Laura Brink
Carrollton, OH 44615
OBJECTIVE: To obtain an upper management position with opportunity for
advancement based on merit.
EDUCATION:
****-**** Carrollton High School Carrollton, Ohio
College prep courses, Honors all terms
1988-1991 Kent State University New Philadelphia, Ohio
Accounting Technology
Member of student government
1996-2000 Stark State College of Technology Canton, Ohio
Mechanical Engineering Technology (A.A.S. earned May, 1999)
Member Phi Theta Kappa
Dean’s list all terms
2000-2002 Malone College Canton, Ohio
Management (B.A. earned May, 2002)
Dean’s list all terms
2002-2004 Malone College Canton, Ohio
Business Administration (MBA earned December, 2004)
EXPERIENCE:
2008-PRESENT Stark State College North Canton, Ohio
Adjunct Instructor
Responsible for the following:
Adherence to curriculum
Facilitating learning in students
Creation of Lesson Plans
Gaining Student Interest in Class Material
Design and Administration of Measurement of student
Success (tests, quizzes, projects, etc.)
Presentation and discussion of class material
Guidance of students in their educational endeavors
2008-PRESENT The Timken Company Canton, Ohio
Principal Agent
Responsible for the following:
Negotiation of pricing
Negotiation of legal commercial contracts
Communication with suppliers
Invoice / billing resolution
Management of supply chain activities for heat treat commodity
Control of Proprietary Information
Financial Risk assessment of suppliers
Logistics assessment of supply chain
2004-2008: Brown Mackie College North Canton, Ohio
Adjunct Instructor
Responsible for the following:
Adherence to curriculum
Facilitating learning in students
Creation of Lesson Plans
Gaining Student Interest in Class Material
Design and Administration of Measurement of student
Success (tests, quizzes, projects, etc.)
Presentation and discussion of class material
Guidance of students in their educational endeavors
1994-2008 Colfor Manufacturing, Forging Division Malvern, Ohio
Cost Estimating Coordinator
Program Manager – John Deere projects
Responsible for the following (current position):
Design of programs to fit customer needs
Cost driven quotations to customer on new programs
Development of cost structure of new programs
Determination of capital spending required for new programs
Management of Cost Estimating Structure including engineering,
finance and accounting operations
Interaction with customers
Costing and Estimating of current and future job builds
Facilitation of strategic teams
Adherence to customer and industry specifications
In previous positions at this company:
Responsible for tooling and process design for forging
Responsible for lean manufacturing ideas / implementation
Support of maintenance group and other engineering groups
SKILLS: Able to communicate well in verbal or written form
Able to work well with others in a group setting
Able to work alone and with little direction
Proficient in CAD software including CimCad, Autocad,
and SDRC Ideas
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, and Project
Experienced in MRP systems including AS400/PRMS/SAP
Able to problem-solve using analytic measures
Able to lead others to meet goals
Able to manage budgets and report for P/L