B R O O K E B I L L M E Y E R

858 . 342 . 2931 brookebillmeyer@gmail.com Solana Beach, CA

CORE COMPETENCIES
PRODUCT & PACKAGE DESIGN LEAN THINKING LEADERSHIP DATA ANALYTICS
SUSTAINABILITY PROJECT MANAGEMENT

EDUCATION
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Graduating June 2017
B.S. Industrial Technology & Packaging GPA: 3.86
Study Abroad San Sebastian, Spain
Cal Poly Presidential Honor Award 2013-2016
Coursework:
Operations Planning & Control Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Paper and Paperboard Packaging
Industrial Automation Package Performance Testing Packaging Machinery and Processes
Quality Systems Management Medical Packaging Packaging Polymers & Processing

WORK EXPERIENCE
STRYKER CO. PLCM Analyst Intern
San Jose, California June 2016 Sept 2016
Worked cross-functionally to establish a Product Lifecycle Management Initiative corporate wide by analyzing key
product lines and developing data-driven models to support strategic decisions by upper management.
Identified areas of waste and opportunities for improvement in the manufacturing of cameras and assessed the
impact of servicing obsolete products on the supply chain and on customer purchasing decisions.
Cal Poly Instructional Student Assistant in Product Design with SolidWorks
San Luis Obispo, California Jan 2016 - Present
Conduct teaching sessions during lab class and offer individual student coaching on 3D Modeling program

TECHNICAL PROJECTS
1 Place National Design Competition IOPP 48-Hour Repack January 2016
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Team Leader - Designed, fully developed, and marketed an innovative package concept for K-Cup packaging in less

than 48 hours. Representing Cal Polys first win of this competition.
Complete Product Video viewable at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Cp9nbU4fiY
Applied Business Operations
Designed, developed, produced, and sold over 100 units of a novel product. Contacted our own suppliers, acquired
our own materials, invested our own money, and attracted our own customers to make a profit.
Design Engineer Responsible for all 3D modeling, Technical Drawings, and File Conversion
Packaging Design, Development, and Consumer Evaluation
Managed a team of 3 in creating an innovative design and prototype to a new surf wax package maximizing
consumer convenience, value-added utilization, and portability by incorporating multiple advanced features.
Package Performance Testing
Designed a package for 4 wine glasses and a wine bottle to be shipped as a small parcel without failure. Utilized
drop, vibration, and shock testing as determined by ISO standards for the volume and weight of the package.
Zodiac Aerospace Quality Systems Management Fall 2016 Winter 2017 (In Progress)
Process improvement for seat shell quality inspection. Researching, consulting, and implementation of a Multi-
platform digitized communication system allowing for real-time visibility of quality metrics.
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Trained
Mini- Project: Based on data from observation of a local e-commerce, developed a system using lean thinking to
effectively eliminate waste, reduce lead-time, and avoid non-value added costs.

SKILLS
SolidWorks; Artios CAD; Tableau; Microsoft Office Suite; Adobe Design Suite; 3D Printing; Technical Drawings and
Writing; CNC Mill/Lathe; Spanish proficient; Lean Thinking; Project Management; Communication and Interpersonal skills

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Executive Events Coordinator Industrial Technology Society 2014 - present
Schedule, plan, and manage all local and statewide educational events for up to 50 students
Events include overnight trips to attend Advanced Manufacturing Expos and tours of several manufacturing facilities
including SpaceX, Target Corp., Firestone Brewery, Tolosa Winery, and several others.
Cal Poly Packaging Club Poly Pack 2014 - present
Selected to attend Pack Expo, Chicago International Packaging Conference, based on past involvement and
commitment with the club, outstanding academic marks, and packaging related achievements.
Industrial Technology Apprenticeship Program 3D Printing/Product Design Lead 2014 - present
Lead the 3D Modeling Design division of ITPs students-teaching-students organization.
Junior Lifeguards Instructor Solana Beach, California 2014 - 2015
Manage daily tasks of multiple employees and planned daily activities and lessons for a group of up to 30 children
Business Owner/Artist In The Brine Company @inthebrine_
Make and sell hand-smithed silver jewelry embedded with sea glass from around the world.