Nathan Laming

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Philadelphia, PA 19128

517-***-****

op1okx@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY

Technically sound and detail oriented Packaging Engineer with over three years of experience with various packaging materials; flexible packaging, paperboard, corrugate, tinplate, and plastics. Capability to work both individually and on a team by demonstrating strong communication and leadership skills while working on multiple packaging design and development projects simultaneously. Ability to adapt to new environments and learn new skills quickly all while delivering packaging projects in a timely manner.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Feb. 2009 to present PFIZER- NUTRITION DIVISION Collegeville, Pennsylvania

Packaging Engineer

• Responsible for coordinating packaging projects related to structural design, product quality, and process efficiency while communicating effectively with overseas manufacturing facilities.

• Collaborate with Labeling Specialists and Graphic Artists to develop and edit components drawings, specifications, and bill of materials.

• Utilize programs such as TOPS, CAD, and SCORE for creating pallet patterns and developing component drawings.

• Lead Packaging Engineer in assisting with the start-up of the new production facility in Suzhou China. Process included supplier qualifications, line trials, and specification/bill of materials creation.

• Improved cost saving measures by assisting in the implementation and development of reducing the height of two different can sizes across two Pfizer manufacturing facilities.

• Aided the Nutrition group in transitioning from current specification system, Nova manage to SAP.

June 2007 to Dec. 2007 GENERAL ELECTRIC- LIGHTING DIVISION Cleveland, Ohio

Packaging Co-op

• Responsible for implementing acceptable packaging/product integrity projects by working with suppliers of GE manufacturing plants and customers to create solutions in accordance with protocol and six sigma guidelines.

• Led productivity projects and packaging line qualifications to design lamp and ballast kits, test LFL bulk packs; which overall assisted to reduce costs, eliminate waste, and improve manufacturing efficiency for the company.

• Supported Product Management by facilitating packaging projects to assist with marketing promotions while also working on specifications/bill of materials for new or current product presentations.

Nov. 2006 to Feb. 2009 MSU PRINTING SERVICES East Lansing, Michigan

Departmental Aide

• Facilitated in-store and online order processing in accordance with USPS and UPS mailing systems.

• Assembled course packs and created shipping label solutions by communicating efficiently with printing services colleagues and customers as necessary.

EDUCATION, MEMBERSHIPS, HONORS, & SKILLS

EDUCATION

Aug. 2004 to Dec. 2008 Michigan State University East Lansing, Michigan

Bachelor of Science in Packaging

MEMBERSHIPS

Aug. 2006 to present Institute of Packaging Professionals (IOPP)

SKILLS

Proficient in Auto CAD, TOPS, SAP, SharePoint, WebEx, Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint

HONORS

• “Significantly Exceeded” 2010 Performance Objectives- Pfizer

• Successful completion of the course “Core Skills for Managing Projects”- Pfizer

• Michigan Competitive Scholarship

• Michigan Merit Scholarship