Supply Chain Continuous Improvement

Zoddwa McGowan

**** **** ****** **** ****, Houston, Texas 77083

832-***-**** *************@*****.***

OBJECTIVE: To obtain a full-time position in the supply chain management field.

EDUCATION

University of Houston, C.T. Bauer College of Business, Houston, Texas

Bachelor of Business Administration in Supply Chain Management, May 2017

Certificates: Corporate Entrepreneurship, Strategic Sourcing May 2017

Cumulative GPA: 3.24

HONORS AND AWARDS

Dean’s List: Fall 2013, Spring 2015

RELATED COURSEWORK/ACADEMIC PROJECTS

Service and Operations, Logistics Management, Strategic Supply Management, Business Modeling and Analysis (Excel), Demand and Supply Integration, Strategic Sourcing and Spend Analysis, Enterprise Resource and Planning (SAP), Managing Quality and Productivity, Supply Chain Strategy

Process Improvement Project Spring 2017

Initiated process improvement practices using to manage business processes more efficiently by implementing lean strategies

Worked in a team of 5 to analyze wastes and value added and non-value added practices in the process operations and develop a long-term strategy from layout to execution with purpose of increased productivity and continuous improvement

Schlumberger Sourcing Case Competition Fall 2016

Contributed market research as well as spend analysis utilizing Excel for the total spend for each of the sourcing countries

Worked in a team of 4 to determine optimal solutions and developed a strategy to leverage top spend for non-chemical commodities

Halliburton Strategic Sourcing Case Competition Fall 2016

Worked in team of 4 to analyze data and determine optimal solutions to leverage spend, maximize profits and minimize TCO

Performed spend analysis and market research utilizing Excel and developed short-term and long-term sourcing strategy for alloy steel in addition to performing rationalization of suppliers for overall company needs

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Contract Intern, IT

Aries Freight Systems, Houston, Texas Aug.2016-Sept. 2016

Engaged in process improvement of shop floor setting, and assisted with cost reduction initiatives by reduced spending by 5%

Worked cross functionally with accounting department to improve accounts payable with suppliers

Performed cost benefit analysis to determine optimization for purchasing strategy of computer inventory with minimal supervision

ACTIVITIES

Student Development Committee Spring 2017

Bauer Sourcing and Procurement Organization (Bauer SPO)

Lead a team of 6 to create exposure to and facilitate career development events with 150+ supply chain management majors

Education First Inc. – Volunteer November 2013-Present

Orchestrate a group of 10-15 people in process and quality control of logistical, distribution, and strategic sourcing and procurement practices as well as order fulfillment and continuous improvement by JIT system to rebuild Liberia, West Africa

Project C.U.R.E-Volunteer January 2017-Present

Direct a group of 10-15 people with sortation and logistical operations and movement to quality assurance and continuous process improvement of requested medical supplies in shop floor setting to be outsourced to developing countries utilizing JIT system

SKILLS:

Proficient in MS Office, Excel, SAP, Presentation, Analysis, Efficient Spanish Skills

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