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John Ballentine

Sales Program Director at <a class="not-italic font-text_font text-[18px] font-bold cursor-pointer text-link_color" target="_blank" href="/companies/university-of-arkansas">University of Arkansas</a>
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Seasoned packaging expert with 30+ years of experience in product development, supply chain management, and cross-functional team leadership.
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Fayetteville, Arkansas, United States...
Skills
  • Packaging
  • Food Packaging
  • Retail Packaging
  • Product Development
  • Consumer Products
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John Ballentine is a seasoned packaging expert with 30+ years of experience in product development, supply chain management, and cross-functional team leadership. He has held various roles in top companies, including International Paper, The J.M. Smucker Company, and the University of Arkansas.

Experience

  • University of Arkansas
    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Sales Program Director
      • Aug 2023 - Present

    • Lecturer
      • Aug 2022 - Sep 2023

  • The BoxMaker
    • Springdale, Arkansas, United States
    • Director Trade Business
      • Jan 2021 - Oct 2021
      • Springdale, Arkansas, United States
  • Tango Press
    • Fayetteville, Arkansas Area
    • Co Founder / Principal
      • May 2016 - Oct 2021
      • Fayetteville, Arkansas Area
  • International Paper
    • Technical Sales
      • 2007 - 2016

      Manage National, Regional, and Local account sales and sales teams. Carrying and managing a multi-million dollar book of business for retail packaging sold to multi-national CPG and FMCG companies, regional players, and local operators. Bringing solutions to correct and improve costumers complex ...

  • The J.M. Smucker Company
    • Orrville, OH
    • Packaging Manager
      • 2001 - 2006
      • Orrville, OH

      Develop and Implement Packaging Development Department. Hired, developed and managed 12 Packaging Engineers to manage over 300 simultaneous projects. Led capital projects exceeding $20MM. Built packaging database systems. Supported and led costing savings and purchasing projects.

  • Campbell Soup Company
    • Camden, NJ
    • Packaging Engineer
      • 1998 - 2001
      • Camden, NJ

      Manage and develop new packaging and process projects. Participate and lead cost savings initiatives. Innovate packaging, products, and processes to improve quality, reduce cost, and benefit customers. Working with marketing to improve acceptance of packaging and packaging systems. Work with plan...

  • Sealed Air Food Care - Cryovac and Diversey Brands
    • Simpsonville, SC
    • Application Specialist
      • 1992 - 1998
      • Simpsonville, SC

      Develop, test, prove, and implement new packaging films for food and non-food items. Lead and participate in sales development efforts. Troubleshoot packaging machinery and machine material interactions. Conduct field trails and shelf life testing for new and existing packaging materials for food...

Education

  • 2006 - 2008
    University of Arkansas
  • 1987 - 1992
    Clemson University

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