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Detroit, Mi, Us

Detroit, Mi, Us

Northville, Michigan, Us

• Successfully launched 12 RFP’s, totaling $21MM in annual revenue between both light vehicle and CTOH platforms• Work directly with OE’s Tesla and DTNA to launch replacement and incremental business• Utilized all PM tools available to myself and the team; Planisware and Sharepoint• Priority advocation for programs, ensuring support from manufacturing operations• Run weekly TenPlus meetings, keeping the greater cross-functional team moving as one• Encouraged collective problem-solving by empowering each team member as a crucial element of the larger program• Communicated with the cross-functional team to identify program risks early, and found workable solutions that hold the overall program timing• Participate in weekly and monthly executive reviews to update management of progress and obstacles to program launches

Wixom, Michigan, Us

o Championed activities related to introduction of programs from early samples and quotation process through SOP for successful program launcheso Responsible for APQP activities and to ensure that all performance targets, deadlines, milestones, processes and requirements are meto Worked with vendors to design and issue PO’s for secondary equipment such as degating machines and wet-out machines for assembly o Coordinated the completion of PPAP activitieso Responsible for ensuring the program launches on or below budgeto Develop, maintain, and communicate project plans to ensure all launch activities are completed and program milestones are meto Worked directly with customers to improve communication and clarity to achieve successful product launches and continually improve business relationshipso Completed root cause analysis activities in conjunction with QE’s o Maintained project commercialization plans, project tracker, complete trial reports, OEM specifications and testing resultso Launched vehicles for Ford, GM, Toyota and Nissano Experience working with cross-functional teams including Injection Molding, Chrome, Paint and Assembly

Nakagyo-Ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, Jp

• Program Manager (Feb 2013 – Feb 2019)o Created timeline for project commercialization to be shared with Nissha Japan sales teams, Nissha USA sales teams, and engineering teamso Coordinated validation testing to OEM specifications for complianceo project commercialization plans, project tracker, complete trial reports, OEM specifications and testing resultso pre-production build eventso Coordinated with inside sales and customer purchasing to ensure safe launch inventory levelso Launched vehicles for Ford, GM, VW, Honda, Toyota and Nissano Worked with Tier II and Tier I customers to identify gaps in the market o Trialed/tested developmental films and products working with Tier II and Tier I customerso Participated in research and development of new prototypes, including testing and trialso prototype products to OEM’s to obtain engineering approvals and potential sales opportunities to Nissha Global sales teams.• Quality Engineer (April 2013 – Feb 2019)o Quality Representative for Nissha North American automotive-based molders, formers, and direct customers for automotive interior decorative applicationso Maintained RMA database, including all monthly accumulation reports through regular customer visitso facilitator between Nissha and customers, ensuring that the customers were heardo Coordinate and complete customer requirements and testing through the PPAP processo Investigated customer quality issues through 8D problem solving, working with multiple different teams to ensure mutual success with minimal interruption to production time o Worked directly with Nissha and Tier II customer shipping teams to ensure material was clear of reoccurring defects; ensuring inventory levels were above customer projected PO requirementso Negotiated financial claims with customers to ensure profitability and customer satisfactiono ISO 9001o FMEA, Control Plans, Process Flows and APQPo Developed Nissha Global quality processing procedures

Pontiac, Mi, Us

Maintained open sales relationships with all consumers entering the store Sold over $10,000 merchandise weeklyHandled order processing for customers, and maintained contact to ensure satisfaction with productMaintained inventory for assigned department

Provided excellent communication and maintained relationships with automotive OEMsManufactured and sold electronic De-flash Units to automotive tier 1 and tier 2 suppliersCreated and published the industries first carbon dioxide emissions calculator for the adhesion processWorked with environmental groups spreading awareness of carbon emissionsPresented in front of automotive OEM's, Tier 1 suppliers and the Federal EPAProvided sales team with a tool used to provide customers with numeric and graphical dataWorked with plastic injection molding companies throughout North America and Mexico

Bachelor Of Science, Business Administration - Marketing And Supply Chain Management

Diploma, General Education