PRICING Professional, CHEMICAL COATINGS.    sensitive to CUSTOMER NEEDS. known to DEVELOP mutually beneficial SOLUTIONS.

Summary

PEGGY Kutz wigglesworth
Although I use the nickname "Peggy" exclusively, my formal name is Margaret.
I am a polished leader with a proven track record of successfully developing long-term, mutually beneficial relationships with a diverse group of clients. Recognized as a self-starter who thrives on challenges, quickly assimilating to new markets and technologies, identifying and leveraging pivotal market opportunities.

I am highly motivated and committed to customer satisfaction and bottom-line results. I served as the “go-to” person for both internal and external colleagues.

I am an excellent multi-tasker and highly organized with a superior eye for detail. I am dependable, conscientious, self-motivated, and a positive people person. I am an excellent company representative!

I regularly mine data and provide reports to colleagues, providing business analysis using insight from my years of experience in research and sales, industrial coatings (Coil and Extrusion).

Interpersonal Skills | Problem-solver | Detail-oriented
Communication Skills | Highly responsive | Sales analysis
 

You can find me on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/in/peggykutz

Timeline

  1. -
    BA, Chemistry, Miami University
  2. -
    Chemist, DeSoto, Inc.
  3. -
    Chemist, Valspar Corporation
  4. -
    Chemist, Akzo Nobel Coatings Inc.
  5. -
    Pricing Manager, Dura Coat Products, Inc.
  6. -
    MBA, Urbana University
  7. -
    Technical Information Specialist/Senior Chemist, Technical Laboratory, Akzo Nobel Coatings Inc.

    Updated Product Data Sheet system, enabling consistency and accuracy that customers described as the industry standard.

    Performed management and distribution of Product Data Sheets on a daily basis, confirming batches met customers' needs.

    Acted as customer liaison, ensuring specifications were accurate and client expectations were met.

    Improved quality system by serving as department ISO Document Manager, helping define the company's electronic document (SOP) requirements.

    Served as Technical representative for regulatory issues, including CEPA and TSCA, aiding in continual compliance.

    Responded to industry needs by originating USDA Self-Certification Program. Performed line item management for USDA-Approvable formulations.

    Provided global support by analyzing requirements and preparing information packets for formula transfers to other (domestic and international) facilities.

  8. -
    Pricing Specialist, Akzo Nobel Coatings Inc.

    Improved response time and accuracy for daily customer interaction (providing product quotations); anticipated customer needs and over-delivered, achieving high level of customer satisfaction.

    Reduced errors and invoice discrepancies by improving accuracy of Master Price List.

    Maintained positive profitability for Coil products by clearly explaining product value to customers, enhancing sales experience and reducing possible claims.

    Managed product profitability by setting appropriate prices, ensuring company remained competitive within marketplace.

    Supplied accurate, timely product information to colleagues, including market segmentation, raw material costs, standard costs, contribution margin, and gross margin, eliminating unnecessary interruptions to operations.

    Participated in special projects for process optimization, SAP system upgrade, and margin management team, driving successful completion of assigned tasks.

Proudest Accomplishment

Volunteering with BBBS. An excellent opportunity for me because I love kids but have none of my own.

Experience Highlights

  • Chemist
    desoto, inc.
  • Chemist
    valspar corporation
  • Chemist
    akzo nobel coatings inc.
  • Pricing Manager
    Dura Coat products, inc. (an axalta coating systemS company)
  • Technical Information Specialist/Sr.Chemist
    akzo nobel coatings inc.
  • Pricing Specialist
    Akzo Nobel Coatings INC.

Education Highlights

  • BA, Chemistry
    miami university
  • MBA
    Urbana University

Causes

  • Columbus Symphony Chorus, 2022-2024
    ALTO, backed up andrea bocelli with the chorus! OPERA COLUMBUS CHORUS MEMBER, ONEGIN, 2024.
  • First Congregational Church Choir, 2021-2022
    ALTO, ADULT CHOIR
  • Huntsville Master Chorale, 2017-2019
    ALTO, chamber ensemble
  • Greater Linden CRA Advisory Council, 1994-2000
    Company representative in the community reinvestment area council, youth opportunity fund committee
  • Greater Linden Development Corporation, 1996-2016
    board of trustees member, office of secretary
  • WUMC Chancel Choir, 1992-2017
    Alto section leader, music librarian
  • Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Ohio, 1988-2017
    Big Sister, program committee member, fund-raising team leader, tutoring organizational team

Interests

  • Potential Bone Marrow Donor
    sign up on bethematch.org to possibly save a life! I am now on the donor list.
  • Music
    i love classic rock, blues, FUNK, and classical music.
  • Theater
    ballet, symphony, other live music, musicals.
  • Sports
    i love to watch football, tennis, baseball, the olympics, and basketball.
  • Cooking
    have you ever noticed that some chemists love to cook? not surprising; mayo is an edible emulsion!
  • Writing
    Essays, poetry (nothing published), and i'm a heck of a proof-reader for my colleagues!
  • Reading
    Favorite authors: leon uris, maeve binchy, stephen king, ruth ware.
  • Dog Lover
    recently lost our 2 old dogs; heart-breaking. WE DOG-SIT REGULARLY FOR OUR DAUGHTER.
  • Knitting
    Let's be friends on ravelry.com!
  • Singing
    alto section leader, soloist, music librarian - wumc. HSV MASTER CHORALE. COLS SYMPHONY CHORUS.

Questions & Answers

What is one of your greatest strengths?

I believe all of my colleagues, past and present, would concur that I am extremely dedicated and hard-working! I try to come up with solutions to problems that are all-encompassing; I don't like to take shortcuts or do half-hearted work.  I am easy to train and I learn new skills quickly.  I am always willing to help and I find a way to fit many tasks into my workday.  I remain positive, upbeat, and easy to work with.  I am dedicated and reliable, and I go the extra mile.  

Are you open to relocation?

I am open to relocation within the Midwest or New England. My husband and I enjoy colder weather and most of our family is in Ohio and Wisconsin.

Are you still interested in Sales?

When I was Technical Information Specialist in the Laboratory, I thoroughly enjoyed my frequent interaction with the customers. I found that I especially loved to supply them the information they needed in a timely fashion and then hear back from them how much I helped them out. In this way, I was adding value to the customers and the company at the same time. When I made a move into the Sales Group as Pricing Specialist, this customer interaction increased, and now I was problem-solving and helping them with their issues, as well as providing price quotations. I started selling product value when I was asked for product recommendations. I began to delve into margin management and market segmentation as a support person for the Sales Team. After earning my MBA, I felt ready to tackle the challenges of selling and managing customers as a Salesperson.  If an opportunity in Sales presented itself, I would definitely want to consider it.

Blog

Opera?? Sure!!

Mike is skiing out west again this Jan - Mar.  While he is out of town, I decided to audition for a small group of CSO singers who are going to comprise the Opera Chorus for an Opera Columbus performance of Tchaikovsky's Eugene Onegin slated for March 1 & 2, 2024.  It is based on a novel written by Alexander Pushkin.  The text is in Russian, which has to be memorized, and we have movement on stage, and costumes.  This is going to be a great challenge for me, but I decided this will be an...

Location

Currently in Huntsville, AL; wish to move to Columbus, Ohio

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