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Jen Baker
Qualifications Dedicated and technically skilled in manufacturing and quality control processes gained from the sporting goods industry and the recreational boating industry. Experience in manufacturing processes including injection molding, thermoforming, sheet metal fabrication, wire forming,welding, vinyl coating, electrostatic painting, and two-part automotive paint.
Summary
Key Skills: Report and Document Preparation
Spreadsheet and Database Creation
Records Management Patent research
Product Standards Requirements
Project M anagement
Materials Research
Experience May ‘12 - Present Sierra, International Litchfield, IL
Product Coordinator
Managed introduction of new biodegradable lubricant into marine market
Enhanced database of product classifications utilized by engineering and sales departments
creating more user -friendly data
Coordinated oil products label update to meet Canadian standards
Member of cross-functional team responsible for coordination of activities between
purchasing and manufacturing f or product introduction and roll out of new engine
diagnostic tool
May ‘08 - May ‘12 Schutt Sports Litchfield, IL
Product Coordinator
Coordinated development and manufacturing specifications of 8 new lines of youth to
professional football shoulder pads
Primary communication channel for product changes manufactured in A sian factories
Analyzed Sales volumes, costs, and presented alternatives for cost control
Created and maintained data base comparing competitor product features
I nitiated research program of a new quarter -turn fastener for football faceguard attachment
Created product demonstration tools highlighting patented or innovative features for use
by outside sales force
Trade show coordinator, managing show registration, ti med payments, show booth and
product logistics
Nov ‘07 – May ‘08 Schutt Sports Litchfield, IL
Asisstant to the CEO
Provided administrative and business support to new CEO for multisite manufactu ring and
distribution operation
Researched and managed Patent and Trademark application and renewal processes
Coordinated an employee benefits review with Human Resources
Jan ‘05 – Nov ‘07 Schutt Sports Litchfield, IL
New Product Development Engineer
Managed development time line of new ION -4D f ootball helmet
Helped develop New Product Development process to manage costs, key dates, and
management approval milestones
Patent research for the development & t esting of Kwik-Release Baseball Base
Directed key product features with industrial designers to develop new Scorpion women’s
softball catcher’s equipment
Created database of sales data to determine product life cycle of football faceguard models
Aug ‘04 – Dec ‘04 Schutt Sports Litchfield, IL
Manufacturing Engineer
Responsible for BOM’ s and Routings maintenance
Lead member of new catalog review and proofing team
Active team member to train factory floor for Lean manufacturing processes and
implementation
May ‘03 – Aug ‘04 Schutt Sports Litchfield, IL
Quality Control Supervisor
Responsible for team of 5, Quality Control and Receiving departments
Redesigned incoming inspection process of imported goods to control time and costs
Designed inspection sheets for outside manufactured products
Education 1999 -2003 Eastern Illinois University Charleston, IL
M.S., Technology Management, specialty in Quality Control
B.S., Industrial Technology, minor in Business Administration