Alba Luz Andrade

Posted on: 2009-08-24

Alba Luz Andrade 8124 Evergreen Ave. Apt. A South Gate, CA. 90280 (323) 348-9766 Cell [email protected] EDUCATION University of California, Los Angeles 06/09 – Present Certificate in Project Management California State University, Los Angeles, California 09/03 – 06/07 Bachelors of Science in Industrial Technology Minor in Business Management WORK EXPERIENCE Northrop Grumman, Redondo Beach, CA 09/08 - Present Material Planning Control Analyst Analyze and maintain data to track EMC’s $150M equipment inventory. Conduct customer surveys and analysis to drive process improvements. Maintain and update O&PC data measures and metrics. Analyze and collect data for EMC’s operations and processes. Provide process improvements recommendations and guidance. Report weekly inventory trends, projections and analysis to O&PC manager. Utilize data to predict and anticipate future trends and risks. Implement Process Measures. Northrop Grumman, Redondo Beach, CA 10/07 – 09/08 Student Contractor Acted as a key resource for process improvements for special project. Researched, created and managed the validation/verification testing technology process. Managed receiving methodology and technology transfer. Coordinated meetings, generated manuals and reports. Honeywell, Torrance, CA. 01/07 – 03/07 Honeywell Internship Worked under a group of engineers in a turbine project to help improve an aircraft containment ring. Researched and analyzed materials. Manage schedule, budget, milestones, design and deliverables. Prepared presentations and reports. --Team Captain/--Design Coordinator Alcan Packaging, Commerce, CA 06/06 – 09/06 Quality/Test Engineer Performed numerous tests on materials. Created reports, generated master layouts and outline drawings. Acted as a key resource for process improvements and new product development. Applied appropriate analytical tools, developed and maintained test/database systems to improve product efficiency. Assisted in various quality control projects pertaining to medical pouches. Utilized existing/product knowledge to improve current products. Healthcare Communications Group, Manhattan Beach, CA. 06/05 – 08/05 Project Management Assistant Helped manage complex projects utilizing media and clinical approaches. Helped build and maintain client agendas and goals. Helped solve problems, errors and recommend solutions for internally and external customers. Research and recommended marketing and communication tactics. Helped generate and maintain project plans, budgets and timelines to company and client expectations. Researched and generated clinical trial summaries regarding the study, challenges and realistic solution processes and expectations. SKILLS Bilingual: English/Spanish Proficiency in: Microsoft Office, AutoCAD 2006, Solid Works 2006, Six Sigma, MRB Certificate ACTIVITIES American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) --Events Coordinator 2005-2006 Society of Hispanic Engineers and Student Science (SHESS) --Freshmen Representative 2003-2004