Resume:
OBJECTIVE
To obtain a full-time job that will provide the opportunity to utilize skills learned in the packaging industry and apply my class skills as a packaging graduate.
EDUCATION
Clemson University Clemson, SC
B.S. in Packaging Science 3.53 GPA in major Business Minor, December 2012 Graduate 3.0 GPA Overall
WORK EXPERIENCE
Stanley Black & Decker New Britain, CT
Associate Packaging Engineer December 2013 - Present
• Drove the design and creation of the team’s Share Point Site for implementation and assisted in improvements for the Packaging Team which included updating the Bill of Material Structure, 3D Design Software initiatives, and process improvements
• Worked with vendor and PLMT on design and implementation of the Lowe’s Cut Case Roll-Out Project - $6M business
• Worked with graphics and marketing teams on implementing MIUSA and Built In America project.
• Supported M&L and Electronic product groups (U.S., U.K., Thailand, TDC, and EMEA) for NPD, Productivity, the transitioning of products/packaging between plants and suppliers
• Supported packaging productivity Goals by reducing/changing materials, minimizing components/labor/handling, and supported vendor changes to reach $13.2M Packaging Savings
Kimberly-Clark Roswell, GA
Contingent Packaging Engineer February 2013 - November 2013
• Worked on a major product transfer group of Safety Apparel and Equipment
• Conducted and let a project that included researching the causes of zip tie failures for apparel items and resolving the issue with a zip tie that could undergo and sustain the necessary environmental stresses
• Explored and worked on creating a water-soluble toilet paper wrap that would be dispersible and flushable when placed in the toilet to reduce waste and increase environmental efficiencies
BMW Greer, SC
Supply Chain Logistics Internship May 2012 - August 2012
• Developed processing data sheets for major suppliers that outlined competitive part families.
• Worked on a supplier relations document for major supplier contacts.
• Created a departmental timeline of major milestones from present to 2014.
• Managed a team that developed a new direct delivery method for shipping parts to and from sister plants in different countries
During this internship, I learned some important tools and techniques which made my work experience more enjoyable. I learned the importance of networking with other employees. I was able to network with colleagues in the packaging department and talk with them about their projects. I also learned more about cross-functional communication, with colleagues from the BMW plant in South Carolina and in different countries.
On one specific project, which I helped lead, my team and colleagues overseas worked to change the delivery method and implement a best cost country direct delivery method. This cross-functional experience helped me improve my verbal and written communication skills.
IBM Research Triangle Park, NC
Full-Time Packaging Science Internship January 2011 - July 2011
• Developed a $1 million patented cost savings returnable package for system transportation.
• Worked on a reflex package for hard drives that saved over $1 million.
• Ran multiple shock, vibration, and fragility tests on computer systems and memory DIM’s
I had a great experience at IBM working in the packaging department with colleagues who had extensive packaging backgrounds. The most important thing that I learned was how to work on multiple projects at the same time. In the packaging laboratory I ran shock, vibration, and fragility tests. While these tests were running, I might work simultaneously with another colleague, e.g. finding better ways to transport system racks on wooden pallets. Being able to work on different projects at once helped me with my time management ...
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