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 (1980 dollars) EDUCATION Master of Business Administration - Drexel University Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering - Drexel University EXPERIENCE 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 Taught Algebra I & II, Trigonometry, Chemistry, Physics, and Biology PERFORMANCE 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 and Maryland U S Coast Guard - Captain For Hire - Inland and Offshore United Kingdom - Television Receiver Operator PERSONAL One daughter One son One grand daughter * * * * * * *