Richard Cummins
Lansdale
Summary
Consultant with expertise in data analysis, statistical modeling, and employee development. Demonstrated success in providing strategic guidance and training that enhances business operations and drives process improvements.
Overview
45
45
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Consultant
Spring House PolyX, LLC
Harleysville
04.2017 - Current
- Delivered strategic guidance to clients, improving their business operations through best practices.
- Developed training materials and conducted sessions that enhanced understanding of new technologies and processes.
- Created reports, presentations, and documents to communicate findings to management.
- Provided technical advice that facilitated successful implementation of new initiatives and programs.
Senior Research Statistician
Dow Chemical Company
Spring House
06.2009 - 08.2013
- Developed statistical models that informed key business strategies and initiatives.
- Analyzed complex datasets to uncover trends that influenced decision-making processes.
- Mentored junior statisticians in data analysis and interpretation best practices.
- Utilized statistical software tools to streamline data manipulation and analysis tasks.
Senior Statistician, Group Leader
Rohm and Haas Company
Spring House
06.1988 - 06.2009
- Analyzed complex datasets to derive insights that informed key decision-making processes.
- Developed and implemented statistical models to enhance data analysis capabilities.
- Provided leadership and mentorship to new employees, enhancing their understanding of company programs.
- Communicated objectives and strategies to ensure alignment with organizational goals.
Quality Assurance Statistician
R. J. Reynolds
Winston-Salem
10.1986 - 06.1988
- Analyzed complex datasets to identify trends and support decision-making processes.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop data-driven strategies, improving project outcomes.
- Presented findings clearly to stakeholders, facilitating understanding of statistical insights.
- Utilized advanced statistical software to manage large datasets efficiently and accurately.
- Identified opportunities for improvement through trend analysis, informing strategic decision-making.
Statistician/Scientist
Martin Marietta Environmental Systems
Columbia
04.1984 - 10.1986
- Developed and implemented statistical models for trend forecasting, guiding strategic decision-making.
- Utilized advanced statistical software for comprehensive data analysis and visualization.
- Created reports summarizing statistical findings, facilitating senior management's review and decisions.
- Developed algorithms enhancing accuracy of predictive analytics models.
- Provided technical guidance on best practices for data collection and analysis.
- Analyzed and interpreted diverse data sets, supporting development of informed business strategies.
Statistician
Ecological Analysts, Inc.
Hunt Valley
04.1981 - 03.1984
- Analyzed ecological data to identify trends and patterns, supporting data-driven ecological initiatives.
- Presented findings to stakeholders, facilitating informed decisions on ecological initiatives.
- Leveraged software tools to visualize and interpret complex datasets, enhancing stakeholder understanding of key insights.
- Conducted quality assurance checks on data collection processes, ensuring accuracy and reliability.
Education
Master of Science - Engineering And Technology Management
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA06-1999
Master of Science - Ecology And Statistics
The Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA01-1981
Bachelor of Arts - Zoology
University of Maine
Orono, ME06-1973
Skills
- Consultation with scientists and engineers
- Product and process development
- Data analysis
- Statistical modeling
- Process improvement
- Project documentation
- Software management and implementation
- Employee development
- Project management
Timeline
Senior Consultant
Spring House PolyX, LLC
04.2017 - Current
Senior Research Statistician
Dow Chemical Company
06.2009 - 08.2013
Senior Statistician, Group Leader
Rohm and Haas Company
06.1988 - 06.2009
Quality Assurance Statistician
R. J. Reynolds
10.1986 - 06.1988
Statistician/Scientist
Martin Marietta Environmental Systems
04.1984 - 10.1986
Statistician
Ecological Analysts, Inc.
04.1981 - 03.1984
Master of Science - Engineering And Technology Management
University of Pennsylvania
Master of Science - Ecology And Statistics
The Pennsylvania State University
Bachelor of Arts - Zoology
University of Maine