Dennis Makins

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Franklin, TN 37064 Cell Phone (Text): 615-***-**** OBJECTIVE: To apply my key strengths and developed talents within an organization in order to meet and exceed expected bottom line results. Key Strengths / Selected Achievements

Planning and organizational skills with project management and results oriented oversight Excellent communication skills with people from diverse backgrounds Proven managerial / supervisory ability (Manufacturing, Quality Control, Purchasing and Service Parts Operations) Highly proficient with Microsoft Office Products

Evaluator / instructor for Statistical Process Control Training classes, 1985 Author of “The Power of the X Bar -R Chart” used in training at Hydramatic, Ypsilanti, 1985 Congressional appointment to the United States Military Academy (William D. Ford, Michigan), 1971 Employment History:

Berry’s Chapel Church of Christ – 2010 - present

Serving as associate minister and daily office manager within a congregation of 400 people. Managing budgets in three separate areas and applied leadership skills with staff of five. Counsel. Provide written articles. Edit bulletin. Teach classes regularly. Developed and implemented special summer programs. Multiple special projects. Saturn Corporation / General Motors – 1991 – 2009 (Automobile Manufacturer and distributor) 1) Supplier Manager – Worked with suppliers to expedite material for customer emergencies; part planning and engineering coordination of part release changes. Worked with over 100 different suppliers to coordinate normal and expedited shipments to minimize car-down situations. Successfully managed troubled suppliers. Worked with purchasing to prioritize contract timing, packaging and other requirements as needed. 2) Part Change Management (Service Part Engineer) – Managed part releases and developed catalog release for interior trim, transmissions and chemicals. In addition, special projects included analyzing Saturn chemicals to make common with General Motors released chemicals and secondly, implemented Saturn product instructions into GM systems. 3) Service Part Coordinator (liaison between SSPO and Powertrain Manufacturing) - Worked with MFG and MFG Engineering on maintaining past model service part capability to minimize inventory dollars in the SSPO warehouse with minimum MFG impact. In addition special projects included 2002 Powertain build out of engine, transmission and all make components. Devised and implemented unique long-term rust-proofing method by re-working and re-programming existing equipment. Also, saved $1.3 M on eliminating the need to purchase additional die cast equipment. 4) Remanufacturing Manager / Buyer – Negotiated and implemented Saturn’s first remanufacturing project (alternator) and developed transmission and engine remanufacturing efforts. Conducted on-site evaluations with UAW representatives and conducted PPAP (quality approval) reviews. Self-Employed – 1989 – 1990 (Cousti-Glo® Cleaning Systems and Neat & Trim Lawn Care) Cousti-Glo® Cleaning Systems was a geographical franchise specializing in commercial and private residence cleaning of acoustical tiles and other porous surfaces. Also started a lawn care business for additional income. General Motors Corporation / Hydramatic– 1976 – 1989 (Transmission Manufacturer) 1) Manufacturing General Supervisor (1988-1989) – Responsible for a three shift manufacturing and assembly operation of transmission components which was overseen by eleven floor supervisors and 600 employees. Results: improved departmental efficiencies, improved safety and union relations, introduced first of its kind tracking system, improved quality levels while maintaining production requirements. 2) Manufacturing General Supervisor – Assembly (1987-1988) – Responsible for second shift transmission assembly, testing and shipping. Results: improved production and quality levels while engaging unique working relationship with the UAW. Never shut a customer down due to lack of material. 3) Senior Quality Control Analyst (1985-1987) – Responsible for developing and establishing a statistical process control strategy in an assembly operation. Results: improved audit scores from last place to first place (of 7) in one year. 4) Other positions held were various Quality Control supervisory positions. Began as hourly employee. Educational Background

B.S., Industrial Technology, Eastern Michigan University, 1988; Major: Manufacturing; Student of the year 1986 SPC I, Eastern Michigan University, 1982; Statistical Quality and Process Control, GMI, 1983