Experience

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  Tarte Cosmetics

  • New York, New York, United States

  • Sr. Manager, Package Development

    • Jan 2024 - Present
    • New York, New York, United States

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  Coleman Research

  • Subject Matter Expert

    • Jun 2016 - Present

    The world’s leading investment firms, consultancies, and corporations depend on Coleman Research to access first-hand perspectives from specialized industry experts. Coleman has served more than 11,000 individuals at hundreds of global investment firms, consultancies and corporations around the globe. Coleman gives clients compliant access to expert insights through phone and in-person consultations, hosted events, and expert surveys.

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  Guidepoint

  • Advisor

    • Mar 2015 - Present

    Guidepoint connects clients with vetted subject matter experts from a global professional network. Clients leverage the insights and perspectives shared by advisors to stay informed and make better business decisions. Guidepoint's multinational client list includes nine of the top 10 global consulting firms, hundreds of hedge funds (including five of the largest firms), and many of the largest private equity firms and Fortune-ranked companies.

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  Away

  • New York, New York, United States

  • Sr. Manager, Packaging Development

    • Dec 2021 - Jan 2024
    • New York, New York, United States

    • Department head overseeing functional area driving growth, continuous improvement while managing risk and taking accountability for outcomes• Contribute to overall performance and output of the entire supply chain and operations division while owning departmental budget• Oversee translation of creative and marketing concepts into technical specifications and managing executional plans• Define department key milestones, KPIs and contributions to overall cost of goods• Establish and evolve cross functional processes and build out IT systems and interfaces for more controlled outcomes• Own, establish and negotiate all packaging related relationships with external vendors/suppliers

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  Batallure Beauty

  • New York, NY

  • Manager, Package Development Engineering

    • Oct 2019 - Dec 2021
    • New York, NY

    • Client facing technical and development packaging lead for various fashion labels and celebrity owned and managed brands• Managed finished good and package financials; including component and filling site negotiations, unit cost calculations in client facing manor ensuring full picture scrap/logistics/overhead needs achieved, as well as development and tooling purchase orders• Ideated and developed cost appropriate solutions for image-oriented luxury and prestige brands• Sourced and designed all primary, secondary and tertiary packaging needs with appropriate suppliers and partners in a fast paced client driven environment• Researched and estimated design and cost decks for client pitch presentations

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  Bayer

  • Greater New York City Area

  • Senior Engineer, Personal Care Package Innovation and Development

    • Apr 2017 - Oct 2019
    • Greater New York City Area

    • Coppertone Global SunCare Products• Spawned and evolved new innovation in the Sun-Care channel with high level exploration and continuous primary package system refinement• Primary Engineer for dispensing and dosing package systems as well as solid product form systems• Initiated speed to market proposals for new product launches while promoting overall contemporary brand direction

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  Combe Incorporated

  • White Plains, NY

  • Senior Engineer, Global Package Development

    • Jul 2015 - Apr 2017
    • White Plains, NY

    • Lead Engineer on Hair Care, Men's Grooming and Denture Products: Just for Men, Just 5, Control GX, Grecian, Restoria, Aqua Velva, Lectric Shave, Brylcreem, Williams Mug Soap, Johnson's Foot Soap, SeaBond, Algasiv, ClearVia• Accountable for design creation timing and approval process including on press color approvals• Collaborated with marketing and creative to bring strong legacy brands into the modern era while maintaining legacy customer base• Mentored and advised associate engineer towards most vital direction for overall department goals such as lab studies and supplier coordination efforts to meet commercialization needs and timing• Influenced operational decisions regarding line and tool manufacturing costs and efficiencies• Spear-headed timelines and development schedules to meet product development launch needs

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  Edgewell Personal Care

  • Shelton, CT (Formerly Energizer Personal Care)

  • Engineer, Package Development

    • Jun 2013 - Jul 2015
    • Shelton, CT (Formerly Energizer Personal Care)

