Filimon Malamas is a chemist with over 20 years of experience in technical sales support, quality control, and management roles in the construction materials industry. He has a Master's degree in Chemical Technology and experience developing new products, improving quality systems, and managing teams. Currently seeking new opportunities to utilize his expertise in chemistry, product development, and customer service.

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Filimon Malamas
Contact Information
Address: 10 Mylonakou St., 19003,Markopoulo,Attica, Greece
Phone: +30 2299400653,+30 6932914670
e-mail: f.malamas@hotmail.gr
LinkedIn: https://gr.linkedin.com/in/filimon-malamas-3576ba62
Summary
An accomplished Chemist, with MSc in Chemical Technology and a sound theoretical background in
Biotechnology,Polymers,Organic,Inorganic,Analytical and PhysicalChemistry,aswell asample experience in
Quality, Management, Health & Safety, Sales and Technical support. Polite and trustworthy, a true team
player,hardworking,dedicated, with a keen eye for detail, inventive and analytical approach in problem
solving, as well as a genuine flair for innovation and an insatiable hunger for knowledge.
Work Experience
Technical Sales Support (TSS), July 2013 – July 2015, Lafarge Beton S.A., Athens
 Designed, developed and supervised sales of Value Added Products in Greece
 Trained and supported sales personnel to effectively promote VAP sales
 Negotiated, supervised and technically supported all big VAP projects around Greece
 With the aid of VAP demonstrator, I selected, trained and supervised authorized VAP applicators
 Highly regarded within Lafarge Group as a Concrete and Mortars Expert
 Selected by LafargeKnowledgeTransfer Program, to assist Morocco marketing team, develop projected
mortars
North GreeceTechnical Sales SupportManager (TSS), January 2011 – June 2013, Lafarge
Beton S.A., Thessaloniki
 Designed, developed and supervised sales of Value Added Products in North Greece
 Trained and supported sales personnel to effectively promote VAP sales in North Greece
 Negotiated, supervised and technically supported all big VAP projects in North Greece
 With the aid of VAP demonstrator, I selected, trained and supervised authorized VAP applicators
 Conceived and developed an innovative delivery system comprising an automated storage bin with
mounted pump to boost Ready Mortar sales
 Negotiated and successfully supervised themostprominentprojectinThessaloniki,thepaving of 70,000 m2
of the sea front with a decorative exposed concrete, a major international success for Lafarge
Area Manager, November 2008– January 2011, Lafarge Beton S.A., Thessaloniki
 Managed production,sales and delivery from 3 plants in Thessaloniki (Neochorouda, Lakkia, Drymos)
 Expanded my sales management skills, by training and supervising a team of 6 salesmen
 Successfully managed a personnel of 25 employees and 60 sub-contractors
 Successfully implemented Lafarge Safety Roadmap, eliminating work related accidents
 Negotiated,planned and successfullysupervised a major internationalflooring project,with a tightschedule
and specific quality demands, maximizing profitability and customer satisfaction
Area Supervisor, March 2006– November 2008, Lafarge Beton S.A., West Thessaloniki
 Managed production, sales and delivery in Neochorouda plant
 Supervised a team of 2 salesmen
 Successfully managed a personnel of 10 employees and 40 sub-contractors

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North GreeceQuality Control Coordinator, January 2002– February 2006, Lafarge Beton
S.A., Thessaloniki
 Monitored raw materials and finished product quality in 7 concrete plants , according to regulations
 Reorganized and operated the regional concrete laboratory in Neochorouda
 Supervised implementation of ISO 9001 Quality Management System in North Greece
 Successfully handled customer complaints on quality issues and implemented corrective actions
 Designed and developed new Value Added Products in North Greece, increasing profitability and
establishing the innovative profile of the company
 Successfully modified mix-designof basicproductrange,to reducecostwhileimproving quality,resultingin
cost saves of 1 million euro
Quality Control Supervisor,March 1998–August2001, E.M.M.Y.-Building Materials S.A.,
Heracles Group, Athens
 Designed, equipped and operated a testing laboratory in ALFAMIX dry mortars plant, in Malakassa
 Modified Le Chatellier method of testing hydrated lime soundness to speed up delivery procedures
 Introduced many in-house lab and field tests to evaluate key fresh mortar performance indexes
 Reorganized chemical additivesstorageto improvehandling and selflife and eliminate production errors
 Actively assisted Plant Manager in effective monitoring of production
 Designed and developed new products (renders, self leveling screeds, tile adhesives)
Education
Master in Chemical Technology, October 1994– September 1997, Aristotle University of
Thessaloniki
 Successfully completed 7 semester courses with an average grade of 10/10
 Focused on theoretical and laboratory study of Biochemistry and Biotechnology
 Diplomaticessay : “Removal of toxic metals from aqueous solutions by use of Magnesium Hydroxide”
 Awarded a Master’s in Chemical Technology with a degree of 9.5/10
Bachelor in Chemistry, October 1987– March 1992, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
 Specialized in Chemical Technology,with asound theoretical background inInorganic,Organic,Physical and
Analytical Chemistry, as well as Polymer Technology and Food Science
 Diplomatic Essay : “Study of Pyrite behaviour during Electrolytic Flotation”
 Awarded a Bachelor’s degree of 8,05/10
Languages
 Bilingual in Greek (Native language)
 Full working proficiency in English (Cambridge Proficiency, June 1988)
 Very good knowledge of German (Mittelstufe, May 1997)
Additional Information
 Family Status : Married with two children (a son of nine and a daughter of fourteen)
 Driving Licence since 1996 : Extended driving experience – Safe Driving Training
 Computer knowledge : Very good applied knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Internet, Powerpoint
 Hobbies :Running(successful participationin3 marathon races), walking,cycling,drawing,reading, chess,
lifelong learning (MOOCs)
 Memberships : Greek Chemists Association since 1992