Work experience

• Packaging Lead

  Under Armour

  2018.08-Current

  (7 years)

  • Partnered with local and global vendors to develop packaging solutions for logistics, footwear, accessories, apparel, and special projects. • Managed VAS support with T1 and T2 vendors for global retail customers. • Production and Logistic manual and SOP implementation and maintenance. • Pinpoint packaging related issues and opportunities within Under Armour’s global supply chain. • Drive packaging development and innovation within Under Armour Distribution Centers. • Maintain day to day packaging database for Centric, Armoury, and VERP tables.
• Packaging

  Urban Outfitters Inc.

  2015.04-2018.07

  (3 years)

  • Partnered with Anthropologie, Terrain, Free People, Urban Outfitters, and Distribution Centers on all packaging initiatives. • Implemented packaging guidelines for all brands. • Introduced innovative packaging solutions within URBN’s Distribution Center. • Recommended packaging configurations for the production team and vendors. • Visited vendors in-country to optimize packaging quality. • Evaluated the inbound quality of packaged products.
• Contract Packaging Engineer

  The Home Depot, Headquarters

  2014.06-2015.03

  (10 months)

  • Provided packaging support for merchant driven new product introductions. • Identified, planed, executed, and controlled packaging projects to deliver strategic business needs for growth, productivity, and quality. • Advised and consulted on packaging best practices to enhance business performance. • Directed corrective actions with service providers and vendors to resolve packaging issues. • Managed packaging designs, requirements and test protocols relative to the assigned retail departments. • Developed packaging performance protocol and quality assurance standards.
• Packaging Engineer

  Packaging Atlanta

  2014.02-2014.06

  (5 months)

  • Designed corrugated packaging and displays using CAD. • Maintained general office functions including customer contact, order entry, and order processing. • Generated working specs and drawings for all new designs. • Cut samples per requests from sales representatives and customer service representatives. • Consulted with production, quality, and scheduling departments to ensure that product runs correctly and efficiently.
• Packaging Reliability and Development

  Electrolux North America

  2013.03-2014.02

  (a year)

  • Operated the packaging evaluation lab. • Worked with engineering team to develop new packaging solutions for current and future Electrolux home products. • Tested reliability of packaging solutions for current and future Electrolux home products. • Consulted with vendors for packaging solutions. • Ensured packaging products met Electrolux’s requirements and specifications.

Educational experience

• Michigan State University

  Packaging Science

  2015.06-2017.06

  (2 years)

  Top Global Packaging Science Program.
• Clemson University

  International Trade and Language

  2005.06-2010.03

  (5 years)

  Major University in the State of South Carolina

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