Marquita Brass
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OBJECTIVE
To obtain a position with a progressive company allowing me to utilize my
management and leadership skills, while working with the entire team to
reach our overall goals.
EDUCATION
Master of Business Administration
November 2006
American InterContinental University-- Concentration: Organization and
Psychology Development
Hoffman Estates, IL
Bachelor of Science, Human Resource Management
November 2005
Louisiana Tech University-- Concentration: Marketing
Ruston, Louisiana
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Cintas Corporation Houston, TX
Management Trainee (Rotational program)
January 2008 to Present
Productivity Project Manager (current position)
Assist engineering team in establishing productivity standards, develop
efficiency reporting boards for all locations, perform material handling
and plant layout analysis, Assist with implementation of quality assurance
program and perform motion economy methods for each work site.
Service Manager
Managed Service Department, implemented internal polices and procedures,
hiring, training, and developing service department personnel while
renewing customer contracts and negotiating price increases.
Production-Stockroom Supervisor
Managed material costs set by General Manager. Managed the stockroom
function in a consistent and efficient manner while meeting customer
demands. Participated in recruiting, hiring and training of stockroom
partners, making sure all job requirements were met.
Educated partners on material cost management. Conducted educational
sessions with service, sales, and office partners to ensure adequate focus
and role awareness. Conducted performance evaluations on a timely basis
for all stockroom partners. Prepared appropriate management reports to
monitor and communicate specific components and goals for material cost.
Benchmarked other companies in the area of material cost.
Office Supervisor
Gained knowledge of AS400 computer system. Managed accounts receivables,
exceeding the bad debt reserve balance goal and enforcing the accounts
receivable policy. Monitored all delinquent accounts. Ensured all incoming
telephone calls were properly handled and that messages were accurate and
well documented. Followed established Corporate and Rental policies and
procedures..
Lost Business Champion/HR Representative/HSE assistant/Customer service
supervisor
Trainings Seminars attended
* Meticulous Hiring
* Green Belt Six Sigma
* OSHA 10 hr course
* Core Course I & II
* OSHA Recordkeeping for HR managers
* EFCA training
Ensemble Chimes Global Houston,
TX
Sourcing Coordinator August 2007
to January
* Performed all duties associated with on boarding of new contractors
* Verified completion of Drug Screen and Background Check, and Non-
Disclosure Agreement
* Data Entry of time sheets into CTE, Facilitate communication between
staffing specialist and Hiring Manager
* New hire orientation
* Facilitated communication between Staffing Specialist and Hiring
Manager
* Supported Hiring Managers, answer system/procedure-related questions
or to direct the Hiring Manager to the appropriate Staffing Specialist
* Maintained frequent contact with multiple vendor suppliers and
managers for customers
* Maintain appropriate records and statistics utilizing Excel
* Assist Staffing Specialist with site- related tasks as needed
* Be familiar with Hiring Manager centralized vendor management system
information
* Handling terminations
* Maintaining payroll and employee time discrepancies
* Issue resolution/escalation
Lake Charles Memorial Hospital
Lake Charles, LA
Human Resource Generalist May 2006
to April 2007
* Supported Director of Human Resources
* Pre-Screened Applications for Qualifications
* File Employee Documents
* Verified applicants References
* Conducted criminal background checks
* Employee Verifications
* Coordinate orientation sessions
* Lead Benefit orientation sessions
* Processed newly hired employees
* Input all new hires in the AS 400
* Maintained employee data base
* Administer pre-employment test
* Input all time for department in the Kronos time system
Brass Construction, LLC Lake
Charles, LA
Office Assistant and Bookkeeper May 2002
to April 2007
* Assist in Budget Development
* Assist the Manager with invoicing and spreadsheets development
* Audit account receivables and material invoices
* Assist with project estimating and budget management
* Customer relations