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Bethlehem, Pa

Packaging consulting specialtizing in food industry. Expertise includes: Structures-Paper and Plastic Graphics- Brand and PromotionalEngineering for Cost SavingsVendor selection

Redmond, Wa

Developed and implemented sourcing strategy, negotiated terms and conditions with suppliers, contract creation and execution, supplier selection, communicated program information to leadership stakeholders, responsible for continuous supplier improvement , managed suppliers. Focus: Security printing, collectibles and packaging

Miami, Fl

Accountable for North American structural development and innovation in materials. Responsible for brand strengthening graphics. Developed global packaging strategy. Lead cross functional teams responsible for core packaging in 63 countries. Improved current packaging and processes. Responsible for direct reports. Contributed in Corporate Social Responsibility effort, which included an Environmental Packaging Strategy that supported reductions in energy, raw materials, waste and effluent.Innovated and developed packaging using the following criteria: consumer preference and relevance, product presentation and preservation of product quality, operational ease, environmental perception and impact and total cost.Developed strong relationships with suppliers and internal teams that delivered world class packaging.Led corporate initiatives for structural and graphic changes in core packaging while considering local capabilities of suppliers worldwide.Consistently delivered over $ 2M annual system wide savings. Established global packaging graphics style guide, which allowed regions to implement packaging that reinforced brand identity.Interfaced with agencies on development of promotions that included promotional packaging that drove sales resulting in increased restaurant traffic.Developed and implemented packaging sustainability strategy, which included source reduction, use of recycled materials in direct food contact, development of plastics that were more environmentally friendly. Sustainability tactics included incorporation of recycled materials, light weighting, removal of chemicals that are perceived as harmful.Created a measurement process for suppliers which enable the purchasing department to determine the viability and expandability of packaging suppliers.Lead high performance cross functional teams. Managed direct reports. Developed high potential employee.

Responsible for development of promotional packaging and graphicsProject management of promotional packaging including traffic driving gamesLead team that developed light weight corrugated boxes for hot fresh foodWorked with suppliers in flexible packaging and rigid packaging: " folding cartons " thermoformed and injection molded plastics-cups, bowls, cutlery, lids, straws " Waxed and poly coated cups " Lightweight tissue and recycled papers

Marketing Manager, Corrugated Research.Conducted research in niche markets to drive profitability at converting facilities.

Sales Representative (Promoted from Customer Service Representative).Brokered multiple packaging materials with an emphasis on corrugated.