    • Lead Engineer on Infant and Pet Care: Playtex Toddler and Infant Products, Diaper Genie, Litter Genie• Designed and coordinated all package launches for new products and mid-cycle refreshes with afocus on cost efficiency and shelf appeal• Managed and supported teams at global manufacturing sites across North America and Asia• Programmed timelines and influenced projects throughout commercialization process withcross-functional team• Led cost savings initiatives in both packaging and supply chain to capture approximately $1million in annual savings• On-boarded and advised multiple interns each semester through delegating and overseeing workflow and performance• Partnered with marketing on new designs and concepts, as well as new trends and direction with the brand

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  Mondelēz International

  • Whippany, NJ (Formerly part of Kraft Foods)

  • Packaging Consultant; Productivity Engineer

    • Nov 2011 - Jun 2013
    • Whippany, NJ (Formerly part of Kraft Foods)

    • Cadbury Brands North America Confections (Gum and Candy): Trident, Stride, Dentyne Ice, Sour Patch Kids, Swedish Fish and Halls• Advised and overhauled all cost savings initiatives that led to overall cost reductions from suppliertransitions, package material reductions and consolidations across brand platforms• Facilitated all team activities and time-lines for productivity projects• Capitalized on top 3 projects to save over $2 million by consolidating material specifications,developing minority suppliers, and streamlining overall inventory requirements• Educated interns in use of Artios CAD and Kongsberg sample cutting table for die-line production and rapid prototyping

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  Equity Packaging

  • Packaging Engineer

    • Mar 2011 - Jun 2013

    - Contracted to: Kraft Food / Mondelez International- Contracted to: Energizer Personal Care

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  Energizer Personal Care

  • Shelton, CT

  • Packaging Consultant

    • Apr 2011 - Oct 2011
    • Shelton, CT

    • Lead Engineer on Alpha to Omega: Private Label Suncare SolutionsIncluded: CVS, Walgreens, Rite Aid, Meijer, Duane Reade, Babies R Us, Publix, Kroger, etc.• Collaborated with marketing, planning, product formulation, and all other groups to confirm and approve hundreds of finished goods• Interfaced with manufacturing facility to evaluate needs and determine efficient method forward for production enhancements• Standardized production of bottles and labels by sourcing external suppliers to replace exhausted internal molding machinery and printing lines• Coordinated and led line trials and tooling qualifications of new packaging components

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  Energizer Personal Care

  • Shelton, CT

  • Packaging Engineer Intern

    • May 2009 - Dec 2009
    • Shelton, CT

    • Playtex Brands: Banana Boat, Hawaiian Tropic, Wet Ones and Infant Care lines• Composed various specifications including assembly, finished goods, component, and package manuals• Performed vender qualifications and assisted with any needs related to project launches• Designed and built 3D prototypes for various paperboard and corrugated samples using CAD software and a sample cutting table as well as 3D printer• Refined fundamental skills in project management by multitasking many ongoing projects as well as working with the planning department to establish workable timelines• Developed new standards and performed rigorous testing on packaging commodities such as label ink smearing, spray pattern evaluation, aerosol valve function, actuator performance, tilt, leak, evacuation, performance comparison and concept feasibility

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  Container Repair Center

  • Packaging Repair Manager

    • May 2008 - May 2009

    • Expedited and delegated repairs on various injection molded knockdown bulk shipping containers• Managed 4 – 8 person crews in organizing and restoring inventory for continued product life• Coordinated shipping and receiving of all containers and parts on site

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  Grand Rental Station

  • Williamston, MI

  • Assistant Manager

    • Aug 2002 - May 2009
    • Williamston, MI

    • Led and coordinated 4 - 12 person crews in setup and delivery of event rentals• Conducted special event consultations to determine customer needs• Performed maintenance and repairs of rental equipment and machinery• Executed day-to-day business reports and customer service facilitation