Project Technical Support

CHASE WEBER

***** *. *** **. ******, MI ***** 517-***-**** *****.******@*****.***

PERSONAL PROFILE

Objective: To secure a full time position that will allow further growth and leadership experience in package development.

Qualifications:

Excellent analytical and communication skills

Ability to manage multiple projects at a given time

Comprehensive understanding of package testing and qualification practices

Computer proficient with Microsoft Office, Cape, ArtiosCad, Lotus Notes, and Interspec

EDUCATION

Michigan State University – Cumulative GPA/PKG GPA: 3.4 / 3.7

Bachelor of Science in Packaging – School of Packaging

Expected graduation date: May 2012

Professional Experience

Package Development Intern, Unilever, Trumbull, CT

June 2011 through Dec. 2011

Worked with rigid plastics, aerosols, corrugated board, and blister packaging

Helped support brand management, project management, innovations, and line trials

Packaging lead for Latin America launch of Axe Hair Care & Style products

Extensive experience in package functionality testing

Managed daily assignments and projects for Axe hair care

Assisted in development and implementation of a $1 million cost savings project

Assisted in development of a $750k cost savings project

Gained an understanding in Unilever’s package innovation processes and practices

Utilized Interspec specification system daily

Comprehensive understanding on writing component, consumer unit, and distribution unit specifications

Co-facilitated concept design lock for an Axe hair innovation project

Assisted in development of new brand with over 40 SKUs

Package Development Intern, Sara Lee Corp, Downers Grove, IL

Jan. 2010 through June 2010

Worked with flexible plastics, corrugated display cases, and paperboard cartons

Managed four Jimmy Dean and Hillshire Farm package redesign projects

Acquired department specific communication skills (brand, food science, co-packers, supplier technical support)

Traveled and attended meetings on behalf of supervisor to provide package technical support on innovations

Provided assistance on three innovation projects including one currently on shelf

Traveled individually to conduct tests and line trials at both co-packer and internal manufacturing facilities

Attended focus groups to study consumer interactions with packaging materials

Human Resource Assistant, MSU Physical Plant, East Lansing, MI

May 2007 through Present

Redesigned and maintained electronic Personnel and Grievance Log records

Led and organized Student and Computer Training sessions

Assisted in college recruitment fairs and workplace partner visits as a part of the staffing process

Coordinated diverse venues including employee picnics, golf outings, management meetings, job shadow days

Write professional articles for Physical Plant quarterly newsletter

Worked full time through summer months and 16 hours a week throughout semesters

Experience Abroad

Australia’s People, Government, and Justice Systems Jan. 2011 through Feb. 2011

University of New South Whales, Michigan State University

Completed a 6 week program in Australia, traveled to New Zealand and Fiji

Gained valuable, general knowledge of what it is like to live in another country

Developed necessary cross cultural people skills

Learned Australia’s political system in comparison to the United States political system

Professional Organizations and Awards

Institute of Packaging Professionals member

Aug. 2007 through Dec. 2010

Pi Kappa Gamma member

Aug. 2009 through Dec. 2010

Glass Package Institute’s Glass Design Competition – Finalist

December 2008

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