Kyle E. Workman

Cell Phone- 708-***-**** Email: acu0ea@r.postjobfree.com

www.linkedin.com/in/kyle-workman-311415b2

Objective:

Determined, results oriented, and eager to learn and utilize skills in the work place. Confident in

abilities to learn and implement new ideas relevant to tasks assigned. Self-sufficient and also

works very well within groups.

Education:

Michigan State University, B.S. in Packaging 2016, GPA: 3.25

Professional Experience:

Campbells Soup Company Co-Op Intern July-

December 2015

Worked within a cross-functional team of internal and external partners to initiate cost savings of

$500,000 annually through material use optimization and manual labor reductions.

Lead quality improvement project by identifying, testing, and implementing new package designs

resulting in increased OEE in multiple manufacturing plants and $150,000 yearly savings.

Gained experience with multiple types of substrates and packaging materials through the exposure of

multiple business platforms and business departments to attain a deeper understanding of how different

materials may be used in unison and better protect a product.

Completed training for and familiarized with Campbells packaging specification database, compared

and contrasted similar SKUs in identifying potential supply chain and packaging optimizations resulting

in many cost savings initiatives and more efficient shipping methods.

Traveled to and oversaw trials at manufacturing plants, worked with engineers in identifying and solving

problematic areas of the manufacturing line resulting in more accurate perforations on secondary

packages, readjustment of registration marks, and qualification of label changes.

Michigan State Packaging Research Assistant January-

Current

Working to qualify experimental bio based plastic films and establish their feasibility in commercial food

packaging by comparing to current films used in industry.

Testing film effectiveness through quality of food product by measuring microbial growth, headspace gas

readings, weight loss, and discoloration.

Michigan State Packaging & Horticulture Research Assistant May-August 2014

Worked with a flame ionization detector to measure gas content of control and variable samples of packages

of food items in a research project aiming to extend the shelf life of perishable food items using active

packaging.

Learned to operate several types of lab testing equipment such as the Gas Chromatograph-Mass

Spectrometer, glove box, and permeability cells to create data points and analyze trends.

Leveraged relationship building skills to develop relationships with international peers creating a team

atmosphere to achieve project milestones.

Varsity Athletics:

Michigan State University Varsity Mens Swimming Team August 2011-March 2015

Competed for Michigan State University as a varsity athlete, learned how to build strong relationships with

teammates, coaches, and trainers to drive team success.

Fostered bonds with domestic and international teammates and was elected to be a team captain; responsible

for being the voice of the team in weekly meetings with coaches.

Developed prioritization skills to manage critical class projects during intense periods of competition.

Utilized communication skills and online systems to continue progress on group projects while traveling to

ensure the project met timeline milestones.

Community Involvement and Awards:

Volunteered for the Popes 2015 visit to Philadelphia by providing guidance to international visitors.

Two year member of Coalition of Packaging Professionals and Academic Connections (CoPPAC).

Won most improved team member award in 2013 as selected by the MSU swimming coaching staff.

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