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•Assist in the preparation and evaluation of Request for Proposal and Invitation for Bid and coordination of final selection/award of contract•Negotiate the placement of purchase orders for complex transit equipment and/or services including quality terms and conditions that supports the projects’ budgetary and schedule goals•Monitor the progress of the entire procurement process including post-award verification of supplier quailty •Awareness of the general market climate and… Show more •Assist in the preparation and evaluation of Request for Proposal and Invitation for Bid and coordination of final selection/award of contract•Negotiate the placement of purchase orders for complex transit equipment and/or services including quality terms and conditions that supports the projects’ budgetary and schedule goals•Monitor the progress of the entire procurement process including post-award verification of supplier quailty •Awareness of the general market climate and specific supplier circumstances for those equipment and commodities that relate to the required purchase. Show less

•Developed project and marketing platforms marketing platforms to engage target segments and increase lifetime consumer value•Managed weekly cash flow and internal accounting•Developed and maintain $1.0 million dollar budget •Initiated actions of company improvement•Managed all purchasing issues and contracts with supplier network•Managed key suppliers and developed strategic alliances to maximize sales revenue•Handle inquiries and purchase orders for including data… Show more •Developed project and marketing platforms marketing platforms to engage target segments and increase lifetime consumer value•Managed weekly cash flow and internal accounting•Developed and maintain $1.0 million dollar budget •Initiated actions of company improvement•Managed all purchasing issues and contracts with supplier network•Managed key suppliers and developed strategic alliances to maximize sales revenue•Handle inquiries and purchase orders for including data input. Show less

•Facilitated supplier business unit reviews•Lead the Advanced Product Quality Planning process for suppliers on specific vehicle programs•Supported the on-site vehicle launch team on all external supplier quality issues•Lead supplier launch readiness reviews for cross-functional teams •Key Accomplishments: oWorked with suppliers on closures systems on the new designs of the Ford Mustang and Mazda 6

Greater Detroit Area

Supplier Quality Specialist, Purchasing Department• Planned, coordinated and performed quality planning with supply base• Conducted process and manufacturing capabilities on new parts• Audited manufacturing processes and quality systems of supply base• Liaison between external suppliers, purchasing, engineering and manufacturingMaintenance/Production Supervisor, Trenton Engine Plant • Responsible for improving quality of manufacturing processes• Reviewed… Show more Supplier Quality Specialist, Purchasing Department• Planned, coordinated and performed quality planning with supply base• Conducted process and manufacturing capabilities on new parts• Audited manufacturing processes and quality systems of supply base• Liaison between external suppliers, purchasing, engineering and manufacturingMaintenance/Production Supervisor, Trenton Engine Plant • Responsible for improving quality of manufacturing processes• Reviewed production costs for optimum performance of machining operations• Supported launches of new engine components• Supervised union skill trades and non-skilled workersManufacturing Engineer, Jeep Platform Advance Manufacturing Engineering• Developed assembly processes for future automotive programs• Performed manufacturing process assurance planning activities• Supported 2000/2001Jeep Grand Cherokee launch programs• Performed simultaneous engineering with Tier 1 tooling suppliers Show less

Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Business Administration, Management And Operations

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Mechanical Engineering