Packaging Engineer Intern

Connor McDonnell

**** ******** **** **, ******** Township, MI, 48382

M: 248-***-**** *************@*****.***

OBJECTIVE

• To create a career opportunity with a highly regarded company

• To begin a professional path in the field of package design and manufacturing

• To continue my education and develop personal & professional relationships EDUCATION

• Student – Michigan State University-School Of Packaging Science (2012 – May 2017)

• ServSafe Certified

o Educated on proper food storage, sanitation, and preparation

• Graduate – Detroit Catholic Central High School (2012)

• Dual Citizen – Republic of Ireland/United States EXPERIENCE

• Red Robin Gourmet Burgers (2007 – 2017)

o Busser, Server, Bartender (2007 – 2015)

o Manager (2015 – 2017)

Daily practice of effectively communicating change within the workplace with costumers, staff, and upper management

Developed schedules and held responsibility for over 100 employees

Trained and certified multiple job functions within the workplace while simultaneously coaching how to efficiently perform job functions

Frequently dealt with customer complaints using problem solving and interpersonal skills

• Dan Henry Distributing (2015 – 2016)

o Merchandiser

Certified in Miller-Coors quality assurance management

Implemented placement strategies meant to draw attention to company beverages throughout multiple locations

Designed and built storage plans inside of warehouses based on sales trends and space available

SKILLS

• ArtiosCAD: Created numerous 2D and 3D designs ranging from primary to tertiary packaging

• SolidWorks: Designed and 3D printed various caps and lids

• CAPE: Devised efficient packaging solutions for optimal product arrangement, pallet patterns, pallet cube efficiency, and truck loading

• Studio Toolkit: Created shrink sleeves and bundles for unique designs generated in ArtiosCAD

• Adobe Photoshop: Developed high quality graphics for cartons and labels

• Adobe Illustrator: Formed designs for labels, shrink sleeves, and secondary packaging MEMBERSHIP

• Pi Kappa Gamma Packaging Honor Society (2014)

• Coalition of Packaging Professionals and Academic Connections (2014 – 2015)

• Delta Sigma Phi Fraternity (2014 – 2016)

o Executive board vice president (2015 – 2016)

Heavily involved in recruitment, risk management, and chapter meetings o Philanthropy committee (2015)

Raised $25,000 for the Jenna Kast Believe in Miracles Foundation

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