Michael Hermesky

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About Michael Hermesky

Self-starter with broad-based technical background | Collaborative problem solver who uses negotiation skills both internally and outside organization to drive company success | Technical skills and the ability to work in partnership externally putting the company in competitive advantage | Leverage strong interpersonal communication skills to build solid relationships with vendors and outside firms | High degree of integrity in handling sensitive information.• Oversaw company effort as technical lead Conformity Europe (CE) marking, maintaining company presence.• Managed structural fire resistance testing for Armstrong Europe, creating competitive advantage with multiple product platforms.• Directed fire standards development for Armstrong Asia, resulting in complete knowledge of compliance requirements in changing environment.• Lobbied Taiwan to introduce International Standards Organization fire engineering model into national regulations, opening entire company portfolio to Taiwanese market.• Developed technique for evaluating product on small scale test method, predicting large scale test performance allowing for faster, less expensive new product evaluation.• Drove CEN / ISO / ASTM standard development through meeting engagement and round robin test participation, promoting positive company interest.• Collaborated aCs active participant in multiple LEAN events (Kaizen through 5S), improving company productivity.• Functioned on Armstrong’s product design review team, examining failure mode analysis and compliance documentation, ensuring new product launches with proper documentation and no product recalls.Available to discuss opportunities. michael.hermesky@aol.com