Menica Davenport
Gadsden,AL
Summary
Experienced professional project manager with over 18 years of expertise in collaborating with teams to achieve both short- and long-term project goals. Proven track record of effectively managing budgets and monitoring project costs. Skilled at tackling complex obstacles with seasoned insight and foresight. Excels in demonstrating knowledge of quality management principles through clear communication of task expectations and offering informed suggestions for process optimizations. Committed to advocating for a safe and ethical work environment, ensuring that staff can comfortably accomplish project objectives in alignment with organizational standards.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Engineering Assistant Manager
Unipres Alabama
04.2017 - Current
- Schedule/Managed the preparation of 9 NM projects
- Developed Action Plans
- Manage/Control budget along with issuance of purchase requisitions & purchase orders.
- Followed safety rules and standards, reporting concerns to management.
- Submit BOM (Bill of Material) to Customer
- Track/manage all event builds from supplier to end results
- Schedule/Order Parts for all New Model Events
- Schedule/Order Material for all New Model Events
- Respond and countermeasure Customer Reports when issued
- Supplier QAV's (Quality Assurance Visits) for New Model Business
- Cost Reduction Effectiveness
- Control/Update Business Plan and achieve department targets
- Liaison with new OEM's (Nissan-Mazda-Honda) Audits
- Support shipping evaluations for all New Model events
- Morning & Weekly meetings with Engineering department for status updates
- Inspect finished products for quality and adherence to customer specifications
- Manage quality control and maintain high level of customer satisfaction through NM events
- Download and review CAD data received from Customer
- Data reviews with Customer (Red Pen Meetings)
- Internal drawing reviews
- Customer communication
- Feedback Cycle meetings to establish communication of daily activities of launch status
- Maintained ongoing communication with project stakeholders through regular status updates.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
New Model Coordinator
Yachiyo Mfg. Of Alabama
02.2012 - 04.2017
- Manage New Model Budgets
- Schedule/Order New Model Parts all for events
- Review/Submit BOM (Bill of Material) to Customer
- Update and Submit PA documents to Customer
- Data submission
- Data measurement for New Model Events - Statistical Process Control, Measurement Systems Analysis, Fixture Part Accuracy
Document Control Specialist-Quality Mgmt. Rep
Yachiyo Mfg. of Alabama, YMA
10.2006 - 02.2012
- Control documents for entire facility
- Conduct/Schedule monthly management meetings and prepare presentations for Quality department
- Manage/schedule internal audits
- ISO/TS Audits
- LPA (Layer Process Audits)
- COQ (Cost of Quality) Insured monthly cost was captured
Lead Auditor/Internal Auditor
Jay Mid-South
12.2005 - 10.2006
- Analyzed operating and design effectiveness of all audit areas
- Determined and detailed gaps in process, procedure and system controls
- Performed information system audits to manage internal controls and assess risks
- Communicated audit findings by preparing and disseminating final reports to responsible department managers
Inspector/Administrative Assistant
Jay Mid-South
01.2004 - 12.2005
- Inspect parts before shipped to customer
- Control documents for maintenance department
- Order supplies for department
- Data submission to customer
- Inspection parts for dimensional accuracy
- Chart data for downtime Scheduling for preventative maintenance
- Administered daily office operations, not restricted to filing documents, operating general office equipment such as fax and copy machine
Insurance Agent
Alabama Acceptance Insurance
01.2001 - 01.2004
- Professional Insurance Agent maintaining responsibility to advise clients and possible new clients on their insurance needs with special detail on auto insurance
- Maintain relationships between Company and clients by continually updating them with new products, incentive programs and keeping their insurance plans updated
- Wrote personal auto insurance policies for new customers, renewed existing customer policies, and followed up on quotes given in accordance with company guidelines
- Extensive customer service to include accurate knowledge of company policy, state guidelines for answering questions regarding coverage amounts, deductibles, and cost saving promotion offered by company
- Conducted open and closing procedures to include daily balance of all transactions
- Maintain and balanced books of up to $10,000.00 weekly in revenue
- Exceeded company goals for policies written which resulted in doubling business during employment and worked closely with corporate headquarters to maintain accurate customer records and policy upgrades as well as rate changes
- Attend corporate meetings
- Continuing education classes to maintain current Insurance license
Medical Secretary
Gadsden Regional Cancer Center
05.1999 - 01.2001
- Assist physicians in documentation of patient charts
- Answer incoming calls related to variety of subjects and directing to appropriate departments
- Ordering supplies
- Good communication skills and multi-task
- Processing referrals and making surgical appointments
HIM Secretary
Gadsden Regional Health Information Management
05.1997 - 05.1999
- Filed charts (Alphabetic, Numeric, and Terminal digit)
- Communication with Physicians daily
- Patient medical records to floors per Physician's request
- Scanned medical records
- Reviewed Charts for deficiencies
- Reviewed records for Physicians signatures
- Patient requests for medical records
- Records to Physicians offices upon request
- Birth/Death Certificate Process
Office Manager
Dr. Dominic Homan, MD
02.1995 - 05.1997
- Lead office operations
- Received account payment, kept accurate documentation of all money received
- Implemented office policies
- Managed patient scheduling and pre-certifications
- Established and monitored goals and standards of performance of employees
- Billing and collection functions
- Worked with Insurance companies to obtain payments
- Protect security of medical records and information in accordance with HIPAA regulations to ensure that confidentiality is maintained
- Evaluated employee records and productivity and submitted evaluation reports
Education
Property & Casualty Insurance License -
Troy State University
Troy, AL06.2001
Associate’s degree - Business Administration and Management
Gadsden Business College
Gadsden, AL01.1999
Diploma - undefined
Gadsden High School
Gadsden, AL05.1992
Skills
- Communication
- Risk management
- Time management
- Stakeholder communication
- Project planning
- Decision-making
- Organization skills
- Problem solving
- Organization skills
- Critical thinking
- Team Management
- Detail-oriented
Training
- Leadership Development, 2012, Gadsden Career Center, Gadsden, AL
- Problem Solving, 2012, Gadsden Career Center, Gadsden, AL
- Certificate for Lead auditor/Internal Auditor, 2009, Jefferson State Jr. College, Birmingham, AL
References
Available Upon Requests
Timeline
Engineering Assistant Manager
Unipres Alabama
04.2017 - Current
New Model Coordinator
Yachiyo Mfg. Of Alabama
02.2012 - 04.2017
Document Control Specialist-Quality Mgmt. Rep
Yachiyo Mfg. of Alabama, YMA
10.2006 - 02.2012
Lead Auditor/Internal Auditor
Jay Mid-South
12.2005 - 10.2006
Inspector/Administrative Assistant
Jay Mid-South
01.2004 - 12.2005
Insurance Agent
Alabama Acceptance Insurance
01.2001 - 01.2004
Medical Secretary
Gadsden Regional Cancer Center
05.1999 - 01.2001
HIM Secretary
Gadsden Regional Health Information Management
05.1997 - 05.1999
Office Manager
Dr. Dominic Homan, MD
02.1995 - 05.1997
Associate’s degree - Business Administration and Management
Gadsden Business College
Diploma - undefined
Gadsden High School
Property & Casualty Insurance License -
Troy State University
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