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Chantelle Sims

Oregon,United States

Summary

Certified Associate in Project Management with 11 years experience in aerospace manufacturing operations. Passion for driving cross-functional collaboration and influence supported by technical degree and experience. Background in team management and mentorship leveraged to increase sales by 40%. Implemented production initiatives that decreased lead times by 25%. Drove lean principle initiatives leading to $500,000 profit increase in one year. Desire to bring expertise to a new market whilst being closer to London-based family.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Manufacturing Program Manager

Speed Metal Fabrication, Inc.
Wilsonville, Oregon
08.2023 - 03.2025
  • Responsible for ensuring quality, service, and safety goals are met through effective management of manufacturing unit for precision aerospace CNC shop
  • Acting Quality Management System Administrator for ISO 9001:2015 & AS9100D-Certified Company
  • Manage ITAR, AS9100D, and internal Quality Assurance/Quality Control documentation
  • Analyzing and resolving complex resource management issues for optimized scheduling
  • Supervising project timelines for timely completion
  • Coordination of strategic planning activities based on current data
  • Consulting with C-level executives, influencing high level decision-making for ERP purchase
  • Facilitated strong stakeholder engagement to support successful delivery of manufacturing programmes
  • Fostered enduring client partnerships for continual business success
  • Conducted negotiations with external vendors and service agencies
  • Cultivated positive work environment, improving team morale and productivity
  • Developed organizational policies for administrative oversight and internal controls
  • Led technology modernization initiatives for process improvement
  • Streamlined operations by implementing new project management tools
  • Lead company transition to Fulcrum Pro MRP

Project Coordinator

Buildable
McMinnville, Oregon
02.2022 - 07.2023
  • Collaborated with engineering managers to meet project milestones and deliverables effectively
  • Assisted account managers with preparation and execution of monthly invoicing tasks
  • Produced, revised and archived essential project records
  • Led daily client-facing meetings, documented discussions, and ensured team tasks completion
  • Managed stakeholder engagement to facilitate collaboration and achieve project milestones effectively
  • Aided company through transition from waterfall to agile methodology

Projects & Operations Manager

Northwest Rapid Manufacturing, LLC
McMinnville, Oregon
06.2014 - 02.2022
  • Applied lean principles to operations management, contributing to $500,000 increase in profit in one year
  • Implemented and led daily production meetings, achieving 25% decrease in lead times and stronger collaboration
  • Worked with senior management to develop growth strategies, boosting sales by 40% in 6 years
  • Implemented quality assurance initiatives to lower part defects and enhance profitability across operations, and authored procedural manuals for QA/QC programmes and logistics
  • Represented company at industry events as Additive Manufacturing professional

Education

Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) - Project Management

Project Management Institute
United States
01.2023 -

Associate of Science - Mechanical Engineering Technology

Portland Community College
Portland, Oregon

Skills

  • Quality Management System Administration
  • Operations Management
  • Resource allocation
  • Leadership in diverse environments
  • Mentoring and coaching
  • Public speaking
  • Project oversight
  • Agile methodology
  • Transition and change management
  • Microsoft Office proficiency
  • G Suite proficiency
  • Fulcrum MRP proficiency
  • Supply chain management

Timeline

Manufacturing Program Manager

Speed Metal Fabrication, Inc.
08.2023 - 03.2025

Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) - Project Management

Project Management Institute
01.2023 -

Project Coordinator

Buildable
02.2022 - 07.2023

Projects & Operations Manager

Northwest Rapid Manufacturing, LLC
06.2014 - 02.2022

Associate of Science - Mechanical Engineering Technology

Portland Community College
Chantelle Sims