Expert Details
Sustainable Rigid Packaging in CPG & Food Service Industries
ID: 740122
Arizona, USA
Expert currently serves as a Business Development Manager at a global company that provides packaging solutions in Healthcare, Personal Care, Household, and Food and Beverage markets. She has successfully managed strategic accounts and closed significant multi-million dollar contracts. Her previous roles include Supply Chain Manager at Phoenix Packaging Operations, where she improved inventory accuracy and reduced costs, and Logistics and Customer Service Account Manager, where she led initiatives to enhance communication and customer satisfaction.
Expert has international experience in Latin America, Spain, and China, having worked with Sinobaler and Grand Group Corporation. She holds an MBA from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and a BS in Industrial Engineering from Universidad Distrital Francisco José de Caldas in Columbia.
Education
Year | Degree | Subject | Institution |
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Year: 2014 | Degree: MBA | Subject: Business Administration | Institution: Virginia Polytechnic Institute |
Year: 2008 | Degree: BS | Subject: Industrial Engineering | Institution: Universidad Distrital Francisco José de Caldas, Columbia |
Work History
Years | Employer | Title | Department |
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Years: 2023 to Present | Employer: Undisclosed | Title: Business Development Manager | Department: |
Responsibilities:Globally integrated company that provides innovative solutions through materials science and manufacturing technologies in Healthcare, Personal Care, Household, and Food and Beverage markets.• Responsible for new business development and strategic key accounts. • Specializing in custom solutions for food packaging. • Working with medium-large corporations and startup food companies. |
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Years | Employer | Title | Department |
Years: 2014 to 2017 | Employer: Phoenix Packaging Operations, LLC (Grupo Phoenix) | Title: Supply Chain Manager | Department: |
Responsibilities:Global manufacturer of a variety of packaging products including food packaging, disposable medical products, tubes, plastic resins, and other related items.• Responsible for overseeing entire supply chain process - procurement, inventory control, distribution, and logistics. • Worked with key personnel and line managers in all supply chain departments to ensure that objectives were met. • Managed a team of 10+ employees. |
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Years | Employer | Title | Department |
Years: 2010 to 2011 | Employer: Sinobaler | Title: Sales Executive | Department: Latin America & Spain |
Responsibilities:A baler pioneer in the waste recycling market, providing leading horizontal balers, vertical balers and other recycling equipment to the packaging industry.• Developed Hispanic customer data base on direct inquires, B2B website inquires, trade show contacts and direct cold contacts. • Grew brand in South America. |
International Experience
Years | Country / Region | Summary |
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Years: 2008 to 2010 | Country / Region: Colombia | Summary: Assumed the leadership for the service of approximately 20 accounts or 5 million revenue in the US from the plants located in Colombia. |
Years: 2010 to 2011 | Country / Region: China | Summary: Account sales of recycling machinery for South America and Spain. |
Career Accomplishments
Associations / Societies |
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Institute of Industrial Engineers (IIE) AIESEC |
Language Skills
Language | Proficiency |
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Spanish | Native |
English | Fluent |
Fields of Expertise
sustainable packaging, packaging development, business development, Sales and Marketing Alignment, business marketing, engineering project management, new product development, rigid packaging material, consumer product packaging, materials recycling, plastics business development, Sustainable Business Practices and Products, contract negotiation, product pricing, corporate strategic planning, dairy product packaging material, food service packaging, entrepreneurship, plastic resin