1. Kevin S. Layton
701 Harrison Road
Roebuck, SC 29376
864-580-0644
Summary of Qualifications
Accomplishedtechnical professional withexperience inlab,manufacturing, andqualitysettings.A track
record of effectivelyproducingresultsusinganalytical thoughtprocessesanddevelopedintoaposition
of responsibilitymeetingcustomerrequirements.Experience inworkingwithProductDevelopmentto
bringproduct to realizationthroughtesting.SkilledinISO9001, 17025, ISO EN,FTMS, ASTM andAATCC
testprocesses.Proficiencyintroubleshooting,maintenance,establishingproceduresandpreventative
action.
Key qualitiesand skills include:
 ISO 9001 Results oriented
 ISO17025 Time Management
 Analytical Troubleshooting
 Teamwork Quality
Professional Experience
Castle Industries, Greenville,S.C. 2016 – Present
Castle isa companywho specializesinwiderotaryscreenprinting of pigmentdyes andheattransferof
sublimationdyesfrompapertofabric.
Colorist:
Works withpigmentsand sublimationdyestoachieve precisecolormatchestomeetcustomer
specifications.Maintaining qualityassurance throughthe use anX-Rite Spectrophotometer.

2. Springfield LLC, Lyman, S.C. 2007-2016
Springfieldwasatextile companywhospecializedinproducinghigh endperformance fabricsforthe Fire
Retardantmarketsworldwide.The companyalsohada strongpresence inproducingfabriccomponents
for the militarybranchesof service.
Physical Testing Lab Technician
 Operate all labequipmentinamannerusingsafe labpractices.Thisincludesmaintaining
calibrationrecordstomeetISO9001 and 17025 requirements.
 WorkedwithmanufacturingandProductDevelopmentontestparameterstoensure fabrics
complied withcustomerrequirements.
 ProficientandskilledinISO9001 andISO 17025 requirementsof testing.Coordinated
Springfieldlab’smechanical testsprocedures tomeetthe demandsof bothcertifications.
 Workedwithproductionareastotroubleshootprocessissuesanddetermine the bestcourse of
actionin relationtocustomerrequirements.
 Instrumental incorrelatingandimplementingISOtestmethodsforEuropean compliance.
 Liaison forcontactingoutside equipmentvendorsforresolvingissuesconcerningtesting.
 ReceivedAATCCcertificationinTextile Testing.
Leeds/Hope Lumber Company
CounterSales/ Delivery 2003-2007
 Interactedwithcustomersinprovidingservicetohelppurchase home buildingsupplies.
Thisincludedusingnegotiatingskillsatpointof sale toprovide profitsforLeeds.
 Movedto a deliverypositiontodeliverproductspurchasedandensuredquality
productswere receivedbythe customer.
Springs Industries, Lyman SC (plant closing) 1994-2003
WorkedwithSpringsIndustriesfor9yearsbefore aPlantclosingchangedcareerdirection.Duringthis
time responsibilitiesincludedqualitycontrol functionsof ensuringthe fabricmetcustomer
requirements.
Mechanical skillswere alsousedtoelevate toanassistantscreenprint operator.
I leftspringsbecause of a plantclosingdue tobeingsold.
Education
Dorman HighSchool GraduationYear- 1984