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I'm Jennifer MacKenzie, a Packaging and Label Compliance Specialist based in Kitchener, Ontario. I evaluate content and design features for custom-branded packaging in retail and food spaces, coordinating retail brand assets and transferring them to final print production, with a solid grasp of design principles and print processes to keep branding accurate and compliant. I enjoy cross-functional collaboration with design teams, suppliers, and printers to move branded packaging into production, and wish to further explore the use of Adobe tools and platforms to accomplish this.…I'm Jennifer MacKenzie, a Packaging and Label Compliance Specialist based in Kitchener, Ontario. I evaluate content and design features for custom-branded packaging in retail and food spaces, coordinating retail brand assets and transferring them to final print production, with a solid grasp of design principles and print processes to keep branding accurate and compliant. I enjoy cross-functional collaboration with design teams, suppliers, and printers to move branded packaging into production, and wish to further explore the use of Adobe tools and platforms to accomplish this.

Jennifer MacKenzie

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I'm Jennifer MacKenzie, a Packaging and Label Compliance Specialist based in Kitchener, Ontario. I evaluate content and design features for custom-branded packaging in retail and food spaces, coordinating retail brand assets and transferring them to final print production, with a solid grasp of design principles and print processes to keep branding accurate and compliant. I enjoy cross-functional collaboration with design teams, suppliers, and printers to move branded packaging into production, and wish to further explore the use of Adobe tools and platforms to accomplish this.…I'm Jennifer MacKenzie, a Packaging and Label Compliance Specialist based in Kitchener, Ontario. I evaluate content and design features for custom-branded packaging in retail and food spaces, coordinating retail brand assets and transferring them to final print production, with a solid grasp of design principles and print processes to keep branding accurate and compliant. I enjoy cross-functional collaboration with design teams, suppliers, and printers to move branded packaging into production, and wish to further explore the use of Adobe tools and platforms to accomplish this.

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I’m Jennifer MacKenzie, a Packaging and Label Compliance Specialist based in Kitchener, Ontario. I evaluate content and design features for custom-branded packaging in retail and food spaces, coordinating retail brand assets and transferring them to final print production, with a solid grasp of design principles and print processes to keep branding accurate and compliant.

I enjoy cross-functional collaboration with design teams, suppliers, and printers to move branded packaging into production, and wish to further explore the use of Adobe tools and platforms to accomplish this.

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Packaging Compliance Associate at Snackruptors Inc.

September 1, 2025 - October 2, 2025

Review of custom-branded packaging artwork for labeling and brand/design compliance, including die line specification, layout and graphic panel orientation, print features related to Pantone and spot color, process printing, coatings and knockouts, ensuring brand accuracy is maintained. Verification of print proofs and EPS/spot color matching.

Operations and Pre-Production Specialist at Georgette Packaging Inc.

January 1, 2024 - October 2, 2025

Propagation of custom-branded packaging orders from point of sale to submission for print production from an Operations perspective. Review of detailed sales contracts for finances, timelines, and packaging details. Collaboration with Sales, Operations and Design. Communication with suppliers/printers of various packaging substrates such as cups, paperboard, and other retail packaging elements.

Quality Assurance Assistant at Pestell Group

November 1, 2018 - October 2, 2025

Compiled technical supplier data and certificates to expedite delivery of information to Sales and customers for HACCP maintenance. Updated Safety Data Sheets to comply with GHS. Labeling requirements under Consumer Packaging Labeling Act, Animal Feed Act, TDG. Sampling and inspection of incoming animal feed or mineral products; coordination with laboratories for testing.

Microbial Technologist at Maple Leaf Foods

February 1, 2015 - October 2, 2025

Pathogen detection and enumeration under ISO 17025 and CFIA regulatory standards. Routine laboratory maintenance and calibration of equipment.

Packaging Compliance Associate at Snackruptors Inc.

September 1, 2025 - October 2, 2025

Review of custom-branded packaging artwork for labeling and brand/design compliance, including die line specifications, layout, Pantone/spot color, process printing, coatings and knockouts; analyzed certification elements (organic/vegan); reviewed regulatory specifics for nutritional facts and ingredients labeling to Health Canada and Consumer Packaging labeling standards; verified print proofs and spot color match.

Operations and Pre-Production Specialist at Georgette Packaging Inc.

January 31, 2024 - October 2, 2025

Coordinated custom-branded packaging orders from point of sale to print-production submission; reviewed detailed sales contracts, timelines, and packaging specs; collaborated with Sales, Operations and Design; liaised with suppliers/printers for various packaging (hot cups, cold cups, paperboard boxes, retail bags, waxed papers); issued POs in QuickBooks; supported branding and technical design features including Pantone and process printing on multiple substrates; verified fonts, swatches, and layout in Adobe Illustrator.

Quality Assurance Assistant at Pestell Group

November 30, 2018 - October 2, 2025

Compiled technical supplier data and certificates to expedite delivery of information to sales team and customers for HACCP system maintenance; updated Safety Data Sheets to comply with GHS; labeling requirements under Consumer Labeling Act, Animal Feed Act, TDG.

Quality Assurance Laboratory Technician at Pestell Group

April 30, 2018 - October 2, 2025

Assisted in setting up and maintaining the laboratory for chemical and physical analysis; conducted chemical and physical testing for animal feed, fertilizer and pet product ingredients; sampling of bulk and packaged animal feed and mineral products.

Microbial Technologist at Maple Leaf Foods

February 28, 2015 - October 2, 2025

Pathogen detection and enumeration under ISO 17025 and CFIA regulatory standards by various microbiological methods; routine laboratory maintenance and calibration of equipment.