About Maggie Willis
Creative Packaging Designer
I’ve always enjoyed mastering new mediums, from pop books and crocheted blankets to light-up clay dioramas, pouring my heart into every project. This passion translated into my academics, where I became the Valedictorian of my high school. I became the art department head for my local all girls overnight camp, Camp Monterey, starting in high school and continuing through college. Here, I taught girls aged 7-17 on all sorts of art mediums.
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After high school, I pursued a packaging program at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, learning to design consumer packaging through hands-on experience. I got the opportunity to study environmental studies abroad in Sydney, Australia and Copenhagen, Denmark in my junior year. This expanded my knowledge of how we can sustainably design packaging by witnessing first hand other countries' environmental strategies.
The Beginning of My Packaging Journey
At 10 years old, my packaging journey began with modeling for a Razor Helmet header card. This was my first exposure to the packaging design world and opened the door for my interest to blossom.
Education
2019-2024
California Polytechnic State University
San Luis Obispo, CA
Bachelors of Science in Industrial Technology and Packaging with a minor in Environmental Studies.
This program created a well rounded knowledge of supply chain efficiency and production line management while diving into packaging and product design.
Awards: Graduated Cum Laude
Involvements: Inter Housing Community Council (VP of Administration
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2016-2019
Columbia Central High School
Columbia, TN
2019 Valedictorian.
While in high school, I learned the importance of work ethic and determination to fully get the most of your learning.
Awards: Southern Tennessee County Wide Scholars Award, All Academic Women's Tennis Award
Involvements: Varsity Tennis Captain, National Honors Club
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Adventures Abroad
Starting my journey flying from Tennessee to Australia then flying to Denmark and back home, I literally flew around the world learning about environmental issues and strategies to combat the climate crisis.
Snorkeling the Great Barrier Reef!
Visiting the Colosseum!
Saying hello to
The Little Mermaid!
Significant Work Experience
Packaging Design Intern
Art Department Head
Shipping + Printing Consultant
Remote Chicago, IL |12/2025 - Present
Monterey, TN 06/2018 - 08/2023
Chicago, IL 05/2025 - 01/2026
During my time with Kent International, I helped set up bicycle shipping cartons for production customers while developing innovative packaging designs that reduce packaging materials for children's helmets.
I developed a wide range of art projects for a diverse group of children everyday to emphasize the importance of expressing yourself creatively. These projects included multiple mediums in different difficultly levels to match each age group.
Working at FedEx Office, I assisted customers find the perfect printing solutions for their events or pick a packaging structure for their shipment that balances protection with sustainability.