1. Donald E. Tidwell
888 Idlewild Drive Madison TN 37115 don_tidwell@comcast.net 954-610-9254
Summary: I have researched and developed a wide variety of paint related products that
produced significant impact by achieving current product refinement as well as new niche
products while simultaneously providing cost benefit.
Technical Proficiency
• Microsoft Office
• Batchmaster and Formulator
• Interior/Exterior Architectural Coatings
• Specialty Coatings Development
• Develop Quality Assurance
• Develop Manufacturing Procedures
• Product IT: MSDS/SDS and TDS
• Supplier Relationship Development
Professional Experience
Scott Paint Company: Sarasota FL. Technical Director 2013-2014
Developed new products, reformulated existing products to achieve increased performance
and cost benefit. Implemented record keeping for governmental compliance and a digital
library for product MSDS/SDS and TDS. Implemented GHS compliance. Investigated
customer complaints, Key person in transition from Batchmaster to Formulator software.
Frequent interface with raw material suppliers for new technology advancement. Negotiated
significantly lower raw material costs with suppliers.
Consultant to Paint & Coatings Industry: Madison TN, January 2012-2016
Provided oversight on successful start up of production of insecticidal coatings for local
regional manufacturer. EPA Pesticide Establishment Permit acquisition. Reformulate
product to meet current EPA regulations. Produced manufacturing procedures and QC
targets. Secured DOT Hazard Class shipping information and HAZMAT shipper.
Developed reformulated products for West Coast national manufacturer. Provided failure
analysis on multiple site product coating systems. Provided expert witness testimony in
lawsuit regarding defective manufactured product.
AcryTech Coatings: Technical Director Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 1984-2009
Key Achievements:
• R&D of products that increased annual sales and total business growth by 500%.
• Engineered new products with the de-formulation and formulation of products.
• Designed, implemented and managed numerous new coating projects worth $millions over product
life cycle.
• Interfaced with raw material technical staff for constant product improvement through technical
advances.
• Authored the procedures, implemented and trained plant personnel in the proper and safe production
of products.
• Managed inventory and purchasing of raw materials.
Educational Background Memberships
Associate of Science Mathematics Chemistry American Chemical Society
Broward College, Davie, Florida Florida Paint & Coatings Association
Past President Miami Section, SSCT
Languages
• English: Fluent • Spanish: Intermediate