LaToya Copher

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To obtain a full-time position and offer room for professional growth where my assertive skills will make me a valuable addition to a team-oriented staff.

Objective

Education

ASHFORD UNIVERSITY - CURRENT

BACHELORS OF ARTS MAJOR: PROJECT MANAGEMENT

GEORGIA PERIMETER COLLEGE – 2002 TO 2003

ASSOCIATE OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATIVE

MEADOWCREEK HIGH SCHOOL – 1990 TO 1994

GENERAL DIPLOMA

Skills

Rent Roll Bookkeeping Great Organizational Skills

Excel Yardi Cost Control

Data Entry Kaizen TS 196949 and ISO 9001

MS Word Superb Management Skills Production Management

AmiPro Employee Relations Vista Practiced Office Package

Word Perfect Safety Standards Various Material Management Programs

PowerPoint Hand Tool Operation General Contracting Professional

Lotus WordPro Assembly Line Operation Interior and Exterior Renovations

Kaizen Quality Control Standards Subcontractor Management

Type 40wpm Lean/Six Sigma Strong Interpersonal Skills

Microsoft Access LITC Marketing

Project Scheduling AMSI Resident Retention

Collections Construction Safety Power sight Sales Consumer Relations Blue Moon

Strong Interpersonal Skills Design Experience Injection Mold

Project Information Management Continuous Improvement Strategic Planning

Experience

HITACHI AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS MONROE, GA

PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR

JANUARY 2017 – PRESENT

Develop procedures, work instructions and standard training plans on new equipment operation, part processes and part quality inspection.

Supervise employees and serve as technical lead in the startup of new production lines

Plan and assign work, implement policies and procedures and recommend improvements in production methods, equipment, operating procedures and working conditions.

Ensure operators are fully trained, on schedule, to meet safety, quality and production goals.

Ensure production targets are met by assigning operators’ tasks and working with other departments.

Ensure that established policies, rules, regulations and procedures are followed.

Conduct all supervisory responsibilities concerning the hiring, training, counseling/discipline, performance appraisal, and assigning/prioritizing all work for subordinates.

Ensure effective employee relations. Provide employee coaching and development. Resolve employee issues through problem resolution.

Balance quality, productivity, cost, safety, morale, and continuous improvement activities to achieve positive results in all areas.

Manage departmental performance measures, (KPI’s) including visual controls and provide regular progress reports to manager.

Plan and manage technical/manpower capacity and consumables.

Ensure that teams and team members have the necessary resources and training to accomplish department goals.

Conduct individual and team coaching sessions to improve performance. Recognize team accomplishments.

Conduct accident investigations, track absenteeism and time-keeping.

GENERAL MOTORS WENTZVILLE, MO

PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR

FEBRUARY 2014 – JUNE 2016

Responsible for the effective use of personnel, material, & equipment

Supervising medium to large group of employees

Meets production cost schedule and maintains quality requirements while complying with local & labor agreements

Implementing divisional, corporate policies & problem solving processes

Implementing safety & good housekeeping standards while maintaining workplace organization & specifies standardized work

Keeps management informed of developments as they occur

Maintains corporate, department records & unit management control systems

Conducts safety talks, job instruction training, ergonomic evaluations, safety incident report & investigation

Prevents defects from passing to the next process & eliminates waste

Familiar with quality standards, implements quality control operations sheets (QCOS)

Ensures vehicles reach the customer mutilation-free

Respond to work environment to meet production schedule (control absenteeism, respond to Andon, support operation performed PM checks, understands and controls line side material inventory, identify and resolve bottlenecks)

Provide environment which stimulates team members’ involvement and personal growth by maintaining communications, soliciting suggestions, development training plan, attendance records, performance improvement, support team meetings, job rotation, work with UAW to resolve problems

DLJ CONSTRUCTION ST. LOUIS, MO

PROJECT MANAGER

MARCH 2013 - FEBRUARY 2014

Obtained building and specialty permits from local jurisdictional agencies

Hired and managing employees and sub-contractors while overseeing projects from conception to completion

Conducted weekly production and operations contractor meetings, which facilitated stronger communication and the ability to resolve critical issues

Performed regular job site observations to provide direction for all general contractor personnel

Ensure safe work conditions and set up estimates, budgets and timetables for clients

Prepared and followed through on all required punch lists while scheduling contractors & material deliveries

Honest and frequent communication with owners and budget site finances

COPHERS CONTRACTING, LLC ST. LOUIS, MO

OWNER

MAY 2010 – JUNE 2016

Established & maintained business relationship with clients, vendors & contractors

Handled all employee relations, submittal review, manages project budget & complete onsite inspections

Reviewed all project contracts. Build working relationship with clients, vendors & colleagues

Analyzed project profitability, revenue, margins, bill rates & utilization. Implemented all safety procedures

Handled & tracked multiple projects simultaneously while managing changes & customer expectations

Tracked employees' hours & expenses on a weekly basis while responsible for accounts receivables, account payables, payroll & hiring

Hardwood floor & tile installation, refinishing, sanding & staining & Maintained all floor machines, hand tools, sanders & power tools

Obtained building & specialty permits from local jurisdictional agencies

Conducted weekly production & operations meetings, which facilitated stronger communication & the ability to resolve critical issues

GUNDAKER COMMERCIAL GROUP ST. LOUIS, MO

PROPERTY MANAGER

APRIL 2005 –SEPTEMBER 2009

Certify new residents for move ins and occupancy

Prepare landlord packets for Section 8 and complete TIC’S

Prepare inspections for the Housing Authority and make readies

Interact with compliance department for approval of tax credit files

Prepare weekly traffic, availability, and marketing reports

Update all files in Yardi and Compliance On Line

Manage day to day fiscal activities and control all leasing functions

Process evictions, rent collection and security deposit

Maintain positive tenant relations and company ethic codes

Manage contractors, maintenance team and daily property operations

Maximize occupancy levels and property values

MCCORMACK BARON ST. LOUIS, MO

PROPERTY MANAGER

JULY 1998 – MARCH 2005

Performed the duties of showing apartment units to perspective renters

Performed background and credit checks of perspective renters

Approved leases

Did move-in and move-out inspections

Write work orders

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