Debra Denise Nelson
East Grand Forks,USA
Summary
Seasoned Maintenance Planner with many years of experience keeping plant machinery running in top condition to maximize production. Keen analyst and strategist with unique expertise in balancing plant machinery maintenance needs with frequently changing production schedules. Great communicator with all levels of staff and management.
Experienced Maintenance Planner with background in organizing and implementing maintenance strategies for large-scale operations. Strengths lie in planning, coordinating, and tracking preventive and corrective measures to ensure optimal equipment performance. Demonstrated ability to improve operational efficiency by identifying potential issues and executing effective solutions.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Planner/Scheduler
JR SIMPLOT
Grand Forks, ND
04.2022 - Current
- Company Overview: Food Processing Manufacturer
- Communicated via email and phone with multiple suppliers and internal stakeholders regarding contract commitments, pricing, and delivery.
- Created and processed purchase requisitions for parts.
- Coordinate projects with contractors in Grand Forks facilities Packaging Department.
- Assigned work orders to maintenance technicians and followed up on work completion.
- Plan and schedule 7 maintenance technicians daily schedule for Packaging Department.
- Maintain and update material BOM on production equipment.
- Tracked material order confirmations and delivery and communicated order tracking status to affected internal departments.
Buyer
LM WIND POWER
Grand Forks, ND
08.2015 - 11.2021
- Company Overview: Global Wind Turbine Blade Manufacturer
- Purchased and managed multimillion-dollar inventory accounts for the Grand Forks, ND branch of a global wind blade manufacturing company.
- Identified and maintained local vendor relationships to ensure product delivery for workflow efficiency and on-time completion.
- Negotiated and managed the execution of local vendor contracts.
- Resolved invoice discrepancies involving quantity and pricing.
- Maintained accuracy and adjusted quantity and/or price changes on parts in inventory management system.
- Tracked material order confirmations and delivery and communicated order tracking status to affected internal departments.
- Created and processed purchase orders for tool crib stock and direct materials.
- Communicated via email and phone with multiple suppliers and internal stakeholders regarding contract commitments, pricing, and delivery.
Project Specialist
LM WIND POWER
Grand Forks, ND
06.2014 - 08.2015
- Company Overview: Global Wind Turbine Blade Manufacturer
- Supervised operations of Tool Crib staff.
- Managed Tool Crib inventory.
- Coordinated projects and contractors in Grand Forks facilities to achieve on-time completion.
- Assisted in the management of card/camera security system.
- Prepared various reports from the Infor EAM Maintenance Software System.
- Continued to carry out all responsibilities of the Maintenance Administrative Assistant.
Maintenance Administrative Assistant
LM WIND POWER
Grand Forks, ND
11.2006 - 06.2014
- Company Overview: Global Wind Turbine Blade Manufacturer
- Administered LM Wind Power’s Infor EAM Maintenance Software System for the Grand Forks, ND facilities.
- Processed and tracked maintenance issues impacting production equipment and facilities efficiency.
- Assigned work orders to maintenance technicians and followed up on work completion.
- Created purchase orders for out-of-stock parts required for work order completion. Received in parts in maintenance software system upon delivery.
- Monitored and resolved discrepancies on maintenance technicians’ timesheets in ADP System.
- Acted as the liaison for contractors assigned to special projects within the Grand Forks facilities.
Administrative Specialist
City of Grand Forks
Grand Forks, ND
02.2001 - 11.2006
- Company Overview: City Administration of Grand Forks, ND
- Manage security system at Corporate Center.
- Answer and process a multi-line telephone system.
- Coordinate and schedule appointments for seven Housing Administrators and two Housing Technicians. Input tenant applications.
- Oversee events held at the Town Square Complex.
- Maintain and manage all aspects of the G.F. Parking Authority.
- Administer the mailing system and update when necessary.
- Maintain excel spreadsheets for many different projects.
Education
Associates of Applied Sciences - Accounting, Business Management
Aaker’s business college
Grand Forks, NDHigh School Diploma -
annandale high school
Annandale, MNSkills
- Multi-line Telephones
- MS Office
- C-Cure 9000 Security System
- Microsoft Dynamic Great Plains
- Lotus 1-2-3
- Infor EAM Maintenance System
- Payroll Processing
- ADP Payroll Service
- Cash Register Systems
- Axapta Operating System
- JD Edward Operating System
- Maintenance planning
- Work order management
- Inventory management
- Equipment maintenance
- Supplier negotiation
- Material tracking
- Schedule optimization
- Project coordination
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Safety monitoring
- Work order preparation
- Asset management
- Materials coordination
- Multitasking capacity
- Accounting Knowledge
- Website, Internet proficient
Training
- Lean Sensai Certification, 2015
- Internal Auditor Course ISO 9001:2008, 11/2014
- ISO 14001/OHSAS 18001 Internal Auditor 40 Hour Training Course, 10/2014
- Inform EAM 10 Configuration & System Planning, 2013
- Inforum User Conference, 2007
- Inforum User Conference, 2008
- Mastering the Basics of Microsoft Excel, 03/31/04
- Advance Excel for the Power User, 04/01/04
- The Receptionist’s Guide to Front Desk Security, 10/21/03
- Business Grammar for Busy Professionals, 01/27/03
- How to Excel as an Administrative Assistant, 11/18/99
Volunteer Experience
- Relay for Life – LM Wind Power Team
- Joe Schaff Award Committee
- LM Wind Power Annual Meeting Committee
References
- Bill Burga, Jr., Managing Operator of PlantWorXs Advisors, LLC, 3533 Kilgallen Court, Ormond Beach, FL, 32174, 701-330-3343
- Tanya Vachal, Director of HR at Williston State College, 907 5th Street West, Williston, ND, 58801, 701-651-6774
- Judith Stephens, 921 32nd Avenue South #18, Grand Forks, ND, 58201, 218-779-0288
- Tina Hoffart, Finance Manager, 3565 Norkota Court, Grand Forks, ND, 58201, 701-740-6402
- Tricia Weber, HR Manager, LM Wind Power, 1964 20th Street NE, Grand Forks, ND, 58203, Tricia.Weber@GE.com, 701-330-2019
Applicable Skills
- Multi-line Telephones
- MS Office(including Outlook)
- C-Cure 9000 Security System
- Microsoft Dynanic Great Plains
- Lotus 1-2-3
- Infor EAM Maintenance System
- Payroll Processing
- ADP Payroll Service
- Cash Register Systems
- Axapta Operating System
- Accounting Knowledge
- Website, Internet proficient
Timeline
Maintenance Planner/Scheduler
JR SIMPLOT
04.2022 - Current
Buyer
LM WIND POWER
08.2015 - 11.2021
Project Specialist
LM WIND POWER
06.2014 - 08.2015
Maintenance Administrative Assistant
LM WIND POWER
11.2006 - 06.2014
Administrative Specialist
City of Grand Forks
02.2001 - 11.2006
Associates of Applied Sciences - Accounting, Business Management
Aaker’s business college
High School Diploma -
annandale high school