Christopher W. Smith has over 10 years of experience in packaging engineering, design, testing, and project management. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Packaging from Michigan State University and an Associate in Science and Arts from Northwestern Michigan College. His professional experience includes contract packaging engineering at Hollister Incorporated and student assistant roles at Pakala Consulting. He also has experience in music performance, education, and event coordination from his time with The Young Americans.

1. Christopher W. Smith
2821 White Pine Drive ● Northbrook, IL ● (231) 620-1098 ● w.smith.chris@gmail.com
EDUCATION
Michigan State University Graduated: May 2014
Bachelor of Science. Packaging
NorthwesternMichigan College Graduated: May 2011
A.S.A. Associate in Science and Arts
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Hollister Incorporated Oct. 2014 – March 2015
Contract Packaging Engineer
 Assisted packaging engineers with package testing (drop, vibration, abrasion resistance).
 Completed stability for sterile product and wrote reports.
 Completed product testing for urostomy pouches using leak/burst testing.
 Assisted labeling analyst with design, print, approval and routing.
 Worked with suppliers to design and compare prototypes ofpotential carton packaging and cost of their production.
Pakala Consulting Feb. 2014 – May 2014
Student assistant
 Designed packaging solutions for new product protection for cell phone.
 Participated in weekly progress meetings to enable rapid evolution on creating the new packaging.
 Presented to Pakala CEO, Michael A. Chapp. Proposed packaging solutions and alternatives.
 Completed risk analysis in regards to child safety,testing requirements, quality control and compliance regulations .
Musician 2011 – 2013
Self Employed
 Acoustic/alternative/rockmusician averaging 5 performances a week in the Grand Traverse region of northwestern Michigan.
 Coordinated musical responsibilities for event booking, group practices, travel arrangements, equipment transportation and set up.
 Musical acts varied from solo, duo, trio and quartet performances.
Member of The Young Americans 2006-2010
 Finalist chosen from thousands ofyoung people throughout the world to be in The Young Americans.
 Completed six, 3 months tours in 120 cities throughout Europe, the United States,Canada, and Japan.
 Organized workshops for youth program that promoted music education in their schools.
 Organized workshops for vocal, dance, and acting instruction for students 5-18 years old.
 The conclusion of each workshop included a performance by the students in their local community.
SKILLS
Software:
AutoCAD • ArtiosCAD • Adobe Suite • CAPE PACK • Microsoft Office • SolidWorks
WORK EXPERIENCE 2003-2006
Assistant Harbor Master – Summer Job
 Coordinated incoming customers at launch, refueling and docking.
 Maintained grounds and facilities.
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES 2011-2014
Member of The Spartan Dischords – Michigan State University’s Premier, 14 member, all-male acapella group
Member of Michigan State University’s Men’s Glee Club