Manager Training
Resume:
Jennifer K. Cherry
Rochester Hills, Michigan 48307
Phone: 248-***-**** Email: ***********@******.***
Education
Lawrence Technological University, Southfield, Michigan
Bachelor of Science Degree, Major - Mechanical Engineering, 1982
Skills
• Proficient in SAP Business computing software (Systems, Applications, Products), Ultrasonic
Nondestructive Testing - Level 2 utilizing Panametrics Epoch III and KrautkramerBranson USD 15 tools,
and MS Office Suite 2003 & 2007
• Experience with Adobe Acrobat Professional 8, DVD Architect, Basic CATIA, AutoCAD
• Effective written and oral communication skills
Work Experience
Principle Training Engineer, Program Manager, and Training Coordinator, 7/07 – 6/09
RWD Technologies, LLC, 5440 Corporate Drive, Suite 400, Troy, Michigan, 48098 248-***-****
Appointed to new position of Principle Training Engineer serving in capacity of Program Manager and
Training Coordinator managing Expanded Portfolio Training Department and partnering with Rockwell
Automation as their training provider servicing all industries. This new position required multi-tasking
abilities and encompassed project managing, orchestrating project organization, establishing curriculum, and
coordinating training. The curriculum subject matter included eighty courses offering manufacturing basics,
safety practices related to OSHA and NFPA, lean principles, management, and soft skills technologies.
Responsibilities include:
• Served as the central point of communication facilitating all project-related activities and personnel
• Supported sales and marketing teams identifying training curriculum requirements, providing proposal
documents, course readiness, equipment requirements, instructor availability across the nation
• Negotiated development & preparation estimates for tailored and customized training as identified by
partner, often reviewing written proposals and associated project revenue documentation
• Executed project manager duties utilizing SAP for business reporting budgeted and actual revenue
• Orchestrated and organized project and curriculum
• Administered courseware development stages including developing curriculum
• Developed training courseware
• Mentored and supervised courseware developers
• Served as courseware translator, editor, and final reviewer
• Scheduled resources amidst dynamic and lean environment; developers, subject matter experts (SME),
reviewers, editor, training delivery instructors
• Maintained training equipment inventory and location for availability
• Coordinated training delivery including attendee communications, handling and ordering training
materials & equipment
• Assessed, monitored, and reported training delivery; includes course quality assessment through
participants knowledge gained, instructor course assessment and equipment inventory status
Operations Manager, Team Leader, Senior Technical Training Analyst, 3/97 – 7/07
RWD Technologies, LLC, 5440 Corporate Drive, Suite 400, Troy, Michigan, 48098
Operations Manager, Team Leader and Senior Technical Training Analyst assigned to DaimlerChrysler
Corporation's Advanced Technical Training Department serving as training service provider. As Operations
Manager lead effectively instructor and administrative teams assigning training schedules and daily tasks.
This role required working intimately with senior management establishing training needs based on
successful manufacturing, production, and minimal costs. As Team Leader and Senior Technical Training
Analyst developed and delivered technical courses to managers, supervisors, skilled trades, and production
personnel. Training included instructor-led, Structured-on-the-Job (SOJT), and one-to-one coaching
situations.
Other responsibilities include:
• Supplied numerous senior management reports involving revenue, justification, and training outcome
• Served on Structural Integrity System Task Force driving weld data reporting improvements to decrease
meantime to repair
• Provided 1998 Powertrain launch support for 4.7 liter engine; crank and cam lines
• Developed SOJT support task lists aiding supplier training requirements for best bid options
• Researched/developed Introduction to CNC and Structural Integrity System courseware
• Researched/gathered infrastructure data guiding equipment supplier training database design
• Collaborated with departments identifying standards implemented and sustained following MQAS & QS-
9001 procedures
• Instructed classes, often requiring travel, to Chrysler personnel located in U.S. and Canada; welding,
non-destruct testing, CNC, PLC-5
• Coached and cross-trained instructors applying course delivery techniques
• Consulted and provided SOJT Ultrasonic Spot Weld Inspection support to all plants
• Verified ultrasonic coupon used for calibrating non-destruct inspection tools universal to all plants
• Managed scheduling of resources amidst dynamic environment; developers, editor, training delivery
instructors
• Managed instructor travel, course publications, and equipment inventory
• Conducted expense report review and approval
• Conducted petty cash fund maintaining records, reconciliation, and senior management reports
• Assessed, monitored, and reported training delivery; includes course quality assessment through
participants knowledge gained often cited by task list achievements
CNC Programmer, 2/97 – 3/97
Rochester Manufacturing Company, P.O. Box 1940, Rochester, Michigan 48308-1940
Responsibilities devoted to writing and implementing CNC programs manufacturing Caterpillar industrial
machine components.
