Sydney Watts
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Accomplished Packaging Account Manager and Implementation Manager with a proven track record at Procure Analytics, specializing in project management and customer relationship building. Expert in identifying growth opportunities and packaging optimization opportunities. Demonstrated success in cross-functional collaboration and strategic business planning, leading to significant client satisfaction and revenue retention.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Account Manager / Implementation Manager
Procure Analytics
Atlanta, GA
05.2022 - Current
- Analyzed client data and identified opportunities for cost savings and growth.
- Drove sales of company products and services through strategic customer meetings.
- Conducted quarterly business reviews with clients to understand their needs, and align goals accordingly.
- Led the identification and management of packaging optimization initiatives (VAVE).
- Implementation management focusing on successful onboarding, project management, and driving internal growth.
- Develop project plans and strategies for each program implementation.
- Lead customer meetings, project tracking, establish and maintain strong relationships with supplier partners and customers.
- Focused on resolving issues to eliminate obstacles.
Packaging Engineer - Designer II
Veritiv Corporation
Atlanta, GA
03.2020 - 05.2022
- Develop design-driven solutions to solve for business opportunities.
- Create packaging solutions to meet client requirements for design aesthetic, manufacturability, operational needs, and budgetary requirements.
- Project and timeline management.
- Advanced skills in ArtiosCAD, TOPS, Adobe Creative Suite, and Microsoft Office.
- ISTA Certified.
- Testing, validation, design, troubleshooting, and prototyping of corrugated and folding carton materials.
- Mentor for summer interns.
Structural Packaging Engineer
Chief Container Co
Atlanta, GA
02.2018 - 02.2020
- Project timeline development and implementation.
- Established and maintained strong client relationships.
- Cross-functional collaboration to meet project needs.
- Developed standard operating procedures.
- Advanced skills in ArtiosCAD, Adobe Illustrator and Cape
- Creative corrugated POP display design.
- Testing, Validation, Design, Troubleshooting, Prototyping
Packaging Engineer Intern
Newell Brands Rubbermaid
Huntersville, NC
05.2016 - 08.2016
- Developed and implemented project timelines.
- Collaborated cross-functionally and externally to meet project needs.
- Contributed to a specification system.
- Refined design skills in ArtiosCAD.
- Supplier Relations – domestic and international.
- Specific focus on sustainability and cost-effectiveness.
- Research project focused on polymer science and recyclability.
Education
MBA - Management
Georgia Institute of Technology
Atlanta, GA08-2026
Bachelor of Science - Packaging Science
Clemson University
Clemson, SC05-2017
Skills
- Opportunities identification
- Contract negotiation
- Business development and planning
- Account management
- Revenue retention
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Customer and Vendor relations
- Data-driven decision making
- Project management
- ArtiosCAD
- Microsoft Office
- Adobe Suite
Certification
- ISTA certified
Timeline
Account Manager / Implementation Manager
Procure Analytics
05.2022 - Current
Packaging Engineer - Designer II
Veritiv Corporation
03.2020 - 05.2022
Structural Packaging Engineer
Chief Container Co
02.2018 - 02.2020
Packaging Engineer Intern
Newell Brands Rubbermaid
05.2016 - 08.2016
- ISTA certified
MBA - Management
Georgia Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Science - Packaging Science
Clemson University
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