Ava C. Gallant
Grosse Pointe Woods,MI
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Packaging R&D Co-op
Materne North America, GoGo SqueeZ
06.2024 - Current
- Execute Tear, Burst, Seal, Drop, and COF testing on all packaging to validate their performance post trial or ship.
- Drive growth on projects pertaining to material reduction, cost saving, and sustainable solutions.
- Develop industry skills on ideation, prototyping, and graphic design.
Packaging R&D Co-op
PepsiCo, Inc.
07.2023 - 12.2023
- Built out paperboard supplier strategy for procurement by conducting lab testing and leading supplier communications, furthering the 'Pep+' agenda to be RCBR compliant by 2025.
- Conducted on site trials at 3 different plants to optimize the runnability of new paperboard, rPET preform, and RSW product designs.
- Piloted on-market product evaluation by consulting with cross functional teams weekly to test shelf stability, ensuring that product satisfies consumer standards.
- Led field research on powder sachets by collecting and analyzing PepsiCo and competitors’ product, creating a candid picture of the current competitive landscape.
Server
The Country Club of Detroit
07.2021 - 05.2023
- Streamlined a dynamic style of service by coordinating order timing with back of house, being attentive to guests, and monitoring restaurant cleanliness, providing member satisfaction at a sustainable pace.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Packaging
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI04.2024
Skills
- TOPS/CAPE (Advanced)
- Packaging Material Testing (Advanced)
- Solidworks (Intermediate)
- ArtiosCAD (Basic)
- Adobe Illustrator (Basic)
- Spanish (Limited Working Proficiency)
Timeline
Packaging R&D Co-op
Materne North America, GoGo SqueeZ
06.2024 - Current
Packaging R&D Co-op
PepsiCo, Inc.
07.2023 - 12.2023
Server
The Country Club of Detroit
07.2021 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Packaging
Michigan State University
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