Process Improvement Project Management
Resume:
Annette Mathews
Sturgis, MI *****
************@*****.***
Professional Summary
Dedicated and results-driven professional with extensive experience in production planning, materials management, and process improvement. Skilled at fostering cross-departmental collaboration to ensure smooth operations and achieve shared goals. Proven success in leading teams, optimizing processes, and contributing to high-profile projects like the Gordie Howe Bridge Project. Known for driving growth, increasing efficiency, and implementing innovative solutions. Adept at managing multiple priorities in fast-paced environments to deliver measurable results. Key Skills
• Team Leadership & Collaboration: Leading cross-functional teams to drive operational efficiency and process improvements.
• Project Management: Managing procurement and logistics to ensure project alignment with company objectives.
• Material Management & Procurement: Overseeing purchasing, inventory control, and material availability for large-scale projects.
• ERP Systems: Proficient with SAP, Oracle ERP implementation, Maximo, Crewlink, and Toolwatch.
• Process Improvement & Lean Practices: Initiating Lean and 5S methodologies to streamline operations and reduce waste.
• Equipment Operation & Maintenance: Skilled in operating forklifts, telehandlers, and dump trucks, ensuring safety and efficiency.
• Accounting & Bookkeeping: Managing accounts payable/receivable, bank reconciliations, invoicing, and payroll processing.
Certifications & Licenses
• Active Member of IUOE324 (2015 – Present)
• Class A CDL with Air Brakes (Valid until September 2026)
• Contract Management Masterclass
• Contract Management: Managing Contractual Risks
Professional Experience
Contracts Officer
Energy Developments, Inc. – Lansing, MI
September 2023 – February 2025
• Collaborated with Legal, Commercial, and Operations teams to build efficient procurement systems and improve processes.
• Negotiated contracts, managed supplier on-boarding for both U.S. and Canada, and developed tracking tools to identify procurement bottlenecks.
• Supported Oracle ERP implementation and provided nationwide support, including remote sites in Canada.
• Designed sales tax exemption matrix and handled requisitions and purchase orders. Warehouse Manager/Purchaser/Document Controller/Yard Manager/Engineer Technician Infrasource Underground Construction – Detroit, MI January 2012 – May 2023
• Led a team that contributed to an 1800% company growth from 2015 to 2022, driving process improvements and operational efficiencies.
• Managed inventory, material flow, and purchasing for six major contracts, including a high- profile project with DTE Energy.
• Reduced yard time by 50% through Kaizen events and implemented Lean practices, cutting expired materials by 50%.
• Played a key role in the Gordie Howe Bridge project, earning a commendation from Governor Gretchen Whitmer.
• Implemented ToolWatch for equipment and warehouse tracking, ensuring compliance with calibration and maintenance for DTE Energy projects. Laborer Steel Transmission Lines / Directional Drill Laborer Intercon Construction Inc. – Montrose, PA
September 2011 – December 2011
• Operated large drill rigs and managed pumps around sensitive trout streams.
• Became the first woman to run the exit side of a directional drill rig at the company. Coating Crew
Precision Pipeline – Eau Claire, WI
March 2010 – September 2011
• Conducted daily filing of welds and sandblasted pipes for coating.
• Ensured proper coating application, using a holiday detector for quality checks before installation.
Accounts Receivable/Payable/Payroll Specialist
Federal Broach & Machine Company – Harrison, MI
2010 – 2011
• Managed invoicing for major clients like Chrysler, GM, and Ford.
• Handled payroll, processed payments, and performed general bookkeeping. Accounts Receivable Specialist
Elliott Gas & Oil – Gladwin, MI
2004 – 2009
• Managed customer service, processed fuel payments, and balanced books for service stations. Staff Accountant
Havens Accounting & Tax Service – Gladwin, MI
1998 – 2004
• Tax preparation, federal/state correspondence, payroll processing, and general accounting for individual and farm clients.
Education
Associate Degree in Accounting
Mid-Michigan Community College – Clare, MI
High School Diploma
Vassar High School – Vassar, MI
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