More about Paul

A skilled relationship builder
combining expertise and performance in:
Big
Picture Thinking Creative Solutions
Thinking Project Management
Supply Chain Management
Benchmarking Strategy
Development/Implementation
Quality Assurance Logistics &
Returns Process Re-Engineering
Change Management Technical
Negotiation Community Building & People
Skills

EDUCATION
San Jose
State University , San Jose, California
Bachelor of Science (with Distinction), December 1986
Major: Industrial Technology Concentration: Packaging
Technology
Minor: Business
MEMBERSHIP IN PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
Director
- International Safe Transit Association (ISTA)
Member - Institute of Packaging
Professionals (IoPP)
- Certified Packaging Professional (1997 - 2007)
- College of Fellows (March 2000)
- Past Chair of M.A.D.E. (Measurement and Analysis of
Distribution Environments) Task Group
- Past Vice-Chair of EIPS (Electronics Industry Pallet
Standard) Task Group
- Past Golden Gate Chapter VP
- Past Co-Chairman of Environmental Task Group R3P2
- Past Golden Gate Chapter Environmental VP (1991 - 1993),
Educational VP (1993 - 1995),
& Technical VP (1995 – 2000)
Member - American Society for
Testing and Materials (ASTM)
Chairman - San Jose State
University Packaging Program Advisory Board
Member & Past Chair - Cal Poly
State University Packaging Program Advisory Board
Project Leadership
Examined specific packaging issues, which had
company wide implications (strategic & tactical), and
developed the strategy, mission, and action plan.
Responsible for establishing integrated cross-functional
work team, managing the project and directing teams members
through influence, organizing & documenting results, and
achieving the objective with group consensus.
Internal HP task teams
·
Packaging Engineering Manual (1990 - 1994)
·
Product Protection Test Manual 8/1/96 (Internal, External,
& web versions)
·
Vendor Integrated Partnership (VIP) Procurement Strategy and
Program
·
Retail Graphics Color Tool and Guideline (1997)
·
EU Packaging Requirements Guideline (1999)
·
Packaging Process Reinvention (2000)
·
Thermoform Plastic Clamshell Policy (2001)
·
Retail Packaging Benchmarking Process and Analysis (2001)
·
Design for Localization (2002)
·
Test Manual Revision (2003)
·
Environmental Packaging Advisory Council (2001-2003)
·
Packaging Brand sub-team for New HP Retail Graphics
development (2003-2006)
·
EMEA Packaging Commodity Council (2004-2005)
External task teams
o
IoPP R3P2 - (1990 - 1993) Reduction, Reuse, and Recycling of
protective Packaging) - A group of packaging engineers in the
electronics & distribution industry interested in developing a
handbook to develop environmentally responsible packaging.
o
IoPP MADE (1996 - 2000) (Measurement and Analysis of the
Distribution Environment) - A group of packaging engineers in
the electronics & distribution industry interested in measuring
their distribution environment.
o
Co-chair - IoPP EIPS (Electronic Industry Pallet Standard Task
Group) - A group of packaging professionals in the electronics &
distribution industry interested in developing a standard
shipping platform.
Track
Record
Developed company
wide standards to address technically challenging issues.
Devised portable color standard tool to ensure worldwide brand
color compliance. Led expert team to write packaging test
rational and methodology standards. Developed company wide
policy that addresses usage of thermoformed plastic enclosures.
Led team to modify packaging brand graphics to increase
manufacturability and significantly reduce costs/scrap while not
impacting the customer experience.
Lead benchmarking
activity and developed company packaging strategies.
Developed a process for conducting competitive analysis for
direct comparison of packaging elements. Worked with external
companies and internal product groups, facilitated information
collection process, and analysis. Results lead to the
identification of key opportunities and new company wide
packaging strategies.
