Gamaliel Gonzales is a qualified plant/lab manager, technician, coordinator, and marketing associate with over 15 years of experience in various roles within the petrochemical industry. He has a strong track record of successfully managing teams, meeting deadlines under pressure, and developing standard operating procedures. Gonzales is proficient in laboratory skills, instrumentation, and ensuring compliance with various quality and safety standards. He aims to secure new business and maintain client relationships through his communication and problem-solving abilities.

1. Gamaliel ‘G’ Gonzales
(832)800-0743, (832)929-3986
Gamy G2003@ Yahoo .co m
Qualifie d Plant/ Lab Manager, Technician, Coordinator, and Marketing
Associate
Care e r Skills
The ability to work, lead and train a team of professionals to successfully manageassigned tasks to meet deadlines
under extreme pressure,stress and circumstances. My executive capabilities includeProjectManagement,
Business Development, Marketing, B2B Sales,maintainingestablished clientcontracts and serveas appointed
Company Emissary responsiblefor securingNew Business.Responsibleto originateStandard OperatingProcedures
(SOP), Test Method Assessments (TMA) and Trainingmodules to be utilized and distributed as the standard within
the company as well to be a guide to procure Clients’assurancedomestically and internationally. Proficientin
managingand participation in Internal and External Audits.Maintain QA/QC, ISO 9001,ISO 17025, and ASTM D
6299 regulations and standards throughoutthe company. Possess strongcommunication skillsused to conduct
Manager’s and Supervisor’s weekly Development meetings and monthly Management Conference calls.Liaison for
client/customers,Operation Coordinators,and lab personnel.Additional Laboratory Skillsincludeproficient in
repairingand conductingtesting usingvarious methods,Lab equipment and instruments (Liquid and Gas
Chromatography, Spectroscopy, Extractions,pH meter, Titration,Distil lation,Densitometer, etc). Strong hands on
experience on samplingand handlingof various petro chemical products.as well as firesafety, firstaid,and CPR.
Knowledgeable in OSHA and DOT regulations and procedures to assurecompliance. Over a 100 Hours of non-
degree classes/seminarson inspection,safety training,management and marketing.
Expe rie nce
SayBolt, Deer Park, TX July 2014 to Jan 2015
Laboratory Assistant Manager / Supervisor
Responsiblefor all day-to-day operations in the petro chemical Laboratory.Worked with the Laboratory Supervisor
to monitor operational and related financial performance of the laboratory to achieve or exceed requirements.
Responsiblefor all assigned personnel within the laboratory overseeingand coordinatingactivities for personnel
engaged in performing tests, required for quality control and routineanalysis. Overseeall QA/ QC operations and
Round Robin Data produced before being submitted. Providecustomer service, training,troubleshooting,and
problem solving,as needed. Keep closecommunication with clients/customers to achievethe highestlevel of
quality and service.Work with marketing to develop business strategies and gain newclients.
Key Contributions:
• Found suspectlaboratory procedures,taking the initiativeto help ensure quality of collected data and overall
research.
• Maintained and created personnel trainingrecordsfor auditand trainingpurposes
• Developed maintenancerecords of work performed and completed, collaborateand coordinated efforts with
other laboratories
• Performanceof various analytical tests utilizingvariousinstruments (GC,GC/MS, LD-particlesize,etc) as well as
wet chemistry techniques.
• Developed in housemethods for the company globally thatarestill in usetoday

