Maintenance Project

OBJECTIVE

To obtain a position in the packaging field where I can utilize my work

experience and education to improve a company's operation.

EDUCATION

Clemson University May 2011 B.S. in

Packaging Science

GPA: 2.5/4.0

Minor in Business Administration

EXPERIENCE

Creative Inquiry August 2010 - December 2010

Clemson University

. Assisted in the researching of Frito-Lay's SunChips 100% compostable chip

package claim.?

. Lead team of 4 in gathering test procedures and needed materials.?

. Communicated with nearby companies to locate a similar environment to

that mentioned in the testing procedure.?

. Participated in weekly rotations of checking test results.

Mars Petcare Internship January 2010

- June 2010

. Conducted competitive analysis of current packaging and identified $1.5M

in potential cost savings.

. Team lead on Walmart Scorecard spec review and analysis.

. Managed Packaging R&D's Cost Savings tracking and Wiki website.

. Participated regularly in cross functional team meetings. Team member of

20 associate team.

. Researched consumer business practices for displaying steel can

corrugated shipping trays.?

. Presented research findings to cross functional team to quantify $340k +

in cost savings.

. Improved essential business skills such as Managing & Measuring Workload,

Organization, Prioritizing, Dealing with Ambiguity, and being Action

Oriented.

Senior Project Fall 2009

UTZ Potato Chips

. Lead team of 4 on redesign of snack food container

. Quantified sustainable benefits and cost savings

. Conducted consumer survey of new container vs. current to justify change

in package

Maintenance/Transitions Summer 2008

University Village at Clemson

. Responsible for training 6 new associates

. Managed 40+ parts and $500 + in inventory items

. Reduced maintenance wait time by 30 minutes

COMPUTER SKILLS

Proficient with: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Lotus Notes, Artios,

Solid Works, Cape Pack, Topspro, Walmart Scorecard, Specification Software,

Wiki

ACTIVITIES & OGANIZATIONS

Institute of Packaging Professionals, ASTM International Student Member,

Packaging Science Club, Scuba Club, Swing Dancing, Tau Kappa Epsilon

Fraternity.

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