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Curriculum Vitae |
Barry S. Rope:
Distribution Packaging/Handling Consultant (Updated
Education and Training
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B.S. Michigan State University School of Packaging |
1969 |
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MTS Shock and Vibration Seminar |
1979 |
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Kepner-Tregoe Problem Solving and Decision Making |
1982 |
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Lansmont Advanced Shock and Vibration Seminar |
1987 |
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Unisys Quality Seminar |
1984/1989 |
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IoPP Conference on Distribution Packaging |
1990 |
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Lion Technology Hazardous Materials Transportation Seminar |
1991 |
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On-going Training Seminars in Packaging and Distribution |
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Professional Affiliations
Past Member, American Management Association Packaging Council
Member, ASTM Committee D-10 on Packaging Standards
Member, Editorial Advisory Board, Journal of Packaging Technology
Member, Institute of Packaging Professionals
Past Chair, New Technology Assessment Committee
Past Chair, Protective Packaging of Computers & Components Committee
Membership Chair, Council of Packaging Specialists
Member, Packaging Consultants Council
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Listed as Expert Witness: |
National Forensic
Center, Technical Advisory Service for Attorneys |
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Listed as Consultant: |
International Trade
Center, Geneva, Roster of Consultants |
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Listed as Technical Expert: |
Teltech Resource Network |
Professional
Experience
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Sep 1991 - Present |
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Product/package system design and material
handling/distribution consulting and expert witness testimony. |
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May 1983 - Sep 1991 |
Unisys Corporation |
Detroit, MI |
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Worldwide corporate responsibility for Packaging and Material Handling Engineering with a $10 billion manufacturing company, providing functional direction and technical support to all divisions. Developed Packaging Policies and Standards – audited for compliance. Provided technical data on distribution environment hazards. Acted as liaison between distribution and manufacturing divisions and controlled cost reduction activities. Direct distribution division responsibility for Packaging, Material Handling, and Industrial Engineering. |
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Feb 1978 - Apr 1983 |
Computer Peripherals |
Rochester, MI |
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Printer Products division of Control data Corporation. Senior Packaging Engineer with divisional responsibility for packaging and material handling, testing, packaging material procurement, cost reduction, and vendor selection for table and console printer products. |
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Sep 1974 - Jan 1978 |
Faygo Beverages |
Detroit, MI |
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Packaging Quality Control Supervisor. Supervised six technicians (B.S./M.S.) in all aspects of quality control for production materials, packaging materials, and final product in high speed manufacturing environment. |
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Sep 1970 - Aug 1974 |
Parke-Davis & Company |
Detroit, MI |
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Packaging Development Engineer. Project work developing packaging and packaging systems for new and existing products and divisional packaging cost reductions. |
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Jul 1969 - Aug 1970 |
Eastman Kodak |
Kingsport, TN |
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Customer service and basic research in hot melt adhesives and various skin packaging and cushioning materials/systems. |
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