EDUCATION
Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan August 2012 - May 2017
Bachelor of Science, Packaging
Minor in Environmental and Sustainable Studies
Cumulative GPA 3.60/4.00, School of Packaging GPA 3.54/4.00
EXPERIENCE
Technical Packing Development Intern June 2017 – Present
Coty Inc. Sanford, North Carolina
Designed kits and visuals for Philosophy skin care products
Processed BOM’s in SAP
Worked with suppliers to create samples
Aided a line trail for Sally Hanson’s Lacquer products
Helped standardize base labels for Philosophy shower gels
Wrote one point instructions and SOP programs for new torque testing equipment
Varsity Wrestling Team Member 2012 - 2017
Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan
Team Captain (2015, 2016)
Mastered time management skills by juggling intense hours of practice while exceling in the classroom
Motivated teammates to find different ways to continuously improve
Mentored younger athletes in practice as well as in the classroom
Adapted to high pressure situations
Kraft Foods Packaging Distance Mentoring Program 2014 - 2015
Kraft Foods, Chicago, Illinois
Worked through ways to make college-work transition smoother
Developed goal setting techniques for a corporate environment
Discussed the process of product development and idea generation
Set up methods for prioritizing work to achieve effective time management
Amway Packaging Job Shadow 2015
Amway, Ada Township, Michigan
Toured packaging labs and processing plants with a packaging professional
Experienced a daily routine of a research and design packaging professional
Student Athlete Advisory Committee Wrestling Representative 2013 - 2017
Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan
Nominated by teammates to work with other student-athletes to provide insight to the Michigan State Athletic Department
Effectively communicated information to teammates regarding rules, regulations, and policies of the NCAA
Served as a representative voice for the athletes at Michigan State University to provide input to NCAA and Big Ten
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Random Acts of Kindness Week 2016
Chuck-A-Puck Fundraiser for children’s cancer 2015
Michigan State Athletics “Team for Toys” Wrestling Representative 2015
Race for the Place, 5k fundraiser for Michigan States Safe Place 2014, 2015
Team Impact, Adopt a child with a severe illness to the Michigan State Wrestling Team 2013, 2014, 2015
George Acres retirement home visit 2014
Great Dairy Adventure, interacted with children as they Michigan State Dairy operations 2014
AWARDS
Michigan State Wrestling Leadership Award 2016, 2017
High Honors at the Student-Athlete Academic Excellence Gala 2014, 2015, 2016,2017
Michigan State Wrestling Commitment Award 2015
Academic All-Big Ten 2014, 2015