Technical Marketing Professional with Chemistry Ph.D.; MBA Candidate
Greater Philadelphia Area
- Current
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- Executive MBA Student at Pennsylvania State University Smeal College of Business
- Past
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- Manager, Market Development and Analytical Services at Rohm and Haas Company
- Industrial Hygiene Analytical Services Manager at Rohm and Haas
- Director, Corporate Industrial Hygiene Laboratory at Rohm and Haas
- Senior Scientist, Analytical Research at Rohm and Haas
- Education
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- Pennsylvania State University
- University of Pennsylvania - The Wharton School
- Princeton University
- Wesleyan University
- The University of Connecticut
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Robert Brzozowski’s Summary
Experienced manager with strong technical background and analytical skills to apply to marketing management. Long term goals include strategically-focused B-to-B marketing position at a scientific and/or technology-based company.
Have consistently demonstrated a disciplined and creative approach to business solutions. Solid understanding of marketing and business principles with recent education including:
• Marketing Strategy
• Marketing Research
• Strategic Management
• Supply Chain
• Risk and Decisions
• Communications Skills
Possess strong collaboration, communication and writing skills. Experienced in acquisition, analysis, interpretation and presentation of data. Track record in customer-focused service, support and productivity.
Background includes plant and business support, research and plant operations. Technical background in chemistry, engineering and health & safety form the foundation for business success. Business skills enable effective action on business opportunities.
Differentiators:
• Business + Technical – Combination of business and technical skills plus experience allows both an understanding of product technical issues and the ability to recognize and act on business opportunities.
• Research – Able to take a problem or opportunity, find and analyze relevant facts, recognize connections, and analyze/synthesize into a logical set of conclusions and recommended action.
• Big picture – Able to arrive at an overall grasp and understanding of problems/opportunities that have been researched and analyzed, and arrive at an understanding of causes/effects and meanings/opportunities.
• Communication – Able to present ideas clearly with a logical structure. Can summarize large, complex ideas and present analyses and conclusions in a rigorous but clear manner. Scientific training allows me to rigorously support analyses with documentation and analysis that is precise and accurate.
Robert Brzozowski’s Specialties:
Areas of Expertise:
• Business - Technical Marketing (developing)
• Technical - Analytical Chemistry, Research
• Corporate - Health and Safety
• Team Player – Friendly, personal manner and optimistic outlook. Work easily in collaborative situations and groups.
• Follow-through – Always finish what I start. Work in a consistent and determined manner, keeping the ultimate goal in mind and persistently driving needed actions, resulting in goal achievement.
Robert Brzozowski’s Experience
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Executive MBA Student
Pennsylvania State University Smeal College of Business
(Educational Institution; 1001-5000 employees; Higher Education industry)
August 2007 — Present (1 year 3 months)
Class of 2009
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Manager, Market Development and Analytical Services
Rohm and Haas Company
(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; ROH; Chemicals industry)
May 2006 — December 2007 (1 year 8 months)
Manage worldwide industrial hygiene analytical services. Member of Rohm and Haas Health Hazard Review Committee since 2003. Use EHS background to support Rohm and Haas businesses in identification and pursuit of new market opportunities.
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Industrial Hygiene Analytical Services Manager
Rohm and Haas
(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; ROH; Chemicals industry)
2003 — 2006 (3 years)
Managed worldwide analytical services through external laboratories and internal expertise, including sample analysis, methods development, and technical support for plants, technical centers and business units. EHS & SD vice-manager (2003-2004) and manager (2004-2005) for the EHS & SD Corporate Center, promoting Sustainable Development awareness and education including Responsible Care/EHS Management Systems.
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Director, Corporate Industrial Hygiene Laboratory
Rohm and Haas
(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; ROH; Chemicals industry)
1990 — 2002 (12 years)
Managed AIHA-accredited and ISO 9001-registered central laboratory for industrial hygiene sample analysis, analytical methods development, industrial hygiene field equipment loan, and technical assistance. Supported businesses through customer problem solving and other needed services to Business Product Stewards.
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Senior Scientist, Analytical Research
Rohm and Haas
(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; ROH; Chemicals industry)
1985 — 1990 (5 years)
Performed chemical analyses/problem solving using GC, HPLC, GC/MS and UV/Vis. Supervised 2 scientists and 3 technicians as Chromatography Group Leader. Liaison between research and plant analytical laboratories.
Robert Brzozowski’s Education
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Pennsylvania State University
MBA Candidate, Business Administration, Smeal College of Business, 2007 — 2009 (expected)
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University of Pennsylvania - The Wharton School
Marketing Certificate, Executive Program for Working Professionals, 2006 — 2007
- Activities and Societies:
- Pi Delta Epsilon business fraternity - Outstanding member recognition 2007.
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Princeton University
Post Doctoral Fellow, Chemistry, 1984 — 1985
High resolution laser spectroscopy of molecules cooled in a pulsed free-jet expansion.
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Wesleyan University
Ph. D., Chemistry, 1984
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The University of Connecticut
B. Sc., Chemical Engineering
Additional Information
Robert Brzozowski’s Websites:
Robert Brzozowski’s Interests:
Professional: 1. Business-to-business marketing. 2. Promoting development and sharing of analytical methods for monitoring worker exposure to hazardous agents. Hobbies: Electric & Acoustic Guitar; Tennis.
Robert Brzozowski’s Groups:
American Industrial Hygiene Association:
SELECTED PUBLICATIONS
1. "Current Trends in Air Monitoring Methods Development - Smart, Risk-Appropriate and Cost-Effective Strategies for the Real World”, Bob Brzozowski, Paul Michael and Fred Posey, The Synergist, August 2005.
2. “Outsourcing Industrial Hygiene Laboratory Services – Maximizing Program Effectiveness and Value”, Bob Brzozowski and Fred Posey, The Synergist, August 2004.
3. "Sampling and Laboratory Analysis of Gases, Vapors, and Aerosols", R. Brzozowski, D. Dietrich, S. D. Iske Jr., D. Love, and A. Salkin, Chapter 9 in Essential Resources for Industrial Hygiene: A Compendium of Current Practice Standards and Guidelines; Michael Harris ed., AIHA Press, 2000. Updated January 2004, available on-line: http://www.aiha.org/webapps/taxonomy/portal.htm
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The Personal MBA Community -
Penn State MBA, Smeal College of Business (MBA Program) -
Rohm & Haas Alumni -
Smeal MBA's -
Web & Marketing Analytics Group - IQ Workforce -
Wharton Working Professionals -
Guitar Players -
PENN STATE Executive MBA - 2009
Robert Brzozowski’s Honors:
Awards: Pi Delta Epsilon, Wharton Business Fraternity – Award of Merit 2007; American Industrial Hygiene Association – Service Award 2007; Member of an Outstanding AIHA Technical Committee 1997-1999, 2004-2005; Leadership Recognition, American Industrial Hygiene Association, June 1999.
Leadership:
Professional: Chair, AIHA Sampling and Laboratory Analysis Committee, 2007; Vice Chair 2006; Secretary 2005. Spokesperson in AIHA “Media Expert” program.
Community: Mentor in HUGS children’s reading program, Snyder-Girotti Elementary School.
Robert Brzozowski’s Contact Settings
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