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Susan Brown

Toledo,OH

Summary

Dynamic individual with hands-on experience in Manufacturing and talent for navigating challenges. Brings strong problem-solving skills and proactive approach to new tasks. Known for adaptability, creativity, and results-oriented mindset. Committed to making meaningful contributions and advancing organizational goals.

Overview

39
39
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Food and Nutrition Assistant Coordinator

University of Toledo Medical Center
12.2024 - Current

Paint Production Team Leader/Team Management Team Lead

Stellantis
12.2011 - Current
  • Assigned workforce based on circumstances and expertise.
  • Established workplace organizational standards, ensuring adherence to 5S practices.
  • Conducted assembly operations across bench, floor, and conveyor setups.
  • Provided first responder support for production machining.
  • Implemented standardized work instructions for better efficiency and consistency.
  • Operated handheld devices, hoists, and power tools.
  • Troubleshot issues with precision.
  • Carried out comprehensive maintenance duties involving predictive, preventive, and reactive measures.
  • Conducted routine inspections of equipment and machinery.
  • Verified safety and ergonomic standards of equipment.
  • Delivered training sessions to staff on implementing safety protocols and maintaining quality standards.
  • Facilitated team member communication to foster suggestions for safety enhancements and workstation improvements.
  • I take corrective action on all unsafe work conditions & equipment which includes advising on how to improve ergonomic conditions
  • Developed and aided in creating visuals focused on quality compliance.
  • Replenished inventory on assembly lines and staging areas using a forklift.
  • Managed truck cargo handling processes.
  • Effectively prioritized complex tasks, ensuring timely management of orders and inventory.
  • Managed inventory levels and ensured timely reordering.
  • Consistently optimized task efficiency and workflows.
  • Collaborated with UAW union steward, management, and supply chain.
  • Coordinated workflows to boost production efficiency.
  • Coordinated daily tasks for seamless workflow in manufacturing.
  • Provided training to newly onboarded team members, promoting teamwork.
  • Enhanced interdepartmental collaboration to improve workflow.
  • Managed resources efficiently to reduce downtime and increase output.
  • Enhanced team productivity with effective delegation of tasks.
  • Oversaw equipment maintenance, minimizing operational disruptions.
  • Implemented safety measures for a secure and accident-free workplace.
  • Boosted team morale by recognizing and rewarding high performance.
  • Encouraged cross-training among staff to build versatility and adaptability.
  • Optimized scheduling to meet production targets consistently.
  • Bolstered group synergy through scheduled discussions and review gatherings.
  • Managed inventory levels to prevent shortages and overstocking.
  • Led problem-solving initiatives to address production challenges effectively.
  • Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
  • Conducted root-cause analysis on any identified issues during quality inspections, taking corrective action promptly.
  • Collaborated with various teams to enhance efficiency in materials handling, production, and shipping processes.
  • Ensured adherence to safety protocols, maintaining an accident-free workplace throughout tenure as Production Team Leader.
  • Reduced waste and increased profitability through effective inventory management and quality control measures.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of processes from design to final assembly.
  • Optimized resource allocation and scheduling to maximize output while minimizing downtime.
  • Developed strong working relationships with suppliers, ensuring timely delivery of materials for uninterrupted production flow.
  • Revitalized operational structures and procedures to successfully control turnover and waste, enhance output, and boost overall quality.
  • Managed budgets effectively to maintain optimal cost-to-production ratios without sacrificing product quality or worker satisfaction.
  • Oversaw equipment maintenance schedules, ensuring optimal performance of all machinery used in the production process.
  • Met production targets and tight deadlines by collaborating closely with team members.
  • Used problem-solving and issue-resolution skills to promptly and successfully address production problems.
  • Performed general equipment maintenance and repair to minimize downtime.
  • Calibrated machines to maintain required productivity levels and adherence to quality standards.
  • Tested products or subassemblies for functionality or quality and troubleshot problems with equipment, devices, or products.
  • Investigated processing errors and malfunctions, resolving issues with minor machine repairs.
  • Served as a role model for the team by demonstrating commitment to excellence, professionalism, and adherence to company values at all times.
  • Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly, training, and mentoring individuals with lagging skills.
  • Established clear performance metrics for the team which helped in tracking progress towards set targets effectively.
  • Collected, arranged, and input information into database system.
  • Maintained database systems to track and analyze operational data.
  • Created and managed project plans, timelines and budgets.

