I am excited to join Econo-Pak as General Manager. Focused on Business Development through strategic Sales and Marketing initiatives. Econo-Pak has become one of the most trusted contract packaging manufacturers in the industry, partnering with clients ranging from small, independent firms to Fortune 500 customers. Our contract packaging solutions cover almost every packaging need. With over 240,000 square feet of production floor space and 200 different packaging machines, we can meet the specifications of virtually any project. Econo-Pak has been a co-packer and contract-filling manufacturer of foods, powders, and more for over 40 years. We understand the many factors to be considered when providing product packaging services for food and consumer products. Consistent and safe practices must be followed to prevent contamination or degradation of product quality from the processing line to the store shelves.Our company adheres to all food handling regulations and standards set forth by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), as well as the Safe Quality Food Institute (SQF Level 3). We hold numerous certifications to ensure we can provide the best contract packaging services to any and all clients who may need our assistance. These include certifications from New Jersey and Pennsylvania’s Board of Health, the Oxford Union for Kosher food, Bay State Organics, and the Gluten Intolerance Group of North America.Here are a few packaging products, among many others, that have come across our processing lines:Cookies, Crackers, Candy, Pastas, Grain, Muffins, Vitamins, Chocolate, Mints, Bottle Filling, Powders, Chocolate Products, Seasoning, Flavorings, Dry Baby Products, Drink Mixes, Pretzels, Gummy CandyRice, Seeds, Potato/Tortilla Chips, Biscuits, Puff Snacks, Bars and seasoning. Econo-Pak ranks among the best for quality, fast turnaround times, and excellent customer service. Contact me to learn more or visit our website: www.Econo-Pak.com

A&W Products is a privately held company. Manufacturer and importer of school and office supplies. With a focus on distributing to education markets, retail & wholesale companies. Responsibilities include:- Head of Sales and Marketing- Business Development Strategies- Product, Packaging, and Brand Development - Graphics and Multi-Media Design- Social Media Content Development:- Private Brand Management- Forecasting & Procurement - Global Sourcing: United States, China, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam.- International Factory and Vendor Management:- Production Schedules: Factory Raw Material and Packaging Coordination- Product Testing and Compliance: SGS, UL, Bureau Verita, FSC - Import Logistics: International Consolidation Warehouse, Port and Container/ Vessel Forwarder - Domestic Logistics: Warehouse locations East and West Coast, Freight Transport Companies - Information Technology: ERP, EDI, Microsoft Office Suite, Website Design

Responsibilities include:- Private Brand Management- Forecasting & Procurement - Global Sourcing: United States, China, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam.- International Factory and Vendor Management:- Production Schedules: Factory Raw Material and Packaging Coordination- Product Testing and Compliance: SGS, UL, Bureau Verita, FSC - Import Logistics: International Consolidation Warehouse, Port and Container/ Vessel Forwarder - Domestic Logistics: Warehouse locations East and West Coast, Freight Transport Companies - Information Technology: ERP, EDI, Microsoft Office Suite, Website Design

Responsibilities include:- Forecasting & Procurement - Global Sourcing: United States, China, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam.- International Factory and Vendor Management:- Production Schedules: Factory Raw Material and Packaging Coordination- Product Testing and Compliance: SGS, UL, Bureau Verita, FSC- Private Brand Management- Product, Packaging, and Brand Development- Graphics and Multi-Media Design:- Social Media Content Development:

Responsibilities include:- Director of Marketing- Business Development Strategies- Product, Packaging, and Brand Development - Graphics and Multi-Media Design- Social Media Content Development:- Private Brand Management- Information Technology: ERP, EDI, Microsoft Office Suite, Website Design

Product and Packaging development. Apply proper warning labels for product safety. Communication with our international vendor's printers. Software: Adobe Creative Suite, Illustrator, Photoshop, Premiere Pro, After Effects, Indesign, Acrobat, Powerpoint, Access, Word, Exel, Outlook, Lable Matrix, ERP Aptean.

Strategic Marketing and Business Development.We work with clients needing custom solutions to fit their business and organization. We have capabilities that include:Graphic Design, Video Production, and Editing, Print/Digital Advertising, Social Media Marketing, Content Creation, Organic SEO implementation, Website Design and development, Sales Funnel Development, Email Marketing, Customer Relationship Management CRM Solutions, Podcast Production, YouTube Content Producer, Newsletter Design and Distribution Channels, Blog Writer. Employee Management and Leadership Coaching. My experience working with different types of businesses and organizations has provided a wealth of knowledge. These practices in Business Management, Sales, Marketing, and Operations provide many resource capabilities for my clients. Need help growing your business with measurable results? Let’s connect. @meadcreative