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Riverview, MI, US

Detroit Metropolitan Area

Position eliminated due to 81% decrease in production.Manufacturer of Ford OEM-compliant modules, sub-assemblies, complete vehicles, rolling Class A Recreational Vehicles and commercial truck chassis. Worked with individuals and teams from the shop floor up to and including the owners, Operations, Process Engineers, Ford Product engineers, et. Al, and.

Yanfeng Automotive Interiors - Monroe Michigan

Contract cancelled due to COVID-19. Led cross-functional team that reduced multi-year, nagging door panel defect concern 48% in 10 weeks by leading cross-functional team to implement 12 actions/improvements with 8 additional next steps for further improvement. Worked with Plant Manager, staff, and manufacturing team on projects to significantly improve.

Northville, MI

Position eliminated in the US and sent to MexicoReported to Company President. Championed implementation of a Process Improvement / Benchmarking program to significantly improve key processes, with intention to eventually expand to all locations worldwide. Led benchmarking cross-functional team to identify and implement office supply process improvements.

Ford Motor Company - Dearborn, MI

Proactively moved from contract position to full-time position.Analyzed warranty spikes to determine root cause, resolve concerns, assign responsibility, and recover expenses caused by supplier issues. Led team members from Quality, Engineering, Purchasing, Supplier Technical Assistance, Suppliers, et al from project initialization through root cause.

Trenton, MI

 Fully Licensed Builder, insured, with direct-hire employees providing world class, premium customer service. Oversaw all business operations – HR, Finance, Advertising, Marketing, Sales, Payroll, etc.  Led staff of 11 – Office Manager, Office Staff and Service Technicians. Built business to $400K in annual revenue in 21 months. Recognized as the #1.

Dearborn, MI

 Collaborated with IT and Finance staffs that identified, developed and implemented cost reductions and customer service improvements using the Six-Sigma strategy and process

Dearborn, MI

 Conceived, championed, implemented, and led Global Process Benchmarking Clearinghouse that helped employees identify/save over $100M by working with individuals/teams from the shop floor to the executive offices. Directed a network of 25 employees worldwide who each had a network of process improvement experts working in their respective organizations..

Bba, Business

Activities and Societies: I worked my way through school as owner of a residential/commercial painting business and team member at a waste.

Bachelors, Business, 3.17

Activities and Societies: Alpha Kappa Psi professional business fraternity