PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Dynamic and experience packaging engineer with extensive project management experience.
Versatile across multiple industries. Rich knowledge of packaging practices, package design, prototype fabrication, distribution hazard testing, and packaging line development. Work very closely with customers, suppliers and internal business unit leaders.

EDUCATION

BS, Packaging

BS, Merchandising Management

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Confidential, Houston, TX 06/10 - Present
Packaging Engineer II, Manufacturing Group
Engineer in charge of medical device packaging equipment qualification and maintenance.

• Work with Form/Fill/Seal and band sealing machine qualification and maintenance, conveyor systems, labeling equipment, label vision systems, engineering change documentation and plant floor/equipment layout.
• Write and execute Factory Acceptance Testing, Installation/Operational Qualifications, Process Performance Qualifications, and Product Qualifications for Form/Fill/Seal packaging machines, ultrasonic welding machines, and hot plate welding machines.
• Write and implement Machine Operation Procedures, Material Inspection Procedures and Training Procedures for diverse production staff.
• Researched and executed cost savings measures by lowering the weight of corrugated board used in shipping cartons used for manufactured goods. - Produced savings of over $60K annually.
• Researched and executed Tyvek® roll size increase for Form/Fill/Seal packaging machines. - Resulted in over $35K savings annually.

Confidential, Sealy, Texas 01/07 - 06/10
Engineer II, Packaging
Lead designer in the Packaging department for Global Tactical Systems division of BAE Systems. Coordinate with other BAE facilities to develop and implement wheeled vehicle packaging solutions.

• As Lead Engineer developed Equipment Preservation Data Sheets for the LTAS (Long Term Armor Strategy) program. Wrote and developed packaging standards for 16 truck models working with suppliers to develop universal packaging that was utilized on all platforms. These revised standards led to a reduction in shipping materials costs and reduced storage costs.
• Project leader on LTAS cab armor kit packaging. Spent two years designing and developing reusable packaging for cab armor kit, including armor paneling, ballistic windows, and all hardware. Developed an in house packaging line methodology to package kits. Received the only recognition award during the project for exceptional performance and perseverance beyond expectation.
• Performed as the packaging representative for all engineering change proposals. Reviewed engineering changes, determined impact on packaging design, and wrote impact statements detailing packaging changes for submission to government entities.
• Carried out the key role for any in-house special packaging projects, including: design packaging for kits packed in-house, publishing work instructions and packing lists for workers on the packaging line, coordinated with vendors to order packaging materials for expedited delivery, assisted manufacturing engineering in designing and implementing packaging lines.

Confidential, Smryna, GA 06/05 - 01/06
Design Intern, Consumer Solutions Group
Designed secondary paperboard packaging for the beverage industry. Managed packaging testing laboratory and completed all package testing. Wrote and presented all findings from the packaging testing. Modified packaging designs to fix issues from test results.

• Worked with lead designers to develop paperboard packaging for 18 and 20 pack bottled beverages for Anheuser Busch. Worked with marketing group to develop consumer focus group questioning to determine consumer's perception of paperboard packaging in the 18 and 20 pack categories.
• Analyzed focus group feedback to determine consumer responses to features developed for cost reductions.
• Worked with lead designers to develop new opening features on FridgeVendor designs (12 pack can packaging for multiple customers).
• Prepared testing and analyzed results to determine whether secondary package would meet industry standards. Ran testing lab, putting each new design through a set of test procedures including: cyclic drop testing, incline impact testing, and handle strength testing.
• Utilized spare time to develop an Intern Handbook and Training Guide for future intern use.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Proficient in ImpactCAD, ArtiosCAD, and CAPE software
Proficient in Microsoft Windows, Word, Project, Excel, and PowerPoint
Proficient in Pro/E Wildfire 3.0 & 4.0, Corel Draw, Adobe Pagemaker, and Interlink

ACTIVITIES
Member of IoPP (Institute of Packaging Professionals) Gulf Coast Chapter; Board Member at Large 03/10 - Present
Member of NIPHLE (National Institute of Packaging, Handling and Logistical Engineers) 02/07 - Present
Greater United Way of Houston, Alcon Committee Member 06/10 - Present
Volunteer for Texas Children's Hospital Library - serving patients of TCH to pick out reading materials, movies, and read and play games with the children
Volunteer for Bo's Place of Houston - serving children who have experienced the loss of a loved one
Volunteer for Essilor Vision Foundation - screening and fitting underprivileged children with free glasses