1601 Hillside Dr #D6 * Effingham, IL 62401 * * 810.877-1276
MBA Graduate with over 7 years experience in testing of package design and func tionality; over 6 years experience as a supervisor with packaging decisions. Sea soned in Cost Savings Initiatives, Kaizen Events, SAP, and PDM. SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS * Over 7 years of experience testing design elements of a variety of Product a nd Packaging components * Experience testing functional and dimensional aspects of packaging component s * Experience in data analysis and oral and written reporting * Possess an MBA and a BS in Package Engineering * Additional experience studying European Packaging design PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE PACKAGING ENGINEER January 2007 to December 2009 HELLA ELECTRONICS CORPORATION Flora, IL An Automotive Electronics Supplier * Directed packaging decisions for 3 Plants and Hella North American HQ * Participated in FMEA and Kaizen activities * Quarterly cost reduction award winner; July-Sept 2008 * Fostered strong relationships with vendors to gain optimal Global pricing * Implemented a new standard pallet design saving over $56,000/yr * Implemented a new ESD thermoformed tray material saving the company over $13 ,000/yr * Standardized Hellaâ s worldwide packaging practices and materials saving labor, m aterial, and freight costs. * Daily work with SAP, PDM, and CAD software * Quoting of new business packaging material and logistics costs * Negotiated terms and specs to the mutual agreement of key clients such as Fo rd, GM, Chrysler, Honda, BMW, Mercedes, and Large Tier suppliers * Continuous improvement exercises on packaging specs * Identified new vendors for Quality and Cost Reduction concerns FUEL SYSTEMS PACKAGING ENGINEER December 2002 to May 2003 TI AUTOMOTIVE Auburn Hills, MI A design firm for automotive fluid delivery syste ms * Tested validity of fuel storage systems using physical, static and dynamic t esting * Supervised work of three business team technicians * Managed returnable packaging systems, including procurement and footprint de sign * Used LEVII and PZEC compliant systems to provide polymer fuel system solutio ns that met permeation requirements TEST/PACKAGING ENGINEER May 2000 to December 2001 BREED TECHNOLOGIES Sterling Heights, MI A design firm for automotive safety rest raints * Validated a variety of automotive safety restraint components using physical , static and dynamic tests * Designed test fixtures and databases * Developed improved packaging systems to reduce damage to shipped components * Evaluated problems in packaging and design elements of components * Worked closely within NHTSA guidelines to ensure packaging complied with the specifications * Worked closely with ATF regulations to improve airbag propellant packaging a nd storage PACKAGING TECHNOLOGY INTERN January 1999 to July 1999 RHONE-POULENC RORER Collegeville, PA A global pharmaceutical company * Tested qualitative and functional aspects of pharmaceutical packaging compon ents * Led cross-functional research and development teams in development of new ph armaceutical packaging systems * Established project timelines and goals * Worked closely within FDA regulations and guidelines. * Implemented an improved Packaging System for Gliadel reducing product breaka ge which saved the company over $10,000/unit MICRO-COMPUTER LABORATORY MANAGER August 1994 to December 1999 MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY, COMPUTER CENTER East Lansing, MI A university serving over 40,000 students * Managed 28 campus computer laboratories, including allocation of staff and m aterial resources to sustain operations * Supervised service assistants and evaluated performance * Ensured functionality of all PCs and printers EDUCATION AND TRAINING MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION 2006 UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN * RANKED #4 US BUSINESS SCHOOL 3.5 GPA Flint, MI BACHELOR OF SCIENCE, PACKAGE ENGINEERING 1999 MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY * RANKED #1 PACKAGING PROGRAM East Lansing, MI 3.2 GPA SELECTED SPECIAL TRAINING AND ACADEMIC ASSOCIATIONS * European Packaging Studies, London England, Summer 1998 * IOPP CERTIFICATIONS AND TECHNICAL SKILLS * SAP * PDM * Advanced Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance * FMEA * AutoCAD Last recertification class Aug-Dec 2008 * Effective Problem Solving * Software: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access * Platforms/Operating Systems: Windows, Mac, XP, Vista * Hardware: Sun, Compaq, Dell