Kristy Drexel

- Defined deliverables for multiple disciplines and created first in-house Electronic module design project timing within the organization which subsequent design projects used as a baseline.

• Coordinated communication between technical teams and executive leadership, providing regular updates on project status and milestones.
• Enhanced program documentation practices, improving accuracy and accessibility of project information across departments.
• Mentored junior team members on best practices in program management, fostering professional development and growth.
• Improved cross-functional communication by establishing regular meetings and facilitating clear documentation.

- Agile timing adjustments as architecture changes and vehicle program delays were encountered. Continual refining of timing assumptions as new information became available.

- Managed execution of program plans for two concurrent modules, ensuring alignment with key automotive project milestones by managing timelines, communicating risks, and escalating critical issues to leadership. Proactively monitored development activities, addressing gaps early and driving cross-functional teams toward successful program outcomes through detailed issue resolution and stakeholder alignment.

• COE Project Manager for three new architecture electronic modules which included identifying and managing multiple teams’ deliverables, creating and maintaining a Microsoft Project timing plan, and leading report out meetings.
• Lead COE Standards & Processes development
• SAFe Scrum Lead for ECU Electrical Engineering Team (EE2), Computational Electromagnetic Modeling Team, and Partnership Development
• DFSS Black Belt Project related to ECU Manufacturing
• Collaborate to develop COE TASL (Technically Approved Supplier List) Flow Chart, process description, Master Questionnaire, and Repository Procedure
• Coordinate VECU Cost Model development, Sharepoint site development and maintenance for COE information sharing
• DFSS Green Belt Project related to Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)

CORPORATE BENEFITS ADMINISTRATOR, PLASTIPAK PACKAGING

• Completed audits, reporting, and tracking for benefits plans.
• Reconciled and processed carrier invoicing.
• Monitored/input employee insurance premium payments and oversee the employee arrears process.
• Managed Health savings account customer identification process.
• Assisted with Leave of Absence administration.

HR ASSISTANT (CONTRACT), AEROTEK

• Lead I-9 project to identify/correct form completion issues for compliance.
• Conducted orientations for temporary manufacturing operators and set up new people in ERP system (Plex).
• Reviewed weekly attendance.

• Translated customer information into BOM (Bill of Material), build drawings, and wire charts.
• Managed change control by marking prints, communicating change, and tracking activity to completion.
• Coordinated with external and internal customers on all aspects of design.
• Researched component information for unknown components.

• Supported a multi-chip module encryption program in the analysis of new product introduction, which included the debug of test code, testing and troubleshooting of engineering models, and the development of test procedures.
• Test Task Leader for an encryption project which included the overall test plan for the program, hardware and software design and review of test equipment, and development of documentation.

• Responsible for account management on GM Accommodated Device Gateway, Saturn Powertrain Control Module, Saab Sensors, L850 Engine Control Module, and T44 Transmission Controller.
• Developed tracking process for engineering change requests; tracked and coordinated changes and negotiated cost adders within the organization and with the customer.
• Developed and grew strong customer relationships and managed Motorola’s involvement with GM and Opel/Saab.
• Managed quote activities on new business opportunities.