Dennis Clark ScheerGreensboro, NC 27410-2126

336-324-4857 mobiledsch e er@triad.rr.com

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SUMMARY:Innovative Project Management Sustainable Product Development

Innovative and strategic, product development professional capable of utilizing broad based knowledge to facilitate the timely completion of complex initiatives across several functions. Successfully provided a stream of technical applications across several science disciplines, taking innovation from concept to customer, equipment installation / upgrades, process and procedure improvement, facility expansion, sustainable product and material placement and pilot plant construction. Seeking director or above position expanding on the above experience.

New Product Development/Innovation Strategic testing / quality management Project Management / Stage-Gate, 8D Problem solving-decision analysis Continuous process improvement

Supply Chain / Logistics Environmental/Regulatory/Safety Resource Management Vendor Compliance Product Sustainability Awareness

EXPERIENCE:SST Technology Solutions, Greensboro NC 2013 – ForwardManaging Director / PartnerIndependent technology product development and project management consulting group focusing specifically on innovation in the consumer non durable industries of textile, apparel, chemical and enzyme biotech industries providing problem solving solutions and decision analysis (8D, KT) for products from concept to consumer. Research projects brought to salable product via Stage - Gate Innovation Process. CPI throughout the product life cycle. Product sustainability always a goal.

Ralph Lauren Corporation, Greensboro NC 2003 – 2013International Design driven apparel brand engaged in the design, marketing and distribution of premium lifestyle products operating in three business segments: wholesale, retail and outlet. Technical Product Design Development EngineerDeveloped innovative projects converting Design concepts into production ready products and procedures yielding first quality, on spec, lowest cost products meeting established margins in branded apparel from mass market retail to fashion runway. Led the project development of a new chemical processing concept that continued 9 years. Had one innovative design driven R&D projects featured in Women’s Wear Daily. Directed 7 industry and university research projects in emerging technologies. Achieved 20 plus successful yarn, fabric, & garment projects on multiple substrates. Developed innovative concepts with two thirds in production. Implemented complex concepts in offshore factories; China and Central / South America.

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Partnered with Design and directed the development of new products from yarn and fabric to finished product. Utilized Stage Gate product innovation flow where possible.

Broadened the technical development center knowledge base into emerging technologies for yarn and fabric that brought forth salable new products and current running products.

Strengthened technical tribal knowledge beyond current state. Found, fostered, and developed new products through fiber, fabric, construction, wet processing and dry finishing techniques that met specifications.

Ensured all products developed met and preferably exceed the established Ralph Lauren color and physical specifications including but not limited to sustainability, physical testing and color retention. Ensured all processes were safe for worker and consumer. Met environmental and country specific discharge limits.

Directed the smooth flow of new color development on the basic mesh weathered program for Men’s Sportswear. (Blue Label polo pony shirts that are the flagship product for Ralph Lauren). Well versed in all phases of dyeing, printing and finishing knit and woven fabric.

Interacted a minimum 4 times a year with trade groups and was the company’s technical face. Problem solved fabric, yarn, & garment process and procedure issues on production products.

Increased efficiency ~15% at 5 off shore and 1 domestic contract facilities Streamlined existing procedures and processes ensuring maximum benefit is achieved with the

lowest possible cost. More batch turnover yielded lower processing cost. Assisted 7 factories with processes to yield maximum output with lowest cost passed to RLC. Negated economic impact of fabric buying errors by Design quarterly by actively seeking

process and procedures enabling full utilization. Transferred technology of process and procedures for smooth transition into production at 7

contractor facilities worldwide. Traveled to facilities to achieve this objective.

Scheer & Associates, Greensboro, NC 2001 – 2005President Independent technology project management consulting firm to the consumer non-durable industry.Managed operations of a local retail, wholesale and customer service business for one year.

