Briggit Mendez
Muskegon,MI
Summary
Detail-oriented and highly motivated professional with over 5 years of experience in procurement, logistics, and supervision. Seeking to expand skill set and add a new career path to curriculum. Proven track record of effectively engaging with customers and vendors, along with strong organizational, training, and inventory management skills. Ability to build relationships and passion for providing the best possible experience make an asset to any team.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Purchasing Agent
COMPONENT ENGINEERS INC
05.2023 - Current
- This role receives BOMs for all new jobs from the design department, and is tasked to purchase every item from designated vendors, and search for the best prices and availability to ensure the maximum value possible
- This positions works closely with designers, accounting department, floor managers, and shop staff. Also, works directly with the vendors, existing and new to schedule visits to improve the relationship, and secure new prices for a better service
- In this I built an inventory room, labeled locations and materials, and created a spread sheet detailing the company's inventory and price point
- This jobs has allowed me to improve previous skills by working directly with members of my company and with outside vendors and customers.
Shipping/Receiving
Component Engineering
09.2022 - Current
- This position requires packaging and shipping the assigned jobs
- Build the box and add the necessary material to securely ship the jobs, also process the job shipments through our management software and notify customers of incoming shipments
- In addition to that, receiving all the material ordered, supplies, special equipment which then is placed in the required areas; inventory items, job requirements, shop supplies and tools.
Workshop Facilitator
GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES
07.2021 - 09.2022
- This position required the supervision of 4 team leaders, 2 set up technicians, and overseen 50+ machine operators.
- Part of this position included weekly scheduling of designated manufacturing areas. In addition to that, coaching the team leaders to deal with day to day problems, and when necessary I worked directly with the operators for training, coaching, and addressed any existing concerns.
- In my first 6 months, I was able to improve the quality and the efficiency by designing a plan to improve training, and efficiency of both the team leaders and the operators by eliminated unnecessary tasks
- This role helped me to develop new skills, such as communication, understanding, problem-solving, delegation, accountability, and team work
Set-Up Technician
GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES
01.2020 - 06.2021
- This position required the ability to fully set up automated and manual machines for wire termination
- Following step-by-step instructions were required to properly set up the machine, and eventually the ability to trouble shoot, work by yourself, and inspection was necessary
Machine Operator/Assembler
GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES
01.2019 - 01.2020
- This position entails running machines that terminate wires, such as automated machines, manual machines, and hand tools
- Being detail oriented was key in this position as the ability to spot errors and defective parts is necessary.
Education
Undergraduate/ Junior in Mechanical Design -
Grand Rapids Community College
Grand Rapids, MI09.2024
Undergraduate/ in Liberal Arts & Sciences - undefined
Muskegon Community College
Muskegon, MI01.2023
Skills
- Shipping & Receiving
- Order Picking
- Packaging
- Materials Handling
- Inventory Control
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Customer support
- Inventory Management
- Materials Planning
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Interests
Outdoorsy and nature loving person I enjoy mountain biking, kayaking, hiking, swimming, running, and my newest and favorite hobby scuba diving I love watching women's sports, spending time time with family, friends and my cat Portia
Always planning new adventures
Timeline
Purchasing Agent
COMPONENT ENGINEERS INC
05.2023 - Current
Shipping/Receiving
Component Engineering
09.2022 - Current
Workshop Facilitator
GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES
07.2021 - 09.2022
Set-Up Technician
GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES
01.2020 - 06.2021
Machine Operator/Assembler
GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES
01.2019 - 01.2020
Undergraduate/ Junior in Mechanical Design -
Grand Rapids Community College
Undergraduate/ in Liberal Arts & Sciences - undefined
Muskegon Community College
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