Knisha Curry
Change Coordinator at Proterra Inc- Claim this Profile
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German Native or bilingual proficiency
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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German Native or bilingual proficiency
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Italian Elementary proficiency
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Russian Elementary proficiency
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Spanish Elementary proficiency
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Bio
Scott Casale
I had the pleasure of working with Knisha during the year of 2022. Knisha is a level headed, articulate, highly resourceful, quality focused coordinator. I was new to the PLM software and the Engineering Change Control process. Knisha made it an easy study for how to properly process and set-up changes that were necessary. Responsive to urgent needs, articulate and considerate for correction, Knisha fostered the idea of consistent action and documentation processes. Aside from her rock steady work ethic, it was an absolute pleasure to be able to have quality personable conversation with Knisha. If given the opportunity, I would work with Knisha again. I recommend Knisha to any team that is looking for a quality focused and detail oriented, pillar for consistency in change organization and management.
Susanne Schmitz
I had the pleasure of working with Knisha for several years at BMW Manufacturing LLC on several projects. I was particularly impressed by Knisha’s attention to detail, that skill often takes years to develop, but it seemed to come perfectly naturally to her. Her ability to organize multiple projects was unlike any I’ve seen before. She is reliable, highly determined and get
Scott Casale
I had the pleasure of working with Knisha during the year of 2022. Knisha is a level headed, articulate, highly resourceful, quality focused coordinator. I was new to the PLM software and the Engineering Change Control process. Knisha made it an easy study for how to properly process and set-up changes that were necessary. Responsive to urgent needs, articulate and considerate for correction, Knisha fostered the idea of consistent action and documentation processes. Aside from her rock steady work ethic, it was an absolute pleasure to be able to have quality personable conversation with Knisha. If given the opportunity, I would work with Knisha again. I recommend Knisha to any team that is looking for a quality focused and detail oriented, pillar for consistency in change organization and management.
Susanne Schmitz
I had the pleasure of working with Knisha for several years at BMW Manufacturing LLC on several projects. I was particularly impressed by Knisha’s attention to detail, that skill often takes years to develop, but it seemed to come perfectly naturally to her. Her ability to organize multiple projects was unlike any I’ve seen before. She is reliable, highly determined and get
Scott Casale
I had the pleasure of working with Knisha during the year of 2022. Knisha is a level headed, articulate, highly resourceful, quality focused coordinator. I was new to the PLM software and the Engineering Change Control process. Knisha made it an easy study for how to properly process and set-up changes that were necessary. Responsive to urgent needs, articulate and considerate for correction, Knisha fostered the idea of consistent action and documentation processes. Aside from her rock steady work ethic, it was an absolute pleasure to be able to have quality personable conversation with Knisha. If given the opportunity, I would work with Knisha again. I recommend Knisha to any team that is looking for a quality focused and detail oriented, pillar for consistency in change organization and management.
Susanne Schmitz
I had the pleasure of working with Knisha for several years at BMW Manufacturing LLC on several projects. I was particularly impressed by Knisha’s attention to detail, that skill often takes years to develop, but it seemed to come perfectly naturally to her. Her ability to organize multiple projects was unlike any I’ve seen before. She is reliable, highly determined and get
Scott Casale
I had the pleasure of working with Knisha during the year of 2022. Knisha is a level headed, articulate, highly resourceful, quality focused coordinator. I was new to the PLM software and the Engineering Change Control process. Knisha made it an easy study for how to properly process and set-up changes that were necessary. Responsive to urgent needs, articulate and considerate for correction, Knisha fostered the idea of consistent action and documentation processes. Aside from her rock steady work ethic, it was an absolute pleasure to be able to have quality personable conversation with Knisha. If given the opportunity, I would work with Knisha again. I recommend Knisha to any team that is looking for a quality focused and detail oriented, pillar for consistency in change organization and management.
