Project Engineering
Resume:
Suzette Dixon
Sterling Heights, MI 48310
Objective: To obtain an Executive Assistant/Administrative Coordinator position that will allow me to contribute my experience, strengths, and knowledge to the achievement of company goals
Highlights of Qualifications
Proven leadership abilities in developing and managing multiple tasks in a fast paced environment
Excellent administrative, technical, and organizational skills
Self-motivated, able to set priorities to achieve immediate and long term goals
Accomplished in problem resolution and implementing creative ideas
Friendly, personable, work well individually and as part of a team
Employment History
October 2006- April 2009
Nissan Technical Center
Chassis Engineering Coordinator
Provided technical support and engineering administration of various databases for 20 Engineers through prioritizing projects on a daily basis of spreadsheets, along with document control support through scanning, revising CAD drawings, and managing changes on BOM information
Managed accounting databases regarding Expense reports for cost savings
Extensive reporting of Top Actions detail reports through MS Access and MS Excel databases for weekly performance of Chassis Department for Manager evaluation
Liason for Chassis group and Project Managers daily for trouble-shooting hot projects and actions that need to be acted upon by Engineers, regarding Program Management ensuring quality standards and client expectations met
Utilizing MS Project and Visio for Vehicle Planning Timing and meeting deadlines for management of goals and staying above 90% performance for Scorecard Tracking
Supported program implementation of successful launching of steering columns and brake systems for Nissan Sierra, Xterra, Pathfinder, Armada, Altima, Maxima, Rogue, and Versa from quote to production by tracking project plans and critical milestons using MS Project
June 2005-Feb 2006
CNI
Corporate Quality Coordinator
Managed International Materials Database by auditing and processing data through extensive research for chemical compositions for components and sub-components and thorough knowledge of environmentally safe OEM guidelines
Provided technical training for IMDS users throughout the company from managers, engineers, and project managers
Maintained user security and offered ongoing support to internal company and outside suppliers
Document and log in the IMDS database chemical composition of materials, changes for corrective actions for laboratory tests and engineering design alterations
Facilitate IMDS meetings through agenda of upcoming deadlines for PPAP approval timeline and initial random customer requests, preparation of customer requirements and changes, and notification of all supervisors, managers, engineers, and quality staff needed to complete the project
Worked as part of a project team to coordinate database development and determine project scopes for each supplier and each production part and limitations for gathering sub-component information from suppliers
Suzette Dixon
4448 Bennington Drive
Sterling Heights, MI 48310
Identified and evaluated industry trends in database systems to service as a source of information and advice for upper management through workflow charts, presentations, and spreadsheets
Involved with Quality team to produce Production Parts Approval Packets that are acceptable to customer
Assisted in creating action plans for the Supplier Report Card System to improve customer relations and production for 5 plants, including Mexico
Coordinated and managed meetings with Suppliers and Buyers and Project Managers to resolve Purchasing issues and PPAP approvals via email, phone conferences, and direct meetings for the desired outcome
June 2003 - Aug 2004
Alps Automotive
IMDS Analyst
Managed IMDS database by approving acceptable PPAP submissions from suppliers and creating reports to meet customer's expectation through timely submission and the correct breakdown of chemical composition of each product and laboratory results
Maintained IMDS with password security and training to employees
Created reports to show progress of the submissions for the company's production parts within deadlines
Documented supplier reports and engineering changes into the IMDS database
Extensively coordinate and manage meetings with engineering, quality, and suppliers to achieve the final report for a single production part that is desired of OEM requirements
Provide strategy plans and timelines for completing IMDS reports successfully
Work appropriate overtime to complete projects and research from home
Supported 1 Engineering Director, 4 Managers and 40 engineers, within 6 months promoted to Analyst position
Education:
June 1996 Madonna University Bachelor of Science in Psychology Livonia, MI
July 2004 Flint School of Therapeutic Massage-Certified Massage Therapist
July 2009 American Red Cross Professional Rescuer/Adult-Child-Infant CPR and First Aid Trainer
July 2010 American Red Cross Certified Nursing Assistant Training
Aug 2010 American Red Cross Patient Care Associate Training
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