Manufacturing Training

Valerie Lilley

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Peoria, IL 61606

Cel. 309-***-****

e-mail: *************@*****.***

Educational Experience

Fall 2009: One-on-one training in Lean Manufacturing and Value Stream Mapping from

Illinois Manufacturing Extension Center

Fall 2004: One-on-one training in cash-flow analysis from Turner Center for

Entrepreneurship, Bradley University

Aug. 1991- Dec. 1995: Bachelor’s in Journalism and Bachelor’s in Economics at the University of

Missouri – Columbia, Mo. Donald W. Reynolds Scholarship recipient.

Professional Experience

1997 – Nov. 2010 Sofi’s Stitches Co. Inc. – Peoria, IL

President

Schedule purchases and production delivery times for just-in-time manufacturing

Source and purchase raw materials

Plan and direct daily operations for 35 employees

Budget and plan for increased inventory needs from Aug. 15 - Oct. 31, when the

company earned half it's annual income

2008- Aug. 2010 Toluca Tailoring Co. Inc. – Minonk, IL

President

Coordinate contractors for building and boiler installation

Purchase, install, and maintain equipment for factory

Calculated cash flow projections

Wrote the technical proposal leading to a $1 million DOD contract

Additional Skills/Achievements:

Expert in MS Office, Photoshop, PageMaker, researching facts, writing reports and presentations. I am comfortable talking to anyone, remain calm in high-stress situations, and am highly-experienced in multi-tasking and motivating people. My leadership style is positive reinforcement and as a cheerleader.

1986-1991: United States Marine Corps. Honorable discharge, Sergeant. Desert Storm veteran.

Extracurricular activities: Participates in Leathernecks MC and ABATE. Restored my 1914 house, and I chop my motorcycle.

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