Project Manager Design
Resume:
Resume Joseph Nazarian
******.********.***@*****.*** [E-Mail] • josephnazarianrit [Skype] • 805-***-**** [Phone]
Career Objective
To obtain position in the packaging industry that utilizes creative and technical skills in packaging design, engineering, material science, machine processes, bio-consumption, transformation, and package testing to create information and specifications.
Education
Rochester Institute of Technology
Master of Science, Packaging Science, 2015
Graduate Project: Package, Business, Design and the Environment
Rochester Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Science, Applied Science and Technology, 2008
Heavy Emphasis: Biological, Pharmaceutical, and Multidisciplinary Studies
Work Experience
Nora Lighting Inc. Commerce, CA [Contract Job]
[01/2014-07/2015]
Packaging department lead. Packaging specialist in box and carton design and size for lighting and electrical products. In development of shipping pallets that can carry more products per less space and weight. Design of cartons, boxes with logo and graphics. Consultation with far-east countries and counterparts in development of packaging for protection, for shipping and handling, and for transportation.
FA – Daniels Online Printing and Custom Printing Services, Los Angeles, CA [Contract Job]
[03/2013 – 07/2013]
Carton, print, and cut packaging specialist. Assistant in print packaging sheets to be cut into cartons and managed optimized software for packaging and paper graphics. Resolved complex issues by reporting 3PL and other carriers.
Pactech Packaging LLC. Rochester, NY [Academic Internship]
[02/2011-05/2012]
Design, process, package communication and testing specialist. Internship in food, beverage, medical, and biotech packaging for military and industrial applications. Trained to be proficient in rapid prototyping, product development, and packaging sterilization. Develop skills in supplying packaging requirements and package communication. Resolved packaging safety and quality issues in doing flexible packaging.
American Packaging Corporation. Rochester, NY [Academic Internship]
[10/2010-01/2011]
Flexible packaging print design and machine technician. In development of flexible packaging for food, beverage, medical, personal care, household, pet food, and other industrial applications including home and lawn. In-line with print and heat seal process.
Rocstor Co. Inc. Los Angeles, CA [Contract Job]
[06/2005 – 08/2005]
In-line packaging and product preparation specialist. Tested, assembled and packaging management of external hard drives. Proficient in using the code scan systems. Customers include supply chain and logistics and in-line employees.
Unitek Computer Stores Inc. Pasadena, CA [Contract Job]
[06/2001 – 09/2001]
Assistant to the shipping department. Handled distribution logistics. In management of mapping distribution routes, and selecting distribution hub, and storage areas, and different loading truck options. External contacts include global vendors.
Other Experiences
Packaging Contest. Rochester, NY
[11/2011 – 7/2012]
Heavy emphasized packaging contest among packaging engineers to transform grocery supermarket branded rigid containers into eco-friendly products for beverages and for packaging distribution life cycle and shipping containers. Won the contest in coalition with Rochester Institute of Technology packaging team. The product was successfully transformed.
Rochester Institute of Technology Packaging Dynamics Lab. Rochester, NY
[09/2011 – 12/2012]
Graduate student team lead of laboratory activities for undergraduate and graduate level students into their academic education of packaging science. In tutor and assistant of testing procedures, Lansmont ® test machine operation. Complaint of standardized test methods.
Rochester Institute of Technology Packaging Materials Lab. Rochester, NY
[12/2010 – 09/2011]
Graduate student team lead of laboratory activities for undergraduate and graduate level students into their academic education of packaging materials ranging from flexible to rigid materials, material tests, packaging film production, extruder, cushion production, blow mold production. Complaint of standardized test methods.
Professional Skills
Proficiency in brand management, logo, and package communication.
Eco-green package conversion, package material reduction, and transformation.
Knowledge and skill in packaging materials, equipment, and systems.
Foundation and knowledge in performing standardized tests for packaging materials.
Knowledge and experience in shock and vibration tests and assessments.
Provided insightfulness in eco packaging and green procurement.
Knowledge of distribution systems of truck, rail, air, sea, and warehouse.
Strong ability and interest in packaging design, graphics, and the following software.
Able to perform a literature research in packaging science.
Special training in project management.
Special training in communicating business on the package.
Thorough knowledge of shipping guidelines, inventory, quality, and warehouse standards.
Technical Skills
Software: MS Office for Windows and Mac [Word, PowerPoint, Excel], Minitab, LexisNexis, Adobe Creative Suite [Illustrator, Fireworks, Photoshop, InDesign], DDS SolidWorks, Pro-E, Best Load, TOPS, Microsoft Project Manager, Esko ArtiosCAD, Wal-Mart Scorecard, CAPE Systems, QuarkXPress, ASTM, ISTA, ISO, and TAPPI Testing Standards.
Critical Equipment
Equipped with hardware and software optimized for package design & graphics:
3-D Connexion SpacePilot Pro 3-D Mouse hardware, appropriate for most of package science projects and work.
Adobe Creative Suite, DDS Solidworks, and Esko ArtiosCAD, software capable of 3-D work on the most complicated design & graphic projects.
Related Coursework and Skills
Engineering Design Graphics [DDS Solidworks]
Advanced Packaging Design
Computer Applications [Esko ArtiosCAD]
Advanced Computer Applications
Packaging Materials I and II
Packaging Production Systems
Distribution Systems
Shock and Vibration
Advanced Packaging Dynamics
Packaging and the Environment
Entrepreneurship
Marketing Concepts
Project Management
Research Methods
Food Preservation and Packaging
Notes
I’m capable of doing packaging for heavy machinery and parts including painted parts due to my extensive experience in the hobby and automotive industry. I have experienced cushion packaging design of various materials to accommodate the rigorous requirements of professional standards of equipment.
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