Project Manager Quality Assurance
Resume:
Amber R. Edwards ************@*****.***
**** ********* ***** *******, ** 33760
Profile
Developed process improvement techniques; effective preventive maintenance
scheduling, estimating, purchasing and project management. Offer strong
negotiating skills along with a proven ability to master purchase order
systems and participate actively in cross-functional project teams.
Proficiently use creative methods to manage inventories and supply
agreements. Expertly understand complex equipment and construction
projects. Maintain effective presentation and communication skills as well
as strong finance, quantitative, and analytical skills
Education
M.B.A.- Aviation, Embry-Riddle University Anticipated
December 2011
B.A. Business Management, Eckerd College August
2008
A.S. Electronic Engineering, Piedmont Technical College May 2001
Career History
March 2008- Present
Lockheed Martin Aeronautics, Pinellas Park, FL
Procurement Representative
. Source and purchase machinery, equipment, tools, necessary for
the operation of the organization.
. Review proposals, negotiate prices.
. Purchase structural components, and finish process services;
specifically build to print sheet metal, machined and composite
detail parts.
. Utilize MRP system to compile and analyze statistical data to
determine feasibility of buying.
. Identify concerns and expedite critical schedule parts.
. Initiate continuous improvement projects related to products,
processes, and quality systems.
March 2007 - November 2007
Tuflex Rubber Products, Tampa, FL
Purchasing Manager
. Prepared purchase orders, solicited bid proposals and reviewed
requisitions for goods and services.
. Monitored shipments to ensure on-time delivery and initiated
corrective actions on undelivered goods.
. Researched and evaluated suppliers based on price, quality,
selection, service, support, availability, reliability,
production and distribution capabilities, and the supplier's
reputation and history.
. Maintained and reviewed computerized or manual records of
purchased items, costs, delivery, product performance, and
inventories.
. Monitored businesses and agencies to ensure that they
efficiently and effectively provided needed services while
staying within budgetary limits.
. Wrote technical and standard operating procedures for
manufacturing operations.
. Investigated and diagnosed equipment failures and provided
recommendations to maintenance crew.
November 2005-March 2007
Thomas Sign & Awning, Clearwater, Fl
Project Manager
. Conferred with supervisory personnel, owners, contractors, and
design professionals to discuss and resolve matters such as work
procedures, complaints, and construction problems.
. Prepared drawings, estimates, and bids that met specific
customer needs.
. Scheduled projects in logical steps and budgeted time required
to meet deadlines.
. Interpreted and explained plans and contract terms to
administrative staff, workers, and clients, representing the
owner or developer.
. Prepared contracts and negotiated revisions to contractual
agreements with architects, consultants, clients, suppliers and
subcontractors.
. Obtained all necessary permits and licenses.
. Directed and supervised subcontractors.
March 2005-November 2005
Bic Graphics, Clearwater, FL
Laser Engraving Technician
. Engraved logos, letters and patterns onto promotional products.
. Measured and computed dimensions of lettering, designs or
patterns to be engraved.
. Examined products to verify conformance to quality standards.
. Ensured product orders were complete.
. Performed preventive maintenance on equipment.
. Recorded information such as the number of products tested,
meter readings, dates and times of product production.
March 2003-February 2005
Smithfield Packing Company, Plant City, FL
Quality Assurance Laboratory Technician
. Performed analytical tests on meat products in compliance with
USDA standards.
. Actively participated in research which gained approval as an
alternate method of testing, which saved the company two million
dollars.
. Played a key role in research gathered to purchase new
equipment, which led to a 100% increase in sample production.
. Wrote technical reports, prepared graphs and charts to document
experimental results.
. Provided technical support and assistance to chemists and
engineers.
. Developed and conducted programs for sampling and analysis to
maintain quality standards of raw materials, chemical
intermediates, and products.
. Complied and interpreted results of tests and analyses.
January 2000 -January 2003
Milliken, Abbeville, SC
Electro-Mechanical Technician
. Tested performance of electromechanical assemblies, using test
instruments such as oscilloscopes, electronic voltmeters
. Read blueprints, schematics, diagrams, and technical orders to
determine methods and sequences of assembly.
. Maintained system logs and manuals to document testing and
operation of equipment.
. Worked with manufacturers and field representatives to identify
and resolve equipment malfunctions and to procure replacement
parts.
. Procured parts and maintained inventory and related
documentation.
. Monitored installations, operation, maintenance, and repairs to
ensure that machines and equipment were installed and
functioning according to specifications.
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