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Mission Statement Rant: Always Creativity First Color outside the lines and inspire your associates to do the same Innovation in everything you do Flawless execution, Do it right the FIRST time Reduce COG’s whenever you can, “BUT, Don’t Be Too Cheap as Your Package will Definitely tell On you at Shelf!” It is all about the Quality of Shelf Impact = Stop, Hold, Close, and Capture your Consumers Trust!

SENIOR MANAGER PACKAGING DESIGN (Graphics) & INNOVATIONGLOBAL STRATEGIC BRAND DESIGN EXPERTInnovative creative services, package design and graphic arts leader with extensive experience and a proven ability to develop art and package designs for world-class Iconic brands, lead creative teams and oversee all facets of global production. Establishes creative direction and protects brand integrity. Spearheads projects from concept through completion, balancing quality standards, budget constraints and sustainability goals to produce artwork and packaging designs that maximize shelf impact. Skillfully manages agency personnel, suppliers and other key stakeholders.

Key Skills:Lead Creative Team Direction partnered with Brand Management Creative Design Briefs Direct Package Design and Production Agency Supplier Relations and Negotiations Concept Prototype Development Lead Cross Functional Teams Print Technology Operations Expert Color Standards Materials Sustainability Production Strategies FDA / USDA Compliance Beating Deadlines with Time to Spare and or Below Budget Waste Reduction Problem Solver Staff Mentoring , Goals and Reviews Hiring Manager

TARRYTOWN, NY 04/2012 to 04/2013 Packaging & Design, Global Production Manager

The Diabetes Care division of Bayer HealthCare makes and markets blood glucose monitoring

systems, self-care software, hemoglobin meters, and lancing devices.

Leadership Functions: Lead Packaging Design efforts for 100 Countries and 50

separate Languages. Hire, maintain and direct eight to fifteen contracted

Project Managers in the design and development of Global packaging solutions, monitoring performance to maintain alignment with product development pipelines and forecasts.

Collaborate with Technical Content managers, Proof Readers, Structural Engineers, R&D team and Global partners to establish and maintain master launch schedules and budgets; prioritizes work and sets schedules for project management team to ensure that each key milestone is reached.

Problem solver for daily and unique design & production issues for creative and regulatory mandates.

Key Accomplishments: Ensures the on-time, in-budget completion of all packaging

projects through close management of each phase of the process from approved design through release to print suppliers.

Partners with the Packaging Change Request (PCR) Team to

develop business justification planning for all PCR projects, including the identification and cost of SKUs/parts affected.

Facilitates cross-functional collaborations with Brand, Product Supply, and Manufacturing teams to ensure alignment of all deliverables.

Directs the development, production, and implementation of all packaging and product labeling materials to align with the guidelines established by product development strategies.

Improves productivity, efficiency, and quality through the introduction of a structured management system.

Delivers consistent product appearance and quality packaging globally by leading the review and selection of design / production agencies, prepress vendors, printers, and other suppliers.

Maintains deep knowledge of all company, US, and international regulations governing packaging and design, to deliver consistent compliance.

Contour Next Link Meter and Medtronic Insulin Delivery system

Leading developer and manufacturer of consumer health and wellness products sold worldwide.

CONSUMER HEALTH NORTH AMERICA PARSIPPANY, NJ 10/2006 to 3/2012 Global Senior Manager, Package Design & Innovation

Leadership Functions: Spearheaded package design and innovation

activities, directing creative team engaged in producing unique, sustainable product packaging.

Developed and implemented package design, materials, and production strategies to foster sustainability and maintain brand integrity.

Managed relationships with design agencies. Collaborated with cross-functional business unit

leaders, including global brand, marketing, legal and regulatory personnel.

Ensured FDA compliance in packaging and design operations.

Continuously reviewed and improved processes, strategies, and production to maximize impact and cut costs.

Key Accomplishments: Ensured global brand integrity and promotes

sales and marketing strategies by reviewing regional artwork and overseeing package launches worldwide.

Led team that saved nearly $5M via a comprehensive waste reduction and sustainability initiative and found innovative designs that control costs without reducing consumer appeal.

Increased speed to market and significantly reduced production and materials costs by eliminating repetitive services and renegotiating partner contracts and quality standards.

Played key role in developing groundbreaking packaging innovations by collaborating with engineering colleagues to produce new designs.

Cough/Cold

Children’s Cough/Cold

Gastrointestinal

Antifungal

StopThe Burn and Itch ofFoot & Jock Fungus

Pain Relief Analgesic

OTC Concept ONLY Analgesic

Concept StructureConcept Lenticular

Concept Structure Concept Reflective Fish Eye

Current RX in U.S. ONLY

Caffeine Supplement

Leading manufacturer of dental care, personal care, home care and pet nutrition products

worldwide.

Leadership Functions: Created innovative design and package

solutions for world famous brands including Soft-Soap, Mennen Speed Stick, Colgate Oral, and Surface Care.

Negotiated supply contracts. Evaluated business needs and procedures and

developed cost-cutting strategies and process improvements.

Mentored a team of eight packaging print production and artwork process staff; worked with creative teams, engineers, production, and procurement personnel during all phases of each project to ensure top quality final product.

Key Accomplishments: Garnered nearly $2M in savings by negotiating

discounts with suppliers to cut pre-press costs. Dramatically reduced lead time and expenses

(75%) by introducing use of digitally printed sales sample labels.

Developed and led task force to explore modernization of printing methodology via global deployment of digital print applications and customized online artwork approval system.

Designed and implemented quality standards and ensured adherence to specifications at all phases of the design and print production process.

Forged and maintained vendor partnerships to control costs while ensuring high standards to protect brand integrity

New York, NY 06/1998 to 10/2006 Senior Graphic Production Manager, Global Strategic Brand Design

Oral Care

Hand Soap &Shower Gel

Antiperspirant, Deodorant

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

New York, NY 11/1996 to 06/1998 Packaging Development Specialist, Export Brands

Madison, NJ 10/1987 to 11/1996 Manager of Packaging Graphics, American Home Food Products Inc.

New York, NY 09/1984 to 10/1987 Packaging Graphics Coordinator

New York, NY 11/1980 to 09/1984 Senior Graphic Packaging Artist

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