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VALERIE CARTER426 Horns Valley Road, Talladega, AL 35160Home: 256-315-9867 • Cell: 205-473-6505
Plant Accountant with vast automotive tier one manufacturing experience in accounting, continuous improvement, and inventory management, is in pursuit of a challenging and rewarding career that utilizes strong interpersonal skills, strong problem solving abilities, ethical decision-making and financial analysis skills; developed through a history of progressive responsibilities. I am a fast learner, detail oriented and not afraid to roll up my sleeves to get the job done!
HIGHLIGHTS
Accounting Management/Plant Accountant Experience Certified Six Sigma Green Belt Variance Analysis Cert. SS Yellow Belt Train the TrainerFinancial Statement Prep Process ImprovementInventory Control/YE Physical Inventories Process DocumentationBPR/Score Card Reporting (SEQCDM/KPIs) Lean Mfg – Lean Six SigmaInternal Controls & Audits 7Wastes/5S/6S/Flow Charts
Year End Audits and New Budget Preparation PDCA Training/SIPOC/Smart Goals Materials Leader/MRP/Scheduling/FIFO Automotive Tier 1 Experience Train the Trainer Quality Circle/Kaizen Training Team Facilitation-Quality CirclesAsset Management Safety & Environmental Mgmt
EXPERIENCE
TEMPORARY and VOLUNTEER WORK – Children’s Hospital and MGH Arena Talladega, AL (current)
GULF SHORE ASSEMBLIES, LLC (MAI COMPANIES) Tier One Automotive Lincoln, AL 07/2007 to 06/2015
Plant Accountant – (Gulf Shore Assemblies, LLC) Lincoln, AL 07/2007 to 10/2011 (Promoted to Corp. CI Manager)
Implemented accounting controls and budget preparation tools. Responsible for month end close process, reconciliations, financial statement prep
and reporting. Ensured all departments are GAAP compliant and controlling costs.
Managed all AP and AR associates. Quarterly budget updates and yearly budget preparation. Annual physical inventory lead, reconciliation and audit. Familiar with BPR, SEQCDM business plan, scorecard reporting and KPIs.
Corporate Continuous Improvement Manager – (MAI Companies) Promoted from previous position Lincoln, AL (Left position due to travel constraints)10/2011 to 01/2014
Developed CI program, strategy and implemented CI/Lean initiatives. Training development and facilitation of Quality Circles, Kaizen Events, Lean, Six
Sigma, and 5S for 3 manufacturing facilities. Quarterly assessment of lean culture. Document corporate improvement opportunities and share information with sister companies.
Materials Supervisor – (Gulf Shore Assemblies, LLC) Lincoln, AL Lateral move from above position 01/2014 06/2015
Managed production scheduler, inventory analyst, materials team leaders, shipping/receiving clerks and cycle count associates on 2 Shifts.
Coached associates through problem solving, developing appropriate counter measures and follow up. Coached on ethics, accountability and teamwork.
Established, documented and maintained basic inventory controls utilizing FIFO, 5S and Lean principles.
Physical yearend inventory management, monthly ABC cycle counting program management and variance analysis.
Built customer relationships, developed associates and cross training strategy, and implemented procedures.
VARIOUS POSITIONS 7/2002- 07/2007 – Searching for a better opportunity through a tough economy…
WASHINGTON GROUP INTERNATIONAL, WESTINGHOUSE Anniston, Alabama
10/06 to 07/07 Anniston Chemical Agent Disposal Facility, US Army – Assistant Chief Accountant - (Left for better position)
SOUTHERN OFF ROAD Pelham, AL 03/2005 to 11/2006 Controller Retail/Service Organization - (Store Closure)
NELSON BROTHERS, INC Birmingham, AL 01/2004 to 03/2005 Staff Accountant - (Division Closure)
IMAGING BUSINESS MACHINES Birmingham, AL 03/2003 to 01/2004 Staff Accountant - (Left to better position)
BAGBY ELEVATOR COMPANY Birmingham, AL 07/2002 to 03/2003 Assistant Controller/AP Manager/HR & PR Manager - (Laid
Off)
CLARK ALABAMA (BLUE GIANT EQUIPMENT CORP) Pell City, AL 07/1994 to 07/2002
/Accounting Manager/Assistant Controller - Promoted from previous position 02/2000 to 7/2002
(Left because product line was moved to Korea) Managed all financial aspects of a material handling equipment manufacturer. Prepared, analyzed and submitted financial statements to the corporate office. Analyzed budget and efficiency variances; direct labor variance, warranty and
inventory reserves. Accountable for perpetual inventory control, audits, and ABC identification. Developed Factory OH Allocation Program. Supervised AP, AR, and payroll positions.
Staff Accountant/ Safety Director- Promoted to above position 10/1997 to 02/2000
Staff Accountant/AP - Promoted to above position 05/1994 to 10/1997
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Initial development, implementation and management of internal accounting controls.
Developed Corp CI Program including strategy, training, and team facilitation. Help top management transform corporate culture to Lean. Absolutely passionate about helping associates develop in order to reach their full
potential, by using CI cross functional teams to improve processes and eliminate waste.
Developed systems to monitor/control internal costs, process improvements/standardization, labor tracking and OEE.
Developed initial MSDS system Participated as an ISO 14001 Steering Committee member and Lean
Implementation. Six Sigma Green Belt Certification and Train the Trainer Six Sigma Yellow Belt
Certification
EDUCATION
BACHELORS DEGREE: BUSINESS/MGMT Faulkner University, Montgomery, AL ASSOCIATES DEGREE: ACCOUNTING Gadsden State –Ayers Campus, Anniston, AL
OTHER BENEFICIAL TRAINING:
All Microsoft programs including Project 2010QAD, Macola, GreatPlains, Hyperion, QuickBooks, Peachtree and other various programs
Train the Trainer Boot CampFAST Facilitators WorkshopLean WorkshopKaizen WorkshopAPICS member