2. • Responsiblefor all QA/QC duties includingall data and action produces
• Was the lead contactfor performing testing duringwitnessingin audits
• Responsiblefor delegating, reviewing, reporting, and investigatingall Round Robin data produced (Shell &
ASTM)
• Builta strong personal relationship with clients / customer and company personnel
• Secured and maintained new and existingcontracts from fortune 500 companies
• Spear headed operations and special projects in the laboratory
• Responsiblefor creatingpositions,interviewing,hiring,and placement
• Led two (2) audits essentially gettingSaybolt recertified
• Led key witnessingand assisted to resolvelegal disputes as a third party laboratory
AmSpec, Houston, TX Oct 2010 to Dec 2013
Laboratory Training Manager / LPG & Chemical Manager
Interviewed and hired prospective personnel. Reviewed, Interpreted, and Compiled analysis data from all
departments to assure that all government and OSHA deadlines. Created and established training modules and
TMA’s for all new Technicians. Guided and directed personnel on R & D, various testing methods and numerous
projects. Monitored product quality to ensure compliance with client and specific method specifications.
Maintained current knowledge of QA/QC, 5 S, LEAN, ISO 9001, ISO 17025, ASTM 6299, OSHA protocol and
procedures as well as various testing methods such as ASTM, UOP, ISO, IP, AAS, EN, Metal s, DHA's, Octane's and
Cetane's. Conducted full Physical,Analytical and GC support testing analysison various products such asChemicals,
LPG, Gasoline’s (neat and spiked), Jet Fuels, Bio diesel, Diesels, Fuel Oils, Crude, and Asphalts. Prepared solutions,
standards, and reagents for laboratory use. Maintained, repaired, calibrated, certified, cleaned, and sterilized GC
instruments and equipment. Built a strong relationship and communication with the clients/customers,
coordinators, and terminals to assure no issues. Worked with sales and marketing teams on new client contract
closings and business. Led customer/client tours, audits,and trainingclasses as needed. Attended client/customer
functions for marketing purposes. Held weekly/monthly meetings and conference calls with managers and key
personnel to informof contract, legal,audit,and safety issues and resolutions.
Key Contributions:
• Initially broughton as aHeavy fuelsassistant,quickly builta reputation asa fastlearnerwith a disciplined approach,
meticulousattention to detail,and high regard forsafelab practices,earningmevariousleadershippositionswith in
the laboratory finally establishinganupper laboratory managementposition.
• Findingsuspectlab procedures and takinginitiatives to help ensure quality of collected data and overall
research.
• Maintained and created personnel trainingrecordsfor auditand trainingpurposes
• Developed maintenanceand calibrationrecordsof work performed and completed
• Developed in housemethods for the company globally thatarestill in usetoday
• Led key audits to become certified earningAmSpec potential lucrativeand longterm contracts with clients
worldwide
• Was the lead contactfor performing testing duringwitnessingin audits
• Developed and implemented a trainingoutlineand protocol to be used though out the company world wide
• Established in housemethods and trainingmodules utilized throughout the company world wide

3. • Trained and mentored personnel that were eventually placed in leadership positionsof their own
• Spear headed operations and special projects in the laboratory for clients/ customers
SGS North America, Deer Park, TX Jul 2008 to Oct 2010
Heavy Fuel Supervisor / Laboratory Technician III
Inspectorate America, Pasadena, TX Mar 2006 to Jun 2008
Laboratory Technician III
Intertek Caleb Brett, Deer Park, TX Jan 2005 to Feb 2006
Crude Assay Laboratory Technician / Field Inspector
United States Army, Fort Hood, TX Jun 2000 to Jun 2004
Petroleum Supply Spc / Aviation & Ground Spc / Squad Leader
Key Accomplishments
• Becamethe firstSoldier of theMonth recipientasa privateina E-5 (Sgt) boardin my Unit
• Promoted to Squad leader in 2 of my units and held the position duringdeployment and various missions
• Over sawand completed numerous missions deployments that resulted in successful outcomes with no
accidents or casualties
• Was awarded completion Certificatefor S.E.R.E B Course
• Received several badges,marksmanships,awards,and medals for accidentfree deployments and completion
of missions
• FireSafety, Hazmat, FirstAid, and CPR qualified and certified
Education
DeVry University,Houston, TX
Bachelor of Science in Business Management, (Current,Expected 2018)
College of Maryland,La Plata,MD
Criminal Justice, (Basics Associates hours)
WestWood College of Aviation,Houston, TX
Airframe & Power plant Certificate, (Technical School, Basic Associates hour credited program)
Compute r Skills
• Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)
• Data Entry Terminal (PDT, MainframeTerminal, etc.)
• DatabaseSoftware (Oracle,Access, SharePoint, etc.)
• ChemStation
• ChromPerfect
• Presentation Software (PowerPoint, Flash,etc.)

4. • Spreadsheet Software (Calc,Excel,etc.)
• Word ProcessingSoftware(Word, WordPerfect, etc.,)
Volunteer Work
Galveston, TX
Army Corp of Engineers
• Clerical and administrativeassistant
• Assisted engineers with projects
Pasadena,TX & Pearland,TX
Help raise money, fundraiser, and benefits for families and research
• Autism
• Cancer
Pasadena,TX
Coach-Junior Football (2013)
• Panthers
Pasadena,TX
Little League Coach-Peewee/Junior T-Ball (2013-2014)
• Blue Jays
Pasadena,TX
Little League Coach Junior T-Ball (Current)
• Blue Owls
References
Can be provided upon request