Chad Cope

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Fort Mill, SC 29715

Education

Clemson University Clemson, SC

Bachelor of Science in Packaging Science December 2020

Minor: Business Administration

GPA: 3.88/4.0

President’s List: Fall 18, Spring 18, Fall 19

Dean’s List: Fall 16, Fall 17, Spring 17, Spring 20

Work Experience

The Dow Chemical Company Freeport, TX

Technical Service and Development Co-op, Packaging May 2020 – August 2020

Designed method to characterize ovality in injection molded polyethylene closures at various temperature profiles

Collaborated internationally to deliver application test data for new business growth opportunity in rigid packaging

Analyzed 10 multi-material flexible packaging film structures in an attempt to identify opportunities for replacing not-in-kind materials and penetrate new market segments with recyclable structure alternatives

Assisted in the commercialization of high barrier resin product

Supported trials for injection molding, extrusion blow molding and other manufacturing processes

Bemis Co. / Amcor Flexibles North America Neenah, WI

Research and Development Engineer Co-op, Dairy Segment Jan. 2019 – Aug. 2019

Submitted patent application for shrink bag handle design enabling an easy and safe opening of cheese manufacturing facility packages, gaining a 30% margin increase per bag sold resulting in ~$1 million additional business.

Managed cost reduction project for common dairy specification by finding Nylon replacement through blown film and lamination plant production trials estimated at $0.10/lb. in savings, while protecting current $8 million 2018 sales.

Assisted in the development of recyclable stand-up pouch packaging aiming to address an open market demand for sustainable packaging solutions in the dairy market

Supported customer quality issues through leading trials and specification audits

Undergraduate Research

Creative Inquiry Clemson University

Food Packaging Specialist Spring 2018

Goal: Explore the nutritional and sensory attributes of processed foods as compared to fresh and minimally processed foods

Designed innovative package prototype for the salsa market while analyzing materials necessary for specific product packaging applications

Provided expertise as Packaging Specialist within a team of Food Scientists striving to develop a new salsa product

Leadership

Clemson Packaging Science Club July 2018 – Dec. 2018

President

Coordinated networking events with packaging companies to connect Packaging Science students with industry professionals

Represented the Packaging Science major within the College of Forestry, Agriculture and Life Sciences at Clemson’s Kickoff CAFLS, CAFLS Tailgate and other incoming Freshman recruiting events.

Expanded club membership by 30% by presenting to students in filled lecture halls during orientation

Volunteering, skills and activities

Volunteering: Clemson Football Team Administrative Assistant, Habitat for Humanity

Technical Skills: Six Sigma, ISTA CPLP Tech, Package Testing, SolidWorks, Microsoft Office, ArtiosCAD, SAP ERP

Activities: Campusprotein.com Student Ambassador, Weightlifting Club, Beta Theta Pi, FCA, Intramural Sports

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