Mark Preston
www.linkedin.com/pub/mark-preston/60/492/a6b/  Email: preston.mark74@yahoo.com  Website: www.markprestonandfamily.weebly.com/
Objective
Willing to work, consult, temp-to-hire, or volunteer on sight or from home while finishing first bachelor’s degree.
Education and Training
FERRIS STATE UNIVERSITY, GRAND RAPIDS, MI (2011 – DEC 2013)
Bachelors Business Administration Professional Track (BAPT) - Management and Supervision
GRAND RAPIDS COMMUNITY COLLEGE, GRAND RAPIDS MI (1995 -1999)
Associates Business Management and Supervision, 1999
NORTH AMERICAN DIE CAST ASSOCIATION - NADCA (1997 -2001)
Certificate of completion of several industry specific courses
M-TEC AT SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN COLLEGE (2003-2006)
Certificate of completion for industry specific courses
THE EMPLOYER’S ASSOCIATION MANAGEMENT EDUCATION INSTITUTE (1996)
Certificate of completion for Leadership I and II management courses
Skills Summary
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Computer savvy
Analytical
Process monitoring
Lean principles
Goal-oriented
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Scientific approaches
Supply-chain
Tier 1 QC
Effective communication
Lean manufacturing
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Mechanically inclined
Organized & Professional
Decisive & confident
Positive & loyal
Influential
Experience Highlights
LEADERSHIP AND SUPERVISION
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Current business management and supervision student in pursuit of bachelor’s degree
Consulted small business resulting in increased revenue
Supervised auto repair technicians and managed repair schedules
Leadership role of production, maintenance, tooling, and service personnel
Supervise and manage technicians in preventative maintenance projects
Led APQP team meetings for program launches and corrective actions
Negotiate product changes and prices with suppliers
Participate as an integral part in lean manufacturing initiatives
Cross-departmental written and verbal communication
MANUFACTURING AND VALUE-ADDED
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Final inspection of repaired customer vehicles as auto body estimator
Co-championed development and implementation of ISO1400 environmental quality standards
Write and implement work instructions, process change requests, and procedures
Collaboration in product launches and value-chain assessment
Analyze multiple variables of data to solve quality issues in accordance with customer specifications
DOE tests of industrial chemicals and components to minimize costs and maximize efficiency of processes
Process design, monitoring, and troubleshooting of die cast process, machinery, and auxiliary equipment
Cycle time analysis to maintain optimal efficiency to improve capacity
Cost accounting responsibilities of general ledger journal entries and cost per piece calculation
Quality inspection, machine operation, maintenance, process setup and tool changes
CAD, SolidWorks and Flow 3D-heat/flow simulation software operation
Visual inspection of Class-A chrome and painted finish
Tier 1 quality standards as part of supply-chain service to the auto makers
Order picking and skid load consumer products for domestic and international high-end retailers
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Education Highlights
FERRIS STATE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF BUSINESS DEAN’S LIST – WINTER, 2013
FERRIS STATE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF BUSINESS DEAN’S LIST – SPRING, 2013
GRAND RAPIDS COMMUNITY COLLEGE DEAN’S LIST – FIND LETTER FOR DATE
INTERDISCIPLINARY INTEGRATED EXPERIENCE
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In-depth learning of corporate strategy forming and implementation
Capsim business simulation software decision making and Fact Pack reporting
Best/Worst case forecasting utilizing MAPE (Mean Average Percent Error)
Perform functions of Marketing Manager and CIO in collaboration with team members
ADVANCED MANAGEMENT CASES & PROBLEMS
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Team and individual case analyses and presentation of McDonalds, Weight Watchers, Yahoo!, and WWE
Application of Financial Ratios, Balanced Scorecard, SWOT Analysis, and Porter’s Five Forces
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS SYSTEMS
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Learned the importance of global presence, cultures, and business models
Collaborate, research, and present a business model for an actual business expansion into a new country
MANUFACTURING AND QUALITY OPERATIONS
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Study the guide to Baldridge Performance Excellence Program
Survey actual business and present recommendation(s) for improvement
ECONOMICS
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In-depth coverage of supply, demand, GDP, Circular Flow of Income, and more
Research and present on the economic importance and outlook of U.S. auto industry and supply-chain
Work History
Returned to college at FSU in pursuit of Bachelor’s degree fulltime
Apr 2009 to Feb 2011 Skid Loader, Amway staffing agency, Ada, MI
Out of workforce
Aug 2006 to Oct 2006 Body Shop Estimator/Final Inspection, Berger Auto Sales, Ionia, MI
Apr 2006 to Jul 2006 Program Manager, Auto Cast Inc., Grand Rapids, MI
Dec 2003 to Apr 2006 Process Engineer Technician, Brillcast Inc. (currently DCI), Grand Rapids, MI
JL French Grandville plant closure
Feb 1999 to Jul 2003 Process Engineer Technician, Nelson Metals/JL French, Grandville, MI
Jun 1998 to Feb 1999 Staff Accountant, Baker Furniture via Account Temps, Grand Rapids, MI
Left ITM and continued work on Associate’s degree fulltime at GRCC
Nov 1993 to Apr 1997 Lead/Set Up, ITM (currently Compass), Cascade, MI