Cathy Tait (Lynch), Pmp Email & Phone Number

Clinton Township, Mi, Us

Troy, Michigan, Us

Lead and manage Global Implementation of Lab Information Management System (StarLIMS - Quality Manufacturing).Manage Shipping & Receiving staff and operations for Troy, MI site.Manage and develop lab data analytics to advance the long-term capabilities of test labs.Coordinate efforts cross-functionally to support alignment with key stakeholders both internal and external to the organization.

Troy, Michigan, Us

In March 2020 I joined a project to assist in developing Abbott Informatics StarLIMS Lab Information Management System for our Product Validation test lab in Troy, MI. I was identified to be the System Administrator. My responsibilities include:• Completing all available Abbott provided training courses;• Working as the Meritor SME (Subject Matter Expert);• Configuring out-of-the-box software to meet Meritor requirements;• Working with the project team to report progress, identify risks, troubleshoot issues, coordinate meetings, perform demos, and manage project timeline;• Creating test cases for Meritor requirements;• Performing UAT (User Acceptance Testing);• Creating user training.

Troy, Michigan, Us

• Lead cross-functional teams and interface with all internal departments working on projects.• Work with customers to ensure project meets customer requirements.• Ensure proper coordination, prioritization, and communication of project objectives.• Support product development test schedule and execution of the plan.• Collaborate with teams to ensure effective lab resource planning.• Manage all aspects of test program including program timing, labor, equipment and test budget.• Communicate status updates to stakeholders.

Troy, Michigan, Us

Support the Director of Product Validation and Materials Engineering as well as his direct management team.Principal Responsibilities• Purchase order creation and management• Budget and accounting support• Project coordination and management• Presentation preparation• SharePoint administration• Event coordination• Reporting

Troy, Michigan, Us

Office and facility manager of a satellite facility of 30+ engineers and technicians. Support the Senior Director of Global Electronics, Simulation & Validation as well as his direct management team. Principal Responsibilities• Facilities management• Purchase order creation and management• Budget and accounting support• Program management support• Safety coordinator• Global trade compliance officer• Event coordination• Reporting

Alexandria, Va, Us

As Office Manager at VSE Corporation, I provided multiple Program Managers support, was responsible for maintaining the office, and provided support to 70 employees. • Developed an efficient recruiting process.• Developed and performed new hire orientation for all new associates.• Developed and maintain a SharePoint site for office.• Communicated and ensured adherence to company policies and procedures.• Provided technical support, created and maintained spreadsheets, databases and reports. • Acted as liaison to corporate headquarters in Virginia interacting often with Accounting, Human Resource, Payroll and Purchasing departments. • Reviewed purchase invoices & expense reports for appropriate documentation & approval prior to payment.• Coordinated travel, meetings, events and special projects. • Managed office supply inventory and day-to-day office functions.

As Project Manager at GMAC Mortgage I provided high-level support to the SVP, Managing Director, overseeing retail sales offices in 14 states as well as management and staff within sales offices. • Created and maintained an intranet site to house vital information for all of our associates and corporate office.• Created and maintained databases to house information on employees, licensing, facilities and production.• Developed an efficient process for brokering-out loans to third party lenders.• Coordinated training classes for all loan officers and sales assistants.• Served as field point of contact for Facilities department for all branch openings and closings.• Acted as a liaison with Corporate Headquarters and assisted in rolling out new initiatives, policies and procedures. • Strove to streamline inefficiencies, increase production and profitability and reduce costs. • Performed a variety of administrative functions including reporting, tracking and payroll.

As an Administrative Assistant at Tools Unlimited I performed day-to-day office operations, providing fundamental support to company Presidents and a team of sales consultants. • Directed incoming calls to appropriate sales person and provided office correspondence to associates.• Provided exceptional customer service.• Designed contests to motivate sales staff.• Was consistently chosen to be a backup for vacations, leaves, etc. • Trained in Accounts payable/receivable, order fulfillment and invoicing.

Bs, Organization Administration

Associates, Liberal Arts