1. Karen Olivares
19351 NW Mahama Way #A
Portland, Oregon 97229
503-671-1551
Career Objective: To work for a company and apply my technical and leadership skills,
which gives me the opportunity to grow and contribute in the most effective way by
being a key team player.
Skills: Excellent team player with a strong positive attitude, ability to work with
minimal supervision, close attention to detail, and able to handle multiple tasks at one
time, working knowledge of Microsoft office, Excellent communication skills, working
knowledge of lab testing equipment, and certified forklift operator. 15 years experience in
a physical, analytical laboratory.13 years’ experience in manufacturing with Thermal
Plastic Urethane (TPU) in Blow mold, Lamination and radio Frequency (RF) welding.
Training: Leadership Skills, Operational Equipment
Education:
Roosevelt High School
1976-1980
Work History:
Nike 03/02 to present Job Title: SR. Lab Technician
Supervisor: Rick Watkins
As our senior Laboratory Technician, I provide materials testing support for
polymeric materials characterization through coordination of incoming samples test
requests, sample preparation testing, data reduction and verification. Keeping inventory
and managing laboratory supplies. Communicating through written reports test and
characterize polymeric materials, including sample preparation, Instron Machines,
Tensile Testing, Melt Index Machines, Optical Microscopy and Bra-bender polymer melt
extrusion, running Equipment: AR2000 & ARG2 for Rheology testing also running
thermal conductivity and thermal standard tests and methods and review test results with
our Analysts and provide written reports, including conclusions and recommendations. In
addition coordination incoming test requests and assuring samples are available for
testing.

2. Nike 06/96 to 03/02 Job Title: PCO 2
Supervisor: Tim Tyler
Daily functions include operating and maintaining equipment required for
blending of materials used for urethane mixes used in blow mold. Maintains mixes for
machines to ensure proper production quotas could be met, with little supervision.
Modifying or revising formulas to desired properties for prototypes and samples as
requested by researcher. Jobs include being a certified fork life operator. Also have 6
years of technical background in flat film, blow mold, and inflation and sealing
processes, warehousing, as well as quality control along with working on the safety team
for our audits.
Purdy Corporation 06/85 to 06/96 Job Title: Machine operator/Asst.
Supervisor
Daily functions included operating core winder equipment; cutting and trimming
equipment stamping equipment having mechanical aptitude for operating many types of
equipment. Performing inspection of rollers and of all aspects of brush making process,
training of employees, and maintaining production quotas. Having working experience
with different types of adhesives and epoxy’s.