Sales of packaging equipment such as case erectors, case packers, and the like, including WestRock proprietary machinery optionsDevelopment of system solution aimed at reducing customers' total cost of ownershipSurveying customer facilities to gain understanding of packaging needs and requirementsCollaborate with Corrugated sales, design, and engineering to develop best options to meet customer goals

Value creation to key RockTenn customers by working alongside sales teams and business units to identify opportunities throughout the supply chain. Conduct cost analysis including manufacturing, transportation, use and storage as package travels from inception to end use. Review and quantify data gathered during customer site visit to identify financial opportunities.Develop and present documented proposal to client supply chain team.Assist as needed in follow-up and implementation.

Structural design of corrugated packaging through use of Artios CAD, ranging from basic RSCs and FOLs, to complex inner packs capable of supporting hundreds of pounds. Generated all varieties of point of purchase displays including counter units, power wings, floor units, and pallet displays.Developed full pallet loads capable of withstanding ISTA testing including impact, compression, vibration and drop tests.Maintained knowledge of specific retail channel packaging and display requirements from Wal-Mart, Lowe’s, BJ’s Wholesale, and Costco.

Created traffic stopping point of purchase displays to draw consumers to the Mechanix Wear brand.Developed well-built structures to withstand the rigors of busy retail environments.Worked as liaison between Mechanix Wear sales department and primary retailers, such as Lowe’s, to ensure promotional material and packaging compliance at the retail level.Saved Mechanix Wear in excess of $20,000 over the course of a year by sourcing responsible vendors to provide affordable displays, while still exhibiting the quality required to promote our top of the line product category.

Developed new relationships and established repeat point-of-purchase display business with customers such as Pottery Barn and Beringer Vineyards.Developed additional POP knowledge by training in numerous departments, including Design, Estimating, Production and Sales.

Established system to track jobs from concept to production, ensuring accurate, on time delivery.Developed system to ensure timely completion of complex client presentations for companies such as Buena Vista (Disney) Home Entertainment and Columbia TriStar Home Video.Coordinated Sales, Graphic Design and Structural Design departments to maintain the essential flow of information.Conducted daily meetings to address all design, traffic and production issues, simultaneously handling numerous projects.Utilized strong organizational and supervisory skills to manage team of designers, including creative, structural and freelance.