Michael Driesenga
abkf1c@r.postjobfree.com
**** ***** **. *******, ** 49464
Profile
Seeking full-time employment with a company that will challenge me both
professionally and personally. Strong leader that is hard-working, detail-
orientated and will always strive for the best. Willing to relocate.
Education
Michigan State University; East Lansing, MI Fall 2003 -
Summer 2008
o Graduated with a Bachelor of Science from the School of Packaging,
August 2008
o Graduated with overall grade point of 3.09/4.00 with a 3.65/4.00 in
Packaging courses.
o Dean's List Fall Semester 2006, Spring 2007, and Fall 2007
o Earned Senior Packaging Recognition upon graduation.
Experience
Advanced Packaging Technology Labs; Wheeling, IL August 2008 -
August 2010
Packaging Engineer - ISTA/ASTM Department
o Designed and implemented package testing to simulate package
distribution tailoring to customer specific needs using ISTA and
ASTM test specifications.
o Oversaw all aspects of a testing project including creating
quotations, technical reports and invoices.
o Managed one lab tech as the primary contact for JC Penney
outsourcing of testing and package validation.
o Coordinated testing for 70 clients representing various industries.
ACCO Brands, Inc.; Lincolnshire, IL January 2008 -
July 2008
Packaging Engineer Intern - Workspace Tools
o Managed the packaging needs for Swingline products in an office-
setting.
o Created and managed all packaging files for new product launches
and current product SKU's.
o Served as packaging lead in cross-functional teams to ensure
timeliness and quality of any new product launches.
o Designed shipping cartons for new product and cost-savings projects
using SolidWorks CAD software.
Organizations
o Member of the International Safe Transit Association, ISTA.
o Certified Packaging Technician through ISTA.
o Attended IOPP Chicago Golf Meeting in July 2009
Computer Knowledge
o Microsoft Office Applications, Adobe Acrobat, CAPE and SolidWorks
CAD Design Software
o Completed Intermediate Microsoft Word 2007 Course at Harper
College, March 2010.