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Gaylord, Michigan, United States

Gaylord, Michigan, United States

Gaylord, Michigan

Petoskey, Michigan, United States

Trail Life USA Troop MI-1009

Pontiac, Mi

* Manages new model programs to ensure implementation and prescribed activities performed in accordance with specified customer objectives and creates a plan that satisfies internal and external requirements* Represents the company at pre-mass production meetings, build events and other means of communication* Plans and develops methods and procedures for implementing new program launches, directs and coordinates program activities and exercises control over personnel responsible for specific functions* Reviews reports and records activities to ensure progress is being accomplished towards specified program objectives and modifies or changes methodology as required* Analyze risk and informs management of potential issues while ensuring corrective action plans are effective in resolving issues* Initiates and maintains detailed program timelines and open issues list that supports program requirements * Defines requirements, customer expectations and scope of work through a cross functional team and understand program goals for deliverables and schedules

Pontiac, Michigan

* Business development lead for Ford: strategically align products and services to customer needs, analyze market trends, lead advanced product development workshops, manage technical reviews, coordinate plant tours* Manage internal and external quoting activities, negotiate program financials and formal closure of all sourcing documents: Supplier Onboard Agreements, Commercial and Program Agreements, Engineering Statement of Work, Costs Models, Capacity Management, Program Tooling and Capital Requirements* Manage and direct all commercial activities for the F150, F250/350 Super Duty, Lincoln MKS seat trim programs and F150, Econoline, Explorer sun visor programs* Actively develop, analyze and provide final guidance for sales forecasts and department budgets* Support cross functional teams to meet program deliverables and implement profit improvement plans* Assist in training team members on internal and external policies, procedures and systems, provide assistance to management respective programs and coach associates in cost analysis and pricing guidance

Warren, Michigan

Level 1 Certified in Government Contracting, July 2010* Provided pricing support by developing Government price objectives, alternative pricing positions, supported negotiations and provided final guidance to Contract Specialists and Contracting Officers for the Light Tactical Vehicles Team: High Mobility Multi-Wheeled Vehicle, Medium Tactical Vehicles Team for the Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles and the Light, Medium & Heavy Tactical Vehicle Support Contracting Groups* Utilized quantitative and qualitative methods and other mathematical / analytical tools such as the API Calculator, Global Insights / HAYSTACK ProH, Weighted Guidelines, Forward Pricing Rate Agreements and Recommendations, Escalation analysis, Independent Government Estimates to analyze contractor proposals* Utilized the Federal Acquisition Regulations, Defense FAR Supplement, Army FARS, Defense Contract Audit Agency Contract Audit Manual and other sources to assist in evaluation and analysis of contract proposals* Documented pricing recommendations and negotiation objectives by analyzing data received from the contractor using a Cost/Price Analysis Memorandum and reported all relevant cost and pricing discussions, audit findings and agreements discussed during contract negotiations with the contractor in a Price Negotiation Memorandum

Auburn Hills, Michigan

* Managed all commercial activities for $100 million of annual sales on Ford and Chrysler safety restraint programs: steering wheel, driver, passenger, side and curtain airbag module programs* Negotiated outstanding production pricing and tooling discrepancies with customer purchasing organizations and utilized the supplier portals to manage quotes, purchase orders and verify production cost recovery* Prepared sales reports projecting sales growth, set performance goals according to area of responsibility and analyzed, controlled and approved program budgets and expenditures* Participated in development workshops and prepared executive presentations to promote new products

Rochester Hills, Michigan

Formerly Lear Corporation's Interior Systems Division* Managed all commercial activities for the Dodge Ram, Dodge Durango, Chrysler Aspen, Chrysler Sebring and Dodge Avenger vehicle interior programs: acoustical, flooring and overhead systems* Coordinated cost data, quoted engineering changes and negotiated final contract pricing with Chrysler Purchasing and Component Cost Analysis groups for capital investments, prototype and production tooling, raw materials, purchased components, labor, overhead, scrap, banking and obsolescence inventory claims* Recorded and analyzed production piece price, tooling and capital equipment cost history for financial reporting purposes: sales forecasts, cost recovery, program expenditures, profitability and budget analysis

Rochester Hills, Michigan

* Managed all commercial activities for the Dodge Viper and Chrysler PT Cruiser platforms including acoustical, door trim, flooring, hard trim and overhead interior systems products * Analyzed all operating profit margin opportunities for new product developments, engineering changes, cost optimization ideas and communicated results through ProFile program management database system* Supervised sales admin activities including purchase order management and program deliverable reporting

Dearborn, Michigan

* Managed continuous engineering activities for the Chrysler Sebring, Dodge Neon, Dodge Dakota, Chrysler Town & Country and Dodge Caravan interior hard trim platforms* Coordinated Chrysler’s resourcing initiative of interior trim business by negotiating banking, material obsolescence, engineering costs and sale of capital investments associated with contract cancellation * Maintained internal database to communicate cost recovery, purchase order retention and engineering change timing to assist management with current and future sales forecasting and program budgeting

Washington, Michigan

* Marketed and negotiated business awards for industrial products, services and manufacturing capabilities* Provided program management services for aftermarket accessories, service parts and prototype programs* Managed vendor relations, issued purchase orders and negotiated distributor contracts* Researched products and services and created a reference library to assist sales and marketing* Processed daily accounts receivables and payables and resolved discrepancies* Closed month-end accounting periods and prepared general journal entries* Assisted accountant with tax planning for fiscal year-end and prepare financial statements and annual budgets

Bachelor Of Science, Finance

Activities and Societies: Financial Management Association, Chapter President & Vice President: 09/1998 – 05/2000

Level I Contracting Certification, Government Contracting

Professional Development

* MSU Executive MBA Financial Training for Managers * Dale Carnegie Training Courses * Essential Skills for Program Management Training.

High School Diploma, General Studies / College Prep