Laura R. Email & Phone Number

Chattanooga, TN, US

• Develop, implement and continuously improve innovation project management methodology.
• Execute special strategic tasks for the Department Director and the EVP of Operations.
• Manage cross functional meetings to drive plant goals and innovation projects.
• Acted as liaison for task force management team members from Germany and Mexico to link them with appropriate plant personnel in order to improve the efficiency of the production line.
• Lead project coordinator for the task force—organized the activities of over 28 projects and 200 task items with a 75% closure rate in eight weeks by creating task lists, follow up meetings, and escalations.
• Coordinated activities between Production, Logistics, Planning, IT, and Industrial Engineering departments to create a comprehensive financial packet for the Investment Committee of over $500,000.

Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States

• Responsible for the testing fleet of quality vehicles for customer release for ID.4, Atlas, and Cross Sport.
• Created vehicle configurations for events ensuring availability and shipping to events worldwide.
• Participated in all production phases for every car.
• Organized all necessary work and inspections to ensure cars are updated with latest available parts and software and ensure the highest available quality for these event cars.
• Voice of the customer--drove and analyzed vehicles with a customer mindset to resolve problems before vehicle launch.

Chattanooga, Tennessee Area

• Responsible for pre-series development of Infotainment systems for the ID.4, Passat, Atlas, and Atlas Cross-Sport.
• Main point of contact for software change management topics for Chattanooga Quality Assurance and JIS/JIT suppliers.
• Special leadership project included learning about Automotive SPICE, UNECE, and cybersecurity regulations. Understanding how it affects the future of automotive parts, suppliers, and Volkswagen with release and.
• Daily tasks include supplier management and communication, quality submission approvals, containment, and reviewing suspect parts from the production floor.
• Track software and hardware changes for radio control units, displays, and antennas.
• Assisted with production, VDA, and TRL audits of suppliers in Mexico, Germany, and Alabama.

Greater Nashville Area, TN

Greater Nashville Area, TN

• Hired and managed third party vendors that delivered a new website, social media posts, and updated marketing materials. Monitored all aspects of vendor work and ensured that contract deadlines and quality were met.
• Collaborated with project managers and building consultants doing roof takeoffs and at pre-construction meetings.
• Able to read and understand roofing specifications and architectural drawing plans, take roof measurements onsite, and compile and deliver in-depth reports with technical recommendations based on data and customer.
• Head of marketing development—responsible for creating a cohesive brand development strategy across online and print marketing platforms.
• Spearheaded website redesign, new online marketing strategy, modernized marketing materials, took video and pictures using various cameras and a drone.
• Lead generator through networking and cold calling business owners, facility managers, property managers, real estate brokers, and general contractors.

• Worked with three major roofing manufacturers to place material orders, verified pricing and invoice accuracy, and obtained up to date production lead times to ensure inventory was well stocked at peak times.
• Toured manufacturing facility to understand manufacturing process and ensure quality and inventory.
• Interacted with international and local customers daily over the phone and in person in both Spanish and English selling products and helping with general and technical questions.
• Added a new customer that brought in over $150,000 in sales.
• Assisted in inventory management, purchasing, and logistics of commercial and residential products to CRS warehouses, and orchestrated direct material deliveries to job sites across the US worth over $3,000,000.
• Implemented a new CRM system to optimize communication and work flow with more than 60 companies and 800 contacts overseeing 600 projects.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Responsible for email correspondence, phone calls, and online scheduling system for 150 members and prospects with over 200 sessions per week.
• Optimized schedule for trainers and staff based on increased demand.
• Updated client database, personal information, billing and prospect data.
• In charge of social media strategy including daily and weekly updates on Facebook, Twitter, blog, and email.
• Special projects included Spring Challenge that brought over $4,000 in additional revenue and various marketing projects that doubled the number of leads in a month for four months.
• Personal trainer that interacted with over 150 members on a weekly basis.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Assisted in producing outreach and fundraising events nationwide for Americans Elect.
• Coordinated logistics with vendors and maintained attendee lists.
• Assisted the team with donor relations and follow up, maintained prospect data, Board of Advisors information, and updated the Raiser’s Edge database.
• Performed administrative duties as needed, including: maintaining up to date marketing materials, prospect research, data entry, travel arrangements, and expense reports.
• Worked with the president and executive team on various projects including organizing the office and individual files.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Organized and assisted in the planning and execution of major donor three-day summit.
• Helped design, troubleshoot, and update content on the event website.
• Was the point of contact onsite and before and after the summit for vendors, international delegates, guests and donors.
• Implemented new forms, procedures and methods for the Summit Boutique to help it grow and run more smoothly.
• Worked with eight vendors from around to country with logistics and planning. The Boutique resulted in over $125,000 in sales with over 30% of the proceeds benefiting the American Red Cross.
• Responsible for financial reconciliation post Boutique.

Arlington, Virginia

CRDF Global is a non-profit organization that focuses on expanding international science collaboration focusing on the former USSR and Middle East/North Africa. www.crdf.orgI co-wrote marketing materials, website content, daily and weekly newsletters and attended events at Capitol Hill, State Department, and other agencies to promote CRDF Global.

STIP is a part of Georgia Tech's Enterprise Innovation Institute and the School of Public Policy. STIP works on various projects that look into how technological advances affect society. As part of the research team, I have assisted in projects that analyze the effects of nanotechnology and society and manufacturing processes of small companies in Georgia.

Spartanburg, SC

• Assisted with compliance activities of federal, state, and local environmental regulations including talking to various team members in paint, assembly, and quality control; walked around the plant observing.
• Analyzed environmentally relevant data from production operations for monthly and annuals reports given to department heads and VPs.
• Created presentations for internal and external environmental outreach and education events.
• Was hands on with the implementation of a new, plant-wide recycling program. Gave presentations to different departments and spoke to associates about the new program and guidelines.

· Helped graduate and doctoral candidates research relevant articles and information for theses. · Ran over 50 research participants in studies ranging in ages from 18-65 years old. · Compiled and collected data from over 300 surveys participant questionnaires.

Bachelor Of Science, International Affairs

Activities and Societies: GT Ambassadors, Executive Round Table, GT Golden Guides, SGA Joint Finance Committee, GT 1000 TL, AIESEC, Dean's.

Education record