# Tyler Freeny > Global Account Manager @ RR Donnelley Location: Redwood City, California, United States Profile: https://flows.cv/tylerfreeny As a dynamic professional with a background in packaging engineering and account management, I specialize in bridging the gap between design, engineering, and production to deliver scalable and innovative solutions for global brands. I have a proven track record of driving operational efficiency, cost savings, and sustainability initiatives across global supply chains. My ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and navigate complex projects—whether optimizing packaging designs or coordinating large-scale production operations—has enabled me to contribute significantly to revenue growth and product success. I thrive in fast-paced environments where strategic problem-solving and data-driven decision-making are critical. I enjoy leveraging my project management and operations experiences to contribute to innovative teams focused on delivering impactful, customer-centric solutions. ## Work Experience ### Global Account Manager @ RR Donnelley Jan 2023 – Present | San Francisco Bay Area ### Packaging Consultant @ Unknown Jan 2023 – Jan 2023 ### Packaging Engineer @ Willow Innovations, Inc. Jan 2021 – Jan 2022 | Mountain View, California, United States - Owned the packaging and labeling development for multiple products and SKUs (structural design, prototyping, specification creation, validation, manufacturing, and commercial launch) - Ensured regulatory compliance and requirements were met for a retail consumer electronic Class II medical device (ISO 13485) - Executed the transit testing process, including pre-transit product testing, post-transit product testing, and test protocols/ reports to ensure packaging components passed all performance checks and met all requirements (ASTM-D4169, DC-13) - Contributed to the DMR by creating pack-out BOMs including part numbers and item specifications with drawings, material specs, artwork specs, and assembly instructions prior to the production release of the BOM - Worked cross-functionally with NPI Manufacturing Engineers through DVT and PVT to validate packaging materials and pack-out lines at contract manufacturers (Mexico, China, and Thailand) - Led packaging cost reduction efforts which resulted in a savings of $200,000+ in annual spend ### Manager, Structural Design @ Lahlouh, Inc Jan 2018 – Jan 2021 | Burlingame, California, United States - Managed and reviewed all design projects and prototyping for marketing collateral, direct mailers, folding carton packaging, corrugated packaging and POP displays, roughly 2,000+ prototypes per year - Worked cross-functionally with all levels of the company to focus on continuous improvement, efficiency, cost savings and results throughout the print and packaging production cycle including structural design, print, die-cutting, folding/gluing, and assembly - Developed new procedures to accurately capture cost by comparing numbers for Actual Cost vs Estimate Cost for jobs won ### Structural Designer @ Rapid Displays Jan 2017 – Jan 2018 | Union City, California, United States - Engineered temporary and semi-permanent POP/POS displays for a variety of industries - Worked cross-functionally with the sales team and production managers to ensure accuracy and quality from design to production - Responsible for producing full scale color proof samples for client review ### Structural Designer @ Lahlouh, Inc Jan 2016 – Jan 2017 | Burlingame, California, United States - Engineered and produced rapid prototypes for custom packaging, displays, and marketing collateral using a variety of substrates including paperboard, corrugated, foam board, and Styrene - Responsible for purchasing cutting dies, foil dies, emboss/deboss dies before jobs go into production - Managed time study builds to accurately estimate hand assembly functions for production - Owned CAD cutting and palletizing of small production runs (20-500 units) ### Structural Designer @ Pacific Western Container Jan 2015 – Jan 2016 | Santa Ana, California, United States - Utilized ArtiosCAD (2D/3D) and automated cutting/ plotting tables to design and develop prototypes for folding cartons, custom corrugated packaging, and POP/ POS displays - Collaborated with other designers, production managers, sales representatives, and marketing team to decide on materials, style, and specific design features - Owned CAD cutting and palletizing of small production runs (20-500 units) ## Education ### Bachelor's degree California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo ## Contact & Social - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/tyler-freeny --- Source: https://flows.cv/tylerfreeny JSON Resume: https://flows.cv/tylerfreeny/resume.json Last updated: 2026-04-13