Laura Jost
Saint Michael,MN
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven individual with a proven track record of providing exceptional support to various teams and leadership. Possesses a combination of technical and leadership skills, along with excellent problem-solving and interpersonal skills. Ambitious with strong organizational and multitasking skills, as well as an aptitude for technology who is ready to apply knowledge and skills to any challenge.
Overview
14
14
Years of professional experience
Work History
Engineering Project Assistant
Bae Systems Inc.
Cedar Rapids, IA
11.2021 - Current
- Supports a large government contract as Engineering Project Assistant and acts as focal for engineering support
- Responsible for supporting the program systems and software engineering teams with administrative, documentation, process and general engineering related support activities
- Provides process, tools expertise and support to program engineering
- Coordinates contractual document deliveries to data management and configuration control
- Supports peer reviews, various engineering meetings, and other internal and external customer meetings as required
- Works extensively with systems and software documentation and requirements, classified and unclassified
- Creates and updates records and files to maintain document compliance
- Networks with key contacts and serves as a liaison between engineering teams, management, and the government customer
- Completes multiple tasks simultaneously to optimize project completion
- Performs work according to project schedules and established quality standards
- Organizes, distributes and tracks project documents through every phase of development
- Participates in weekly status meetings with program management to discuss ongoing tasks and issues requiring resolution
Engineering Project Assistant
Collins Aerospace Systems
Cedar Rapids, IA
08.2017 - 11.2021
- Worked as Lead Engineering Project Assistant supporting a large government funded program
- Responsible for Technical Project Manager support and the support of a large engineering team
- Coordinated contractual deliveries and releases with data management and configuration control
- Extensively worked with systems and software documentation and requirements
- Provided administrative support to the project team by scheduling and running meetings both internally and with external customers
- Performed research related to projects as requested by the Project Manager
- Monitored program documents for compliance with applicable regulations, policies, and standards.
- Acted as primary focal for program support across engineering and other departments
Retirement Project Associate
Transamerica Financial Services
Cedar Rapids, CA
02.2015 - 08.2017
- Coordinated all aspects of Transamerica conversions and merger projects
- Performed research, analysis, and resolved issues related to all assigned conversions and merger projects
- Interacted with various parties with regard to any issues, barriers, or decisions required for project completion and implementation
- Facilitated recommendations for resolutions and took appropriate action as required
- Demonstrated complete understanding of setting up and changing system plan setups along with the impact of those changes on participants and executives
Call Center Representative
Transamerica Financial Services
Cedar Rapids, IA
01.2014 - 02.2015
Quality Processing Specialist
Transamerica Financial Services
Cedar Rapids, IA
04.2011 - 01.2014
Retirement Processing Associate
Transamerica Financial Services
Cedar Rapids, IA
05.2009 - 04.2011
Education
Bachelor of Arts - General Studies
12.2008
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Excellent Communication
- Time Management
- Organizational Skills
- Documentation Management
- Strong Interpersonal Skills
- Data Management
- Documentation and Reporting
- Records Management
- Engineering documentation
- Creative problem solving
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Engineering Project Assistant - Bae Systems Inc.
11.2021 - Current
Engineering Project Assistant - Collins Aerospace Systems
08.2017 - 11.2021
Retirement Project Associate - Transamerica Financial Services
02.2015 - 08.2017
Call Center Representative - Transamerica Financial Services
01.2014 - 02.2015
Quality Processing Specialist - Transamerica Financial Services
04.2011 - 01.2014
Retirement Processing Associate - Transamerica Financial Services
05.2009 - 04.2011
University of Northern Iowa - Bachelor of Arts, General Studies
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