Fund Raiser Recruiter

Furst Staffing
02.2010 - 12.2011
  • Generated new leads and maintained follow-ups.
  • Coordinated & assisted in developing new program suggestions
  • Created & maintained sponsor & donors website
  • Coordinated fund raising activities
  • Participated in community events
  • Traveled pertaining to fund raising events
  • Maintained accurate transcription of records alongside accounting for payments.
  • Performed receptionist duties, including greeting visitors and directing calls.
  • Maintained a joint communication network with committee members & community
  • Provided essential training to onboard new staff members.
  • Specialized in financial duties while managing various administrative responsibilities.
  • Enhanced candidate pipeline by sourcing and attracting top talent.
  • Screened resumes to identify potential matches for open positions.
  • Improved hiring processes by collaborating with team to develop effective recruitment strategies.
  • Strengthened employer brand by engaging with potential hires on professional platforms.
  • Conducted phone interviews to assess applicants relevant knowledge, skills, experience and aptitudes.
  • Managed high-volume requisitions in a timely manner to meet client staffing needs efficiently.
  • Fostered positive candidate experience, leading to increased referral rates.
  • Designed and led workshops on interview skills and resume writing for candidates, enhancing their success rate.

Medical Support Assistant/Schedular/Payroll Assistant

VA Medical Center
01.2007 - 02.2010
  • Created new clinic request & assign patients to correct providers
  • Transferred & canceled clinics to matrix
  • Managed appointment schedules for various radiological procedures such as MRI's and CAT Scans while providing lab pretest instructions.
  • Managed centralized calls for Radiologists and patients needing to cancel or reschedule appointments.
  • Received centralized calls for Radiologist & from patients that need to reschedule &/ or cancel appointments
  • Collected, calculated, and entered payroll data.
  • Update payroll records by entering changes in exemptions, insurance coverage, saving deductions, & job title department/ division & transfer
  • Enhanced efficiency by scheduling patient appointments and maintaining records.
  • Assisted patients with general inquiries to improve satisfaction.
  • Processed payroll data to ensure accurate and timely payments.
  • Assisted with payroll inquiries, enhancing employee satisfaction.
  • Improved efficiency by organizing payroll documents and records.
  • Ensured compliance with regulations by updating payroll policies.
  • Managed employee timesheets for accurate payroll processing.
  • Resolved payroll discrepancies to maintain financial accuracy.
  • Verified payroll data for error-free processing.
  • Collaborated with HR to update employee records for payroll accuracy.

Information Associate/Heart Institute

St. Luke's Hospital
01.2004 - 01.2007
  • Organized and updated patients' medical records.
  • Updated patient files with doctors' instructions.
  • Prepared requisitions forms for laboratory test, therapy, drugs, medical consults, & supplies for unit
  • Documented patient diagnoses accurately on medical forms.
  • Communicated with the Cardiac telemetry department of any alerts
  • Processed patients discharge forms for the business office & may compile the daily census of patients
  • Managed incoming and outgoing calls for medical team & patient interactions.
  • Served as unit resource for order entry/inventory & management
  • Served as bed control representative and entered in charges
  • Ensured accurate record maintenance while sending documents via multiple channels.
  • Provided support to staff by managing information systems and databases.
  • Improved data accuracy by maintaining organized electronic records.
  • Updated client profiles to ensure current information was readily accessible.
  • Served as an expert resource for colleagues seeking assistance or guidance related to specific areas of knowledge or skills possessed within the role of Information Associate.
  • Assisted in the migration of data from old systems to new platforms, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations and preserving data integrity.
  • Contributed to enhanced customer satisfaction by providing accurate, up-to-date information promptly upon request.
  • Provided support during audits or other assessments involving the documentation or verification of information held within the organization.
  • Processed records quickly to avoid delays and keep workflows running smoothly.
  • Worked with professionals on scanning, coding and releasing information to departments.
  • Completed EHR audit quality maintenance procedures, processed chart requests, facilitated chart purges and organized medical record copy requests.
  • Implemented procedures for performance of quality audits for patient charts at three hospitals.
  • Audited and reviewed patient information via EMR management to verify accuracy and completeness.
  • Accurately scanned, indexed and inputted documents into electronic health record system.
  • Processed records efficiently and oversaw timely project completion.
  • Copied medical records and performed various clerical tasks as required.
  • Organized medical record copy and chart requests to complete EHR quality maintenance procedures.
  • Completed cancer registrar, release of information and other duties within department.
  • Audited quality and performance procedures by reviewing processes and charts at Number facilities.
  • Used medical center hardware and software to produce required reports.
  • Followed up with medical staff regarding missing information in patient records.
  • Input data into computer programs and filing systems.
  • Transcribed and entered patient medical information into electronic medical records systems.

