Shawn M. Janes
**** * ****** ** ******, MI ***** 517-***-**** ********@***.***
Objective To obtain a position in packaging that allows me to utilize my
knowledge gained through previous education and work experiences
to better contribute to your company.
Summary Ability to work well in stressful and demanding environments
Experience in solving company problems while keeping safety,
cost, and utility in mind
Efficient project management skills working to prioritize and meet
deadlines
Remarkable skills in keeping professional relationships with co-
workers and suppliers
Strong knowledge in corrugated board, paperboard, and poly films
Computer skills: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, TOPS, and
Autosketch
Employment Experience
Shipping and Receiving
University Stores, East Lansing, MI January 2006-present
. Prepared shipping documents and mailing labels and made sure that
orders were filled correctly
. Processed customer orders and delivery requests and provided packaging
while focusing on product protection and driver safety
. Trained in the use of automated barcode readers and technology
. Prepared shipments, sorted packages, and accepted deliveries while
dual tracking records for shipped and received packages
. Provided proper protection for shipped packages
. Controlled all receiving platform operations, such as scheduling of
trucks and handling of damaged goods
Packaging Intern
Kimberly Clark, Neenah, WI June 2008-January 2009
. Redesigned corrugate cartons and trays for moist wipe club packs
resulting in an annual material cost savings of $30,000 and an
increased unit load efficiency
. Collaborated with engineering team to research and develop multiple
prototypes to improve package utility for moist wipe tubs
. Communicated closely with paper, poly, and label suppliers in order to
obtain accurate price quotes
. Provided co-packers with a written order of operations to obtain
accurate price quotes and project timelines for over 100 co-pack
projects
. Collaborated with packaging engineer to design and test towel
dispensing features
. Performed package vibration, drop, and compression tests and created
detailed reports of procedures and results
. Created poly samples in packaging lab to verify package spec changes
. Created shrink wrap prototypes for a new rolled product combo pack and
presented them to the project team
Education
Bachelor of Science in Packaging
Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI December 2009