Karianne Shurlow
Saranac
Summary
Highly motivated and accomplished professional with a proven track record of identifying and capitalizing on profitable opportunities for business growth and innovation. Skilled in driving increased profits, reducing costs, and elevating customer service standards. Extensive experience in all facets of sheet metal stamping die build and production.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner
Cheetah Custom Services, LLC
07.2024 - Current
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members.
- Managed financial aspects of the business, including budgeting, financial reporting, and tax preparation.
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
- Increased customer satisfaction by implementing efficient business processes and providing exceptional service.
Tool Die Maker
Autodie, LLC
11.2023 - 07.2024
- Maintained a safe work environment by adhering to safety regulations and proper equipment handling procedures.
- Reduced machine downtime by performing regular maintenance and repairs on die sets and equipment.
- Enhanced production efficiency by designing and fabricating custom tooling for manufacturing processes.
- Increased productivity by troubleshooting and resolving complex tooling issues during production runs.
- Polished and refined tool surfaces, both flat and contoured using abrasive stones, power grinders and emery cloths.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to develop new tools, dies, and fixtures for improved product quality.
- Inspected final products for quality and functionality.
- Evaluated existing tooling designs for potential improvements or modifications to enhance overall performance.
- Adjusted and ground dies, tools and parts after production to assure quality control and usability.
FIELD SERVICE TECHNICIAN
ENERSYS, INC
06.2023 - 10.2023
- Extensive training in diagnosing and repairing battery and charging systems for the Motive Power industry
- Manager of company assigned service vehicle, including inventory, assigned tools, labor dispatching and associated billing and record keeping
Tool Die Maker
General Motors Company
08.1993 - 07.2023
- Knowledgeable in all aspects of sheet metal stamping dies, from construction to tryout and press line troubleshooting
- Team Leader
- Computed dimensions, shapes and specific sizes for dies based on design outlines
- Inspected final products for quality and functionality
- Inspected items for safety and operability
- Monitored production and made improvements for quality and productivity
- Formability analyst using ARGUS programming
- ATOS Scan Cell operator
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in team environments
- Self-motivated, with strong sense of personal responsibility
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Education
Bachelor Of Applied Science - Communications
Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI06.1993
Skills
- Customer relations
- Small business operations
- Relationship building
- Verbal and written communication
- Project management
- Agile methodology implementation
- Attention to detail
- Decision-making
Timeline
Owner
Cheetah Custom Services, LLC
07.2024 - Current
Tool Die Maker
Autodie, LLC
11.2023 - 07.2024
FIELD SERVICE TECHNICIAN
ENERSYS, INC
06.2023 - 10.2023
Tool Die Maker
General Motors Company
08.1993 - 07.2023
Bachelor Of Applied Science - Communications
Grand Valley State University
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