Regulatory lead
responsible to establish strategic direction
and compliance for worldwide operations. Designed models
to analyze logistics costs, resolved importing/exporting
compliance issues, and worked with contract manufacturer’s
logistics group and other HP worldwide factories to resolve
issues and optimize performance. Established external
consultancy agreement and
processes
to obtain on going &
sustainable
regulatory compliance information and analysis
Innovation and creativity
Patents Granted
US PAT. NO.
Title
6,672,456
Flexible packaging film pouch with internal stiffener to
create an anti-pilfering package
6,636,175
Method and apparatus for acquiring a remote position
6,896,134 Armored Peripheral Case
D473,563
Portable electronic device protective pad attachments
D473,562
Portable electronic device protective pad attachments
6,505,121
Onboard vehicle navigation system (also EU European
Patent 02255411.7)
6,978,939
Portable imaging device accessory for a personal data
assistant
6,978,585
Flexible packaging film pouch with internal stiffener to
create an anti-pilfering package
6,978,162
Integrated portable entertainment, information and
communication system linked to a wireless helmet
Patents
Pending
PUB. APP. NO.
Title
20040118945
Portable air writing device
TBD Digital Media Downloading System
TBD Paper Fiber Flexure And Pneumatic
Deceleration Spring Design With Die Cut Hold And Retention Film
20040239098
An Article and Method of Fabrication thereof for Providing
Tamper Detection Evidence
20040183913
Portable Photo-Printer Device Accessory for A Personal Data
Assistant
20030125110
Games Utilizing Electronic Display Strips and Methods of Making
Display Strips
20030135338
Real-Time Energy Monitoring System
Teaching,
Presentation & Published Paper
Co-authored a paper on "Qualifying ESD-Protective Materials"
published in EOS/ESD Technology magazine February/March 1990.
Co-authored and Senior Editor for IoPP R3P2 Handbook for
Environmentally Responsible Packaging in the Electronics
Industry, published September 1992.
Authored a paper on “Packaging Professionals Entering the
Information Age” published in International Association of
Packaging Educators symposium proceedings, November
1996.
Authored a paper on “Industry Efforts to Improve Measurement
and Analysis of the Distribution Environment” published in
the IoPP 14th Educational Symposium on Transport Packaging
proceedings, February 1997.
Authored a paper on "Hewlett-Packard's Packaging Supplier
Evaluation Process and Criteria" published in the IoPP 16th
Educational Symposium on Transport Packaging proceedings,
February 1999
Lecture at San Jose State University every semester
about the packaging industry and electronics industry. Lectures
cover package design issues, regulatory requirements,
environmental issues and laws, and functional interactions.
Co-authored and Senior Editor for IoPP P2E2 - MADE
(Measurement and Analysis of the Distribution Environment)
committee - MADE Final Report, published August 11, 1999.
Authored a paper on "Selling Packaging to your CEO"
published in the Dimensions.01 Symposium proceedings, February
27, 2001.
Authored a paper on "How Hewlett-Packard is using
Benchmarking to Drive Packaging Cost Reductions and Quality
Improvements" - February 8, 2002
Authored a presentation on “RFID - Radio Frequency
Identification Tags, Uses, Benefits, Markets, Forecasts,
Implications” – October 3, 2002
Authored a paper on “HP Environmental Packaging: Where We've
Been, Where We're At, Where We're Going” - March 1, 2004
Author and Executive editor for “Product Protection Test Book”,
Institute of Packaging Professionals – Technical Books -
Published April 2005.
Awards
o 1993
Business Environmental Award - Peninsula Conservation Center for
work on the R3P2 Packaging Council in Waste Reduction
o Member
of US Congress Recognition, - Letter of congratulations from
Honorable Anna G. Eshoo, 14th District of California,
for distinguished leadership in conservation, November 22, 1993
o IoPP
Certified Packaging Professional
- Life
o IoPP
Special Recognition Award, given by Golden Gate Chapter, August
1999
o IoPP
College of Fellows, March 2000
o San
Jose State University - Packaging Program - Distinguished
Honorary Award (May 2000)
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