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Resume

Research
Experience

Fall 2022

Football Display Design

  • Collaborated with Clemson Football recruiting staff to formulate and execute the production of photoshoot sets to be used in football recruiting events and marketing campaigns

  • Improved structural and graphic design skills through the production of photoshoot sets that challenge one's skill set

  • Expanded the creative boundaries of athletics recruiting through the ideation of eye-catching photographic concepts

Fall 2021

3D Printing

  • Utilized 3 different print technologies to create complex 3D models with an optimized print outcome

  • Expressed personal creativity through the transformation of virtually rendered 2D prototypes into tangible products

  • Conducted research regarding the advancement and uses for 3D printing in various industries

Spring 2021

Sustainable Packaging

  • Conducted life cycle analyses using COMPASS to determine the effects of packaging choices on the environment and propose sustainable alternatives

  • Suggested adjustments needed to improve a package’s end-of-life reusability or recyclability

  • Informed audiences of research findings through the compilation of COMPASS data and research-backed recommendations

Work
Experience

Aug. 2022 - Present

Prototyping and Production Intern

Sonoco Institute of Packaging Design and Graphics

Clemson, SC

  • Coordinate the use of the Kongsberg cutting table and Acuity UV printer with programs such as Adobe Illustrator to create production-quality materials to be used in Clemson Football recruiting and marketing campaigns

  • Lead Prototyping Lab tours, instructing students and industry professionals on proper use of the lab’s equipment

  • Implement project management practices when tracking the progress of student-led and contracted projects

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Jan. 2022 - July 2022

Packaging Engineering Co-op

Arthrex, Inc.

Naples, FL

  • Utilized AutoCAD to conduct a packaging size reduction, reducing stocking footprint by 56% and cost by $1.64/unit

  • Formulated 3 and executed 16 packaging validation protocols that aligned with ISO 11607 standards

  • Performed engineering change orders (ECOs) on a weekly basis (35 total) to ensure all levels of the product development process remained informed on pertinent packaging developments

Aug. 2021 - Dec. 2021

Advanced Print Laboratory Assistant

Sonoco Institute of Packaging Design and Graphics

Clemson, SC

  • Operated a flexographic printing press, using it to create unique samples to be used in industry testing

  • Conducted the plate-making process from start to finish, noting characteristics that impact print quality

  • Coordinated the use of a cutting table, UV printer, and personal creativity to formulate prototypes for customers

  • Utilized personal experience to instruct others in the operation of the printing press and other laboratory machinery

May 2021 - Aug. 2021

Beach Patrol Lifeguard

Shore Beach Service

Hilton Head Island, SC

  • Managed a beach rental concession of 40 sets of umbrellas and chairs

  • Kept watch of 500+ patrons and took preventative measures to ensure the health and safety of beachgoers

  • Utilized CPR, AED, and First Aid training when responding to medical emergencies

Education

2019 - 2023

Clemson University Honors College

Packaging Science, B.S.

Minor in Business Administration

Emphasis in Materials​

GPA: 3.93 / 4.0​

  • Cherry Braswell Rutland Memorial Award Recipient

  • Clemson Palmetto Pact Scholar

  • Medical Device Packaging Technical Committee (MDPTC) PackOut Scholar

  • Minnie Mae Prescott Risk Management Scholar

  • Palmetto Fellows Scholar

  • Presidential Scholar

Skills

  • Acuity UV Printer

  • Adobe Dimensions

  • Adobe Illustrator

  • Agile PLM

  • ArtiosCAD

  • AutoCAD

  • Autodesk Fusion 360

  • Blender

  • EcoImpact-COMPASS

  • Instron Tensile Tester

  • Kongsberg Cutting Table

  • Lansmont Drop Tester

  • Microsoft Office

  • SAP PLM

  • SolidWorks

  • Windchill

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