Experience

SC Johnson Lifestyle Brands

• United States
• Manufacturing
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Packaging Engineer

  • Aug 2022 - Present



IFF

• United States
• Chemical Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Global Packaging Engineer

  • Feb 2021 - Aug 2022

  Currently the Global Packaging Engineer for IFF's Microbial Control Business (Formerly DuPont Microbial Control). I am the packaging lead for all new product launches, quality complaints, and packaging sourcing projects globally across the business. I am proficient in packaging regulatory requirements, dangerous goods packaging and transportation requirements as well as hazardous flammable/combustible liquids packaging. I've worked on many projects where my packaging expertise has helped secure new business opportunities. Show less



DuPont

• United States
• Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Global Packaging Engineer

  • Jul 2018 - Sep 2021



Dow

• United States
• Chemical Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Packaging Engineer

  • Jul 2017 - Jul 2018

  Packaging Engineer on special assignment in the Dow Tech Center. Provided packaging support on consolidation projects and dangerous goods packaging reclassification project in addition to developing MET for safe forklift operations.

• Sourcing Specialist

  • Jul 2016 - Jul 2017

  Led the Strategic Sourcing Project for FIBC’s in North America. Addressed ~10MM in spend resulting in $260,000 in EBIT savings and 5% TPB return.Surveyed the market and evaluated the feasibility of developing a set of standardized packaging, which could be used globally as the preferred option. Analyzed 34 global supplier responses to understand their capabilities to assist in the development of future business strategy. Managed supplier relationships and run the business sourcing activities including invoicing discrepancies, pricing and contract updates, and supply shortages. Show less

• Dow AgroSciences Packaging Engineer

  • Jun 2015 - Jun 2016

  Led all case design, and package configuration development for the Small Bottle Rationalization Project. Led the continued packaging design testing and development for 0.5L/0.75L/1.3L bottles for successful implementation into the supply chain. Conducted feasibility studies on Dow’s new packaging technologies.Developed a standardized global packaging development work process to improve packaging design success, provide consistency in packaging design and improve productivity.



Dow

• United States
• Chemical Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Packaging Engineering Intern

  • Jul 2014 - Aug 2014

  Regional project leader for the Spec Approval Work Process Improvement project. The “as-is” state of the specification approval process was mapped. Gaps in the process were identified and sustainable solutions created, which allowed me to obtain yellow belt certification. Conducted a bench mark study on the global RIBC market, which included a life cycle analysis. Regional project leader for the Spec Approval Work Process Improvement project. The “as-is” state of the specification approval process was mapped. Gaps in the process were identified and sustainable solutions created, which allowed me to obtain yellow belt certification. Conducted a bench mark study on the global RIBC market, which included a life cycle analysis.



Del Monte Foods, Inc.

• United States
• Food and Beverage Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Packaging Co-op

  • Jan 2014 - Jun 2014

  Lead packaging engineer for the Del Monte Fruit burst Squeezer and Fruit Cups display shipper project. Took responsibility for the design and implementation of a new carton size for the Fruit Burst Squeezer products which resulted in successful launch and gain in market share. Conducted the necessary package testing including compatibility tests, storage studies, and transportations tests to ensure a successful product/package launch. Lead packaging engineer for the Del Monte Fruit burst Squeezer and Fruit Cups display shipper project. Took responsibility for the design and implementation of a new carton size for the Fruit Burst Squeezer products which resulted in successful launch and gain in market share. Conducted the necessary package testing including compatibility tests, storage studies, and transportations tests to ensure a successful product/package launch.



Dow

• United States
• Chemical Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Packaging Engineering Intern

  • May 2013 - Aug 2013