Becky Stapleton, Pmp, Cppl Email & Phone Number

Florida, United States

Chosen by Writing CEO & COO to build and implement a Project Management Office for Marketing & Trade. Project Management oversight on North America projects for new SKUs, bonus packs, line extensions, POG resets, customer/seasonal promotions and in store displays. Customers include: Walmart, Target, Amazon, Costco, Sam's, Staples, Walgreens, CVS, Kroger, Lowes, The Home Depot.Manage Stage Gate Process to drive alignment with key project stakeholders and deliver on time, on cost and on spec.Lead cross functional teams to identify and drive cost savings and continuous improvement projects resulting in $4.5M to the bottom line.2022 Edgar Awards finalist for Best Continuous Improvement (nominated by peers).

Selected by Executive Management to oversee & implement the simplification of global packaging. Tasked to reduce packaging portfolio complexity that meets both manufacturing & customer expectations; on time, cost and spec.Championed a harmonized global blister card format & pack configuration for 4 major brands by driving simplification in manufacturing processes and streamlining structural & creative design. Defined, Scoped and Planned workstream to execute a 50% reduction in platforms delivering $5M in savings. Lead the Transformation Office Culture Team of 12 acting as an Advisory Board for 200+ employees across the globe to ensure a productive and positive work environment energizing team building, wellness and service events, professional and personal development and group communications.

Addison, Il, Us

Recruited to leverage my extensive packaging experience, coach clients and develop retail packaging concepts within cost targets and customer requirements.Managed accounts across 8 states, generated leads and provided project management guidance to new account managers.Converted 6 new prospects into revenue generating customers in first 8 months.

Selected to oversee development of global packaging and merchandising and to cultivate a staff of 10 Packaging Engineers across 6 locations.Responsible for leading a team to develop global packaging and displays, from concept through execution for North America, Latin America, Europe and Asia Pacific. Defined & Implemented process to develop promotional SKUs through a multi-function network resulting in overall Project Management ownership.Spearheaded collaboration between R&D, brand marketing, channel marketing, operations, sourcing, supply chain and finance to meet packaging & display objectives, strategies and customer and consumer needs.

Promoted into this newly created position during significant growth in both product development and retail placement. Responsible for managing a team of five Merchandising Engineers located in Tennessee and Illinois. Developed and implemented Point of Purchase display projects from conception through distribution for Staples U.S. retail stores. Led team to identify and implement cost reduction projects focused on material and labor and utilizing existing capital resulting in savings of $4.2MM over four years.

Recruited to enhance packaging and display development for the Sharpie brand that was on a significant growth trajectory.Led the packaging development of new products such as Sharpie, Paper Mate, Uni-Ball, Accent and Expo. Managed the development of Point of Purchase displays from conception through distribution for supermarkets, drug stores, K-Mart, arts & craft stores and the Canadian marketplace.

New York, Ny, Us

Promoted after successfully executing over 100 unique gift sets for Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day and Christmas selling seasons. Responsible for the packaging development of new products, gift sets, gift with purchase & collateral items across multiple brands. Owned packaging component testing, specifications, technical print approvals, development, quoting, cost analysis, copy & color approvals.

Northampton, Gb

Bs, Packaging

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