Beth Robinson

Current

Chemist at Bostik

Education

Arizona State University, W. P. Carey School of Business
University of Florida
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology

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Beth Robinson’s Summary

I am responsible for the chemical side of product development for a range of adhesives. I collaborate with manufacturing and marketing to bring new products to market and support existing products.

I believe that different viewpoints and a respect for interdependencies are necessary for an effective business. I blog about ways to improve these skills as I learn about them myself.

My current goal is to build up skills so that I can move into a Product Management position, or something similar, where I influence cross-disciplinary interactions more directly.

Full name: Elizabeth Jean Robinson nee Oborn

Beth Robinson’s Specialties:

moisture-cure polyurethanes, moisture-cure silylated polymers, adhesives, sealants,

Beth Robinson’s Experience

Chemist

Bostik

(Public Company; 1001-5000 employees; Chemicals industry)

February 2001 — Present (8 years 10 months)

Formulator - I develop the chemical compositions for new products and alter existing products. I make goop in the lab, test it, and see it through to the manufacturing stage. My technical expertise is in moisture-cure polyurethanes and silylated polymers.

Process Analyst - I spend time in our three manufacturing plants, as needed, to scale-up products from the lab, figure out how to improve production from a chemical point of view, and investigate quality concerns.

Technical Service - I work with our technical service representatives to resolve quality concerns and occasionally visit customers.

Project Leader - I've helped guide one product through to a successful commercialization in a "gate" system begun in 2004 and was also the project leader for two more.

Safety Committee Member - For five years I helped keep the processes and inspections up to date.

Received General Manager's Award for Technical Excellence in 2003, 2004, and 2006.

Beth Robinson’s Education

Arizona State University, W. P. Carey School of Business

MBA , General , 2007 — 2009
University of Florida

MS , Materials Science & Engineering , 1998 — 2000
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

BS , Materials Science & Engineering , 1994 — 1998

Activities and Societies:

Tau Beta Pi Engineering Honor Society
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

BA , English , 1994 — 1998
Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology

1990 — 1994

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Beth Robinson’s Interests:

Reading, blogging, systems thinking, innovation, product management, materials science, polymers, copywriting, internet marketing, collage, mixed-media art, embroidery