Tara Misra

About Tara Misra

Technology management expert with experience in leading project teams and working on cross-functional global teams in development and launch of new adhesive products. Recognized for self-driven and persistent nature, unique creativity, and ability to drive concepts to fruition. Excellent presentation/communication, decision making, team building, and negotiation skills. Ability to interface and build strong relationships with customers & vendors and collaborate with fellow technical & commercial employees to form a cohesive, global, customer-focused team. Ability to multitask effectively. Strong communication and relationship building skills through cooperation and active listening. Experience in leading efforts to translate market needs and customer priorities into a joint innovation roadmap.B.Eng, Materials Science and Engineering and B.S. Chemistry, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

Experience

1. Technical Leader - Americas

   Focus Hotmelt

   Apr 2025 — Present

Education

• MS-TCDC (Danish Center for Development-Tanzania)

  Medicine and Public Health in Tanzania

  2014 — 2014

• University of Minnesota

  Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.), Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Materials Science and Engineering and Chemistry

  2011 — 2016

Skills

• Adhesives
• Characterization
• Polymer Science
• Statistics
• Analytical Chemistry
• Materials Characterization
• Organic Chemistry
• Formulation Chemistry
• Polymer Chemistry
• Project Management
• Build Strong Relationships
• Product Development
• Time Management
• Stage-Gate
• Success Driven
• Organizational Leadership
• Design of Experiments
• Statistical Data Analysis
• Test Method Development
• Data Analysis
• Chemistry
• Microsoft Office
• Materials Science
• Team Leadership
• Powerpoint
• Dedication to Work
• Interpersonal Communication
• Matlab