• Innovated laboratory procedure by developing and launching a complex laboratory management database used companywide. Database: o Tracks project milestones, component variation, test results, manufacturing specifications and quality control data o Automatically performs analysis against key goals o Drives product innovation and development with the package engineering team• Global responsibility for qualifying manufacturing plants. Discovered root causes of quality issues in Taiwanese, French and US based plants. Resolved issues and reduced consumer complaints by up to 90% for subsequent production runs• Impacted bottom line by increasing global packaging efficiency 325% by creating dozens of unique finished goods case designs• Increased capability of lab to deliver on time results by revamping physical organization and flow through process• Managed a technician and worked closely with product developers and regulatory team to meet product launch deadlines • Authored hundreds of packaging SOPs, many of which were entirely new test procedures, creating greater capacity for the lab to prevent quality issues• Reduced downtime after laboratory relocation through rigorous planning and creation of requirements• Prevented quality issues that could have potentially cost the company millions by creating and applying a new project risk management analysis tool • Collaborated with product developers to recommend product redesigns based on test results• Created a knowledge base and companywide process, enabling color control for all printed matter and primary packages to meet previously unachievable marketing targets

• Responsible for design and qualification of all primary and secondary packaging materials for benefit products• Implemented TOPS packout redesigns for all benefit packaging to drastically increase packout efficiency and distribution chain durability• Introduced professional testing qualification procedures bringing testing in line with Dior testing standards

Armor All, Brita and Clorox Laundry and Cleaning divisions as part of the special projects packaging group• Domestic responsibility for Laundry/Home Care packaging. On site production facility problem solving visits to mitigate issues with wipes pouch fin sealing, auto erect unit cartons, warehouse display case construction and palletizing.• Designed and evaluated product package and processing for product development and manufacturing• Delivered presentations to communicate new product opportunities and concepts to category managers and marketing, as well as package presentations to an 80 person functional group• Two patents:o USPTO 7,201,916 Anti-mosquito device able to directly deliver insecticide vapor into the air without heat or pressureo “Roach O Matic” male German cockroach separator for which I earned the company wide “Clorox Creativity Pace Award” (Pending)• Engaged with industry professionals to seek out new technology and evaluate its marketability