Pjeter Berishaj is seeking a position utilizing his 15 years of experience in management, chemistry, and leadership. He has held roles such as Technical Sales Manager and Supply Chain Manager, where he developed business plans, managed accounts and processes, and provided technical support. Berishaj has a Master's degree in Chemistry and a history of leading teams, training employees, and improving processes.

1. 702 Leslie Ln.
Schaumburg, IL 60194
Mobile: 732.804.7336 pjeterb@hotmail.com
Pjeter (Peter) Berishaj
Objective
Summary
To advance my professional career by utilizing my knowledge and work experience, including my
management and chemistry expertise.
Professional with 15 years of experience in managing personnel and processes. Results driven leader who
reaches out across departments and functions to achieve company goals and objectives. Passionate provider of
guidance and support in developing people and processes. Excellent communication and presentation skills with a
high degree of leadership and cooperative teamwork focused on providing high quality deliverables on time.
 Team Leadership &
Development
 Direct Supervision,
Labs/Operations
 Supply Chain
Management
 Technical Support  Product Management  Strategic Planning
 Business & Product
Management
 Product Development  Contract Negotiations
 Compliance Management
 Inter-departmental
Liaison
 Process Streamlining
Professional
Experience
Tempil, LA-CO Industries, Inc.
Technical Sales Manager, 2013 – Present Elk Grove Village, IL
 Develop and present training materials for chemical indicator inks and temperature indicators.
 Provide technical support and train clients on products, practices, and processes.
 Manage sales accounts (Distribution and End User) of Tempilink and Tempilabel product lines.
 Manage Business Development accounts and processes.
 Create and execute business plans for the Tempilink and Business Development units.
 Develop and lead plans for product compliance to governing standards.
 Facilitated the transition of production and process after the acquisition of Tempil.
Supply Chain and Technical Support Manager, 2007 – 2013 South Plainfield, NJ
 Manage Supply Chain & Technical Service ensuring reliable supply network and achieving
customer service satisfaction metrics.
 Provide technical support for all Tempil products.
 Product Manager for specialty paints.
 Manage key N. American Sales accounts and “bottom 80” accounts globally.
 Manage processes to best match Tempil offerings for customer applications.
 Work closely with Sales, Manufacturing, and R&D departments.
 Manage Document Control and “REACh” registration process.
 Management representative for ISO 9001:2008
10/2003 – 04/2007 ServiceMaster Rochester, MI
Operations Manager
 Planned, organized, managed, and evaluated processes and procedures to ensure proper and
efficient execution of numerous projects.
 Supervised multiple teams with emphasis on deliverables and safe work practices.
 Created and implemented Standard Operating Procedures.
 Prepared workshops, presentations and implemented training courses.

2. References available upon request
04/2003 – 10/2003 Sherwin Williams Troy, MI
Manager – Testing Laboratories
 Managed operations of testing laboratories for all automotive products.
 Implemented and maintained Testing Manuals of interior parts for domestic and foreign
automakers.
 Developed new internal screening procedures resulting in faster R&D project completion.
 Participated in development and approval of all new automotive products.
 Initiated and lead joint meetings between Sales and Technical departments resulting in
improved interdepartmental cooperation and support.
04/2002 – 04/2003 ACT Laboratories Hillsdale, MI
Consultant
 Evaluated and identified process chemistry and equipment concerns.
 Trained CLIENT’s employees on process control and reduction of lab process variation.
 Enhanced the technical expertise of CLIENT's employees in the pretreatment, electro coat, and
testing of various metal substrates.
 Enhanced the ability of manufacturing and quality to make improvements in concert.
 Developed a long-term plan that allowed CLIENT to adapt new pretreatment technologies.
03/1999 – 02/2002 P.P.G. Industries Troy, MI
Chemist and Lab Supervisor
 Supervised testing and application labs, projects, and developed the internal audit programs
 Intricate member of anti-corrosion research & development team for existing & future products.
 Consulted and executed customer design improvement and usage of chemicals.
 Devised new corrosion testing methods.
 Championed the development of PPG’s metal conditioning standards.
 Re-formulated products to achieve profound improvements in performance and cost.
Education 2002 Wayne State University Detroit, MI
Masters of Science degree in Chemistry; Graduated Cum Laude with a GPA of 3.3
1994 University of Kosova Prishtina, Kosova
Bachelors of Science degree in Chemistry; Graduated Cum Laude with GPA of 3.4
Leadership  Lead multiple cross-functional teams to review and improve variety of admin and manufacturing
processes.
 Supervised a team of 10-20 chemists and technicians in testing and application labs.
 Responsible for training and evaluating the performance of chemists and lab technicians.
 Chairman - Gjergj Kastrioti Scholarship Fund.
 President - Albanian American Student Organization, Wayne State University (2001-2002)
 Chairman-Albanian American Organization “Great Highlands” (2002-2004).
Languages English, Albanian, Serbo-Croatian, Russian (basic understanding)