N’Jeri Morenike Laird

N’Jeri

***** ******** **. *** ****, MI 48237 ~ 248-***-**** ~ acfzh0@r.postjobfree.com

Summary

Summary of Qualifications

* Passionate, high performer with integrity and Six Sigma Green Belt experience utilized across different disciplines

including automotive, education, financial, community, private and non-profit sectors

* Highly talented, creative individual with strong analytical, problem solving, organization, coordination & leadership skills

used to excel in contract management & oversight as well as project and program management

* Exceptional talent for developing strong relationships within diverse, extremely demanding cultures while exceeding

customer requirements and expectations

* Detail-oriented, technical writer with outstanding communication, editing, presentation and research skills

* Effective leader of cross-functional teams, team player, successful catalyst for positive & sustained transformation

Education

Education

The University of Michigan - Ann Arbor, Michigan B.S.E in Chemical Engineering - April 1995

Experience

Experience

Organized Excellence, LLC Oak Park, Michigan

Owner & COO February 2007 – Present

* Creates personalized systems & documents to assist businesses and individuals with achieving optimal operation

* Conducts audits, designs & implements operational systems to ensure that peak function is achieved & sustained

* Coordinates & oversees planning including the development of personalized documents and publications

Johnson Controls, Inc. Plymouth, Michigan

Advanced Quality Engineer – Seating & Component Design January 2004 – April 2006

* Managed customer programs for new product from development through launch utilizing industry standards and continuous

improvement including APQP, PPAP, PFMEAs, control plans & process flow to ensure that customer requirements were met

* Coordinated quality operations, problem solving and necessary submissions for foam & interior components

* Worked with Johnson Controls’ production plant’s quality labs to ensure that standards were fulfilled for new product launch

Quality Engineer – Foam Launch Support March 2000 – January 2004

* Performed failure investigations, determined root causes & implemented corrective action before product launch

* Facilitated & coordinated the American Association for Laboratory Accreditation (A2LA) Assessment for foam

Frito Lay, Inc. Allen Park, Michigan

Maintenance Resource October 1996 – June 1997

*Managed environmental & building maintenance to minimize downtime and improve product quality & processes

Production Resource May 1995 – September 1996

*Worked cooperatively with managers & technicians to achieve Frito Lay’s #1 rating for 1995 cost composites

*Managed Food Production, Processing and Packaging by balancing cost, quality, service and up to 150 employees

General Motors Truck & Bus Troy, Michigan

Engineering Intern Summers of 1989 & 1990

*Researched, Documented & Reported complaints and findings on vehicle defects

*Increased engineer response time by creating enhanced, defect reports with suggested, corrective actions

Skills Training

Skills & Training

* Six Sigma Green Belt Certification * APQP Design & Process Training

* Program, Product Change & Data Management * Audits, PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plans & Process Flows Proficiency

* Written & Oral Communication Proficiency * Kepner Tregoe Problem Solving

* Spatial & Administrative Organization * Research, Data Compilation & Grant Writing

* Workshop Facilitation, Teaching & Presentation * Word Processing, Spreadsheet & Computer Aptitude

* Event Planning, Coordination & Execution * Vision/Mission Development, Social Media & Internet

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Volunteer

Volunteer Positions ~ Affliations

After Christ Christian Center Detroit, Michigan

*Administrative Consultant & Assistant, July 2012 – January 2014

*Special Events Coordination, February 2010 - Present

* Hospitality Operation Director, Jan. 2005 - Present

* Funding Coordinator, Jan. 2006 - Dec. 2008

Bradford Academy Board of Directors Southfield, Michigan

* Secretary, July 2010 - Present

* Finance Committee Member, July 2010 - Present

* Treasurer, July 2010 - July 2011

Bradford Academy PTA Southfield, Michigan

* President, September 2012 - Present

* Treasurer, September 2010 – August 2013

* Acting Secretary, September 2009 –August 2012

* 1st Vice President, September 2009 - August 2010

* Acting Treasurer, September 2008 - August 2010

* Secretary, September 2008 - August 2009

Shrine Catholic High School Royal Oak, Michigan

* Mother’s Club Member, September 2011 - Present

* Event Coordinator, Annual Fashion Show Wishing Well, May 2012 & March 2013

Oak Park Schools Parent Association Oak Park, Michigan

* Events Coordinator, September 2005 - August 2008

* Mentor & Cheerleading Coach, September 2006 - August 2007

Significant

Significant Accomplishments

* Governed and assisted with the development & oversight of $15 Million budget including analysis and oversight of various vendor

contracts and performance

* Generated & managed $60K budget that funded unique educational experiences through fundraising including grant acquisition &

execution for two consecutive years

* Organized, trained & directed teams of 5 to 30 people for planning & execution of programs & special events while developing

professional relationships

* Completed system and financial analysis of organization identifying critical issues including research, development & implementation

of solutions for improved operation

* Worked collaboratively with board members through school revitalization turn-around and school redemption including the selection

of educational service provider as well as the development of Vision, Mission & Core Values

* Initiated & completed re-association and proper organization of K-12th grade school parent group including financials, administrative

records and office space

* Developed & executed Volunteer Screening & Orientation program which services approximately 200 volunteers yearly

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