Kimberly Olszewski
Ypsilanti,MI
Summary
Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Dining Services Assistant Manager
University of Michigan
10.2022 - Current
- Explain and demonstrate work assignments and expectations; conduct ongoing assessment of job performance and provide feedback to ensure food presentation, sanitation, and customer service
- Help train, employee development; build morale and emphasize teamwork
- Help oversee food preparation, presentation, portioning and plating of food served in the unit in consultation with culinary staff
- Take inventory and orders food, products, cleaning/other supplies, and equipment as assigned.
Project Manager / Cost Reduction Analyst
Roush
09.2016 - 06.2023
- Support / Facilitate Design TVM idea generation events and activities such as Plant Line Walks and Competitive Vehicle Side-by-Side Reviews for Vehicle Cost Reduction related idea generation
- Generating Team Status Reports by function and present during Management biweekly Reviews
- Confirm WERS and CMMS alignment status of CRID prior to incorporation
- Resolve any discrepancies between Engineers and Buyers.
TVM CRID2 Analyst / Administrator
Ford Motor Company c/o Aerotek
12.2015 - 09.2016
- Support development and delivery of the TVM roadmap that meets/exceeds business plan objectives
- Analyze data, create reports, and highlight opportunities/outliers for management
- Provide CRID2 support for planning and execution of GAP Week events
- Support design TVM idea generation events and activities such as Value Added and Value Engineering (VA/VE), plant line walks, supplier site idea generation events, benchmarking design gap analysis, design efficiency studies, etc
- Responsible for CRID training to new and existing CRID users.
Chassis TVM Cost Reduction (CRID) Analyst
Ford Motor Company c/o Aerotek
05.2010 - 12.2015
- Implement incorporation of cost saves for the department through communication with Ford Finance (FBSC India) on a weekly basis
- Confirm WERS and CMMS alignment status of CRID prior to incorporation
- Resolve any discrepancies between Engineers and Buyers
- Facilitate group participation, drive for mutual understanding, and achieve shared responsibility among the members by carrying out the group's objectives.
Benchmark Center Facilitator
Ford Motor Company - Dearborn Benchmark Center
12.2008 - 05.2010
- Responsible for leading functional specific workshop teams during Design Gap Analysis (DGA) Workshops for forward and current model program teams
- Facilitated Commodity Focused Workshops for idea generation, CRID2 data input and generating team status reports
- Responsible for leading functional Plant Line Walks for TVM related idea generation.
Global Material Cost Project Coordinator
Ford Motor Company
09.2007 - 12.2008
- Prioritized and prepared weekly agendas and schedules to coordinate over 8 functional groups
- Facilitated global meetings, to strategize Material Cost Target Setting training plans and launch
- Catalogued department process sheets, documents and performed office manager duties when needed.
Non-Production Buyer / Coordinator
Visteon Corporation
10.2002 - 09.2007
- Prepare RFQ's, examine prices, evaluate all quotes that are received, monitor the availability of items, compare specifications, and review alternatives to determine the most desirable suppliers.
Financial Analyst 6-Sigma Office
Ford Motor Company
05.1997 - 02.2001
- Controlled and reconciled $265M budget
- Prepared project proposals and maintained budget/performance for capitalized spending
- Reconciled and documented monthly journal entries (including accruals) and MICS billings for all activities as required
- Maintained inventory records on Plant Vehicle Team Sales Fleet and Prototype cars.
Administrative Assistant / Engineering Expediter
Ford Motor Company
12.1991 - 04.1997
- Performed all office manager duties: coordinating schedules, maintaining office supplies, monitoring time keeping system, and arranging department travel.
Education
Bachelor of Business / Administration -
Baker College
Allen Park, MIAssociate of Science - Business Classes
Henry Ford Community College
Dearborn, MI05.2010
CNA Certification -
Henry Ford Community College
Dearborn, MI04.2009
Skills
- Team Leadership
- Project Planning
- Business Administration
- Cost Reduction
- Professional and Courteous
- MS Office
- Cost Control
- Meeting facilitation
- Administration and Reporting
- Idea Development and Brainstorming
- Lead Generation
Part Time Positions
- Manpower (University of Michigan Hospital), 03/01/22, 10/01/22, Patient Attendant
- St. Joseph's Hospital, 11/01/21, 02/01/22, Patient Care Tech
- Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital, 02/01/10, 03/01/11, ICU Certified Nursing Assistant
Timeline
Dining Services Assistant Manager
University of Michigan
10.2022 - Current
Project Manager / Cost Reduction Analyst
Roush
09.2016 - 06.2023
TVM CRID2 Analyst / Administrator
Ford Motor Company c/o Aerotek
12.2015 - 09.2016
Chassis TVM Cost Reduction (CRID) Analyst
Ford Motor Company c/o Aerotek
05.2010 - 12.2015
Benchmark Center Facilitator
Ford Motor Company - Dearborn Benchmark Center
12.2008 - 05.2010
Global Material Cost Project Coordinator
Ford Motor Company
09.2007 - 12.2008
Non-Production Buyer / Coordinator
Visteon Corporation
10.2002 - 09.2007
Financial Analyst 6-Sigma Office
Ford Motor Company
05.1997 - 02.2001
Administrative Assistant / Engineering Expediter
Ford Motor Company
12.1991 - 04.1997
Bachelor of Business / Administration -
Baker College
Associate of Science - Business Classes
Henry Ford Community College
CNA Certification -
Henry Ford Community College
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