SAMANTHA SHIRLEY
Madison, AL 35758
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QUALIFICATION SUMMARY
Master's degree in Acquisitions and Contract Management. Proven skills in
teamwork, leadership, problem solving, multi-tasking, oral and written
communication, time management and organization. Experience utilizing and
referencing Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) for educational purposes.
Experience in proposal creation through graduate capstone course. Working
knowledge of Microsoft Office products and exceptional computer application
aptitude.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Reduced manufacturing costs by more than $343,000 per year after leading
project to develop and implement automated product delivery system.
Reduced non-conformance costs by $84,000 per year and contributed to 55%
reduction in defect rate for facility by improving scrap cost reporting
procedure and addressing top cost producing issues.
Created standard Excel report for personnel reporting, placement and
scheduling across department.
Served as a member of cross-functional Core Team responsible for improving
production rates, quality, and costs.
Achieved 90% 5S rating and multiple awards for highest monthly 5S score in
facility.
EDUCATION
Master of Science in Acquisitions & Contract Management, December 2009, 3.9
GPA
Florida Institute of Technology, Huntsville, AL
Secretary/Treasurer of Delta Mu Delta Honor Society 2009-Present
Relevant coursework - Procurement and Contract Management, Contract and
Subcontract Formulation, Contract Negotiations and Incentive Contracts,
Contract Changes Terminations and Disputes, Cost Principles Effectiveness
and Control, Contract Management Research Seminar, Organizational
Behavior, Corporate Finance
Subject of proposal for Management Research Seminar capstone course - Plan
to combat the Department of Defense's critical shortage of contract
management personnel
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, May 2001, 3.3 GPA
University of Alabama Huntsville, Huntsville, AL
Associate of Science, May 1997
Snead State Community College, Boaz, AL
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Continental Automotive Systems - Huntsville, AL, 2004-2009
Manufacturing Supervisor
Supervised production process including schedule attainment, asset
management, cost control, quality control, new product launch, safety,
employee placement and training. Interpreted and ensured compliance with
labor contract terms and conditions. Gathered, evaluated, and documented
performance data. Ensured that internal processes were accurate and
performed correctly and assisted in correcting and improving. Participate
on cross-functional team to discuss performance related issues, develop
improvement plan and monitor progress. Interfaced with all levels of
management and majority of functions within the organization. Provided
daily, weekly, and monthly status reports to upper management related to
production and projects. Assisted with incorporating best practices into
daily operations. Led daily team meetings to discuss goals, achievements,
problems, announcements and define performance expectations.. Managed
training documentation, automated timekeeping records, and confidential
personnel records.
Sanmina-SCI - Huntsville, AL, 1996-2004
Administrative Assistant, 1999-2001, 2003-2004
Updated timekeeping records, confidential personnel records and training
records. Distributed standard operating procedures and timecards. Created
correspondence, routed phone calls and handled faxes. Interfaced with
employment agencies to resolve temporary personnel related staffing issues.
Production Control Clerk, 2001-2002
Tracked product through all production phases from raw material to finished
product.
Production Specialist, 1996-1999, 2002-2003
Fabricated electronic devices. Trained personnel.
COMPUTER SKILLS
Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook; Lotus Notes; SAP