C atherine F. Bonner

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Eaton Rapids, M I 48827

Cell 517-***-****

OBJECT IVE:

To obtain an Operations position in a growth oriented company that will utilize my skills and

experience, with possibilit ies leading to a management position in Purchasing or other areas of

Operations.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

September, 2013 to November, 2013

OPERATIONS MANAGER

Mantissa Industries

Holt, M I 48842 517-***-****

Responsibilities:

• Established policies and procedures that align with organizations overall goals and

objectives. Implemented standards of performance, safety policies and procedures and

made policy changes as necessary. Consulted with top executives to ensure policies

adhere to local and federal regulations, insurance requirements and legalities.

• Developed financial budgets, reviewed sales data, production and activity reports,

f inancial statements and other information to ensure financial goals are achieved.

Looked for ways to reduce operational costs and increase revenues for the entire

company.

• Direct all human resources and management activities, determine staff size needed to

accomplish goals, select and hire new employees and assign responsibilities to then

entire staff. Managed and oversaw goods used at the facility such as sales

merchandize, inventory and /or production materials. I also authorized and approved

a ll vendor and contract services for the facility.

February, 2000 to August, 2013

SR. BUYER

Pratt & Whitney AutoAir, Inc.

Lansing, M I 517-***-****

Responsibilities:

• Source manage and procure 90% of critical production materials including fabric,

adhesives, inserts honeycomb, paint and machined details for the entire Test Division.

• Source and manage the procurement of capital equipment, maintenance equipment and

metals and enter orders through SAP system.

• Solicit budgetary quotes. Work closely with program managers as well as engineering

to understand the requirements and recommend suppliers and determine the most

appropriate sourcing and strategies.

• Place all purchase orders through the SAP system.

• Noted all Quality requirements on purchase orders.

• Completed quarterly vendor ratings based on Delivery, Cost & Quality through SAP

system.

• Use SAP system for Time & Attendance.

• Print Delivery Notes through the SAP system for shipping.

• Analyze bids and suppliers operations to determine factors that affect prices and

determine the most economic cost consistent with quality and delivery requirements.

• Tracking of reduction on quotes from vendors which has saved the Test Division over

$ 100,000.00 each year.

• Assist and participate with supplier audits and to get them set up as a DQR supplier.

• Process change controls and rejections of details that come in not to print from

suppliers.

• Investigate and assist supplier related quality issues and source alternates if necessary.

• Serve as a l iaison between the company and the suppliers in order to address

requirements, non-conformances delivery and invoice issues.

• Assist in getting all proper paperwork completed in order to set up new vendors in SAP.

• Create work instructions for departmental /company projects as required.

• Responsible for sending out parts for sub-contract requirements.

• Solicit quotes on all stationary, forms, business cards as well as company apparel.

• Administer and enforce safety policies and procedures in compliance with local, state

and federal OSHA rules and regulations.

• Made certain all processes were in compliance with ISO requirements.

• Coordinate EH &S and 6s within the Materials Department.

• Assisted in VSM in test cells to eliminate waste.

• Experienced in launching new Test equipment.

• Customer MFA rating 6.5 out of a possible 7.0.

• Achieved ACE Gold Certification Company wide.

• Active member of the Employee Fulfil lment Committee which consisted of organizing &

a rranging company functions, Shoe Mobile, Employee Picnic, Holiday Party, Golf

Outing, Blood Drives, Emergency Response Team and other social activities /special

events.

• Set up all logistics for the Test Division Domestic as well as International, scheduling

f latbed trucks, arranging proper paperwork for shipments as well as all international

paperwork.

• Market Feedback Analysis

• EH &S Auditor

• Emergency Response Team Member PWAA

• Leadership Skills

• Kaizen

• Ergonomics

• ACE Associates Program

• Completed other assignments that were directed to me by my supervisor or other

management team members.

July, 1996 – November 1999

PURCHASING /COMPUTER OPERATIONS /OFFICE MANAGER

David F. Moore & Associates, Inc.

Chattanooga, TN 423-***-****

Responsibilities:

• Ran the corporate computer system (FACTS, a UNIX based system) – installation

maintaining and updated as necessary.

• Updated all inventory changes, pricing updates & receiving of equipment in computer

system.

• In charge of completing a quarterly physical inventory count and made adjustment as

necessary.

• Responsible for setting up new vendors as well as customer and completing credit

reports.

• Expedited all orders which were overdue.

• Posted all payables and ran checks twice a month and mailed.

• Ensure accuracy of orders, invoices and reimbursements.

• Set up in-house computer related seminars and outside training for employees.

February 1987 – May, 1996

PURCHASING AGENT

Eastern Controls, Inc.

Edgemont, PA 610-***-****

Responsibilities:

• Maintain ISO9002 procedures for vendors as well as conducting internal audits &

p rocedures.

• Purchase all inventory equipment for 3 sales offices and twenty outside sales personnel

• Make recommendations to customer regarding appropriate products for specific

applications.

• Prepare price quotes and compute sales commissions.

• Enter sales orders on remote system (DISC /BASIC / FOUR).

• Invoicing of all orders shipped daily from stock.

• Update computer system with schedule delivery dates, pricing and inventory

adjustments.

• Prepared sales reports and back up computer system on a daily basis.

June 1984 – November 1986

GENERAL OFFICE MANAGER

Interactive Structures, Inc.

Malvern, PA

Responsibilities:

• Perform all duties to assist in making certain the entire office ran smoothly.

• Purchase all inventory.

• Enter all sales orders and make certain inventory levels are met.

• Expedited all open orders.

EDUCAT ION / RELEVANT TRA I N I NG:

• 1979 Diploma Sharon Hi l l High School, Sharon Hi l l, PA

• Delaware County Community College, Media PA

• Keystone School of Business, Swathmore, PA

• Knowledgeable using M icrosoft office package

• Member of National Association of Purchasing Management

BUSINESS REFERENCES:

Gary J. Franck

Pratt & Whitney AutoAir, Inc.

Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Work: 517-***-**** ext. 434

Cell: 517-***-****

Vinod Sridharan

Pratt & Whitney AutoAir, Inc.

Quality Manager

Cell: 517-***-****

Lon Smith

Pratt & Whitney AutoAir, Inc.

Program Manager

Work: 517-***-**** ext. 117

Cell: 517-***-****

Jamie Diamond

Pratt & Whitney AutoAir, Inc.

ACE Manager

Work: 517-***-**** ext. 427

Cell: 517-***-****

Bruce Gallagher

Pratt & Whitney AutoAir, Inc.

Business Unit Manager / Cell Leader Test Division

Work: 517-***-**** ext. 141

Cell: 517-***-****

Bill Andrews

Pratt & Whitney AutoAir, Inc.

Sales Manager

Work: 517-***-**** ext. 115

Cell: 517-***-****

PERSONAL REFERENCES:

K immi Franco

517-***-****

Patty Fiasky

517-***-****

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