David Cross 215 Bethel Avenue, Ventura, CA 93003-1820. dc135ebe4@westpost.net a 20 years of successful research project management.

a Wealth of R&D experience with cross-functional groups. a Pragmatic problem solver and Six Sigma process manager. Work Experience Application Technology Scientist, Monsanto, Oxnard, CA. 2008 - 2010. Developed and improved commercial process protocols. Sourced appropriate vendors for materials and technology. Scaled-up commercial manufacturing SOPs. Led glo bal trials of recombinant protein to improve plant health. Developed film-coat f ormulations for regulatory compliance. Trained in micro-encapsulation and contro lled release technology. Monitored active chemicals and deviations from target d osage. Applied ISO quality management and six sigma process control tools; inclu ding process mapping, value stream management and continuous improvement. Technology Specialist, Monsanto, Oxnard, CA. 2007 - 2008 Prioritized and coordinated research projects, allocated resources, managed time lines and data interpretation for functional groups. Developed evaluation protoc ols and applied specifications for research phase products and commercial invent ory. Supported customer acceptance, product reliability and resolved quality pro blems. Managed validation trials and transition pipeline from development and pr oduction to market release in a large matrix corporate structure . Quality Assurance Manager, Goldsmith Seeds Inc., Gilroy, CA. 2002 - 2007. Responsible for establishing and applying quality standards to inventory for sal e and new and enhanced products. Implemented and coordinated research projects i n Central America and Europe. Investigated quality factors at development, produ ction and sales levels. Resolved customer quality concerns. Managed image analys is platform for inventory QC and batch blending. Established a functional imagin g platform in Guatemala. Research and Quality Control Manager, Waller Genetics Inc., Guadalupe, CA. 1995 - 2002. Managed and developed research and quality activities. Responsible for product q uality and improvement. Developed disinfection and pathology testing capabilitie s. Planned and built a new testing and treatment facility. Successfully gained l ab ISO certification and alignment with continuous improvement goals. Investigat ed global supplier and customer quality issues. Close involvement in all pipelin e stages from discovery, early pilot production, through to market release. Production Research Specialist, PanAmerican Seed, Ball Horticultural Company, Ch icago, IL. 1990-1995. Investigated improved efficiency of production practices. Researched components of quality, production factors limiting quality and new criteria for product qua lity evaluation. Established research projects at production locations in Costa Rica, California and Chile. Developed methods for benchmarking quality with cust omers and suppliers. Gave presentations, technical guidelines and consulting to customers worldwide. Managed product evaluations leading to a computer based ima ge analysis system. Taxonomy Assistant, University of London, Royal Holloway, Egham, UK. 1985-1987. Identified, named, collected and delivered plant materials needed by teaching an d research staff at London University locations. Managed the Seed Exchange progr am of the University Botanic Garden. Harvested, cleaned, stored and distributed seeds from 1400 species to botanical institutions worldwide. Education Seed Technology MSc. University of Edinburgh, Scotland, UK. 1987-1988. Covered all technical and management principles involved in the supply of qualit y seed products to growers. Research thesis: Film-coat delivery method for the f

ungus Trichoderma and the biocontrol of soil-borne plant pathogens of peas (Depa rtment of Pathology, Cell and Molecular Biology). Botany BSc (Hons). University of Wales, Aberystwyth, Wales, UK. 1981-1984. Comprehensive coverage of plant cellular physiology, environmental plant physiol ogy and genetics. Research thesis: Heavy metal tolerant plant species (Thlaspi a lpestre) associated with lead and zinc mine waste. Other classes; cell biology, immunology, embryology, computing and statistics. Professional Training: a Six Sigma Green Belt certified and Six Sigma Black Belt trained (2010). a People Leader Learning Series (PLLS) Management training program at Monsanto. a ISO certification and continuous improvement experience. a Trained in crucial conversations and conflict resolution. a Familiar with various software tools; Jump, iGrafx, Minitab, SAS and MS Office programs (including MS Project and Visio). a Spanish language skills from direct contact with production and research staff in California, Costa Rica, Guatemala and Chile.