Elizabeth Ser
SELF-DIRECTED LEADER SEEKING A CREATIVE ROLE
An enthusiastic and highly polished business professional with a unique combination of proven expertise in policy and procedures, metrics generation, relationship building and hands on technical duties. A self-directed leader that responds rapidly and effectively to fast changing priorities with superior interpersonal and communication skills. Successful track record of ensuring accuracy in fast-paced environments with ability to drive analytical rigor in decision making processes. Adheres to the highest standards of integrity and builds exceptional relationships by working collaboratively with others to find win-win solutions.
AREAS OF KEY STRENGTHS, EXPERTISE & ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
Project Management & Business Development
SOP's & Policy / Procedures
Reporting, Research, Analytics & Metrics
Relationship Building & Conflict Resolution
Office & Administrative Support
Innovative and Creative Problem Solving
Great sense of humor
Organizational Development & Performance Management
Leadership & Working With Cross-Functional Teams
Outstanding Communications & High Impact Presentations
Ensuring File Compliance & Recordkeeping
Workflow Planning & Time Sensitive Prioritization
Data Mining, Visualization, & Interpretation
Voted Time Magazine’s 2006 “Person of the Year”
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE:
Building Positive Relationships
Actively seeks to build effective working relationships cross-functionally to build trust and ensure people feel valued and appreciated
Seeks ideas and discussion from work group and other key stakeholders before decision making
Able to have difficult conversations while maintaining poise and professionalism
Business Acumen
Operational understanding of the business
oIncludes understanding general manufacturing processes, site operations, and engineering best practices
oUnderstanding both current and forecasted market strategies and customer needs in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
Detailed data mining and data analytics to ensure high impact reports that are valuable to organization
oAble to understand and effectively communicate data in a meaningful way
Understands and communicates key policies, practices, and procedures
Coaching/ Teaching
Effectively communicates expected behaviors and job requirements to new employees
Develops concise training curriculum and models level of proficiency to help others develop skills
Gives timely and appropriate feedback on performance while encouraging proper understanding of expectations
Communication
Engages audience and considers their experience, background and expectations
oUses various techniques and media to stress major points and enhance understanding
Seeks input from audience and clarifies purpose and intent
Customer Focus
Understands customer needs, expectations, and circumstances to develop and sustain productive relationships
Responds quickly to customer needs including anticipating future needs
Creative problem solving and critical thinking to establish dynamic resolutions to issues
Reporting
Able to determine quality of data and transform it into useful information
Develop customized reporting solutions to address complex organizational needs
Able to effectively communicate data to stakeholders in a meaningful way
oIncluding presentation of data analytics at all levels of leadership
Systems Thinking
Employs Lean+ strategies to identify and eliminate non-value add barriers
Formulates solutions and change strategies to make tasks and processes more efficient
Uses accurate metrics to assess improvement measures and ensure continuous improvement
oIncluding basic time studies of processes to eliminate over 50% of unnecessary workflow
Engineering Support Knowledge
Able to apply general knowledge of engineering standards, procedures and techniques
General knowledge of disciplines including project management, engineering drawings and requirements, cross functional liaison between Engineers and other functions
Leadership
Ability to effectively provide solutions that balance discipline and business objectives
Able to recognize alternatives and recommend options that address stakeholder risk and outcomes
Administrative Knowledge
Working knowledge of multiple aerospace IT systems and site management
Event planning, meeting and calendar management
Engineering drawing quality control
Influencing Others
Uses enthusiasm and passion to build relationships and inspire others to take action
Provides logical rationale and promotes ideas with conviction and assertiveness
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Jamco America, Everett, WA Apr’19 – Jun’20
Project Manager Jun’19 – Jun’20
Seats Eng. Project Coordinator- Sr. Level Apr’19 – Jun’19
Liaise between customer and management to reach solutions
Create and track production metrics
Monitor Certification programs from start to finish
Manage external program milestones and deadlines
Manage internal programs from start to finish
Create program weekly status updates
Create Engineering charge line reports
Create Engineering work instructions
Create charge lines for programs
Safran, Everett, WA June’13 – Apr’19
Engineering Liaison Apr’17 – Apr’19
Administrative Assistant Jun’13 - Present
Manage dual roles as an Administrative Assistant and Engineering Liaison
On-Site Safety, Facility, and IT coordinator, as well as Document Controller
Small Engineering Project Management
Responsible for creating kit drawings and releasing models
Assist with managing Bill of Materials and review of engineering drawings before final release
LMI Aerospace, Everett, WA 2011-2013
Administrative Assistant
Bitz Intermediate School, Camp Lejeune, NC 2010-2011
Substitute Teacher
Bond Services of California, Santa Ana, CA 2008-2009
Administrative Assistant
Law Offices of Adam E. Miller, Margate, FL 2004-2008
Legal Assistant
ACADEMIC:
University of Washington, Seattle, WA
Project Management Certificate
Microsoft, edX
Data Analysis: Essential Skills Professional Certificate
Flagler College, St. Augustine, FL
Bachelor of Education, Deaf Education and Elementary Education
COMPUTER:
Microsoft Excel, Access, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, SharePoint
Database Management & Reporting Metrics
IBM Lotus Notes
Visio
SentryFile
Microsoft Project
SmarTeam
Epicor
COMMUNITY OUTREACH:
Volunteer for Snohomish County Search and Rescue for 6 years
oCanine Team Secretary
oUnit Board Representative
oUnit President
oFamily Support Team
Cape Fear St. Bernard Rescue for 2 years