Stephen Monfre

About Stephen Monfre

CAREER ACHIEVEMENTS• Lead inventor in product development where multiple technologies were incorporated into a single probe tip to measure bio-parameters.• Successfully demonstrated that spectroscopy could measure blood glucose levels non-invasively through clinical trials.• Assisted in raising over $50M USD in venture capital• Pioneered use of near-infrared spectroscopy coupled with chemometrics for raw material identification, improving operational processes within the pharmaceutical industry – first year sales met expectations – technology still used in current products.• Key contributor towards development of portable, infrared gas analyzer used in industrial hygiene and applications for first responders and homeland security – first year sales exceeded expectation – product still available.• Spearheaded development of first 60MHz permanent magnetic NMR for use as a process control tool in petrochemical industry – first year sales exceeded expectation – product still available.Highly-versatile scientist, RD & E manager, and operations leader in program management, new product development/feasibility, software applications, business development, budgeting and quality improvement. Engaging and collaborative, I am relied upon to guide special projects, while assisting in acquiring venture capital to support entrepreneurial activities.Skilled in identifying, developing, and proposing solutions/resources for complex product development and technical issues; inventor/co-inventor on 32 U.S. patents; author/co-author on 100+ publications and presentations associated with analytics, industrial applications and medical devices.Innovative problem solver continually focused on recognizing, isolating and resolving potential concerns that could disrupt labor or key processes affecting milestone goals. Able to forge iron-clad relationships with subject matter experts.Sound decision maker and natural communicator; able to easily bridge gaps between clients, staff, physicians and technical teams to deliver effective service, quality projects, and top-class research on-time and within budget.Connect with me today!

Experience

1. Supervisor

   Costco Wholesale

   Oct 2019 — Present

   Experienced in analyzing details allowing problem solving skills to assist in meeting the needs of the customer and the client. Involved in supervising employees, assigning employees to specific tasks, overseeing employee take state-mandated breaks/lunches, stocking, developing drop lists, and interacting with customers for refunds, answering questions and enforcing corporate guidelines.

Education

• University of Wisconsin-La Crosse

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Chemistry / Computer Science

  1980 — 1984

• University of Delaware

  Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Analytical Chemistry (Engineering)

  1986 — 1990