Engineer Project

Profile A seasoned, motivated, and vigorous engineer seeking to secure a

position with a progressive organization that will capitalize and

challenge my project management, packaging engineering,

production, managerial and purchasing skills.

9 years in Package Engineering/Logistics including 5 years in

Management

education Bachelor of Science in Packaging Science, 1999

Clemson University - Clemson, SC

Work Liberty Carton Company- Fort Worth, TX

History/ 2007 - 2009

experience Administrative Manager, Administration - Managed day-to-day

administrative support operations and/or budget management and

supervision of support staff consistent with strategic and

operations plans and objectives. Developed administrative goals

and priorities. Prepared, processed and monitored budgets,

project proposals, records and invoices. Provided direction and

leadership to ensure office activities comply with policies and

procedures. Determined and recommended options for addressing

budget issues. Analyzed data to identify areas of progress or

trends; drew conclusions and developed recommendations for

management consideration. Kept department managers informed of

account status, authorized expenditures and identified cost

effective alternatives. Participated in developing administrative

objectives and strategies and in the resolution of operating

problems. Interpreted new directives, policies, and procedures

and communicated changes to appropriate staff. Researched and

compiled information for reports and presentations. Acted as a

spokesperson for departmental inquiries. Supervised and scheduled

support staff and processed employee transactions. Investigated

employee and customer issues/concerns and recommended appropriate

courses of action. (ISO 9001 Certified.)

Direct Management of Customer Service, Purchasing, Planning and

Scheduling, and Design.

MITSUI LOGISTICS - Dallas, TX

2004 - 2007

Assistant Manager - Fresh Food, Fresh Bakery, and Food Service:

7-Eleven and McLane: Worked with Product Development, Marketing,

Field Consultants, and 7-Eleven Category Managers to analyze

consumer trends and demands throughout U.S. markets. Developed

forecasts, monitor inventory levels, and negotiated with vendors

concerning pricing structures, delivery dates, and

specifications. Work with Category Managers to reduce/eliminate

dead stock. Maintain vendor database. Established credit lines

with new vendors and manage Accounts Receivable including

payments processing, invoice verification, and problem solving.

Developed and presented status, production, and variance reports

to senior management. New item vendor and customer setup.

Consistently achieved inventory reduction and accounts receivable

goals.

ALBERTO-CULVER COMPANY

2000 - 2003

Packaging Engineer - PRO-LINE International: Ethnic Hair Care

Division - Dallas, TX: Liaison with Marketing, Sales, Suppliers,

Production, Purchasing, Planning, Engineering, Manufacturing,

Graphics, Distribution, and Packaging to assess, design, develop,

and implement bottle, label, box, and print specifications to

achieve maximum capabilities, goals, and objectives within $250 M

unit supplying both domestic and international markets.

Proposed/implemented process improvements for numbering parts,

introducing products and managing projects. Introduced packaging

for 85 products and restages from concept to commercialization.

Standardized supplier requirements - reduced change overtime by

standardizing packaging. Proposed linerless plastic jar closures

- increased line efficiencies. Reconfigured SKU's from 12 to 6

count cases for optimum material and labor savings. Supported

generic case coding project - saved $100 M. Implemented

streamlined product development process at newly acquired Dallas,

TX facility. Researched/ developed cost effective packaging

options. Identified standardization opportunities in support of

$8 million cost savings goal. (FDA Regulated Environment)

Promoted from Project Management/Packaging Engineer - Melrose

Park, IL.

JOHNSON & JOHNSON CONSUMER PRODUCTS - Royston, GA

1999 - 2000

Technical Service/Packaging Engineer: Proposed/implemented

packaging modifications to resolve safety and ergonomic issues,

satisfy marketing and manufacturing requirements, and improve

operating efficiencies for five business units ( Powder, Swabs,

Oral Care, Health Flow, and Molding). Investigated, researched,

and coordinated cost improvement opportunities with suppliers and

purchasing. Saved more than $150 M. (Six Sigma Projects & FDA

Regulated Environment) . Supported Black Belt Process Excellence

project -50% waste reduction in Reach Floss Department.

