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Zackary J Thomas

Summary

Being a strategic decision maker in how sustainable packaging is developed, managed, and sold has been my goal since the start of my career. Today I am looking for the right opportunity to develop the sustainable packaging industry and work towards a leadership position in this sector.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Account Manager

Smurfit Westrock Packaging Solutions
08.2024 - Current

- Selling full packaging line including corrugated, ecommerce packaging, consumables and equipment alongside of our services such as stocking, design, fulfillment.

- Currently managing $850,000 in contracted business.

- Strong book of relationships in Denver managing a pipeline of over $2.8 million.

Packaging Engineer & Account Executive

BULK LIFT INTERNATIONAL
10.2021 - 04.2023
  • Onsite manufacturing training in flexible intermediate bulk containers, stretch films, and plastic pallets.
  • Strong understanding of BRC Packaging, ISO, HACCP and GMP Certifications
  • Served as the face of the company in customer interactions.
  • Delivered sustainable solutions to customer through unique packaging solutions.
  • Put in place inventory and quality control systems.
  • Performed package testing protocols for flexible intermediate bulk containers, stretch film, and pallets in accordance with ISTA standards.

Engineer - Packaging & Sustainability

DISH NETWORK
08.2018 - 03.2021
  • Delivered three circularity projects for internal cycle of packaging systems.
  • Managed two equipment projects delivering new capabilities and optimization of packaging lines.
  • Provided sustainable solutions through packaging, recycling and waste handling, and carbon offset programs.
  • Experience in Life Cycle Analysis programs such as Compass and Gabi Envision.
  • Researched and tested different packaging systems in tertiary, secondary, and primary packaging systems in accordance with ISTA standards.
  • Managed relationships with packaging vendors, fulfillment centers, and waste handlers.
  • Lean Green Belt certification exhibiting two kaizen projects.

Intern

MICHIGAN TRAILS & GREENWAYS ALLIANCE
10.2019 - 08.2020
  • Managed and coordinated an 8-day bicycle tour of Northern Michigan
  • Acted as a lobbyist for trails and greenways in Michigan.

Partner

RIDE THE RICKSHAW, LLC
06.2018 - 08.2018
  • Partnered with a friend to start a bike powered cab company in Grand Haven, Michigan.
  • Managed the production of marketing materials

Design Intern

PACKAGING CORPORATION OF AMERICA
01.2018 - 06.2018
  • Developed skill set in corrugated packaging design, both structural and graphic
  • Manufacturing training of corrugated production processes
  • Assisted with customer needs and occasionally supported the Sales team as an engineer

Education

Bachelor's degree - Packaging Engineering, Environmental Sustainability

Michigan State University
01.2018

Skills

  • Customer Service
  • Sales Strategy
  • Project Management
  • Packaging Design (AutoCAD, Solidworks, Adobe Illustrator, CAPE)

  • Packaging line analysis
  • Sustainable Packaging Development
  • Circularity Analysis

Certification

  • DISH NETWORK - LEAN GREEN BELT CERTIFICATION (2019-04)
  • SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATION (2023-06)
  • TEACH ENGLISH FOREIGN LANGUAGE CERTIFICATION (2023-11)
  • PROJECT MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATION FROM PMI (2024-04)

LANGUAGE

Native English Speaker
Spanish – Beginner

Timeline

Account Manager

Smurfit Westrock Packaging Solutions
08.2024 - Current

Packaging Engineer & Account Executive

BULK LIFT INTERNATIONAL
10.2021 - 04.2023

Intern

MICHIGAN TRAILS & GREENWAYS ALLIANCE
10.2019 - 08.2020

Engineer - Packaging & Sustainability

DISH NETWORK
08.2018 - 03.2021

Partner

RIDE THE RICKSHAW, LLC
06.2018 - 08.2018

Design Intern

PACKAGING CORPORATION OF AMERICA
01.2018 - 06.2018

Bachelor's degree - Packaging Engineering, Environmental Sustainability

Michigan State University
Zackary J Thomas