Quality

Karla J. Steele

**** *. ********** **.

Kimmell, IN 46760

Mobile: 765-***-****

E-mail: ***********@*****.***

Objective

To work for a company that can utilize my many years of experience.

Skills

Expert in paint and final vehicle quality inspection and audits. Have advanced

knowledge on the use of calipers, scales, taper gages and micrometers. Have

many years of color matching experience. Computer skills including Word, Excel

and Access. Expert in troubleshooting and feedback. Taken care of inventory

and ordering on a large scale. Experienced in all aspects of Office

Management.

Experience

09/2010 – Present Alexander Dennis, Nappanee, Indiana

Quality Control Supervisor for manufacturing of double decker buses. Inspect for paint, body defects, and

final finish of the completed bus. Ensure all DOT documents are complete and bus is ready

to be released.

11/2009 – 09/2010 Tenneco Automotive Ligonier, Indiana

Quality Technician doing dock audits for Ford exhaust systems.

12/2005 - 10/2008 Independent Protection Company-Turtle Top New Paris, Indiana

Quality Auditor for the MPV and Limo divisions.

5/1989 - 3/2005 Subaru of Indiana Automotive, Inc. Lafayette, Indiana

Leader of the Final Quality Inspection Dept. Held this position for over 6

years. Was in charge of training staff, scheduling inspection teams,

troubleshooting quality related issues and providing cause and solution

feedback to senior management on all quality related issues. Set up and wrote

procedures for each workstation for production model change. Was responsible

for the daily activities of 14 associates including performance-related issues.

Performed quality audits and worked on new model projects as they pertained to

PPAP and PFEMA standards and regulations. Was responsible for making the final

decision on quality related issues. Worked closely with Tier One Vendors,

Supplier Quality Assurance, and Quality Engineers throughout my career.

2/1987 - 5/1989 Central Water Systems Kokomo, Indiana

Office Manager for a water softener company. Scheduled appointments for

installation and repair. Was in charge of payroll, accounts receivable and

payable, and monthly billing statements.

11/1978 - 9/1986 McDonald's Corporation Kokomo, Indiana

Assistant Manager in charge of hiring, training, scheduling, and the day to day

operation of the business.

Education

Ivy Tech State College Kokomo, Indiana

Some college coursework completed. 4.0 GPA

Tri Central High School Sharpsville, Indiana

Graduated in 1980 with a 3.457 GPA. Ranked 12th out of 103 students.

Majored in Business and English.

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