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Anna, Ohio

- Reviews and processes part drawings, design changes, part revisions, and manufacturing instructions for Honda and Acura powertrain. Supports frame in these areas as well when workload requires.- Communicates with plants and other departments domestically and abroad to ensure tasks are completed on time to meet production needs and meet prototype development deadlines.- As a project lead, successfully conducted and scheduled verification tests to ensure BOM accuracy prior to build and production start-up.- As a powertrain project lead, successfully managed full new model change for 2022 MDX, as well as Ridgeline, Odyssey, and early 2023 Pilot development. Served as back-up project leader and processor for Accord, HR-V, CR-V, and TLX from 2018-2020.

Anna, Ohio

- Reviewed and processed design changes, part revisions, and manufacturing instructions to assigned brands and models- Communicated with plants across North America to ensure all tasks were completed in time to meet production needs and meet deadlines- Conducted verification tests to ensure BOM accuracy- Assisted in planning out BOM establishment and mass production transfer from prototype BOM

Columbus, Ohio Area

Responsibilities: Sales, Marketing, Purchasing, Web Store Development, Inventory Control.- Created advertising for showroom- Consistently met sales quotas and at times set sales records for monthly sales- Assisted in developing and maintaining website and online stores- Successfully re-vamped showroom with a retail layout to maximize space and convenience- Managed all quotes, inquiries, sales, and purchase orders within parts department- Monitored daily, weekly, and monthly sales via Excel

Tipp City, Ohio

Responsibilities: As a part-time business owner, my responsibility was everything that ensured a profit and a satisfied customer.- Created and pursued leads on original vintage auto parts and memorabilia- Experimented with Facebook digital marketing and website design- Marketed my goods and services through car clubs, online forums, car shows, swap meets, eBay, Craigslist, and word-of-mouth- Shipped or delivered all orders in a timely manner and ensured customer satisfaction- Experienced dealer for: AMC, Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Datsun/Nissan, Delorean, Desoto, Dodge, Ford, Hudson, Imperial, Jeep, Kaiser, Mercury, Nash, Packard, Porsche, Plymouth, Studebaker, and Volkswagen

Lebanon, Oh

Responsibilities: ERP System Team Member, BOM Writing, Marketing Assistance, Product Research, Inventory Count and Cost Updating.- Worked as a member of a team to develop and implement an Epicor ERP system- Successfully wrote BOM's in Sage MAS 200, Excel, and Epicor- Used Excel functions V-Lookup and Pivot Tables to manage product data for ERP implementation and data scrubbing- Successfully researched product information for Mr. Mustang and First Place Auto Products divisions when necessary- Prepared product marketing files for Mr. Mustang when needed- Assisted accounting department by updating component costs and matching invoices at month end- Assigned bin locations, and engineered process routers both by myself and with the help of senior level superiors

Troy, Oh

Responsibilities: Customer Service, Display Rotation, Department Upkeep- Interacted with customers on a daily basis, providing high quality service. I was recognized by management for my work- Managed to reduce amount of inventory lost due to expiration during second shift- Inventory was kept rotated and fresh, arranged in a way that was attractive to customers and managers- Managed store displays, and worked hard to maintain a safe, clean working area both out front and behind the scenes- Managed department inventory

Bachelor’S Degree, Business Management

Activities and Societies: American Marketing Association, Chi AlphaBachelor's in Business Management and Minor in Marketing.

Minor, Marketing

Activities and Societies: American Marketing Association, American Marketing Association Wright State University

Associate'S Degree, Business Administration

Associate's degree in Business Management.

Standard High School Degree, Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

Automotive Technician Training, Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician

Studied automotive maintenance and technology. Topics covered included ASE certification, OSHA requirements, brakes, wheel alignment.