Experience

Assemblies Unlimited, Inc

• United States
• Packaging and Containers Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Midwest Sales Manager

  • Nov 2011 - Present

  Assemblies Unlimited Inc has over 22 years as a full turnkey specialist in contract packaging, manual assembly and fulfillment services. With multiple plant locations across the United States plus Mexico, we provide complete supply chain packaging solutions with locally sourced components and manage the complete project from start to finish. We are the most flexible and nimble resource for any company looking for deep expertise and experience in retail packaging, as we are able to capitalize on the unique strength of our well-established vendor base of packaging suppliers to guarantee you and your product immediate success at the retail level. Customers have come to depend on us to be collaborative on up-front design issues making sure that you have optimized your packaging program for the most successful launch. We pride ourselves on having a reputation of being accessible and responsive while knowing that the final packaging is often the last step in the process and that tight deadlines are the norm. Our packaging services include: primary and secondary contract packaging, blend and fill, bottle and rigid container filling, pouching, cello wrapping, foil blistering, dietary supplement packaging, retail blister card packaging, clam shell packaging, powder filling, club packs, repackaging, gift sets, kits, POP display design & assembly and fulfillment services.SpecialtiesContract Packaging Services, Hand Assembly Services, Food Packaging: Primary/Secondary, Fulfillment Services, Pouching, Bottle and tube filling



American Converting

• United States
• Packaging and Containers Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Sales for Industrial Packaging Division

  • Mar 2010 - Nov 2011

  Manufacturer and distributor of converted paperboard products specializing in industrial packaging Manufacturer and distributor of converted paperboard products specializing in industrial packaging



WestRock Company

• United States
• Packaging and Containers Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Regional Account Manager

  • Feb 2008 - Feb 2010

  RockTenn is one of North America's leading producers of corrugated and consumer packaging and recycling solutions.RockTenn's Paperboard division is a leading producer of coated, 100 percent recycled paperboard (CRB) and solid bleached sulfate (SBS) paperboardSpecialty Paperboard is a leading producer of chipboard partitions and the only U.S. supplier of paperboard specifically developed for bookbinding. Whether you are looking for custom partitions, protective packaging, book cover board, single ply chip or gypsum, you can count on RockTenn to confidently deliver the 100 percent recycled paperboard products and services you need, when you need them.



The Newark Group

• South Africa
• Think Tanks

• Midwest Account Manager

  • Jan 2000 - Jan 2008

  Integrated global producer of 100% recycled paperboard and paperboard products, withannual sales of $1B.; Oversee sales for 3 U.S. plants for a line of custom packaging solutions for industry andconsumers. Design crates, negotiate contracts and manage inventory control. Developdivision goals and create quarterly forecasts. Consult with plant managers and businessowners, delivering presentations that demonstrate product value over competitors. Major Highlights:Introduced and launched company's 1st foray into new packaging segment of business.Designed and implemented necessary order and quote formsIdentified product's market segment, which produced steady, 6-year growth.Grew territory over 500%, from start at $0 (2000) to $5.4M (2008).Generated 29.2% year-to-date increase in sales for 2008 (from 2007).