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Chicago, Illinois, United States

Currently working as a structural designer on the tactical design team to assist in the design and manufacturing of paperboard cartons.

Valhalla, New York, United States

• Worked cross-functionally on the Carbonated Soft Drink team to fully integrate the Rockstar brand into PepsiCo.• Constructed all relevant component, pack and case packaging specifications for Rockstar products using Product Vision and CAPE.• Conducted in-laboratory testing to collect, analyze and interpret data to properly improve current practices and assess manufacturability of the new product design. • Delivered bi-weekly presentations to manufacturers and provided updates and insight to determine an appropriate plastic resin ideal for manufacturability and end use of the product. • Developed written methodologies for the Instron machine to be used to assist future co-ops as a guide.• Worked globally across PepsiCo and Unilever Beverage teams to create a globally searchable database from a current list of on-market European Lipton products using Microsoft Access.

Fairport, New York, United States

• Utilized my technical design skills with ArtiosCAD and AutoCAD to create a more efficient packaging system to reduce overall shipping and material cost. Redesigned five boxes. • Focused on quality efficiencies to the end user by analyzing current practices and improving packaging standards.• Worked on the indirect purchasing team to place purchase orders as well as track spending to identify areas for cost reduction.