Kate N. Arthur

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SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

An extremely hard working, meticulous, and motivated worker looking to secure a full time, Packaging Engineering position. Previous experiences include co-ops with The Clorox Company and PepsiCo. Focused on gaining further valuable experience, while utilizing skillsets such as manufacturing, communication, leadership, teamwork, and problem solving. EDUCATION

Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI 2013 2017

• School of Packaging, College of Agriculture and Natural Resources

• G.P.A: 3.91 Packaging; 3.85 Overall

• Highly Experienced with: Microsoft Office/Outlook, AutoCad, TOPS, CAPE, ArtiosCAD, Adobe Illustrator, Solidworks, ASTM/ISTA Packaging Testing Methods, Mini-Tab, and various other software.

• Course work reflects specialty experience with pharmaceutical packaging, packaging materials, package processing, and legal package regulations.

• Pi Kappa Gamma: School of Packaging Honor Society Member (2016 Current)

• Packaging Student Mentor/Leader (2016 Current)

• Coalition of Packaging Professionals and Academic Connections (2013 2015) PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

The Clorox Company, Pleasanton, CA Summer 2016

Packaging Engineering Internship, R&D

• Led cost innovation project that sought to revamp KC Masterpiece (dry BBQ) packaging

• Isolated consumer’s preferences/needs to design a package that gained a competitive advantage and “delighted” the consumer

• Optimized packaging design, dimensions, and flexible barrier materials to protect the product, while focusing on the consumer’s needs, manufacturability, and cost restraint requirements

• Performed extensive barrier property testing, stability testing, and shelf-life testing to ensure packaging decisions maintained product integrity

• Collaborated with co-packer and suppliers to ensure the packaged system met the necessary requirements of manufacturing and feasibility on the line

• Optimized secondary and tertiary packaging as well as utilized TOPS for palletizing to create an efficient and stable packaged system for transportation

• Overall improvements led to a 55% reduction in packaging materials and 40% reduction in packaging costs

PepsiCo Quaker Oats, Chicago, IL July 2015 December 2015 Packaging Engineering Internship, R&D

• Responsible for leading and supporting various aspects of a $2 Million packaging cost savings project centered on cereal carton optimization Kate N. Arthur

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o Created mathematical calculation evaluating package size and fill to be implemented in cost savings initiative

o Led extensive data collection and lab testing focused on packaging equipment interaction and improvements in package function

o Collaborated with team members to improve plant manufacturing working closely to better understand package processing on the line o Project improved product’s distribution, lowered production costs, and improved shelf-presence

• Worked heavily on packaging innovation project; centered on improving overall consumer experience

o Led data collection in lab, examining new wrapper functionality isolated areas of package success/failure; critical findings were then implemented before product launch

o Supported consumer testing to evaluate consumer-package interaction and troubleshoot areas of improvement

• Led Stand-Up Pouch Exploration Project

o Worked and communicated with suppliers to develop new package designs optimizing package functions for the consumer’s experience and material barriers for the product integrity

o Accountable for analyzing and applying findings for a competitive advantage, cost savings, and manufacturing feasibility

• Responsible for balancing project goals/timelines, working with suppliers, and maintaining connections within plant facilities

• Actively communicated with packaging and cross-functional business teams to successfully develop products

• Expanded experience with Microsoft Office & Outlook, TOPS, SAP, Product Visions, specifications, and packaging testing methods

Michigan State Microbiology Graduate Department, East Lansing, MI 2014 2015 Student Aid & Assistant

• Responsible for assembling Cell and Molecular Biology graduate application materials in a detail-orientated and organized manner

• Accountable for inputting students and files into system database and Microsoft Office applications converting to fit department specifications and cross checking other resources for accuracy

• Maintained, designed, and updated department website (specifically: newsletters, formats, calendars, profiles, etc.)

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