BRENDA A. HUGHES

Phone: 520-***-****

Email: acvlld@r.postjobfree.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/pub/brenda-hughes/a5/73b/9b6

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Licensed in Property & Casualty Insurance, AZ

Team Leadership Writing Work Instruction & Processes

Vendor Management & Sourcing Process Improvement

Negotiating & Managing Contracts/Agreements Kanban System Management

Inventory Management Data Analysis & Financial Reporting

Project Management Business Management

Proficient in all Microsoft applications, various MRP/ERP, quality, and engineering programs

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

American Family Insurance, TJ Howe Agency 01/2016 to Present

945 N. Wilmot, Tucson, AZ 85711 Phone: 520-***-****

Agency Office Manager -

Manage office operations and supervise staff

Write new business: Auto, home, and commercial insurance

Staff Matters (4D Technology) 02/2015 to 05/2015

2251 E. Grant Road, Tucson, AZ 85719 Phone: 520-***-****

Purchasing Manager – 3 Month temporary project with Optics Company

Purchased fabricated parts to mechanical drawings, optics, board and cable assemblies

Developed new supply source for cable assemblies and difficult machined parts

Universal Avionics Systems Corporation (UASC) 10/1998 to 09/2014

3260 E. Universal Way, Tucson AZ 85756 Phone: 520-***-****

Material Control Manager – 1/2003 to 9/2015

Examples of accomplishments while in position:

Process documentation to support successful AS9100C Certification

Major contributor in several MRP/ERP upgrades (Fourth Shift)

Developed and implemented a shelf life program

Automated backorder process to expedite incoming material to manufacturing

Implemented allocated costing in MRP accurately reflecting gross margins for each product group

Developed reports to track lifetime buys, high-risk parts, obsolescence, legacy product, etc.

Senior Buyer/Planner - 10/1998 to 01/2003

Examples of accomplishments while in position:

Negotiated contract agreement with a major supplier

Negotiated and set up dock-to-stock agreements with several major suppliers (Team Member)

Instrumental in the relocation of manufacturing from Washington to Tucson

Instrumental in the implementation of MRP/ERP in the Tucson facility (Fourth Shift)

Documented and implemented purchasing policies, processes, and procedures for new manufacturing facility

Set up measurement program (Score Cards) for suppliers

Allied Signal, EFTC/Honeywell, North Oracle Road, Tucson AZ 1/1993 to 10/1998

11100 N. Oracle Road, Tucson AZ 85737 Phone: 520-***-****

Purchasing Manager (EFTC) - 1997 to 1998

Buyer/Planner (Honeywell/EFTC) – 1993 to 1997

Examples of accomplishments while in position:

Managed subcontract suppliers, decreasing lead time and improving quality of material

Reduced manufacturing shortages through improved management and relationships with suppliers

Team Member responsible for the transition of board assembly from the Honeywell Plant to EFTC

Interviewed, hired and supervised Buyer/Planners for new Contract Manufacturing facility

Major contributor in the implementation of MRP system (Oracle) at EFTC

EDUCATION

Property Casualty Insurance License State of AZ

Project Management Certification University of Arizona

M.A., Organizational Management University of Phoenix, Tucson AZ

B.S., Business Administration University of Phoenix, Tucson AZ

Six Sigma (Green Belt Training) Southern Arizona Institute of Advanced Training (SAIAT)

ISO 9001:2000 Internal Auditor Training SAIAT

Change Management New Horizons Learning Center

Microsoft Office Suite New Horizons Learning Center

Supervision Series Pima Community College

Coaching, Mentoring and Team Building Rockhurts University

Management Training and Team Building the Next Institute

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