Resume for Daniel Malenke including experience, core competencies, education, and contact information.

1. DANIEL G. MALENKE
1021 Palm Ave. l Wildwood, FL 34785 l 334.703.2114 l pkgpro@hotmail.com
Packaging Industry Solutions Management Professional
• An intimate knowledge of packaging systems – raw materials, design, printing, converting,
end use, packaging and product sustainability
• Excellent leadership skills - a results oriented executive, responsible practitioner,
respected author, educator, and technical workshop facilitator
• Extensive coast-to-coast and international experience
– Core Competencies –
Consultative/Solution Sales Business Development ~ Marketing ~ Planning & Direction
Sustainability ~ Innovation ~ Team Building & Leadership ~ Training and Presentations
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
PKGPRO – Virginia, Florida
President 2009-present
Implement sophisticated collaborative solutions for Fortune 500 companies from R to R – raw
material to retail. Identify opportunities; forge strong business partnerships to deliver
collaborative, cost-effective solutions.
• Developed and commercialized functional barrier coating systems
• Directed global sourcing and competitive packaging studies, machine trials, quality control,
process and product improvements
• Provided leadership for five annual Walmart Packaging Sustainability Expos
• Published six technical white papers, directed on-site and global web-based training
• Directing a highly successful industry-wide seminar series at Clemson University
MeadWestvaco Corporation – Georgia, Alabama, Virginia
Marketing Manager, Education & Communications 1989-2009
Creator/Director of the Paperboard Knowledge®/Innovations in Packaging Seminars impacting
13,000 individuals, 500+ companies in 22 countries adding value and generating sales growth.
• Advanced the packaging industry through technology-rich interactions
• Managed 32 salaried staff, directly and indirectly. Motivated, trained and deployed more
than 100 instructors, facilitators and consultants. Directed continuous improvement efforts.
Led cross-functional teams, market segment studies, and marketing programs. Prepared
budgets, contracts, and forecasting studies.
• Reduced operating costs 60% while steadily contributing to the bottom line.
Mead Fine Papers Division – Chillicothe, OH
Project Manager
University of Wisconsin-Stout – Menomonie, WI
Assistant Professor, Graphic Communications Department
EDUCATION
University of Minnesota, Ed.D. - Vocational Education and Organization Development
University Wisconsin-Stout, M.S., B.S. - Education & Printing Management
Concordia University - Liberal Arts, Education, Music