TRAN NGOC THACH

Address: *** *. ****** ******, **** City, Philippines. DOB: 13 December 1984

Mobile: +84-909-***-*** Marital Status: Married

E-mail: ablf7z@r.postjobfree.com Nationality: Vietnam

Summary

More than 9 years of success with goods-consuming manufacturing, international company in

Vietnam as packaging officer and artwork specialist.

Results include:

Successfully developed a new packaging component, cutting project cost by $190,000.

Successfully executed a new process and system from Thailand to Vietnam factory.

Completed competitor analysis that led to savings of $447,000.

3-month assignment in Thailand.

Career Objective

To work in a challenging and professional environment where I can devote my knowledge and skills

to the growth of the company, enhancing my abilities to ensure continuous and further success for

both.

Education

Hong Bang university international [2007-2011]

Graduated Bachelor of Graphic Design & Advertising

4 Industrial College [2002-2005]

Graduated Bachelor of Information Technology

Major: Application Programming

Professional Training

Design to Launch (D2L) system in Thailand [2012]

Conducted by Colgate-Palmolive Thailand

Project management in Thailand [2013]

Conducted by Colgate-Palmolive Thailand

Assignment in Colgate-Palmolive Thailand [2013]

Conducted by Colgate-Palmolive Thailand

Experience

Senior Packaging officer [From Jun/2013 to Jul/2014]

Colgate-Palmolive Vietnam

* Responsibilities:

1. Lead in packaging development process and support team in following the proper

process.

2. D2L Leader for Colgate-Palmolive Vietnam.

3. Deliver new product grid.

4. Coordinate all new packaging materials development activities.

5. Work with commercial team, production team and packaging suppliers to

coordinate and build project timeline for packaging development successfully for all

projects locally and for export.

6. Prepare and continually update all the Quality Standards and Quality Tests of all

packaging materials in Packaging Materials Purchase Specifications Sheets (PMPS).

7. Deliver fund the growth for all packaging projects and support other function

projects related to packaging, to achieve target goal.

8. Involved in technical aspect of packaging for improvement and saving projects.

* Achievements:

1. Delivered 2013 product grid and promotion grid, reaching the target launch without

issue.

2. Developed packaging components successfully and on time for Colgate Toothrush

(polybag) in self-ready pack export to Malaysia, Singapore, and Thailand, cutting

costs by $190,000.

3. Completed Competitor Analysis for shampoo & toothpaste key products

manufactured in CP Vietnam, saving $447,000 (including local and export SKU)

4. Transferred packaging development process from CP Thailand to CP Vietnam.

5. Developed the standard of project timeline for each packaging component.

Packaging Engineer [From Feb/2013 to May/2013]

Colgate-Palmolive Thailand

* Responsibilities:

1. Follow packaging development process and delivery of new product grid.

2. Deliver Packaging development process from Colgate-Palmolive Thailand to

Vietnam site.

* Achievements:

1. Completed Packaging development for shower cream label change source (saving

$150,000).

2. Completed Packaging development for shower cream new product launch (export to

Malaysia)

3. Completed competitor analysis for shower cream products under Protex brand

Packaging officer and Artwork specialist [From Jan/2013 to Feb/2013]

Colgate-Palmolive Vietnam

* Responsibilities: Artwork development process.

1. Manage Artwork development process as Artwork Manager aligned with Global

Design through D2L system.

2. Work closely with printers to get the best quality of artwork development/

packaging printing material.

3. Train all D2L users (Commercial team, Manufacturing team, Designer, and Printers)

*Achievements:

1. Delivered D2L system to Vietnam site successfully.

2. Delivered Artwork developments, meeting the target launch.

Packaging Engineer [From Nov/2011 to Jan/2013]

Colgate-Palmolive Vietnam

* Responsibilities:

1. Manage packaging development process of all components and deliver new product

grid.

2. Coordinate all new packaging materials development activities.

3. Supervise and liaise closely with the suppliers of Personal Care, Fabric Care and

Toothbrush promotion packaging items contracted by the company to ensure that

the quality, cost and delivery targets are achieved. These packaging items include

laminated, corrugated cartons, plastic bottles, films, blister packaging, label

printing, etc.

4. Assist the suppliers on the design, fabrication, execution and implementation of the

packaging items.

5. Provide training and advice to the suppliers on the manufacturing process and

quality standards required for the packaging items.

6. Prepare and continually update all the Quality Standards and Quality Tests of all

packaging materials in Packaging Materials Purchase Specifications Sheets

(PMPS).

7. Work closely with the manufacturing group and suppliers in solving packaging

problems and improving quality standards of all the packaging materials.

Packaging Assistant [From Nov/2004 to Nov/2011]

Colgate-Palmolive Vietnam

* Responsibilities:

1. Develop technical and design shipper for all products.

2. Create and control the bar code number for all products.

3. Make the technical drawing for all packaging components

4. Prepare the sample standard for all SKU numbers and new packaging materials for

production and Q.A department.

5. Maintain unit of measure for all SKU numbers into SAP system.

6. Issue and distribute the STD samples for all products, and all packaging materials

to production and Q.A dept.

Highlighted Skills

Over 9 years working in an international, foreign-owned company.

Investigation/root cause analysis and problem-solving skills

Willing to learn and apply new ways in working

Good communication and relationship skills

Teamwork and collaborative spirit.

Planning/ priority setting mindset

Well-organized and proactive

Proficient in:

Lotus note

D2L system

SAP software

Microsoft Project

Cape Pack software

Microsoft Office – Excel, Word, Power Point

Design software – e.g Adobe Illustrator, Corel Draw, Photoshop

References available on request

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