Kim Commerford has over 15 years of experience in laboratory management roles, currently serving as the Laboratory Supervisor at D-A Lubricant in Lebanon, Indiana. She has a proven track record of leading teams, improving processes, and reducing costs. Commerford holds a Bachelor's degree in Organizational Leadership and an Associate's degree in Liberal Arts.

1. Kim Commerford 504 Woodruff Place W. Drive, Apt. 25, Indianapolis, IN 46202
Target Job: Management 317.679.7166 /
kccommerford@yahoo.com
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Proven Manager and Team Leader with a consistent record of leading a profitable, regulatory compliant and productive work
environment in a highly technical setting. Continuously recognized for management contributions in employee relations, staff
placement, and process improvement. Excel in problem solving and conflict resolution. Work well with people at all levels and
promote teamwork to meet desired business outcomes.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Bachelor of Science: Organizational Leadership (Honors), Charter Oak State College
Associate in Arts: Liberal Arts, Thomas Edison State College
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
D-A LUBRICANT, Lebanon, Indiana (2004 – Present)
Laboratory Supervisor (2009 – Present)
Manage laboratory team in an analytical environment, plan and prioritize daily workloads and routines, ensure production,
timeline, and safety standards are met. Apply corporate policies and procedures, and train staff in all equipment operations,
processes, and procedures. Respond to and resolve any employee or operational issues or conflicts. Data analysis and
reporting. Create and maintain SOP’s. Conduct ISO quality audits.
• Improved workflow process to increase production by 20%.
• Successfully recruited, trained, and motivated desirable personnel, reducing turnover and cost.
• Reduced expenses by improving instrument performance and efficiency.
Laboratory Coordinator (2006 – 2009)
Planned, prioritized, and coordinated technical assignments and functions within a sophisticated laboratory setting.
Managed laboratory inventory of supplies and equipment, communicated frequently with customers and vendors on work
projects, and maintained detailed records on laboratory instruments, equipment, and operations.
• Increased productivity by delegating assignments based upon skill set.
• Reduced company expenditures by properly maintaining and repairing laboratory equipment.
• Promoted to Laboratory Supervisor based upon exemplary job performance as a Laboratory Coordinator.
Laboratory Team Leader (2005 – 2006)
Operated, repaired, and maintained wide array of sophisticated laboratory instruments. Trained newly hired staff in technical
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2. operations, and provided pertinent management support for daily projects and routines of the department.
• Promoted to Laboratory Coordinator position based upon exemplary job performance as a Team Leader.
Laboratory Technician (2004 – 2005)
Conducted standard test on motor oils in a laboratory setting utilizing viscometer, spectrometer, FTIR, titrator, flash-point,
Karl Fischer, and particle counter. Recorded and reported laboratory results.
• Promoted to Laboratory Team Leader position based upon exemplary job performance as a Laboratory Technician.
COMPUTER SKILLS
• MS Office Suite, LIMS
CORE COMPETENCIES
• Process Improvement • Recruitment and Retention
• Data Analysis • Staff Development and Teambuilding
• Cost Containment • Conflict Resolution
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