Develop and execute packaging programs & solutions around new product launches & existing portfolios while integrating sustainability & innovative initiatives. Work with functional counterparts to deliver quality, cost effective packaging options that key on Marketing or Creative agendas while adhering to timing and manufacturing capabilities. Work to foster professional growth of those on my team and educate those whose functions surround packaging to advance the company. Always striving to improve the understanding, approach, planning, and execution of packaging related projects in the areas of material analysis and development, structural design, consumer experience, testing, documentation, technical support for cost saving initiatives, sustainability & distribution.Packaging Engineer and Consultant• Analytical and Operational Investigations of Packaging Materials and Equipment• QMS Evaluation and Analysis Including Work Flow Process and Systems Integration• Designing, Specifying, and Procuring Packaging• Protocol Development, Execution and Packaging Validation• Package Testing• Packaging Analysis and Cost Benefit ModelingCore Competencies/Fields of Expertise• Validation of medical, pharmaceutical, food, cosmetic packaging components• Financial Analysis of Package Design/Implementation• Retort Packaging• Low-Acid Aseptic Plastic Packaging• Stand-Up Pouches (doyen, side gusset, and u-pak style pouches)• Flexible Films (flow wrap, bulk and side gusset bags)• Rigid Containers (plastic, glass)• Closure Systems • (MAP) Modified Atmosphere Packaging• Temperature Controlled Packaging• Paper Packaging (corrugate and paper board)• Test Protocols for Material Analysis• Packaging Regulations• ASTM / ISTA Test Methods• Tops/CAPE Package Design Software • Consumer Insight Technique Execution and Analysis