Project Manager Senior
Resume:
Maria L. Newman-Kiser
Dryden, MI 48428 *****.******.*****@*****.***
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Objective:
Seeking a full-time, direct employment position which will utilize my professional experience in the field of project management.
Employment History:
Senior Project Manager, Big 3 Precision - SurForm Division, Chesterfield, MI (03/2022 – 03/2025)
Responsible for timely execution of customer projects from concept through production and delivery, as related to injection molded details.
Work with mold makers to design and construct the best and most cost effective tooling.
Support sales team in achieving financial goals by exploring potential savings.
Purchase required materials.
Issue orders to suppliers.
Communicate with customers to coordinate project requirements, status and delivery. Follow up after delivery to ensure approval and satisfaction.
Initiate shipping/delivery of completed products.
Collaborate with internal teams to ensure best processes are in place and utilized. Guest Experience Team - Usher, Ilitch Sports + Entertainment, Detroit, MI (7/2021 – present)
Provide first-class service to all guests, ensuring the best fan experience in the sports and entertainment industry.
Welcome and greet patrons, engage when appropriate, as well as thank them for their patronage.
Assist with visitor questions and needs during their visit.
Direct and escort patrons to their seats, as well as other areas within the venue.
Address client challenges and concerns with understanding and empathy, from discovery through the resolution of their concern.
Uphold venue/company policies with integrity and pride.
Support management with line organization, ticket validation, security checks and verifications when required. Container Engineer, General Motors, Warren, MI (12/2015 – 03/2019)
Responsible for engineered shipping containers from concept through production build and delivery phase.
Supported GM manufacturing and assembly centers, CCA and OEM’s in achieving targeted vehicle launches in the USA, Canada and Mexico.
Subject Matter Expert regarding specific commodities.
Workload involved over 250 projects at different stages, on numerous programs.
Manage project costs as related to capital funding, as well as logistics expense.
Coordinated daily with project liaisons and procurement support team.
Assisted Container Supplier Quality team with validation and verification processes.
Volunteered with “TeamGM” for numerous community outreach and service projects.
Member of the General Motors Performance Driving Team. Container Engineer, Aerotek on contract at General Motors, Warren, MI (03/2014 – 12/2015)
Responsible for program specific engineered shipping containers from concept through production build phase.
Support GM manufacturing and assembly centers, CCA and OEM’s in achieving targeted vehicle launches.
Current workload involves over seventy projects on the E2LB, C1YB/YC, C1UL/UG, D2UC/UG and E2SC programs.
Assigned the title of Subject Matter Expert regarding specific commodities of: o Rocker inner and outer assemblies
o Front and rear wheelhouse assemblies
o Plenum assemblies
o Front end panels
o Cowl panel assemblies
o Seat back and cab back assemblies
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Volunteer for GM CPM internal program testing and launch.
Volunteer at Detroit’s Life Remodeled community outreach service representing General Motors. Echocardiographic Technologist, Oakland Imaging Diagnostic Center, Madison Heights, MI (07/2013 – 11/2013)
Greet patients and obtain health history, analyze prescription medication for possible test interaction
Perform blood pressure and temperature check, conduct EKG tests
Execute cardiac ultrasound testing to specific order, prepare test reports for ordering physicians Project Manager, MHSI, Rochester Hills, MI (03/2005 – 2/2006)
Responsible for all material sequencing projects from initiation of concept through production delivery and usage, for the Chrysler DCX PM/MK/MK programs in the USA and Mexico. Project Manager, Industrial Packaging Systems, Inc., Troy, MI (08/1999 – 02/2001)
Scheduling, purchasing, quality control, health & safety, ISO, shipping & receiving, stock/inventory. Division Manager, R.A.S. Design, Ltd., Washington Twp., MI (01/1999 – 07/1999)
Maintained customer relations with General Motors NAOC.
Production scheduling and material requisition.
Responsible for direction of shipping and receiving.
Managed 30+ employees including Human Resource duties; Implemented team-building events to enhance morale.
Project Engineer, Acro Services, Inc., on contract at General Motors, Pontiac, MI (06/1995 – 12/1998)
Maintained numerous material handling projects from concept stage through production for various car and truck programs.
Designer, WolPac, Inc., Madison Heights, MI (03/1992 – 06/1995)
Designed material handling systems for the automotive industry using CAD system. Education:
Professional Certification, Major: Google Project Management (07/2022) Coursera Inc., Global Online Learning Platform
Associate of Applied Science, Major: Echocardiographic Technology (06/2013) Baker College of Auburn Hills, MI
Graduated Summa Cum Laude
Certificate of Completion, Major: Computer Aided Design (06/1990) Vocational Training Center, Warren, MI
Diploma, Major: College Preparatory Curriculum (06/1984) Sterling Heights High School, Sterling Heights, MI Additional Aptitude:
Strong interpersonal and written communication skills.
Solid problem-solving and critical thinking abilities.
Great attention to details and deadlines.
Team focused; Challenge driven.
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Volunteer Services:
New Day Foundation for Families – Rochester, MI
The Parade Company – Detroit, MI
Detroit Animal Care and Control – Detroit, MI
Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries – Detroit, MI
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