Packaging Engineer: Microsoft Office, Artios CAD, TOPS Pro

Erik Senkbeil

**** ******** **** ****, **********, IL 60565 630-***-**** ********@*****.***

Summary

Creative, resourceful, and logical packaging engineer with experience organizing, planning, managing and executing packaging development projects from launch to finish. Motivated to make a positive impact on company while delivering results.

Education

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE MAY 2012 MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY

Major: Packaging Engineering

Related coursework: Packaging Development, Packaging Laws and Regulations, Packaging Graphics, Packaging Processes, Distribution Packaging Dynamic, Packaging with Plastics, Packaging – Paper and Paperboard, Packaging Economics, Packaging with Glass and Metal,

Skills & Abilities

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)

Adobe Illustrator

Oracle

Artios CAD

TOPS Pro/CAPE

Experience

PERSONAL TRAINER LA FITNESS FEBRUARY 2015-PRESENT

Devise customized exercise plans for clients based on their goals.

Plan typical weight lifting and cardiovascular exercises

Observe clients performing exercises to ensure they are doing moves correctly

Give diet and lifestyle suggestions when they are relevant to the fitness plan.

PACKAGE HANDLER FEDEX MARCH 2015-JUNE 2015

Utilize “hand-to-surface” methods for all package handling

Load and unload packages onto or from delivery vehicles, trailers, conveyor system carts and load gratings

Lift, carry, push and pull packages on a continuous and repetitive basis for approximate shifts of two to four hours

CONTRACT PACKAGING ENGINEER HONDA SEPTEMBER 2014 – NOVEMBER 2014

Packaging design and development

Evaluates and approves supplier quotes for packaging

Project management including correlation to future production requirements

Creates packing method (case and vanning level) for warehouse packing prep

PACKAGING ENGINEER INTERN ACCO BRANDS OCTOBER 2012 – FEBRUARY 2013

Evaluated primary and secondary packaging against specifications while recommending material improvements

Managed and organized specification information in appropriate project files. Updated files and communicated update

Acquired, gathered and presented data on existing and proposed packaging in order to support business groups

Organized product and packaging samples for performance testing and oversaw tests process and methods used

CONTRACT PACKAGING ENGINEER PACTIV MAY 2012 – AUGUST 2012

Collected and organized product to measure dimensions

Created functional packaging designs to maximize shipping units, while saving approximately $400,000

Recommended functional packaging design improvements

Collaborated on new designs

Inspected distribution centers and manufacturing plants for safety concerns and process review

Created comparative analysis spreadsheets in order to reduce shipping costs

Volunteering

VOLUNTEER LOAVES AND FISHES MAY 2011 – AUGUST 2011

Collected, organized and stored food in company warehouse

Transported company equipment to and from multiple locations

Provided assistance to clients as needed

Certificates

Microsoft Office Specialist (Microsoft Office Excel 2010)

Certified Personal Trainer (National Academy of Sports Medicine)

Six Sigma Yellow Belt (Six Sigma Online)

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