Objective
To obtain a Human Resource Entry-Level position alloying me to use
demonstrated skills in hiring, training, project organization,
management, legal business document review, proven throughout my career
in the automotive industry. My aim would involve working with senior HR
representatives and management in order to gain experience in this new
field. I realize that in order to become skilled at a new career field
that it takes starting at the bottom with the intention of learning and
growing in this new career direction.
Profile
Enthusiastic, goal oriented, yet friendly and approachable professional
with a successful business track record in the automotive field.
Diplomatic and tactful with professionals and non-professionals at all
levels. Worked with various companies, both domestic and abroad, in
regards to furthering their knowledge of company and customer requirements,
and management of project tasks. Accustomed to the handling of time
sensitive projects. Responsible for the completion, review, and retention
of sensitive documentation for the automotive industry.
I thrive in a team environment; however I am very competent of working
alone on projects as well. Have been able to work in situations involving
cultural differences in order to resolve conflicts and misunderstandings.
Skills Summary
Project Management Microsoft Word, Excel, Internal Auditor for TS
Report Preparation PowerPoint 16949
Report Analysis Interview and Screening Training Needs Assessment
Professional Experience Project Management
Experience Facility Closing and Start
Up
Company Policies and
Procedures
Professional Experience
DOCUMENTATION mANAGEMENT
o SET UP DOCUMENTATION SYSTEMS TO SUPPORT
NEW PROCEDURES, AND PROCESSES
o Created electronic document retention
systems
o Attention to detail regarding the
completion of internal and supply based
required documentation for customer
review and approval
o Managed hard copy filing retention system
PROCEDURES AND PRESSES
o Developed and Revised Division specific
policy and procedures
o Developed and created policy and
procedures for department in new
facilities
o Authored Department Manual which met a
variety of customer and company
standards and requirements
o Corporate officials adopted the manual example for the entire
company
o Manual approved by automotive and aerospace customers
PROCESS AUDITS
o Trained Internal Auditor for TS-16949
o Audited vendors, and 'sister'
facilities for their compliance to
industry required standards
o Managed customer audits from aerospace
and automotive industries
o PSO, PPAP, and Run@Rates
o QS-9000
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
o MANAGEMENT OF MULTIPLE PROJECTS TO MEET
TIMELINES
o Oversaw internal and external tasks in regards to timing and
thoroughness in support of the project
o Initiated and spear headed meetings to support projects and
assist in the elimination of roadblocks
RECRUITING / JOB ERADICATION EXPERIENCE
o Interviewed potential candidates for various positions, upper
management as well as for line workers
o Assisted in the creation of written advertisements for open
job opportunities
o Conducted employee reviews
o Met with individuals during the elimination of their job
elimination procedure
TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT
o Evaluation of Training Needs
o One on one or classroom training experience
o Established training criteria for vendors
o Trained managers and line workers in both domestic and
international situations
CUSTOMER AND VENDOR RELATIONS
o Worked closely with customers in a variety of fields
o DaimlerChrysler Quality Representative insisted that Behr
America send me for a problem solving investigations overseas
o The Detroit Division at Metal Improvement had been approved
for the most amount of customer approvals than any other
division worldwide, by meeting and exceeding their
expectations
o Gained trust and a good working relationship with an
automotive customer who had desired to remove my company from
future automotive work through daily contacts on problem
solving plans, targets, milestones, and setbacks.
o Established a good working relationship with vendors, both
domestically and internationally.
o Worked closely with vendors in problem solving efforts, new
projects, training, auditing, and ongoing project management
timelines and results.
o Worked through contract disputes, and understanding of
customer requirements.
Employment History
BEHR AMERICA, INC. - Troy, MI
Product Quality Engineer/Supplier Quality Engineer - June 2003 to
February 2009
Laid off due to current economic downturn
ARVIN MERITOR, INC. - Brighton, MI and Detroit, MI
Quality Engineer for Saturn and GM programs - June 2001 to June 2003
JOHNSON CONTROLS INTEGRATION CENTER - Rochester Hills, MI
Advanced Quality Engineer for DaimlerChrysler DR2002 - April 1999 to
June 2001
Closed office due to restructure
LEAR CORPORATION - Allen Park, MI
Quality Engineer /Supplier Quality Engineer - December 1997 to April
1999
GALAXY INDUSTRIES - Plymouth, MI
Quality Manager - March 1997 to December 1997
WELLINGTON INDUSTRIES - Belleville, MI
Quality Systems Coordinator - January 1995 - March 1997
METAL IMPROVEMENT COMPANY - Belleville, MI
Quality Manager - February 1986 to October 1994
PRESTOLE CORPORATION - Livonia, MI
Quality Manager - November 1984 to February 1986
THUNDERLINE CORPORATION - Belleville, MI
In-Process and Final Inspector - March 1983 to November 1984
Education
Rochester College - Rochester, MI
Bachelor of Arts in Business Management/Minor in Human Resources
Management
Projected graduation date: December 2010
GPA: 3.30/4.0
Schoolcraft College - Livonia, MI
Associates in Science in Quality Management
May 1998 GPA: 3.44/4.0