Polymer Group Inc., Benson, NC 2001 - 2001The third largest manufacturer of non-woven engineered fabrics with sales of $900 million to the apparel, automotive, home fashions, hospitality, medical and industrial applications. Product Development / Project Manager Directed and led the project management and product development focus of two Senior Development Scientists, two PD technicians and one expeditor in APEX® technology and Miratec® fabric innovation. This comprised the Imaging/Hydro-enhancement Group and the Apparel Bottomweight Group focused on developing innovative nonwovens into fabric for multiple industries. Increased productivity 25% on a major hydro-entangled fabric napery product. Facilitated project completion of imaging fabrics into production. (Next Big Thing). Managed a $2.0MM budget for the combined imaging/apparel groups. Planned and specified the pilot line and physical testing laboratory expansion. Developed a rolling business plan for imaging/hydro-enhancement, apparel/bottom weight

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Filed preliminary applications for two patents and submitted four invention disclosures. US Patent Office granted # 7,285,240 23 October 2007 to Dennis Clark Scheer inventor.

CONE Mills, Greensboro, NC 2000 – 2001The largest manufacturer of denim and khaki fabrics with sales of $500 million primarily to apparel manufacturers.Manager, Technical Services Managed and directed the activities of a three department, nine person technical staff. This comprised Technical Analysis, Technical Customer Support, and Color Technology.

Developed, implemented and directed proactive technical service support program. Managed an $800M Technical Services budget and brought in under target. Directed successful customer issue resolution project resulting in fewer returns. Ensured the smooth transition of new fabrics into customer facilities: fewer complaints. Increased the use of color technology in manufacturing and shipping to customers. Digital imagery and electronic reporting project shortened the time for results of analysis. Directed data collection project in MS Access for testing, fabric specs, color shade tapering. Established database of information on Intranet for cross functional access and input. Integrated Technical Services into manufacturing operations to increase productivity.

Dyadic International, Inc., Greensboro, NC & Jupiter, FL 1993 – 2000A biotechnology company with sales of $20 million resulting from the development and manufacturing of enzymes for textile/apparel, animal feed, pulp/paper, biomass and brewing.Vice President - Product Development/Technical Services 1996 – 2000Planned, directed and managed all technical functions, product decisions, and sales support functions for a $20MM biotechnology/specialty chemical company. Planned, designed, contracted the work and started up a 3150 sq. ft. applications lab facility, sample shipment area and analytical lab in Greensboro, NC under budget in 121 days.

Hired, trained, and directly managed two professional technical employees and one sample administrator in the Applications Laboratory

Traveled extensively; made contacts in manufacturing industries in Mercosur S/A, Latin America, Mexico, Western Europe “Euro” Countries, Canada and Pacific Rim ex/Japan.

Developed proficiency in multiple industries: textiles, apparel, food/flavoring enhancement, brewing, baking, starch and animal feed as they relate to biotechnical products processes.

Interfaced new products smoothly into the marketplace resulting in less customer returns. Conducted in-house training for customers and distributors on garment and fabric wet

processes successfully utilizing company products. Conducted hands on training in customer facilities worldwide.

Managed vendors and resources for manufacturing salable products. Directed smooth flow of 25 new products from concept through operations to sales. Integrated technical service with operations and sales. Sought out sustainable products to market to target industries.

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Vice President - Product Development/Sales/Marketing 1995 - 1996Key technical, product decision-making, marketing, and sales support executive. Increased sales 25% and market penetration 50% in targeted markets. Set pricing and margins for auxiliaries.

Director of New Product Development 1993 - 1995Developed and formulated the specialty chemical line into 1 MM in sales. Wrote the product line book, regulatory documents and set up manufacturing specs. Hired and trained laboratory manager. Started and completed project to build the applications laboratory on time, under budget.

EDUCATIONNorth Carolina State University, School of Textiles, Raleigh, NC

Textile Chemistry – Honorary Doctorate DegreeFrancis Marion University - Graduate Business Courses (Accounting / Economics)University of Michigan - Graduate Business Courses (Operations Management)

University of Richmond, Richmond, VA Bachelor’s degree – Chemistry

TECHNOLOGYMS Office, MS Project, webPDM, SAP, Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Six Sigma, LEAN, CPI, SQL. Internet data mining and searches. Project management suites. Sustainable materials and products placed in product lines along with more environmentally friendly process and procedures used to develop same. Internet and data mining a specialty.