Thomas Kent

Experience

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  The Clorox Company

  Jun 2008 - Nov 2008

  Packaging Engineer Intern

  Worked in a cross-functional team to create packaging solutions for Glad® Trash. Conducted laboratory testing. Created $100,000/yr in cost savings through carton optimization. Analyzed data from the Wal-Mart scored card to create opportunities for cost savings.

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  EskoArtwork

  Jun 2009 - Aug 2009

  Intern

  Tested and repaired display standards. Conducted beta testing. Aided design team with user interface streamlining.

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  Bausch + Lomb

  May 2010 - now

  -Packaging subject matter expert for MDR Compliance for Surgical business unit. -Project management for packaging MOB and CIP projects-Packaging engineer focused on compliance, design, testing, and implementation of packaging systems for medical devices. -Expertise with ISO compliance and ISTA and ASTM test methods. -Validation of sterile barrier packaging (IQ/OQ/PQ, transportation, stability testing)-Brands supported include Amvisc, Amvisc Plus, OcuCoat, Ultra, enVista, Akreos, Stellaris PC/Elite and more. -Packaging software (ArtiosCAD and TOPs) power user and server/system admin. Show less

  • Senior Packaging Engineer

    Mar 2020 - now

  • Packaging Engineer II

    Mar 2016 - Mar 2020

  • Packaging Engineer

    Dec 2012 - Mar 2016

  • Packaging Engineer (contract)

    May 2010 - Dec 2012
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  AAMI

  Nov 2022 - now

  Committee Member

  ST-WG 07, Packaging Working Group member. Provide input to international standards developed by ISO/TC 198/WG 07 - Packaging.