Andrea Nichole Crews
Rome
Summary
Buyer with 16+ years of production and operations experience, combining procurement know-how with process-improvement and quality-control expertise. Proven track record leading teams, coordinating cross-functional schedules, and maintaining materials readiness to sustain continuous production and meet tight deadlines. Skilled in learning & development, personnel management, and inventory sourcing; focused on reducing downtime, improving supplier workflows, and supporting scalable purchasing strategies.
I have Experience in procurement skills in vendor negotiations, inventory management, and cost analysis. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, with flexible approach to changing needs. Known for strategic planning, market research, and ensuring timely delivery of quality products. Dependable and efficient in fast-paced environments.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Learning & Development
Axillon Aerospace
07.2026 - Current
- Developed and delivered compliance training programs for aerospace staff, improving adherence and reducing violations with measurable results.
- Maintained version-controlled training materials and checklists to ensure accurate delivery and audit-ready documentation for regulatory reviews.
- Facilitated onboarding sessions and provided training to new employees to ensure smooth integration into the workplace.
- Developed and delivered training materials to improve team understanding of processes and tools.
- Supported continuous learning by coordinating workshops and tracking employee progress.
Pro Sales
The Home Depot Inc
Rome, Ga
06.2024 - Current
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness, and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions, and make decisions.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Maintained a comprehensive database of supplier information, including contact details, capabilities, pricing structures, and lead times.
- Achieved cost savings by identifying opportunities for consolidation and bulk purchasing across departments.
- Managed inventory levels to ensure adequate supply while minimizing excess stock.
Production Team Leader
Axillon Aerospace
Rockmart, GA
05.2017 - 07.2025
- Led a team of production workers to consistently meet deadlines and exceed performance goals.
- Improved employee morale by fostering a positive work environment through clear communication and supportive leadership.
- Maintained open lines of communication with upper management, reporting progress updates on key metrics regularly.
- Trained new hires on production processes and safety protocols.
- Maintained team productivity by keeping all members on task.
- Built and sustained productive relationships with team members to enhance collaboration and performance.
- Procured necessary materials to maintain continuous production operations.
- Guided new employees to maintain high-quality standards with limited defects.
- Met production targets and tight deadlines by collaborating closely with team members.
- Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality.
- Coordinated cross-functional shift plans to prioritize critical orders, ensuring on-time completion and sustaining customer delivery commitments.
Production Coordinator
Shaw Floors (Plant 12)
05.2015 - 05.2017
- Made sure that everyone was assigned to a machine at night before the shift started.
- Ordered what was needed for a productive night.
- Kept up with what carpet was run on each machine and accounted for any waste.
- Ran a machine if anyone was out.
- Ordered the yard if running low.
- Ensured employees had what they needed for a productive night.
- Managed daily operations on the production floor, maintaining a safe and organized workspace.
- Oversaw resolution of production issues, minimizing delays and maintaining project schedules.
- Coordinated vendor deliveries and on-site inventory inspections to ensure raw material readiness, minimizing setup delays and maintaining production continuity.
Buyer
The Cabinets Shop
Rockmart
02.2010 - 05.2017
- Sourced diverse cabinet materials and negotiated terms with vendors to secure dependable supply lines, enabling consistent job starts and reduced procurement delays.
- Implemented standardized purchase specifications and finish guidelines to ensure incoming parts matched shop requirements, decreasing mismatch issues and rework.
- Analyzed historical order patterns and supplier lead times to refine reorder points, producing more predictable inventory flow and fewer work stoppages.
- Maintained accurate purchase records and inspected incoming shipments against orders to catch discrepancies early and protect job quality and timelines.
- Provided procurement training and clear material specification documents to shop staff, reducing clarification requests and smoothing daily operations.
Education
GED -
Coosa Valley Tech
01-2004
Skills
- Learning & development
- Personnel management
- Continuous improvements
- Process improvement
- Team motivation
- Work scheduling
- Employee motivation
- Multi-tasking strength
- Relationship building
- Materials sourcing
- Inventory monitoring
- Customer service
- Pricing analysis
- Strategic planning
- Purchasing strategies
Timeline
Learning & Development
Axillon Aerospace
07.2026 - Current
Pro Sales
The Home Depot Inc
06.2024 - Current
Production Team Leader
Axillon Aerospace
05.2017 - 07.2025
Production Coordinator
Shaw Floors (Plant 12)
05.2015 - 05.2017
Buyer
The Cabinets Shop
02.2010 - 05.2017
GED -
Coosa Valley Tech