I am results-oriented achiever with proven ability to exceed targets and drive success in fast-paced environments. While combining strategic thinking with hands-on experience to deliver impactful solutions and enhance organizational performance. That demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. I am eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. I am the professionl team member that brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.
Hi, I’m
Laken Bowen
Huntsville,AR
Summary
Work History
DucommunHuntsville, AR
Electro Mechanical Inspector (Quality Assurance)
03 2017 - 09 2020
Job overview
- Assembled units on the manufacturing floor.
- Conducted regular audits of maintenance records to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements
- Enhanced workplace safety by implementing strict inspection protocols
- Expedited project timelines with efficient scheduling and coordination of mechanical inspection activities among team members.
- Played a key role in the successful completion of large-scale projects by diligently inspecting all critical components for defects or irregularities prior to installation.
- Recorded inspection and test results on data sheets.
- Sampled products to verify compliance with standards
- Followed standard operating procedures for inspections and tests.
- Provided feedback to production team regarding product quality.
- Followed safety protocols while handling hazardous materials.
- Monitored product quality at all stages of production process.
- Examined products for imperfections and defects.
- Trained other workers in inspection and testing procedures.
Ducommun IncHuntsville, AR
Program Manager Analyst I & II
08 2020 - 06 2022
Job overview
- Daily communication and transparency with customers, on-time-delivery, and time management
- Identified program obstacles and communicated possible impacts to team.
- Developed and maintained logistics workflows, procedures and reports.
- Enhanced project visibility with regular status updates, leading to increased stakeholder engagement.
- Interacted with customers and clients to identify business needs and requirements.
- Increased customer satisfaction through effective communication of program goals and expectations.
- Established strong relationships with key stakeholders, ensuring support for program initiatives.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
- Developed strategic plans, setting clear objectives and achievable milestones for the team.
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
- Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
Ducommun IncorporatedHuntsville
Procurement Buyer
05 2023 - 12 2023
Job overview
- Analyzed spend data to identify areas of potential cost savings or risk mitigation within the organization''s purchasing activities.
- Improved supplier relationships through effective communication and timely resolution of issues.
- Reduced procurement costs with strategic sourcing initiatives, identifying alternative suppliers for cost savings opportunities.
- Demonstrated strong negotiation skills, consistently obtaining favorable pricing and payment terms from suppliers.
- Utilized procurement tools to manage quote process, invoicing, order entry and receiving.
- Developed comprehensive purchasing strategies to support organizational growth and profitability objectives.
- Collaborated cross-functionally to identify opportunities for process improvement and cost reduction in the supply chain.
- Achieved cost savings by negotiating contracts and purchase agreements with vendors.
- Managed procurement requests and acted as point-person for customers on logistics, hardware and software needs.
- Developed and improved account relationships.
- Oversaw purchasing process from initiating requests to finalizing contracts to deliver smooth transaction.
- Developed cost-effective purchasing strategies to maintain inventory levels and improve operational procedures.
- Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
- Collaborated with internal departments to better understand needs and determine purchasing requirements.
- Managed and maintained purchase orders and invoices.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors for cost-effective purchasing terms.
- Interacted with vendors, store managers and other stakeholders to maintain on-time deliveries.
- Researched and identified new suppliers and vendors.
- Communicated with suppliers to negotiate best pricing on apparel and accessories.
- Maintained key item stock levels and wrote or expedited purchase orders.
- Resolved daily issues by handling invoice discrepancies, replacements for rejected materials and missed and late deliveries.
Ducommun IncorporatedHuntsville
Program Manager
04 2024 - Current
Job overview
- Identified program obstacles and communicated possible impacts to team.
- Developed and maintained logistics workflows, procedures and reports.
- Met with project stakeholders on regular basis to assess progress and make adjustments.
- Interacted with customers and clients to identify business needs and requirements.
- Developed strategic plans, setting clear objectives and achievable milestones for the team.
- Increased customer satisfaction through effective communication of program goals and expectations.
- Built teams to address project goals and objectives for multiple projects.
- Implemented risk management strategies to mitigate potential barriers to project success.
- Established strong relationships with key stakeholders, ensuring support for program initiatives.
- Managed multiple strategic projects with numerous sub-projects or workstreams.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
- Leveraged data and analytics to make informed decisions and drive business improvements.
- Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
- Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
- Identified and communicated customer needs to supply chain capacity and quality teams.
- Leveraged project management processes and tools to define and execute projects.
Education
Arkansas Tech UniversityRussellville, AR
Bachelors from Leadership
August-.2021
University Overview
Project Management Institute
CAPM from Certified Associate In Program Management
04.2022
University Overview
- CAPM studies is abiut learning how to operate in a world that measures project performance according to the triple constraint – delivering the required scope, within the established budget and schedule – is no longer sufficient. It is necessary to evolve to think more strategically and focus on project outcomes for company, community and society. Moving forward, this means getting the project management fundamentals right and prioritizing the perception of value by stakeholders.
November 8 2022
University Overview
This course helped me to learn all the important aspects of
Project/Program Management and how to apply those to a
leadership position.
Skills
- Microsoft
- Excel
- Powerpoint
- Communication skills
- Teamwork
- MRP system knowledge
- Detail oriented
- Time management
- Excellent Prioritizer
- Positive attitude
- Interpreting Engineer drawings, ordering materials, open communication, and transparency
- Budgeting and Resource Management
- Performance monitoring
- Documentation proficiency
- Vulnerability Management
- Cross functional Team Builder
- Life cycle Management
- Budget coordination
- Data analysis
- Onsite customer support
- Quality assurance
- Cost Estimates & Budgets
- Quality Assurance Evaluation
- Data Collection & Research
- Supply chain distribution
- Program leadership
- Partnership development
- Project Management
- Business administration
- Negotiation
- Financial Management
- Lean / Six Sigma
- Team leadership and direction
- Value Engineering Initiatives
- Federal Acquisition & Contracting (FAR)
- Budgeting
- Policy and procedure improvements
Timeline
Electro Mechanical Inspector (Quality Assurance)
Ducommun
03 2017 - 09 2020
Program Manager Analyst I & II
Ducommun Inc
08 2020 - 06 2022
Procurement Buyer
Ducommun Incorporated
05 2023 - 12 2023
Program Manager
Ducommun Incorporated
04 2024 - Current
Arkansas Tech University
Bachelors from Leadership
Project Management Institute
CAPM from Certified Associate In Program Management
November 8 2022