Results driven packaging professional with experience in food and professional salon product packaging, seeking next challenging position in the Fort Lauderdale/Miami area.
Work Experience:
L’Oreal USA Clark, NJ June '10 – June '12
Packaging Engineer:
- Leveraged Development and Manufacturing groups to develop primary and secondary packaging for launches and restages.
- Managed multiple brands and projects in an effective and timely manner.
- Led cost saving efforts across multiple functions.
- Created and maintained accurate specifications.
- Developed/determined applicable tests for each situation, analyzed and interpreted the results, and applied those results efficiently.
- Contributed to specialized taskforce identifying gaps in new product launch process.
- From a field of internal and external candidates, qualified for and selected to support the Kiehl’s brand.
Kraft Foods East Hanover, NJ March '09 – Aug '09
Biscuit Packaging Development Co-op:
- Development of technical packaging and design.
- Led carton harmonization project across multiple brands.
- Led financial feasibilities and value analysis projects.
- Coordinated/executed packaging material testing in laboratory and production environments.
Rochester Institute of Technology Rochester, NY Sept '08 – May '10
Teaching Assistant: Packaging Materials II, Rigid Containers, & Packaging Distribution:
- Administered lab assignments.
- Grading.
- Lecturing with professor oversight.
Hammer Packaging Rochester, NY March '08 – Aug '08
Research and Development Co-op:
- Streamlined new process for barcode verification.
- Tested new materials, inks, processes, and equipment.
- Maintained / documented testing records.
Skills:
SolidWorks, Excel, PowerPoint, Artios CAD
Fluent English, Fluent French, Basic Spanish
Understanding of Fiber-based Materials Properties, Rigid Containers, Effect of Light on Product, Packaging Distribution, Compatibility of Reactive Hair Products, Testing Methodologies
Education:
Rochester Institute of Technology - B.S. Packaging Science May 2010
Honors & Scholarships
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