Supplemental Information

PACKAGING Worked closely with Regulatory, R&D, and Quality Assurance to

SPECIFIC guarantee compliance with federal regulations including Child

EXPERIENCE Resistant Requirements, EU Compliance, FDA List of Ingredients,

INCI nomenclature, Trilingual, and UN Certification for Hazardous

Materials. Maintained database of over 600 packaging

specifications and Bills for Materials for specified Packaging

Components. Sourced, qualified, and negotiated pricing with

manufacturers. Effectively presented packaging, print, and

labeling options for approval. Tested corrugated boxes for

stability and durability. Created and entered final

specifications including part numbers and UPC codes. Created

palletizing and technical instructions for shipping and

fulfillment of POP displays and open stock.

Packaging types included: Folding Cartons (SBS, CCK & SUS),

Aerosol Cans, Aerosol Valves, Aerosol Overcaps, Plastic Bottles

(PET, PVC, HDPE), Plastic Tubes (HDPE & LDPE), Plastic Jars (PP &

PS), Pouch/Foil Laminate Materials, Coupons, Tear Pads,

Instruction Sheets, Corrugated, Pressure Sensitive Labels (PP, PE,

& POLYOLEFINS), Plastic Closures (PP & PS), Plastic Sprayer (PP),

and Corrugated (POP) Display Units.

Products in this fastest Alberto Culver's business unit included:

Soft & Beautiful, Soft &

Beautiful Botanicals, Just For Me, Pro-Line Comb-Thru, Taking Care

of Beauty, Soft & Beautiful Volume Plus, Pro-Line Super Curly Kit,

and Pro-Line Perm Repair, products included Relaxers, Shampoos,

Conditioners, Hairdresses, Body Oil, Setting Lotions, and other

Styling Aids.

INTERNSHIPS/ KRAFT FOODS - Tarrytown, NY

APPRENTICESHIP Fall 1998

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Packaging Development & Research Assistant (Co-op): Performed

organeoleptic testing for alternate resin qualification.

Developed pallet patterns using TOPS for a productivity project.

Designed and tested alternate shipping cases for existing

products. Liaison between suppliers and project supervisors in

communicating project requirements. Products included Kool-Aid

Burst and Capri Sun.

INTERNATIONAL PAPER - Spartanburg, SC

Summer 1997

Flexible Packaging Project Analyst: Led hotmelt adhesive project.

Investigated application deficiencies and recommended potential

solutions. Performed SQL statistical correlation between two test

methods to determine most efficient hotmelt evaluation process.

Reported findings to upper management. Implemented process

improvements that reduced company losses. (ISO Certified

Environment)

USDA VEGETABLE LABORATORIES - Charleston, SC

Summer 1994

Laboratory Assistant: Performed Research for Genetic Testing at

all stages of the plant life cycle starting from pollen cultures

to field crop maturity using gel/agar for nutrients until plants

were mature enough to be harvested as field crop and further data

could be collected for test conclusions

MEDICAL UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA - Charleston, SC

Summer 1993

Laboratory Technician: Isolated portions of Recombinant DNA for

Pharmacology research through identification, isolation,

purification, and ligation with the use of enzymes and ligases for

further cell culture testing including but not limited to

laboratory animals

SKILLS Strategic Planning Budgeting & Price Comparisons

Inventory Control Forecasting Process Improvements

Kan-Ban System Supplier Relations Effective Presentation

Lean Manufacturing Negotiations

Product Development Sourcing/Selecting Problem Solving

Vendors Packaging Development

Trend/Need Analysis

Professional

Associations Toastmasters International, 2010-Present

IOPP Vice President, Tejas Chapter, 2003 - 2006

Institute of Packaging Professionals (IOPP), 1996 - 1998 and 2003

- 2006

Packaging Science Club, Agricultural Council Representative, 1997

Clemson University/Coca-Cola Scholar, 1994 - 1998

COMPUTER MS Word MS Excel MS PowerPoint

SKILLS MS Project TOPS / CAPE Winspex /OSI Soft PLM

Semcon Imaginara Citrix

AS400 Crystal Reports

DEVELOPMENT Franklin Covey Kepnor-Tregoe New Horizons MS

Project Management Project Training

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