Susanne Schmitz
I had the pleasure of working with Knisha for several years at BMW Manufacturing LLC on several projects. I was particularly impressed by Knisha’s attention to detail, that skill often takes years to develop, but it seemed to come perfectly naturally to her. Her ability to organize multiple projects was unlike any I’ve seen before. She is reliable, highly determined and get
Credentials
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Master Herbalist
Centre of ExcellenceApr, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
CM2 Training
Institute for Process ExcellenceNov, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
GED
GREENVILLE UNITED CHRISTIAN MINISTRIESJul, 2009- Nov, 2024 -
Management Assistant in Office Communication (Associate Degree)
Kauffm. Berufsschulzentrum Würzburg, GermanyJul, 2000- Nov, 2024 -
Business English II
Städtisches Kaufmännisches Berufsbildungszentrum WürzburgMay, 2000- Nov, 2024 -
CMA (Certified Medical Assistant)
American Association of Medical AssistantsJun, 2011- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Proterra Inc
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United States
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Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
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500 - 600 Employee
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Change Coordinator
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Jan 2021 - Present
• Creation and implementation of improved Engineering Change Request and Eng. Change Order template, which resulted in a significant process improvement • Creation, update and release of various Engineering procedures • Creation of process training material and execution of training for over 300 employees • Various continuous improvement projects that significantly decreased processing times for Engineers, as well as visibility of cost impacts and material disposition for upper… Show more • Creation and implementation of improved Engineering Change Request and Eng. Change Order template, which resulted in a significant process improvement • Creation, update and release of various Engineering procedures • Creation of process training material and execution of training for over 300 employees • Various continuous improvement projects that significantly decreased processing times for Engineers, as well as visibility of cost impacts and material disposition for upper Management • Review and assign Enterprise Change Requests (ECRs) for action • Review and implement Engineering Change Orders (ECOs), Deviations, and Reworks • Manage and maintain production Bills of Material • Identify Process gaps and provide suggestions for continuously improving the change and configuration management process and advocating best practices • Create and track actions for cross-functional groups downstream of the change to ensure its successful implementation. Show less • Creation and implementation of improved Engineering Change Request and Eng. Change Order template, which resulted in a significant process improvement • Creation, update and release of various Engineering procedures • Creation of process training material and execution of training for over 300 employees • Various continuous improvement projects that significantly decreased processing times for Engineers, as well as visibility of cost impacts and material disposition for upper… Show more • Creation and implementation of improved Engineering Change Request and Eng. Change Order template, which resulted in a significant process improvement • Creation, update and release of various Engineering procedures • Creation of process training material and execution of training for over 300 employees • Various continuous improvement projects that significantly decreased processing times for Engineers, as well as visibility of cost impacts and material disposition for upper Management • Review and assign Enterprise Change Requests (ECRs) for action • Review and implement Engineering Change Orders (ECOs), Deviations, and Reworks • Manage and maintain production Bills of Material • Identify Process gaps and provide suggestions for continuously improving the change and configuration management process and advocating best practices • Create and track actions for cross-functional groups downstream of the change to ensure its successful implementation. Show less
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change2target
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Germany
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Business Consulting and Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Exec. Management Assistant and Business Development Assistant
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Jan 2020 - Jan 2021
• Supported CEO and Managing Partner in day-to-day administration tasks (financial and HR administration), coordination of meetings, special projects ad company events as well as reliable contact point for colleagues • Searched for qualified staff in relevant media, onboarding new employees, support with IT topics, prepare and issue invoices, manage office • Prepared sales meetings with prospects and clients, including cold and warm calls to identify new prospects as well as follow-up and… Show more • Supported CEO and Managing Partner in day-to-day administration tasks (financial and HR administration), coordination of meetings, special projects ad company events as well as reliable contact point for colleagues • Searched for qualified staff in relevant media, onboarding new employees, support with IT topics, prepare and issue invoices, manage office • Prepared sales meetings with prospects and clients, including cold and warm calls to identify new prospects as well as follow-up and coordination of existing client relationships. Support preparing proposals and respond to request for proposals. Conducted research on new business opportunities in order to identify new business opportunities and to generate new leads • Supported implementing marketing activities in the respective market as well as the sales funnel and reporting process Show less • Supported CEO and Managing Partner in day-to-day administration tasks (financial and HR administration), coordination of meetings, special projects ad company events as well as reliable contact point for colleagues • Searched for qualified staff in relevant