Objective A full-time professional position within the packaging industry where I can use my cross functional skills and abilities to make significant contributions toward the achievement of company objectives. My primary goal is to grow internally within a company to develop a successful career. Highlights of Qualifications Certified Packaging Professional in Training (CPIT) Cross functional experience within research and development and plant based operations Experience with a wide variety of packaging materials: Flexible | Glass | Plastic | Pressure Sensitive | Folding Cartons Committed to not only meeting goals and expectations, but exceeding them Education B.S., Packaging Spring 2015 University of Wisconsin Stout Menomonie, WI Major GPA: 3.40 Currently completing a Bachelor of Science degree in Packaging Relevant Coursework B.S., Packaging University of Wisconsin Stout Major GPA: 3.40 Fundamentals of Packaging Distribution Packaging Systems Packaging Materials: Polymers & Glass Production & Operations Management Packaging Materials: Paper, Wood, Adhesives, Metal Principles of Management Consumer Packaging Systems Engineering Economy CAD Engineering | Solid Modeling Packaging Design & Evaluation Packaging Machinery Medical Packaging Employment History R&D Packaging Engineer Intern January 2014 to August 2014 The J.M. Smucker Company Orrville, Ohio Supported various types of new product development and production start-ups Researched, coordinated, and executed the capital purchase of a pilot plant pouch filling machine Implement various performance tests to evaluate product quality: Vibration | Free fall drop | Compression
Research & Development Intern January 2012 to September 2012 Belmark Inc. De Pere, Wisconsin Developed and executed adhesive cure study to increase product speed-to-market by up to 33% Designed packaging solutions with folding cartons, flexible, and pressure sensitive materials Detail oriented in designing sample prototypes for customer approval
Quality Control Technician May 2011 to December 2011 Badger Iron Works Menomonie, Wisconsin Perform complete quality control evaluation on all finished iron products Analyzed product and process quality to adhere to ASTM guidelines Provide verification of product approval for customers and company records Recorded and documented all examination results through lab output reports Activities and Honors Certified Professional in Training (CPIT) 2 nd Place: TAPPI Student Design Competition University of Wisconsin-Stout Chancellors Award: Fall 2012 | Spring 2013 Member: Institute of Packaging Professionals