Advised by Dr. Duncan Darby

Conducting film extrusion trials and performing physical properties research on a variety of packaging materials.

Research funded by the Center for Flexible Packaging at Clemson University

Tasks include organizing and teaching student labs on polymer manufacturing and testing, answering student questions, and grading lab reports.

Worked under Dr. Duncan Darby, Ms. Lisi Campbell, and Ms. Patricia Marcondes.

Led and coordinated projects spanning multiple packaging segments including films, rigids, e-commerce, industrial, and medical applications.

Coordinated the commissioning of multiple pieces of lab equipment used for the evaluation of packaging materials.

Developed data collection methodologies and matrices for the evaluation of bond strength across large format extrusion lamination products.

Developed methods for the investigation of various heat sealing phenomena over multiple product lines and environmental conditions.

Inspected supplier shipments with international destinations for proper adherence to agreed-upon packaging standards.

Worked with suppliers to correct current packaging issues as well as develop more efficient packaging systems.

Designed and implemented packaging audits for supplier PDS compliance as well as CFR and M3 improvements.

Provided feedback and evaluation on new supplier packaging.

Coordinated packaging improvement activities between tier suppliers and destination plants.

Developed and implemented SNP improvements across 4 different destination plants.

Performed comparative physical properties testing on a wide range of company and competitive materials for purposes of expanding company product and customer mix. 

Developed packaging specifications for each product in the company portfolio, reducing the variety and costs of required packaging materials. 

Managed qualification and implementation trials for lower cost raw materials, providing the organization with $25,000 average monthly savings. 

Developed quality work instructions for equipment operation and data collection. 

Compiled and analyzed data for multiple continuous improvement projects. 

Coordinated and managed upwards of 5 subcontractor teams on a daily basis for a local custom-home construction company.

Oversaw the completion of punch lists during the final stages of closing on multimillion dollar properties.

Hired, trained, scheduled, and managed waitstaff in a popular dining establishment in a high traffic resort town.

Audited restaurant inventory and placed orders as necessary to maintain supply during periods of variable demand.

Managed and directed a crew of up to 10 employees during routine maintenance of customer properties.

Interfaced with customers as necessary to ensured their property was maintained to expected standards.

Cleaned and maintained company equipment on a daily, weekly, and as needed basis.

Ensured all employees were properly recording and reporting working hours during the week.