Bonnie Blue Proctor
Milford,OH
Summary
Dynamic leader with extensive technical expertise in label innovation and sustainable solutions at Multi-Color Corporation. Proven track record in enhancing product offerings and driving strategic initiatives. Skilled in ink formulation and effective communication, I excel in fostering talent and achieving significant cost savings through innovative problem-solving.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
VP Technical Development, PSL, B-IML, HTL, Games/Promos
Multi-Color Corporation
Batavia, OH
01.2021 - 05.2026
- Led a team of technical experts supporting label innovation, sustainable label solutions and strategic procurement projects.
- Recruited and retained technical talent to support Multi-Color's growth initiatives.
- Developed systems for tracking project key deliverables strategic to company and customer goals.
- Facilitated key team meetings to progress strategic procurement projects driving cost savings, security of supply and innovative technology for pressure sensitive labels, heat transfer labels, blown In-Mold labels, and games/promos.
Director R&D NA CPG
Multi-Color Corporation
Batavia, Ohio
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Led small group of technical team members to innovate packaging solutions and enhance sustainability across multiple label platforms and print technologies.
- Built North America technical team to advance sustainable, innovative label technologies.
- Received recognition for MCC from Association for Plastics Technology for sustainable label technologies.
Technical Director, PSL
Spear Inc/Constantia
Johannesburg, South Africa
01.2009 - 01.2018
- Lead a small team of technical experts and label application engineers supporting growth with large beverage customers such as Heineken, South African Breweries (AB-InBev), and others.
- Qualified this technology with large beverage customers globally (Europe, Africa, SEA).
- Converted customers from ACL decorated glass to pressure sensitive labels, maintaining brand aesthetics and label functionality while improving customer OEE.
- Developed pressure sensitive film label construction for returnable glass and PET beverage customers, enhancing product compatibility.
Technical Director, PSL
Spear Inc
Wales, UK
01.2008 - 01.2009
- Led technical team in pressure sensitive label development for global beverage clients, enhancing product offerings.
- Implemented onboarding system for new customers, streamlining access to innovative label solutions.
- Drafted procedures and prepared technical team for ISO 9000 audits, ensuring compliance and operational readiness.
R&D Manager
Precision Printing & Packaging
Clarksville, USA
01.1998 - 01.2008
- Led innovative label development aligned with business goals and customer growth.
- Developed, tested, qualified, and implemented inks, coatings, and substrates that provide a competitive advantage to our customers.
- Managed laboratory functions, delivering quality analysis of established substrates (paper and film) and providing analytical support for problem solving of internal and external customer requests.
- Set and managed departmental budgets for laboratory and R&D testing expenses, including travel and technical development costs.
R&D Chemist
International Label Company
Clarksville, USA
01.1993 - 01.1998
- Created gravure water-based thermochromic ink technology, producing a cost-effective, gravure-friendly ink formula for beer/beverage labels.
- Collaborated with gravure ink suppliers to qualify and implement a water-based ink system for beer/beverage paper labels, aligning with environmental emission goals.
- Developed inks, coatings, and substrates for metalized and white paper cut & stack labels, enhancing product quality.
QA Technical Assistant
International Label Company
Clarksville, USA
01.1992 - 01.1993
- Provided support in troubleshooting technical issues related to critical performance characteristics.
- Assisted in developing and maintaining technical documentation for production processes.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline workflow and improve communication.
Education
BS - Chemistry and Agriculture
Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN05-1992
Skills
- Technical expertise in labels and packaging
- Label innovation
- Sustainable label solutions
- Printing technologies: gravure, UV, flexo, LED, litho
- Ink formulation and application
- Coating technologies
- PS Adhesive solutions
- Embellishment techniques
- Paper and film technology
- Leadership and strategic thinking
- Innovative problem solving
- Effective communication skills
Timeline
VP Technical Development, PSL, B-IML, HTL, Games/Promos
Multi-Color Corporation
01.2021 - 05.2026
Director R&D NA CPG
Multi-Color Corporation
01.2018 - 01.2021
Technical Director, PSL
Spear Inc/Constantia
01.2009 - 01.2018
Technical Director, PSL
Spear Inc
01.2008 - 01.2009
R&D Manager
Precision Printing & Packaging
01.1998 - 01.2008
R&D Chemist
International Label Company
01.1993 - 01.1998
QA Technical Assistant
International Label Company
01.1992 - 01.1993
BS - Chemistry and Agriculture
Austin Peay State University