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Alma Kantarevic

Waterloo

Summary

Motivated, goal-oriented individual with strong leadership capabilities and problem-solving skills. Highly organized, proactive, and willingness to learn different areas to fit the needs of the company.

Experienced coordinator with strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Skilled in project management, communication, and problem-solving. Known for flexibility with changing needs and reliability in delivering outcomes. Prepared to make significant impact in dynamic environment.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

Build Coordinator

John Deere & Company
2023 - Current
  • Managed the build to make sure parts come in on time from the supplier
  • Communicated with suppliers, internal teams, and stakeholders to provide updates
  • Responsible for identifying issues, escalation when needed and providing alternative options
  • Reported weekly parts status
  • Coordinated scheduling and logistics for cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency.
  • Developed and maintained project documentation to streamline communication and ensure clarity.
  • Supported the implementation of process improvements, resulting in increased productivity across departments.
  • Entered data, generated reports, and produced tracking documents.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by responding promptly to inquiries and addressing concerns professionally.

Material Specialist

John Deere & Company
01.2021 - 2023
  • Supports the line production
  • Facilitate and coordinate with supply management, planners
  • Navigate/Assist with parts to deliver to the line
  • Execute service picks and make sure service assemblies are completed
  • Coordinate delivery in a timely manner
  • Manages communication with the line supervisor
  • Works in a multiple team environment
  • Ensure proper flow of material between the internal warehouse and production lines
  • Resolve inventory issues in the warehouse/department
  • Resolve mis-tags and supplier compliance.

PDP Build Coordinator

Info Tree/John Deere
01.2020 - 01.2021
  • Execute weekly Planner calls for F9B/YMAX Build
  • Complete spreadsheets with updates weekly on part status, escalating issues
  • Execute meetings with the manager regarding the build, discussing issues and concerns.

Material Coordinator

Info Tree/John Deere
01.2018 - 01.2021
  • Coordinate the flow of materials in multiple departments including shipping and receiving.
  • Coordinate the activities for the tactical execution of parts shipping out of PEC to test sites.
  • Ensure on-time delivery to Chassis Engineering to support test projects for Chassis Engineering.
  • Create MaSA (Material and Service Acquisition) requests to order parts from suppliers, factory or PDC to support engineering projects or builds.
  • Communicate and track part procurement through SAP.
  • Expedite material into PEC to support or avoid test-stand down situation.
  • Coordinates with cross-functional groups/address communication on execution parts.
  • Prioritized request coordinated multi tasks with urgency.
  • Managed Projects in a time sensitive environment.
  • Trained as EPPG Planner Backup.

Relationship Manager

GMAC/OCWEN
01.2011 - 01.2015
  • Called and collected payments
  • Worked solutions to prevent delinquent accounts
  • Worked repayment plans, short sales and deed and lieu
  • Helped customers fill out the loan application and made sure proper documents were sent in
  • Worked a daily portfolio of customers
  • Communicated thru emails with other departments, but mostly communication with customers were via phone

Education

Master of Business Management -

05.2023

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

05.2018

Bachelor of Science - Human Services

05.2018

Skills

  • Problem Solving
  • Excel
  • Detail oriented
  • NetWeaver/PDM
  • Excellent Communication
  • Inventory Tracking
  • Root Cause Analysis
  • SAP
  • Quick Learner
  • Enjoys Working in Teams
  • Microsoft Office
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Customer service
  • Data entry
  • Decision-making

Timeline

Material Specialist

John Deere & Company
01.2021 - 2023

PDP Build Coordinator

Info Tree/John Deere
01.2020 - 01.2021

Material Coordinator

Info Tree/John Deere
01.2018 - 01.2021

Relationship Manager

GMAC/OCWEN
01.2011 - 01.2015

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Bachelor of Science - Human Services

Build Coordinator

John Deere & Company
2023 - Current

Master of Business Management -