• Managed packaging redesign project to maintain compliance with current FDA regulations for medical device packaging. • Investigated potential causes of material delamination on product identified by RTI staff. Followed CA/PA work process to prevent defect reoccurrence. • Implemented new packaging configuration based on understanding customer expectations and RTI internal validations. Adjusted SOPs to reflect new configuration pack-outs. • Improved shipping configurations for terminal sterilization of multiple product families to improve load efficiency and gamma irradiation uniformity leading to a decrease in damaged products and post-terminal sterilization rework. Conducted on site training of supplier personnel and RTI staff on new pack-out SOPs to ensure proper shipping arrangement utilized. • Responsible for drafting and finalizing Process FMEA to accurately document risk of introduction of bioburden throughout processing of tissue.Map3 Multi-Unit Shipper: Engineering Lead• Interacted with Marketing, Sales and Process Development departments to define critical customer requirements. Designed a new multi-unit shipping cooler assembly utilizing new cold chain technology to maintain product specifications and satisfy customer needs. ClearFoil F Material Change: Project Lead• Evaluated potential replacement for obsolete packaging material utilized in over 1000 product codes. Developed and provided detailed analysis of new material recommendation internal stake holders.• Coordinated with Operations, Quality Assurance, Regulatory and Marketing department to ensure consistency across company for new packaging material. • Performed engineering studies to determine material capability and DOE to determine optimal sealing parameters for new material. • Planned distribution and aging validations according to FDA regulations for multiple packaging processes including room temperature and cold temperature storage.

• Orchestrated a gauge R&R study to optimize peel strength testing on rigid packaging. Designed a cutting fixture to assist in collecting samples. Identified the optimum testing location and method of data evaluation for assessing peel strengths of packaging systems. • Evaluated 24 impulse heat sealers for machine optimization. Investigated network connectivity to track sealing data on individual seals, as well as real time monitoring of sealer performance. Authored and executed IQ/OQ/PQs to ensure proper instrument performance. Updated Preventive Maintenance protocols to streamline heat profiling processes.• Performed a capability study to identify the potential for utilizing the current 2- Day coolers for 5 days. Created the temperature profile using ISTA standards to assess the performance of the coolers in worst case environmental conditions. Created protocols for qualification testing and analyzing data over 144 hours.

Spearheaded a complexity reduction project to minimize production lead times by standardizing components used. Reduced potential component options by over 95%. Developed a migration plan to ensure project completion. Directed a glass to plastic initiative to identify cost saving opportunities. Evaluated compatibility of three fragrances with different plastic resins. Created miniatures of a fragrance line to be utilized in various gifts sets in the future. Resolved scale-down issues such as decoration, dispensing and closure method.

Re-structured the club to increase student body involvement through social events and career development seminars such as interview preparation workshopsIncreased publicity for the club by motivating students to participate in competitions at Pack Expo.PMMI Student Design Project: Team Leader November 2010Guided a team in developing a production line solution for an expanding companyFinalist in the Student Design Project at Pack Expo

Evaluated gas permeability of several plastic films using Mocon and Oxysense instrumentsSupported graduate student research projects in developing new mechanical equipment