Resume of...

David Rathgeber

BREADTH OF EXPERIENCE

Management experience in marketing, research, manufacturing, and commercial functions with large and small corporations in the United States as well as overseas with responsibility to $400 million annually in 1980 dollars.

EDUCATION

Master of Business Administration - Drexel University
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering - Drexel University

EXPERIENCE

1987 to Present REAL ESTATE BROKER

1982 to 1987 MANAGER CHEMICAL PROCUREMENT
Mobil Oil Corporation - Virginia

Directed procurement programs for fuel and lubricating oil additives as well as other chemicals for autonomous affiliated companies world wide
Developed state of the art computer based sensitivity analysis techniques to optimize cost effectiveness for high technology products
Provided corporate level guidance and training for field and headquarters staff on management, policy, and negotiating concepts

1979 to 1982 MANAGER CHEMICAL DIVISION
Mobil Oil Corporation - London

Doubled the negotiated savings on chemical purchases in each of three consecutive years without additional staff by streamlining routine activities and expanding strategic coordination efforts
Developed subordinates for promotion to supervisory and management positions by providing challenge, training, and counseling

1977 to 1979 SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT
Mobil Oil Corporation - New York

Initiated coordinated corporate procurement programs for high technology chemical supplies utilizing computer analysis and unique strategies

1968 to 1977 SENIOR RESEARCH ENGINEER
Mobil Research & Development - New Jersey

Provided world wide technical support for automotive, aviation, and industrial lubricants and associated additives
Developed the first automatic transmission fluid dynamometer test in Europe
Developed unique correlation of Raman spectra analysis with full-scale test performance to enable effective process control
Formulated lubricants, obtained approvals, and tracked changing technology through visits to the research departments of General Motors, Ford, Mack Trucks, Daimler Benz, and others to support additive development
Obtained military approvals for dozens of lubricants on behalf of major oil companies
Supervised technicians conducting bench, dynamometer and full scale road tests

1965 to 1968 MECHANICAL/INDUSTRIAL ENGINEER
Owens Corning Fiberglas - New Jersey

Provided mechanical and industrial engineering for manufacturing operations including design, training, and union wage incentive negotiations

1964 to 1965 TEACHER
South Philadelphia High School - Pennsylvania

Algebra I & II, Trigonometry, Chemistry, Physics, and Biology

ASSESSMENTS FROM TOP MANAGEMENT

"Unusually perceptive..."
"...undoubtedly leader of the team."
"...ability to rapidly adjust to a different functional environment..."
"Verbal and written communication skills are excellent..."
"...analytical abilities are excellent..."
"...especially skilled in motivating..."
"...good planning and control of negotiations..."
"Initiative, imagination, and creativity are consistently used in attacking problems and generating solutions."

LICENSES

Real Estate Broker - Virginia
U S Coast Guard - Captain For Hire - Inland and Offshore
United Kingdom - Television Receiver Operator

PERSONAL

One daughter / One son / One grand daughter

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