Adjunct Faculty, 8/95 – 3/97
Macomb Community College, 14500 Twelve Mile Road, Warren, Michigan, 48093
Adjunct Faculty member teaching Computer Orientation for Technicians. This introductory course examined
basic manipulation of various computer software including DOS, Microsoft Windows, WordPerfect,
QuattroPro, Mathcad, Word, graphics, and communications.
Consultant Instructor, 12/95 – 3/97
Macomb Community College - Center for Human Resource Development, 32101 Caroline, Fraser, Michigan
48026
Consulting services to Ford Motor Company teaching Microsoft Office Professional including MS Word, MS
Excel, MS PowerPoint, and MS Access. Also instructed Microsoft Windows.
Project Engineer, CNC Supervisor & Programmer, Designer & Detailer, 3/77 – 3/95
MASCOTECH Forming Technology Company, 2727 W. 14 Mile Road, Royal Oak, Michigan 48073 248-
597-3800
Established manufacturing career working with progressive die hot forming machines. Experiences were
gained beginning from a detailer position which permitted opportunity to expand and grow in the
manufacturing arena. Proven responsibility through these growth opportunities netted five intercompany
promotions.
Project Engineer responsibilities included:
Promoted to project engineer having hired additional programmers allowing my expertise to assist
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company agenda
Conducted research and comparison of available CAD/CAM Systems to meet competitive leading edge
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technology.
Complied and produced CNC programming manual utilized for teaching in-house classes and shop
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distribution
Delivered CNC programming classes; students included tool room supervisors, employees, and entry
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level programmers
Facilitated instruction and coached training on Heidenhain TNC 155P Control Mill; students included
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shop supervisor and tool room employees.
Designed and Maintained an In-House Integrated Management and Control System linking CNC
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Machine Controls to a host server computer.
Collected and analyzed process information realizing development of in-house engineering standards
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Engineered a quality control gage establishing template design
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Programmed CNC Mills and Lathes
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CNC Department Supervisor / Programmer responsibilities included:
• Promoted to CNC Programming Department Supervisor permitting knowledge growth in the area of
automating loading/unloading processes for Secondary Cold Form operation
• Promoted to new CNC Tooling Department stemming from the company’s asset purchase and drive to
independent machining
• Established and organized new department
• Navigated development of standard part programming methods streamlining programming time to
machining
• Assembled and produced CNC programs using off-line CAM System
• Scheduled Tool Room CNC production assigning work to machinists meeting production schedules
• Maintained inventory of tools and stock material for CNC production machining
• Learned working knowledge of quality control department implementing and engineering gage design
usage
Designer and Detailer responsibilities included:
• Designed and detailed for secondary cold forming/finishing operations
• Generated further automation design for loading/unloading processes, gage design, and related tooling
design.
• Reviewed and verified detail design requiring communication meetings
• Designed and detailed tools implemented in automated progressive die hot forming machines
Misc. Work Experience:
SCAMP, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan
Camp Counselor for Hearing Impaired and Emotionally Disturbed children
Fairlanes Bowling Alley, Madison Heights, Michigan
Bowling Instructor, Treasurer and Records Keeper for children’s bowling league.
Girl Scout Leader and PTA President and Treasurer, Volunteer for six years.
Hobbies
I enjoy maintaining relationships with family and keep busy during the year exercising, golfing, gardening,
sewing, and crocheting.
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