1. Josh Guilliams
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Current Address: 233 52 Street NW
Canton, Ohio 44709
Phone (330) 714-0261
Profile Summary An innovative and analytical chemist with extensive experience in the
tire/chemical industry concerning polymer synthesis, polymer development, various industry formulation
experience, various industry development experience, quality control, continuous improvement, and Six
Sigma methodology. Enhances existing technologies to increase effectiveness. Utilizes broad knowledge
base to achieve established corporate goals. With a solid commitment to excellence, facilitates the continued
prosperity of an organization.
Work Experience:
Lanxess Corporation Akron, Ohio
NAFTA Regional Technical Marketing Manager, Butyl Polymers Division May 2011-Present
Primary focus is to develop performance related butyl polymers for tire accounts, pharmaceutical accounts,
adhesive/sealant accounts, and the food industry.
 Lead the NAFTA butyl polymer development region regarding tire accounts, pharmaceutical
accounts, adhesive/sealant accounts, and the food industry.
o Identify market trends and product development needs.
o Communicate those product development needs to research and development
o Assist customers with implementing new products.
 Assist customers with existing polymer processing issues.
 Review patents for technology trends in butyl polymer technology, butyl polymer compounding,
butyl polymer development, etc
 Manage NAFTA and Global Non-Disclosure Agreements with customer base.
 Responsible for the NAFTA distributor sales and forecasting.
 Assist manufacturing with process improvements.
Bridgestone America Tire Operations Akron, Ohio
Consumer Tread/Carcass PSR/LTR Compounder/Six Sigma Black Belt May 2002-May 2011
Primary focus is to develop performance related compounds for O.E./Trade applications with new
technologies while maintaining costs.
 Lead Compounding Engineer for many O.E. (GM, Ford, Renault, Fiat, Chrysler, Toyota, Mitsubishi,
Hyundai, and Subaru)/ Trade Programs.
 Assisting tire engineers in acquiring O.E. approval.
 Developing new and alternate raw material sources for improved mixing costs and processing
(extrusion, curing,).
 Assisting plants with processing issues with tread/carcass compounds.
 Responsible for North/South American compound formulas.
 Review patents for technology trends in rubber compounding, tire development, tire testing, etc.
 Green Belt Certified.
 Black Belt Certified.
 Lead Six Sigma Black Belt for Bridgestone America for 2 high-level programs. (Total Costs Savings:
$2.5 Million).
 Conducted Six Sigma training sessions.
 Lead TS Coordinator for Compound Development.
 Lead TS16949 Auditor
Sherwin-Williams, Inc. Cleveland, Ohio
Intern Chemist Winter 2001-2002, Summer 2001
Primary focus was to develop different kinds of paint formulations for the average consumer.
 Assisted Chemists with research.
 Learned many new chemical methods.
Bridgestone America Tire Operations Akron, Ohio

2. Intern Chemist Summer 1999, 2000, Winter 2000
Primary focus was to gain industry experience as a chemist.
 Observed Chemists at work.
 Learned many chemical methods and ideals.
 Assisted in Reinforcement Development.
Education: Baldwin-Wallace College Berea, OH
Bachelor of Science May 2002
Major: Chemistry/Engineering
University of Akron Akron, OH
Masters of Polymer Science
Major: Polymer Science
Estimated Graduation: Delayed due to Six Sigma Training
Honors:
 Bridgestone President Awards—2004,2007,2009
Additional Information:
 Bilingual in Spanish.
 Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access; Minitab.
 Willing to relocate.