Expert Details
Packaging Technologies, New Product Development, and Launch Processes
ID: 733898
New York, USA
Expert possesses strong competence in package design fundamentals, open innovation, new technology scouting, graphics design, custom mold development, sustainability, product manufacturing, and supply chain.
An excellent communicator, he is proficient in global business and cultural customs. He has experience working with component suppliers and contract manufacturing partners the world over. He possesses expert knowledge of the global competitive landscape and current/future industry trends. He is an open innovation expert with highly developed skills in customer discovery, technology exploration, concept prototyping, and technology development.
A proven people manager, Expert possesses very strong delegation and leadership skills. He is an eloquent speaker with a passion for public speaking, training, and coaching people.
Education
| Year | Degree | Subject | Institution |
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| Year: 2001 | Degree: Bachelor of Science | Subject: Packaging Engineering | Institution: Rutgers University, School of Engineering |
Work History
| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
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| Years: 2017 to Present | Employer: Undisclosed | Title: CEO and Founder | Department: Management |
Responsibilities:Expert founded this knowledge-based packaging innovation strategy consultancy -- the first of its kind --focused on advising new and existing brands with all facets of the packaging field. The firm's mission is to establish an all-encompassing strategy clients that enables clients make the right packaging decisions and help them manage the development process smoothly to ensure successful product launches. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2011 to Present | Employer: Undisclosed | Title: Senior Scientist | Department: Open Innovation |
Responsibilities:Expert collaborated with internal and external business stakeholders to identify and develop new technology strategy based on business and consumer needs. He led new technology exploration efforts by identifying, incubating, and evaluating viable new technology solutions. He championed innovation by developing relevant product and packaging prototypes. He also advocated and socialized high-impact solutions to global marketing teams and a cross-functional executive staff to gain support and drive technology implementation forward. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2011 to 2015 | Employer: Access Business Group | Title: Senior Research Scientist | Department: Packaging R&D |
Responsibilities:Expert served as Packaging Development Lead with responsibilities including the management of new launch activities, establishing and maintaining relationships with global suppliers, establishing best practices, and leading the industry awards and recognition efforts. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2007 to 2011 | Employer: L'Oreal USA | Title: Senior Manager of Development | Department: Garnier Haircare |
Responsibilities:Expert was responsible for the Garnier Fructis Haircare Business, representing 130MM units and $200MM in sales annually. His role entailed the supervision of team members, timely management of all new product launches, coordination of senior management meetings, Cost of Goods management reviews, value analysis implementation, and active participation in process corporate sustainability taskforce. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2005 to 2007 | Employer: Mac Cosmetics | Title: Packaging Development Consultant | Department: |
Responsibilities:Expert was in charge of the development for skincare and color cosmetics launches. He was responsible for component development, issuing feasibility costs, collaborating with engineering to qualify custom tooling, management of all package testing, BOM and specification development, and successful manufacturing implementation. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2003 to 2005 | Employer: Combe Inc. | Title: Packaging Development Engineer and Project Manager | Department: |
Responsibilities:Expert interfaced with Marketing, Operations, and external supplier base to develop and implement custom and stock package components. He also functioned as Operations Project Manager to develop and issue formal project timelines for management review, organized bi-weekly operations meetings and maintained timelines and status reports. |
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