media, onboarding new employees, support with IT topics, prepare and issue invoices, manage office • Prepared sales meetings with prospects and clients, including cold and warm calls to identify new prospects as well as follow-up and… Show more • Supported CEO and Managing Partner in day-to-day administration tasks (financial and HR administration), coordination of meetings, special projects ad company events as well as reliable contact point for colleagues • Searched for qualified staff in relevant media, onboarding new employees, support with IT topics, prepare and issue invoices, manage office • Prepared sales meetings with prospects and clients, including cold and warm calls to identify new prospects as well as follow-up and coordination of existing client relationships. Support preparing proposals and respond to request for proposals. Conducted research on new business opportunities in order to identify new business opportunities and to generate new leads • Supported implementing marketing activities in the respective market as well as the sales funnel and reporting process Show less
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change2target at BMW US
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BMW Manufacturing Spartanburg, SC
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Change Coordinator Series H52 for Modules EF and IA
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Jul 2018 - Jan 2021
• First contact for Process Chain members, suppliers and team members/ process partners in Germany for process- and topic updates (on design and (parts-) quality related changes) • Execution of the full configuration management process lifecycle, including Manufacturing Change Requests, Manufacturing Change Orders, part, drawing and document review, Configuration Management Boards, product structure and architecture, and baseline release • Assurance of target-oriented, preventative and… Show more • First contact for Process Chain members, suppliers and team members/ process partners in Germany for process- and topic updates (on design and (parts-) quality related changes) • Execution of the full configuration management process lifecycle, including Manufacturing Change Requests, Manufacturing Change Orders, part, drawing and document review, Configuration Management Boards, product structure and architecture, and baseline release • Assurance of target-oriented, preventative and reactive quality work in product project, support of root cause analysis and defect part availability and escalation if needed (with recommending action) • Support of Target Achievements and Manager Show less • First contact for Process Chain members, suppliers and team members/ process partners in Germany for process- and topic updates (on design and (parts-) quality related changes) • Execution of the full configuration management process lifecycle, including Manufacturing Change Requests, Manufacturing Change Orders, part, drawing and document review, Configuration Management Boards, product structure and architecture, and baseline release • Assurance of target-oriented, preventative and… Show more • First contact for Process Chain members, suppliers and team members/ process partners in Germany for process- and topic updates (on design and (parts-) quality related changes) • Execution of the full configuration management process lifecycle, including Manufacturing Change Requests, Manufacturing Change Orders, part, drawing and document review, Configuration Management Boards, product structure and architecture, and baseline release • Assurance of target-oriented, preventative and reactive quality work in product project, support of root cause analysis and defect part availability and escalation if needed (with recommending action) • Support of Target Achievements and Manager Show less
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Bertrandt at BMW US
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BMW Manufacturing Spartanburg, SC
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Quality- and Process Engineer for BMW Motorsport Team Plant Spartanburg
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Aug 2016 - Jul 2018
• Tracking and management of the Plant Problem Solving Process for BMW Motorsport Plant Spartanburg content, for total vehicle (Mostly Exterior/Interior). • Responsibility for incident handshakes with Audit and Cubing management and active maintaining and tracking of problem landscape • Support of special projects aimed at improving problem detection, management and solving processes. • Investigated new incidents and generated and reported regular Quality-status for Launch-team Scope • Tracking and management of the Plant Problem Solving Process for BMW Motorsport Plant Spartanburg content, for total vehicle (Mostly Exterior/Interior). • Responsibility for incident handshakes with Audit and Cubing management and active maintaining and tracking of problem landscape • Support of special projects aimed at improving problem detection, management and solving processes. • Investigated new incidents and generated and reported regular Quality-status for Launch-team Scope
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Ingenics at BMW US
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BMW Manufacturing Spartanburg, SC
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Executive Support Specialist for VP of Supplier Network America
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Sep 2014 - Aug 2016
• Supported VP, CEO and Managing Partner in day-to-day (confidential) administration tasks (financial and HR administration), coordination of meetings, special projects at company events as well as acted as reliable contact point for department managers, team assistants and colleagues • Communicated to managers, various departments and suppliers on behalf of VP Facilitated various meetings, troubleshooting various systemic database problems • Supported VP, CEO and Managing Partner in day-to-day (confidential) administration tasks (financial and HR administration), coordination of meetings, special projects at company events as well as acted as reliable contact point for department managers, team assistants and colleagues • Communicated to managers, various departments and suppliers on behalf of VP Facilitated various meetings, troubleshooting various systemic database problems
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Bertrandt Group
