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Fairfield, Ct

Managed all technical development and prototyping activities for the agency. Continually identified, researched and communicated the benefits of new and emerging technologies which could be applied to current and future design challenges. Managed a team of 9 engineers and designers. Oversaw the technical feasibility and manufacturability of all projects Product Ventures delivered. Educated client teams on the realities of Packaging Sustainability. Worked with client’s packaging, operations and supply chain teams to ensure that new packaging designs integrate into production infrastructure. Supported client’s packaging design initiatives through technical specification development, 3D CAD creation, package engineering, FEA and DEM simulation of leading designs.• Delivered technically accurate, fully engineered new packaging designs for numerous large CPG client product launches across a variety of packaging formats, (bottles, cans, trays, pouches, cartons, etc.)• Enhanced Product Ventures’ Prototyping and Comprehensive Mockup creation capabilities through the investigation and acquisition of both solvent & UV 2D printers along with complimentary SLA 3D printing systems • Conducted Life Cycle Analysis on new and existing package systems in efforts to educate clients on the most sustainability routes to pursue when launching new packaging initiatives• Researched, purchased and oversaw the installation of stretch blow molding equipment for the company• Designed stretch blow mold tooling that could be made in house reducing prototype mold lead time from six weeks to one• Facilitated the launch of Bumblebee Foods entry into the frozen seafood category though packaging design and development, packaging specification development, packaging vendor sourcing, ordering packaging materials, ship testing, RFP creation, equipment specification, screening, acquisition and line qualification

Fairfield, Connecticut, United States

Managed development functions across the organization, (3D CAD, package engineering, prototyping). Performed life cycle analysis on package and material alternatives. Worked with clients and vendors to optimize package designs for various manufacturing processes. Developed packaging specifications in support of client package design initiatives. Hired and trained development team staff, (mechanical engineers, package engineers, industrial designers). Interfaced with technical resources at clients to insure successful integration of new packaging designs into existing infrastructure. Identified opportunities for packaging design to improve on existing manufacturing processes.• Improved Product Ventures’ prototyping capabilities through the investigation and acquisition of new 3D printing equipment• Developed online database of packaging technologies and developments for staff education and reference• Created technical guidelines/constraints for numerous design and development projects and worked to ensure that new packaging designs created by the agency met those requirements

New Milford, Connecticut, United States

Designed and engineered package and dispensing systems. Prepared FDA documentation to support product launches. Procured capital equipment, injection and blow molds. Managed mold shop and tool room personnel. Prepared and executed test and verification programs.• Prepared Drug Master Files to support the market launch of 2 proprietary dispensing systems• Developed enhanced laser resealable Thermoplastic Elastomer integral to the advancement and commercialization of Medinstill’s INTACT ™ filling technology, (this technology is currently under license to GlaxoSmithKline for vaccines and injectables)• Managed the design, development and scale up of multiple proprietary dispensing systems, one of which is used in the Nestlé Viaggi automatic espresso and cappuccino machine

New Milford, Connecticut, United States

Promoted from role as Senior Research Engineer. Managed team of 8 engineers and technicians while developing innovative package options for global foodservice projects.Managed department budget of $1.4 million, meeting project deliverables within budget guidelines.Directed package development to support $33 million in shelf stable liquid RTU Nestlé USA business. Developed single serve packaging for Nescafe soluble coffee in support of the launch of a $10 million euro foodservice business in France and the UK.• Developed and successfully implemented packaging projects for Nescafe iced beverage systems in use at Burger King, Mr. Pita, Honey Do Donuts, Knott’s Berry Farms and White Castle• Launched unique, dual component beverage concentrate pack in use in systems for Disney Theme Parks• Developed patented aseptic packaging for ambient storage and dispensing of shelf stable dairy products for use in McDonald’s in North America and Asia• Improved heated sauce dispensing system with patented new ideas for Ortega sauce dispensers

Norwalk, Connecticut, United States

Developed new packaging and optimized existing package formats in support of Pepperidge Farm’s Bakery, Frozen Food and “Away from Home” businesses.• Launched packaging for Pepperidge Farm Flaky Crust Frozen Pot Pies in new microwave susceptor packaging that won the 2002 AIMCAL (Assn. of Industrial Metallizers, Coaters & Laminators) Technical Award in the Food category for Metallized or Vacuum Coated Packaging • Initiated package optimization programs with the potential to yield over $500,000 in savings for the Bakery, Frozen Food and “Away From Home” divisions

Greenwich, Connecticut, United States

Managed the company’s rapid prototyping operations and investigated new packaging technologies. • Reduced blow molded prototype part lead times from four weeks to two days• Initiated development of in house toothbrush prototyping operation

Greenwich, Connecticut, United States

Managed all packaging related initiatives and developed new packaging options for major brands: Mentadent, Ponds, Vaseline Intensive Care, Rave, Aqua Net • Pioneered use of dual component molding technology for production of new oral care implements, including the design and engineering of injection molded products and packaging for the full lines of Mentadent OralCare and ProCare Toothbrushes, resulting in over $15 million in business annually• Identified, and implemented cost savings programs resulting in savings in excess of $11 million

Stamford, Connecticut, United States

Responsible for new technology development and implementation. Designed and developed new concepts for internal mix aerosol systems and unique product applicators.

Bs, Polymer Science And Engineering

Mba, Management And Industrial Relations

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Polymer Science & Engineering

Activities and Societies: Sigma Nu Fraternity, Penn State Track Team

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Polymer/Plastics Engineering

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Polymer/Plastics Engineering

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Polymer/Plastics Engineering