou, D. D. Williams, W. J.
Casey, T. L. Gentry & W. C. Squires
US
5,065,776
“Cigarette with Tobacco/Glass Fuel Wrapper” - W. J. Casey, & J.
W. Lawson
US
5,099,861
“Aerosol Delivery Article” - J. F. Clearman, J. J. Chiou, D. D.
Williams, W. J. Casey, T. L. Gentry & W. C. Squires
US
5,133,368
“Impact Modifying Agent for Use with Smoking Articles” - W. J. Casey
& C. L. Neumann
US
5,156,170
“Cigarette” - W. J. Casey, J. J. Chiou, J. F. Clearman, T. L.
Gentry, W. C. Squires & D. D. Williams
US
5,396,810
“Cigarette Filter” - W. J. Casey
US
5,396,911
“Substrate Material for Smoking Articles” - W. J. Casey, J. S.
Gentry, A. Gonzalez-Parra, A. N. Lekwauwa, D. M Riggs, G. R.. Shelar, K.
W. Swicegood, R. O. Wagoner, J. A Willis & W. R. D. Young
US
5,415,911
“Substrate Material for Smoking Articles” - W. J. Casey, J. S.
Gentry, A. Gonzalez-Parra, A. N. Lekwauwa, D. M Riggs, G. R.. Shelar, K.
W. Swicegood, R. O. Wagoner, J. A Willis, W. R. D. Young
& K. K. Hutchinson
EP 481,192
(B)
“Cigarette with Tobacco/Glass Fibre Laminate Fuel Wrapper” - Lawson,
J. W. & Casey, W. J.
PUBLICATIONS:
“Nuclear Magnetic Resonanceudy of the Interaction Between Cation
Exchange Resins and Alcohol and Alcohol-Water Mixtures”, ANAL CHEM 45,
1404 (1973). W. J. Casey & D. J. Pietrzyk
“Identification of Cellulose Fibers Isolated from Reconstituted
Tobacco”, BEITR. FUR TABAKFORSCHUNG 8, 302 (1978). W. J. Casey
& J. V. Fiore
“Beta Irradiation of Tobacco”. BEITR. FUR TABAKFORSCHUNG 10,
150 (1978). W. J. Casey, et al.
PRESENTATIONS:
28th Tobacco Chemists Research Conference (1974) - “Identification
of Cellulose Fibers Isolated from Reconstituted Tobacco”. W. J. Casey
& J. V. Fiore
30th Tobacco Chemists Research Conference (1976) - “High-Energy
Electron-Beam Processing of Tobacco”. W. J. Casey, S.A.Bhatt, W. M.
Suhy & J. V. Fiore
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