Sandy Creviston
Spring,TX
Summary
Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Highly motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals. Seeking new opportunities to enhance abilities while contributing to company growth.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Manager I & II, Business Operations Manage
Dish Network
Englewood, CO
10.2010 - 02.2022
- Managed document control for Test Engineering in-house projects, ensuring accurate and efficient management of project documentation from development to obsolescence through Agile PLM.
- Created new part numbers and bill of materials (BOMs), facilitating smooth project execution and accurate inventory management.
- Developed and submitted Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) for approval, releasing new part numbers, BOMs, BOM updates/modifications, software releases, and attaching all necessary documentation.
- Generated necessary documentation as needed, maintaining comprehensive and up-to-date project records.
- Participated in vendor selection processes, ensuring the selection of reliable and cost-effective vendors to support project initiatives.
- Setup new vendors in Oracle, establishing strong business relationships and addressing concerns promptly.
- Processed requisitions for all projects and engineering requests, calculating material needs and submitting RFQs to various vendors for competitive pricing and best lead times.
- Negotiated price, service, and lead times, identifying opportunities for cost reduction through bulk purchasing agreements, committed purchase agreements, and volume discounts.
- Expedited material as needed, ensuring timely delivery and minimizing project delays.
- Tracked open purchase orders, deliveries, and inventory levels, maintaining accurate records and ensuring smooth procurement processes.
- Conducted research on POs on hold, working with buyers and vendors to resolve issues and release POs for payment.
- Collaborated with the Fixed Asset team to ensure proper capitalization of new test equipment.
- Participated in daily cycle counts and yearly audits, ensuring accurate inventory management and compliance with audit requirements.
- Managed a team of four technicians, overseeing daily operations within the lab and ensuring on-time completion of projects and delivery of finished goods to Dish Service Centers.
- Provided regular updates to stakeholders on project status, identifying and communicating any obstacles or potential impacts.
- Mitigated risks through meticulous planning and proactive identification of potential issues.
- Established strong relationships with key stakeholders, gaining recognition for early and on-time delivery of test equipment and accessories.
Associate Program Manager
Dish Network Corp
Englewood, CO
10.2008 - 10.2010
- Facilitated the release of new part numbers and bill of materials by submitting requests to the Agile PLM team and Inventory Control team, ensuring seamless inventory management and efficient procurement processes.
- Procured materials and services by submitting RFQ requests to the Planning team, ensuring timely availability of resources for project execution.
- Assembled consignment kits for board assemblies, streamlining the circuit board assembly process and improving vendor collaboration.
- Initiated requests to the Inventory Control team for completing Oracle transactions, effectively building assemblies into inventory and issuing parts for equipment repairs and maintenance.
- Implemented an efficient task prioritization build method and process flow, reducing project completion time and improving overall productivity.
- Proactively monitored risks and identified potential issues, implementing corrective actions to ensure successful project outcomes.
- Participated in pilot tests, providing valuable feedback and results to the engineering team for continuous improvement.
- Conducted annual physical inventories, verifying the accuracy of records and identifying discrepancies for timely correction.
- Established strong relationships with stakeholders through transparent communication and proactive issue resolution, fostering collaboration and ensuring project success.
Electronic Technician II
Echostar/Dish Network
Englewood, CO
10.2005 - 10.2008
- Worked on various projects for in-house development of test equipment and automated software, ensuring the efficiency and accuracy of testing processes.
- Hand-soldered components and assembled prototype circuit boards and wire harnesses according to engineering specifications, contributing to the successful completion of projects.
- Inspected and tested circuit boards from external vendors, ensuring their quality and functionality met the required standards.
- Assembled, maintained, tested, modified, and repaired automated test systems developed in-house, ensuring their optimal performance and reliability.
- Recorded test failures and repairs in the database, facilitating the identification of repetitive failures and enabling engineering to address and rectify issues promptly.
- Collaborated with Test Engineering to identify and solve development issues, utilizing diagnostic and testing processes to enhance the performance of test equipment.
- Demonstrated versatility by handling various tasks, including circuit board and test box assembly and testing, software testing, as well as identifying parts needed for new assemblies and repairs.
- Identified critical bugs through thorough testing processes, providing valuable insights to the Test Engineering team for improving and enhancing overall test equipment performance.
- Suggested and collaborated with Test Engineering on the development of debugging software to assist with the troubleshooting of malfunctioning test equipment.
QA Inspector I & II
Echostar/Dish Network
Englewood, CO
03.2003 - 10.2005
- Conducted thorough inspections and tests of receivers, following standard operating procedures to ensure adherence to quality standards.
- Utilized AQL sample size methodology to inspect the quality of receivers from both internal testing and outsourced CRMs, identifying and addressing any quality issues.
- Effectively communicated quality issues to management, providing detailed reports and recommendations for corrective actions.
- Issued corrective actions for failed receivers, implementing measures to improve quality and prevent future defects.
- Maintained accurate and detailed records of inspection results, recording them into the database for easy reference and analysis.
- Diligently proofread all documentation and reports, ensuring they were error-free and accurately reflected the inspection results.
Tester I & II
Echostar/Dish Network
Englewood, CO
08.1999 - 03.2003
- Conducted thorough inspection and testing on various types of Dish receivers returned by customers, following established procedures, ensuring the quality and functionality of the products.
- Meticulously cleaned receivers, replaced damaged parts, and skillfully reassembled them, preparing them for Quality Assurance.
- Identified non-conforming receivers and scrapped them in accordance with company policies and procedures.
- Accurately recorded inspection and test results into the database, providing valuable data for analysis.
- Diligently proofread data entry, ensuring they were error-free and accurately reflected the inspection and test results.
Education
High School Diploma -
Parkland High School
El Paso, TXSkills
- Document Control
- Procurement
- Oracle Database
- Agile PLM
- Microsoft Office
- Google Suite
- Visio
- Adobe
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Resouceful
- Flexible and Adaptable
Accomplishments
2013 Distinguished Employee of the Month
2018 Best Team award
2018 Outstanding Employee award
Timeline
Program Manager I & II, Business Operations Manage
Dish Network
10.2010 - 02.2022
Associate Program Manager
Dish Network Corp
10.2008 - 10.2010
Electronic Technician II
Echostar/Dish Network
10.2005 - 10.2008
QA Inspector I & II
Echostar/Dish Network
03.2003 - 10.2005
Tester I & II
Echostar/Dish Network
08.1999 - 03.2003
High School Diploma -
Parkland High School
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