Dawn Wilkins
Process Engineer
Albion,NY
Summary
Innovative, high energy, self-motivated , detail oriented candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Adept at applying forward-thinking ideologies to revolutionize industrial manufacturing tasks within a customer focused team based organizational structure. Constantly seeks novel production technologies and methods to reduce waste and enhance revenues.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Owner
New Dawn Ventures, LLC
Albion, United States
03.2013 - Current
- Managed day-to-day business operations of residential real estate acquisition, rehabilitation, rental, and sales.
- Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by researching and utilizing emerging building trends, updating related skill sets and acquiring latest tools and equipment.
- Monitored market conditions to enable reduced asset acquisition costs and maximized sales revenue.
- Administered accounts payable, conducted general ledger and bank reconciliations and filing of necessary local and federal tax filing requirements.
SAHM
Wilkins Household
Pittsburgh, PA
11.2001 - 04.2013
- Primary liaison with builder for finance and construction of $550K residential home.
- Treasurer of Eben Estates HOA ( 2005-2007). Orchestrated transition from developer to homeowner financial documentation, budget development, and filing of liens against delinquent accounts.
- Successfully navigated residential short sale and all related tax implications
- Coordinated 4 year cancer treatment plan for daughter which included aggressive medical advocation, treatment research and documentation, management of a multi-city treatment team.
- Orchestrated closing of mother's estate with minimal costs and legal ramifications
- CYS Foster Parent specializing in teen care.
- Successful rehab and sale of personal residence ( FSBO) during COVID.
Program Manager
SPX Service Solutions
Warren, Michigan
01.2000 - 01.2001
- Leader of multifunctional multi-site team which successfully developed and shipped program tooling.
- Active member of Program Development Process team, ECO Improvement team and Non-Kit Program Packaging team.
Industrial Engineer
Lionel Trains LLC
Chesterfield, Michigan
07.1997 - 08.1999
- Spearheaded production team that transformed single product assembly lines into cell manufactured/ focused factory
- Established manufacturing technology standards in multiple operational area. Executed research, justification, acquisition and installation of capital equipment within stamping, molding and final assembly.
Manufacturing Engineer
Rex Roto Corporation
Fowlerville, MI
08.1992 - 11.1993
- Served as technical liaison between customer, manufacturing, and quality assurance to resolve technical and quality issues.
- Developed and managed "New Product" manufacturing strategies from product conception to final off-site product launch.
- Leading member of corporate "New Product Development Process" team that drove radical changes within core business structures.
Production Engineer
Xerox
Webster, NY
07.1988 - 08.1991
- Leading member of concept team that evaluated multiple build concepts, conveyance methods and scheduling techniques for multi-product build facility.
- Co-leader of JIT team. Efforts resulted in definition of operating procedures, program measurements and goals to meet and exceed customer JIT requirements.
- Developed and maintained product assembly labor standards. Received Xerox Achievement Award for Productivity improvement initiatives.
Education
MBA - Business Strategy And Internet Marketing
Walsh College of Accountancy And Business Administration
Troy, MI 09.1998 - 04.2000
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering
SUNY At Buffalo
Buffalo, NY 07.1983 - 06.1988
Skills
Project Management
Verbal and written communication
Financial Management
Lean principles
Workflow Design
Process improvements
Budgeting
Project support
Timeline
Owner
New Dawn Ventures, LLC
03.2013 - Current
SAHM
Wilkins Household
11.2001 - 04.2013
Program Manager
SPX Service Solutions
01.2000 - 01.2001
MBA - Business Strategy And Internet Marketing
Walsh College of Accountancy And Business Administration
09.1998 - 04.2000
Industrial Engineer
Lionel Trains LLC
07.1997 - 08.1999
Manufacturing Engineer
Rex Roto Corporation
08.1992 - 11.1993
Production Engineer
Xerox
07.1988 - 08.1991
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering
SUNY At Buffalo
07.1983 - 06.1988