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I’m a senior packaging & graphic designer with 15+ years leading creative execution for global consumer brands. I guide small teams, mentor junior designers, and coordinate cross-functional stakeholders to deliver award-winning structural and visual packaging solutions.
Equally fluent in concept development and production feasibility—bridging creative vision, manufacturability, and business objectives. I’m known for precision, speed, and problem-solving under pressure, including rescuing a $1M retail program on an aggressive timeline.
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Language
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Work Experience
Senior Packaging Engineer at Mattel
December 31, 2023 - July 22, 2025Created innovative structures for Signature and Mattel Creations segments that won numerous awards. Originated package concepts for cost estimate and provided different packaging solutions and cost savings. Worked on many projects concurrently and adhered to packaging and business schedules. Worked under tight deadlines and built strong relationships. Presented strong organizational skills with proven ability to take initiative. Saved a $1,000,000 program for Barbie by meeting the deadline and requirements by Walmart in 2013. Generated detailed packaging specs. Worked cohesively and collaboratively in a team environment. Ideated and expressed ideas visually and verbally to cross functional teams and overseas.
Senior Packaging Engineer & Designer at Mattel, Inc.
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2023Designed and engineered packaging for Barbie, Signature, and Mattel Creations product lines earning multiple industry awards. Delivered innovative packaging structures, mockups, and concepts that aligned with brand identity and market trends. Successfully rescued a $1M Walmart Barbie program by delivering compliant packaging under an aggressive timeline. Championed cost-effective solutions without compromising creativity or quality. Collaborated cross-functionally with global teams and vendors to execute compelling visual and structural designs. Maintained strict adherence to production schedules and business goals while juggling multiple high-stakes projects.
Education
Marketing Design Certificate at Loyola Marymount University
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2024Bachelor's degree at University of Maryland
January 11, 2030 - July 22, 2025Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design at University of Maryland
January 11, 2030 - February 4, 2026Marketing Design Certification at Loyola Marymount University
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design at University of Maryland
January 11, 2030 - June 5, 2026Marketing Design Certification at Loyola Marymount University
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024Qualifications
Marketing Design Certificate
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2024Marketing Design Certification
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024Marketing Design Certification
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024Industry Experience
Manufacturing, Consumer Goods, Media & Entertainment, Retail, Professional Services, Other
Award-Winning Senior Packaging Engineer & Graphic Designer
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