As someone with a background in Mechanical Engineering (Bachelors degree- Wright State University) and Architecture (Masters degree- The Ohio State University), I have approached my packaging career with both an engineering and design mindset. My first role at Axiom favored my design mind as I worked on creating packaging concept options for a variety of clients. My next role at Gorilla Glue utilized my engineering mind, as I worked collaboratively with multiple teams to execute multiple new product launch packaging. Next, I used my packaging engineering/design experience to communicate ArtiosCAD applications to my customers at Esko. After my Esko trainer stint, I worked at Premier Press designing seeding kits and influencer packaging for the Portland, Oregon-based printing company. Currently I work as a Senior Packaging Engineer at Stanley 1913, where I collaborate with internal teams to develop inline, collab, and seasonal packaging offerings.

Skills

Packaging

13+ years experience in packaging industry

Develop primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging components

Structural/packaging design:

paperboard, corrugated board, blister cards, flexibles, foams, thermoform trays

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Packaging testing experience
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2D/3D Programs

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ArtiosCAD (highly proficient) 2D/3D
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AutoCAD
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SolidWorks
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Catia
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Rhino
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Sketchup
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Prototyping

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cutting tables
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3D printing
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laser cutting
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thermoforming
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blister machines/thermoforms
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Collaboration

Strong verbal/written communication skills

Experience working in highly collaborative team environment

Experience working with domestic/global teams/customers/vendors

Experience in fast-paced environment (10-20 projects per week)

Product Development

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BOM (Bill of Materials) creation
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CAPE palletization software; highly proficient

Experience with technical specification systems

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Experience in product development cycle
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Packaging manufacturing experience
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Experience traveling domestically for work, trials, supplier checks, etc.

Related Programs/Skills

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Strong visual communication skills
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Adobe Creative Suite- Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign

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Studio rendering software
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Graphic Design (see freelance section)
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Hand drawing/sketching
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Work Experience

Stanley 1913

Packaging Engineer (5/2022-present)

Lead structural packaging design and development for consumer products including water bottles, coolers, cookware, and soft goods

Drive packaging from early concept through CAD, prototyping, and execution, ensuring alignment with brand, cost, and manufacturing requirements.

Originate and refine innovative packaging structures balancing protection, retail presentation, and efficiency.

Collaborate cross-functionally with Creative, Product Management, Project Management, Quality, and Production Engineering.

Act as creative engineering partner with external vendors and designers on premium programs.

Represent Packaging in leadership-level meetings, presenting concepts, risks, and solutions.

Mentor packaging engineers and contractors; serve as Packaging SME during PLM transition.

Premier Press

Packaging Engineer (8/2021-4/2022)

Designed paperboard, corrugated, PETG, foam, and falcon board packaging from creative briefs and early concepts.

Esko

Application Engineer (1/2019-7/2021)

During training sessions, I communicated key concepts, tools, and design and workflow applications of ArtiosCAD and CAPE software to customers with varying skill levels and business needs

Gorilla Glue

Packaging Engineer, New Product Development group (3/2017-12/2018)

Collaborate with R&D, Design, Marketing, Quality, Engineer, and Sourcing, in addition to domestic/international vendors

Through collaboration, establish branding, quality, pricing guidelines that guide the packaging development process

Maintain/modify/develop new/existing packaging die lines for blister cards, paperboard displays, and corrugated shippers

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Develop technical drawings library
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Owner of prototyping table processes
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Generate Additional Documentation:

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Bill of Materials
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Pallet Patterns
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Assembly Instructions
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P&G - Axiom Packaging Group: Managed the Axiom/P&G Beauty Care packaging group projects to create efficient packaging

First Batch Cincinnati: Paperboard packaging design for razor and yoga gear; includes prototyping & sourcing

P&G - Axiom Technical Design team: Updated Packaging Technical Drawings to P&G global artwork protocol in ArtiosCAD

Iams Pet Food: Updated Iams technical documents; traveled to packaging material suppliers and contract manufacturers to verify packaging resizing feasibility

Axiom

Technical Design Engineer (5/2012-3/2017)

*responsibilities are listed by contractor project