Packaging Engineer

Madeline Mott

Address: *** *. **** ******, **** Chester, PA 19380

Phone: 248-***-**** Email: ************@*****.*** EDUCATION

Michigan State University East Lansing, MI

Packaging Master of Science August 2017

Cumulative GPA: 4.0/4.0

Michigan State University East Lansing, MI

Bachelor of Science – Human Biology May 2016

Cumulative GPA: 3.61/4.0

WORK EXPERIENCE

West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. Exton, PA

Packaging Engineer Co-Op January 2017-Present

Executing multiple engineering studies concerning material evaluation, particle testing, shelf life, and package performance using both internal and ASTM testing methods

Author protocols, root cause analyses, and summary reports for various engineering studies

Work with internal teams as well as domestic and international vendors to optimize production, refine packaging designs, and mitigate the risk of package integrity failures

Enhance laboratory technical skillset to include ASTM/ISTA transit testing and sterile barrier testing methods such as vibration testing, packaging system conditioning, peel test, and internal pressurization integrity testing Michigan State University School of Packaging East Lansing, MI Graduate Teaching Assistant August 2016-December 2016

Taught the laboratory portion of PKG 323, Packaging with Plastics, to a group of fifty undergraduate students

Demonstrated and provided student oversight of fourteen laboratory exercises applicable to plastic packaging

Evaluated student lab reports on topics such as permeability, tensile properties, closure efficiency, and shrink package design Origami Brain Injury Rehabilitation Center Mason, MI Living Skills Coach June 2015-August 2016

Worked as part of a diverse team to assist clients with activities of daily living

Demonstrated consistent punctuality in transporting clients to medical appointments and community outings Michigan State University Resource Center for Persons with Disabilities East Lansing, MI Lead BOND Outreach Facilitator August 2014-May 2016

Collaborated with an integrated group of Michigan State University students both with and without Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs) to provide extensive opportunities for social and communication development

Organized and participated in monthly community outings and skill-building workshops

Promoted from BOND Outreach Facilitator to Lead BOND Outreach Facilitator Residential Options Inc. Lansing, MI

Residential Technician August 2013-June 2015

Administered care to children with special needs to enhance quality of life LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

Meals on Wheels Detroit, MI

Meal Deliverer November 2014-Present

McLaren Health Care Lansing, MI

Emergency Department Volunteer May 2015-August 2015 Michigan State University Soddy-Daisy, TN

Alternative Spartan Break Volunteer March 2014

ACTIVITIES

Packaging Graduate Association August 2016-Present TAPPI Member August 2015-Present

Coalition of Packaging Professionals and Academic Connections August 2015-May 2016 ISTA Member August 2015-May 2016

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