Project Manager Engineer

JAMES P PERSELLS, CPP

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Marshall, Minnesota 56258 cell: 507-***-**** email: ***********@*******.***

Packaging engineer with experience in package design, project management, testing, and procurement.

Broad knowledge of packaging materials, processes and applications. Devoted professional with

Certified Packaging Professional designation that is known for being creative and an analytical thinker.

CERTIFICATION

Certified Packaging Professional

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

The Schwan Food Company Packaging Engineer December 2008 – Present

• Generated and implemented ideas to reach a collective cost savings goal of $2.4 million

• Designed packaging for new products and redesigned packaging for existing products when cost effective

• Created and analyzed machine trial orders for new materials to ensure compatibility

• Assisted in evaluation of potential suppliers and actively participated in sourcing events

Packaging Associate October 2007 - December 2008

• Developed packaging specifications and bill of materials for new products

• Worked with manufacturing to resolve performance and quality issues

• Assisted with continuous improvement and sustainability efforts

• Performed distribution testing according to ASTM (4169)

DDL Incorporated Project Manager January 2007 - September 2007

• Managed 50 - 60 projects at a time with monthly projects averaging $100,000

• Tested packages according to ASTM (4169) and ISTA (1a, 2a, 3a) standards

• Performed complete package evaluation testing according to ISO 11607

Prent Corporation Package Development Engineer Co-op August 2006 - January 2007

• Created package designs for electronic and medical devices through Solid Works

• Worked on packaging designs from design to tooling

• Produced prototype packaging for customer approval and to examine product fit

EDUCATION

University of Wisconsin - Stout Bachelor of Science Degree December 2006

Packaging Major/Business Minor Graduated Magna Cum Laude

Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College Technical Diploma May 2004

Automated Packaging Systems Technician

Twenty-one Credit Certificate: Supervisory Leadership

Six Credit Certificate: AutoCAD Drafting

EXPERIENCE

University of Wisconsin – Stout Teaching Assistant January 2006 - May 2006

Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College, Tutor August 2002 -May 2004

SOFTWARE

Microsoft Office, SAP, TOPS, CAPE, Solid Works, AutoCAD

HONORS/ ACTIVITIES

Institute of Packaging Professionals member (2002 - present)

Student Packaging Jamboree Committee Member (2005)

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