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Austin, Texas, United States

Austin, Texas, United States

Gigafactory

Own the design. validation and implementation of all outbound powertrain packaging for the Gigafactory in addition to multiple solutions used throughout the production process, including manual/automated systems, expendable packaging, and troubleshooting production/packaging related issues.

Sparks, NV

Auburn Hills, MI

Designed, tested, and implemented packaging for the 2018 Jeep Wrangler body shop components. With over 100 unique designs, I collaborated with multiple cross-functional teams across several companies to ensure packaging worked for the manufacturing site, logistics network, and installation site, all while maintaining the spend to be under the program budget.

East Aurora, NY

Working closely alongside Marketing, Product Development and Costing Engineers, I designed packaging structures for many new Fisher-Price toy categories. Participating in kaizens, cost-reducing existing packaging and researching other package substrates and methods were my responsibility as well.

Greater Detroit Area

Oversaw sourcing and production of packaging used in assembly of various vehicles, while managing Chrysler's obsolete and damaged container system. Frequently worked on site at many suppliers and Chrysler production plants when coordinating efforts between packaging vendors. Used many internal systems and platforms to communicate scheduling information and.

Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area

Designed Point-of-Purchase displays and other "brown box" packaging solutions for wide variety of customers. Developed graphics and assisted in the production of printing plates and cutting dies whiles working closely with customer to ensure their packaging vision came to life. Added creative input and cost-reduction solutions, where appropriate.

Toledo, Ohio Area

Designed various packaging solutions for exterior vehicle components to be exported to assembly plants. Hosted design-concept reviews with management and plant workers to ensure plant-wide compliance. Evaluated existing packaging issues and provided cost-saving solutions.

Designed a wide variety of packaging structures as directed by Packaging and Marketing personnel. Acquired valuable experience in design, marketing, and supply chain related practices.