Accounting Clerk

Robert Half Accountemps
01.2000 - 01.2004
  • Processed payments for invoices by confirming transaction information.
  • Scheduling & preparing disbursements; obtaining authorization of payment
  • Maintain accounting ledgers by posting account transactions, verify accounts by reconciling statements & transactions
  • Compiled statistical, financial, accounting or auditing reports and tables pertaining to such matters as cash receipts, expenditures, accounts payable and receivable, and profits and losses
  • Reconciled error reports
  • Prepare various sales reports, audit daily sales reports with manager
  • Comply with current federal & state laws regarding compliance & data protection of credit card information
  • Participated in audits & inventories of warehouse facilities
  • Assisted with accounts payable/receivables, & prepare checks
  • Accumulated weekly payroll data, entered data into the computerized payroll system
  • Prepared submissions of all statutory returns
  • Maintained organized filing systems for accounting records, ensuring easy access to crucial financial information when needed.
  • Maintained accounting records utilizing in-house and client systems.
  • Facilitated timely month-end closing activities by completing accurate journal entries and account adjustments.
  • Entered figures using 10-key calculator to compute data quickly.
  • Reconciled company bank, credit card and line of credit accounts, investigating, and resolving discrepancies to keep accounts audit-ready.
  • Reconciled account information and reported figures in general ledger by comparing to bank account statement each month.
  • Reduced financial discrepancies, effectively reconciling bank accounts and organizing information into accounting software.

Nutrition Clerk

Rockford Memorial Hospital
07.1986 - 06.1991
  • Taking meal orders
  • Tray assembly
  • Food Labeling
  • Maintaining Food records
  • Inventory management
  • Kitchen assistance
  • Communication with Healthcare team
  • Patient education

Education

B.S. - Business Administration and Data Analysis: International Business

Liberty University Online
Lynchburg, VA

Bachelor's degree - Business

University of Phoenix-Online Campus
Phoenix, AZ
12.2022

Wilma Boyd School of Business and Travel - Business And Travel

Wilma Boyd School of Business and Travel
Pittsburgh, PA
06.1992

A.A.S. - Pharmacy Technician

Rock Valley Junior College
Rockford, IL
05.1990

Skills

  • Project management
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Benefits administration
  • Cash handling
  • Marketing
  • Data collection
  • Leadership
  • Food preparation
  • Journal entries
  • Filing
  • General ledger reconciliation
  • Medical terminology
  • Google Docs
  • Inventory control
  • Bank reconciliation
  • Research
  • Human resources
  • Microsoft Powerpoint
  • Schematics
  • Mechanical knowledge
  • PeopleSoft
  • Customer service
  • CPT coding
  • Stocking
  • Microsoft Office
  • Time management
  • Restaurant experience
  • Organizational skills
  • Training & development
  • Medical coding
  • Windows
  • Quality control
  • 5S
  • Microsoft Word
  • Account reconciliation
  • FMLA
  • Quality assurance
  • Auditing
  • Maintenance
  • Driving
  • Cashiering
  • General ledger accounting
  • Medical billing
  • Microsoft Access
  • Supervising experience
  • Balance sheet reconciliation
  • Communication skills
  • Employee orientation
  • Office manager experience
  • Negotiation
  • Manufacturing
  • Administrative experience
  • Typing
  • Dispatching
  • Order entry
  • Meal preparation
  • Sanitation procedures
  • Nutritional analysis
  • Supervisory skills
  • Training staff
  • Dietary guidelines
  • Written and verbal communication
  • Interpersonal and written communication
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Problem-solving
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Attention to detail
  • Sanitation standards
  • Analytical thinking
  • Sanitation guidelines
  • Time management abilities
  • Inventory management
  • Written communication

Certification

  • Driver's License
  • Forklift Certification

Additional Information

MicroSoft Office: Word, Access, Excel, Outlook, Power Point, People Soft, Payroll ADP, Bookkeeping/Accounting, Quick Books, Peach Tree, Medical Terminology

Personal Information

  • Willing To Relocate: Anywhere
  • Authorized To Work: US for any employer
  • Title: Team Leader

Timeline

Food and Nutrition Assistant Coordinator

University of Toledo Medical Center
12.2024 - Current

Paint Production Team Leader/Team Management Team Lead

Stellantis
12.2011 - Current

Fund Raiser Recruiter

Furst Staffing
02.2010 - 12.2011

Medical Support Assistant/Schedular/Payroll Assistant

VA Medical Center
01.2007 - 02.2010

Information Associate/Heart Institute

St. Luke's Hospital
01.2004 - 01.2007

Accounting Clerk

Robert Half Accountemps
01.2000 - 01.2004

Nutrition Clerk

Rockford Memorial Hospital
07.1986 - 06.1991

Bachelor's degree - Business

University of Phoenix-Online Campus

B.S. - Business Administration and Data Analysis: International Business

Liberty University Online

Wilma Boyd School of Business and Travel - Business And Travel

Wilma Boyd School of Business and Travel

A.A.S. - Pharmacy Technician

Rock Valley Junior College
Susan Brown