TODD A. NELSON15709 Park Terrace Dr. Eden Prairie, MN 55346 tnelson@tangentfiltration.com | 612-802-3712

OBJECTIVE My objective is to return to an industry that I am familiar with and one that is congruent with my knowledge, skills, abilities and industry contacts. I am open to the opportunity for a role as a contractor or a permanent full time employee

SKILLS & ABILITIES

With twenty five years of experience in membrane filtration I have developed skills encompassing engineering, product design and project management for dairy applications. In those 25 years while working for Filtration Engineering, our team installed several hundred membrane filtration projects in various locations around the world. Management of 25-30 employees using three direct reports as my management team, we built a strong group and an excellent reputation in the industry. I have strong computer skills, good communication skills, and a variety of experience with HR issues including conflict resolution, compensation, hiring, and workforce reduction as required.

EXPERIENCE OWNER - TANGENT FILTRATION SERVICES LLCFEB 2015 TO PRESENTProvide consulting services to the membrane filtration industry specifically tailored to the dairy industry.

Responsibilities Included;

Troubleshooting Assistance with Design / Modification Travel to customer sites for process issues System Integration Programmer Supervision / Process Assistance

VICE PRESIDENT – PROSPECT ANALYTICAL TECHNOLOGYDECEMBER 2012 TO FEB 2015Responsibilities Included;

Product Design and Development Travel to customer sites to assist sales force Oversaw ten direct reports including sales, design/R&D, Production,

Procurement, Administration, Programming and Field Technicians

GENERAL MANAGER - FILTRATION ENGINEERING CO., INC.AUGUST 1988 TO DECEMBER 2012Responsibilities Included;

Technical support to sales force Pilot Plant Testing Promoted to Production Manager in the early 90”s Designed the first 8” Sanitary Vessel installed at Davisco Jerome Served on the Board of Directors from 1992 to 2012 Re-Org added responsibility for Engineering/Design, Mechanical,

Electrical/PLC, Purchasing and Production – This re-org included the introduction of three direct reporting managers in Purchasing, Mechanical and Electrical/PLC Programmers.

Assisted in start-up of equipment as required In total I had responsibility for 26-30 employees plus approximately 10

sub-contractors.

UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA, TWIN CITIES CAMPUSB.S. CHEMICAL ENGINEERING

COMMUNICATION On many occasions I have made presentations to customers either directly or to help support the sales force. Spoke at several meetings and conferences introducing various technologies to a wide variety of audiences. Have very strong skills in written and verbal communication.

LEADERSHIP My leadership experience/skills include;

Team Captain – Apple Valley High School Resident Assistant – University of Minnesota Sunday School Teacher – CPC Edina, MN Various Management Positions as described above

PERSONAL Live and work in Minnesota Married 27 years with two children Interests - Hockey, golf, cooking Outside of work there is plenty of kids hockey, volleyball and homework