Samson Tafesse

About Samson Tafesse

As a Package Professional who offers 13+ years of extensive experience in the industry, I have proven the ability to leverage my experience and skills as a strategic leader to lead teams and help organizations generate revenue. I am well-versed in utilizing and optimizing packaging solutions to handle the unpredictability of emerging trends, customer preferences, and evolving industry standards. Enthusiastic about the growing packaging industry, I am committed to creating solutions that align with client and organization needs and keep businesses advancing in the industry. My growth in the industry is proof that I always seek to enhance myself further while at the same time concentrating on outcomes. Beyond these skills, I am also a seasoned professional who produced results, enabling continuous organizational development, cost savings while improving personal growth.The following are some highlights of my career:* Directed the development of award-nominated packaging, managing projects and system improvements of the packaging design.* Led the packaging development of 50+ products, both rigid and flexible, from concept to launch, ensuring sustainability and cost efficiency.* Developed a packaging supplier audit program and held successful audits that yielded measurable improvements in incoming packaging.* Successfully led the launch of recyclable packaging across 9+ plants.* Saved over $60 thousand annually and removed 59 tons of single-use plastic by implementing a new dunnage technology.* eCommerce: Developed SIOC/SIPP packaging per Amazon ISTA 6A guidelines while balancing product safety and cost efficiency.* Attained savings by playing a crucial role in developing alternative packaging or reduction of excess packaging. I designed laboratory experiments and conducted plant trials to validate machinability and qualify new substrate and/or new suppliers.Expertise: Packaging Development, Packaging Design, Product Launch, Factory Support, CAD Software, Sustainability Practices, Material Science, Manufacturing Processes

Experience

1. Lead Expert Packaging

   Nestlé Purina North America

   Jul 2016 — Present · US

Education

• Michigan State University

  Bachelor's degree, Packaging Science

• Webster University

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Business administration and Project Management

• Michigan State University

  Bachelor's degree, Human Biology

Skills

• Research
• Packaging Design
• Social Media
• Graphic Communication
• Programming
• Web Design
• Training
• Cape
• Microsoft Office
• Social Networking
• Artioscad
• Data Analysis
• Amharic
• Graphic Design
• Product Development
• Manufacturing
• Photoshop
• Public Speaking
• Packaging
• Continuous Improvement
• Bilingual
• Facebook
• Illustrator