Alexander Dembowski is a packaging student at Michigan State University expected to graduate in May 2016 with a Bachelor of Science in Packaging and a minor in Sustainability. He has work experience as a Packaging Development Intern at HAVI Global Solutions where he supported McDonald's and other customers, and conducted various packaging analyses. Dembowski has also worked as an Undergraduate Sustainability Researcher and Teaching Assistant at MSU, and as a Line Worker at the MSU Recycling Center to examine sustainability across packaging materials' lifecycles.

1. ALEXANDER R. DEMBOWSKI
6106 Briarwood Ct. Midland, MI 48640. (989)-513-4734. dembows8@msu.edu
EDUCATION
Michigan State University
 Bachelor of Science in Packaging Expected Graduation: May 2016
 Minor in Sustainability Current Cumulative GPA: 3.02
WORK EXPERIENCE
Packaging Development Intern – HAVI Global Solutions May - December 2015
 Supported McDonald's, HAVI Sustainability Team, and Strategic Value Customers.
 Created and executed a test plan and internal survey for hot and cold cup applications of micro-surface patterns. Data
collected was used in support of a patent application.
 Performed beverage fill level verifications to validate calorie counts for the McDonald's beverage menu.
 Utilized proprietary specification system to maintain manufacturing information for McDonald's and Panera Bread's
packaging portfolios.
 Conducted analyses to validate new cost savings initiatives and qualify new packaging items for McDonald's.
 Participated in the Go Green Team - supported office wide sustainability initiatives and quantified yearly building energy
usage to identify areas for improvement.
 Provided over one hundred summaries of environmental regulation to help ensure regulatory compliance.
 Conducted competitive market analyses to better understand the Fast Casual and Quick Service Restaurant division of
foodservice packaging.
 Traveled to innovation centers, capability sessions, and supplier locations.
 Utilized project management software to record cost savings ideas and initiatives into the project pipeline.
Undergraduate Sustainability Researcher – Michigan State University January – May 2015, January 2016 – Present
 Worked with SimaPro to examine LCA differences in process allocation (Attributional vs Consequential).
 Studied LCA manuals and online SimaPro guidelines from the Michigan State School of Packaging to better understand the
process of a Life Cycle Assessment.
 Provided a detailed overview of sustainability across a wide range of packaging materials.
Undergraduate Teaching Assistant – Michigan State University January – May 2015
 Worked with concepts involving Life Cycle Assessments, greenhouse gas emissions, landfills, and recyclability.
 Offered resources to students through office hours to clarify class materials and concepts.
 Aided in course management through grading of coursework, project milestones, and final reports.
 Presented accurate and detailed homework solutions to students through the use of PackageSmart and Compass software.
MSU Recycling Center Line Worker – Michigan State University August 2014 – January 2015
 Sorted different forms of packaging at a mixed recycling facility and to examine of sustainability across packaging materials
during their end-of-life-cycle.
 Acquired crucial teamwork skills in order to complete tasks given at the beginning of each week.
SKILLS AND ACTIVITIES
Skills and Proficiencies
 CAPE
 TOPS
 ArtiosCAD
 Adobe Illustrator
 SimaPro
 Compass
 PackageSmart
 Microsoft Project
Activities
 CoPPAC (Coalition of Packaging Professionals and Academic Connections) - Member January 2013 - Present
 Pi Kappa Gamma, Packaging Honors Society - Member September 2014 - Present
 Volunteering
o China, Installing piping to bring a clean water supply to a rural Chinese village near Guangzhou September 2008
o Philippine Service Trip through Kids International Ministries May 2010
o Ronald McDonald House Charity Day July 2015
 World Traveler
o Lived in China and South Korea for 4 years
o Traveled to Japan, Russia, Finland, and the Philippines