Robert Schiavone BIO Robert Schiavone is Global Marketing Director for R&D/Leverage Schiavone joined R&D in 2008, after serving as Marketing Manager for Rexam Personal Care, one of the world’s leading suppliers of plastic packaging for personal care and household products. Here, he was responsible for industry marketing, and directed branding initiatives and other marketing functions. Previously, Schiavone was Marketing & Communications Manager for Precise Technology, Inc, the PA-based leader in injection molding that was purchased by Rexam in 2006. At Precise, Schiavone directed all international planning, budgeting and reporting of marketing efforts, during the company’s growth from a $21 million company to more than $300 million. Earlier, Schiavone was Marketing/Design Communications Specialist for Conair Corporation, the international supplier of plastics equipment, where he spearheaded companywide branding initiatives, sales programs and product training. Additional professional experience included work as Marketing Director for Elizabeth-Hata International, a machine supplier to the pharmaceutical industry. Schiavone created and directed the firm’s in-house marketing department. Previous experience includes work as Medical Marketing Manager for the University of Pittsburgh’s Department of Pharmacology, where he supported marketing efforts for 200 researchers, supported grants, training, and educational materials.A native of Pittsburgh Pennsylvania, Schiavone earned an Associate’s Degree in Marketing Communications from the Art Institute of Pittsburgh, has won a variety of design awards and has been published on other branding-related topics. He resides in West Deer, PA, with his wife and 3 children.http://plasticspr.wix.com/robert-schiavone