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Paul Freeman

Westfield

Summary

National Account Manager and Packaging Engineering leader with 18+ years of experience at a Fortune 500 packaging manufacturer. Proven expertise in packaging solutions, graphics, displays, leading design teams, delivering innovative cost-effective packaging, with a strong record of managing multi functional teams. Holds a U.S. patent and brings a blend of technical depth, customer-facing leadership, and strategic problem-solving.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

National Account Manager – Graphics & Display Group

Fortune 500 packaging manufacturer
01.2017 - Current
  • Manage and grow national customer accounts, serving as the primary liaison between customers, sales, and internal production teams
  • Lead development of graphics and display packaging solutions that align with brand, cost, and performance requirements
  • Drive value engineering initiatives resulting in optimized materials, improved manufacturability, and reduced total cost
  • Collaborate with design, operations, and sales leadership to deliver consistent, high-quality solutions nationwide

Design Center Manager

Fortune 500 packaging manufacturer
12.2012 - 12.2016
  • Directed a design center supporting multiple plants and customers across the region
  • Managed and mentored designers and engineers, improving workflow efficiency and design quality
  • Oversaw complex structural and graphic design projects from concept through production
  • Partnered with sales teams to support customer presentations and technical proposals

Design Manager

Fortune 500 packaging manufacturer
01.2010 - 11.2012
  • Led packaging and display design initiatives for key customers
  • Reviewed and approved structural designs to ensure performance, cost, and manufacturability
  • Supported customer trials, testing, and implementation of new packaging solutions

Packaging Engineer

Fortune 500 packaging manufacturer
05.2007 - 12.2009
  • Supported packaging design and testing activities during cooperative education assignment
  • Assisted with CAD design, prototyping, and performance evaluation

Education

Bachelor of Science (BS) - Packaging Science

Rochester Institute of Technology
01.2007

Timeline

National Account Manager – Graphics & Display Group

Fortune 500 packaging manufacturer
01.2017 - Current

Design Center Manager

Fortune 500 packaging manufacturer
12.2012 - 12.2016

Design Manager

Fortune 500 packaging manufacturer
01.2010 - 11.2012

Packaging Engineer

Fortune 500 packaging manufacturer
05.2007 - 12.2009

Bachelor of Science (BS) - Packaging Science

Rochester Institute of Technology
Paul Freeman