Experience

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  Conestoga College

  • Professor in Packaging

    • Jan 2024 - Present
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  Wonderbrands

  • PLM Manager

    • Nov 2022 - Jan 2024
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  Weston Foods (Canada) Inc.

  • Brampton, Ontario, Canada

  • Senior Packaging Engineer

    • May 2017 - Dec 2022
    • Brampton, Ontario, Canada
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  PaperWorks Industries, Inc.

  • Kitchener, Ontario, Canada

  • Structural Administrator (Co-op into Contract)

    • May 2016 - Apr 2017
    • Kitchener, Ontario, Canada

    • Work closely with Marketing, Graphics, Manufacturing, Purchasing, and Suppliers to assist in the development and implementation of packaging prototypes.• Plan and execute folding carton designs for evaluation, including review of packaging material, design changes, and sizing according to custo...

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  Giant Tiger

  • Brantford, Ontario

  • Produce Associate and Store Supervisor

    • Apr 2014 - Aug 2015
    • Brantford, Ontario

    • Managed a team of 10 employees.• Direct responsibility for the team to ensure efficient daily store operation. • Created themed produce pallet and floor displays resulting in increased daily sales of 15%. • Investigated and corrected inventory errors while tracking damages to product and packag...

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  University of Waterloo

  • Waterloo, On

  • Instructor and Research Assistant

    • Sep 2009 - Aug 2013
    • Waterloo, On

    • Taught third year university course to 100+ students.• Evaluated students and graded examinations/term papers according to course curriculum.• Built course syllabus and researched/developed lectures with up-to-date course materials.• Conducted extensive literature reviews to gain access to conf...

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  S.C. Johnson and Son, Ltd

  • Brantford, ON

  • Packaging Line Operator

    • Apr 2003 - Aug 2012
    • Brantford, ON

    • Responsible for production line equipment operations and changeover of flexible packaging.• Conducted quality assurance testing with daily line and finished goods inspections to ensure product quality and standards. • Troubleshoot equipment failures and completed preventative maintenance on wra...