Rick Parmely

  • Director of Technical Training, Restek Corporation
    • Chemist with experience in technical service business management and training
    • Many years of chemistry teaching experience
    • Teaches Advanced GC courses
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Rick Parmely

Julian PA 16844
Phone: +1 814-574-9976
Email: crparmely@hotmail.com

Education:

Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
United States Military Academy

Master of Science - Inorganic Chemistry
University of Iowa

Six Sigma Champion Certification

Professional Experience:

Restek Corporation
2004 to Present, Director of Technical Training
Developed and delivered technical training seminars for over 625 current and potential customers of this chromatography lab supplies manufacturer and service provider. Ensured best possible utilization of products in the field, and boosted sales through product capability demonstrations to support marketing. Supervise activity of staff of 15.

1999 to 2004, Manager Chromatography Information Services
Promoted by CEO to build and lead new and strategically important service group. Coordinated technical support delivery for gas and liquid chromatography instruments and parts utilized in industries ranging from heavy industrial testing and R&D to academia. Ran a comprehensive seminar program and managed the company's CRM database. Directed staff of six.

1997 to 1999, Manager Analytical Reference Materials
Managed the highly profitable manufacturing group representing 11% of the company's sales to nearly double digit growth for two years at 25% margin. Maintained the hypercritical quality benchmarks required to produce the chemical reference materials that serve as reference standards for customer equipment testing and calibration.

Juniata College
1993 to 1997, Manager National Science Foundation Project
Managed physical assets and budget for $3.5M "Science in Motion" project designed to enhance high school chemistry and biology education in Pennsylvania, Alabama, Illinois and Ohio. Played key role in securing funding for project expansion.

Prior Experience:

  • Distance Learning Director, Gas Shale Project Lab
  • Project Manager, Brumbaugh Science Center Director
  • Assistant Professor of Chemistry, Juniata College
  • Assistant Professor of Chemistry, United States Military Academy
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