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Germany
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Engineering Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Change Request Coordinator
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May 2012 - Sep 2014
• Tracked and followed up on gAMS (Change Order Requests) AFOs (Evaluations) for the department, as well as Germany Teams • Completed administration deviation data in FM • Updated FM programming as requested, canceled and maintained gAMS AFOs, if necessary, supported whole team in overall gAMS matters, including AFO follow ups, escalations, meetings with other process partners to get solutions, supported the plant in writing new gAMS, getting access, took care of issues/access problems… Show more • Tracked and followed up on gAMS (Change Order Requests) AFOs (Evaluations) for the department, as well as Germany Teams • Completed administration deviation data in FM • Updated FM programming as requested, canceled and maintained gAMS AFOs, if necessary, supported whole team in overall gAMS matters, including AFO follow ups, escalations, meetings with other process partners to get solutions, supported the plant in writing new gAMS, getting access, took care of issues/access problems, trouble shooting, schedule gAMS for approval rounds, tracked to meet KPIs • 10 weekly, 1 bi-weely and 2 monthly meetings, which 7 of them are facilitated by me, troubleshooting various systemic problems with German process partner and/or gAMS support -> suggested improvements, gave training / held classes Show less • Tracked and followed up on gAMS (Change Order Requests) AFOs (Evaluations) for the department, as well as Germany Teams • Completed administration deviation data in FM • Updated FM programming as requested, canceled and maintained gAMS AFOs, if necessary, supported whole team in overall gAMS matters, including AFO follow ups, escalations, meetings with other process partners to get solutions, supported the plant in writing new gAMS, getting access, took care of issues/access problems… Show more • Tracked and followed up on gAMS (Change Order Requests) AFOs (Evaluations) for the department, as well as Germany Teams • Completed administration deviation data in FM • Updated FM programming as requested, canceled and maintained gAMS AFOs, if necessary, supported whole team in overall gAMS matters, including AFO follow ups, escalations, meetings with other process partners to get solutions, supported the plant in writing new gAMS, getting access, took care of issues/access problems, trouble shooting, schedule gAMS for approval rounds, tracked to meet KPIs • 10 weekly, 1 bi-weely and 2 monthly meetings, which 7 of them are facilitated by me, troubleshooting various systemic problems with German process partner and/or gAMS support -> suggested improvements, gave training / held classes Show less
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CeramTec North America
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Laurens, South Carolina, United States
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Customer Service Representative
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Jun 2010 - May 2012
• Provided support to customers via phone, email, fax and function as initial contact on technical and quality issues, and participated in resolving same • Supported all German/English interactions with customers, various translations and functioned as initial contact on technical and quality issues • Prepared sales meetings with prospects and clients, as well as follow-up and coordination of existing client relationships • Provided support to customers via phone, email, fax and function as initial contact on technical and quality issues, and participated in resolving same • Supported all German/English interactions with customers, various translations and functioned as initial contact on technical and quality issues • Prepared sales meetings with prospects and clients, as well as follow-up and coordination of existing client relationships
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Krah - Piping Solutions
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Chile
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Wholesale Building Materials
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1 - 100 Employee
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Sales Administrator
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Jul 2009 - Apr 2010
• Supported all German/English interactions with customers and headquarter in Germany • Sales support with RFQ's, meetings, organization, interaction with (potential) customers • All front office tasks, e.g. administrative support, filing, interaction with employees and customers • Created presentations, maintained and updated marketing and advertisement strategies design • Updated and maintained company’s website and email accounts • Supported Human Resources with interviews… Show more • Supported all German/English interactions with customers and headquarter in Germany • Sales support with RFQ's, meetings, organization, interaction with (potential) customers • All front office tasks, e.g. administrative support, filing, interaction with employees and customers • Created presentations, maintained and updated marketing and advertisement strategies design • Updated and maintained company’s website and email accounts • Supported Human Resources with interviews, coordination with SCES, etc. Show less • Supported all German/English interactions with customers and headquarter in Germany • Sales support with RFQ's, meetings, organization, interaction with (potential) customers • All front office tasks, e.g. administrative support, filing, interaction with employees and customers • Created presentations, maintained and updated marketing and advertisement strategies design • Updated and maintained company’s website and email accounts • Supported Human Resources with interviews… Show more • Supported all German/English interactions with customers and headquarter in Germany • Sales support with RFQ's, meetings, organization, interaction with (potential) customers • All front office tasks, e.g. administrative support, filing, interaction with employees and customers • Created presentations, maintained and updated marketing and advertisement strategies design • Updated and maintained company’s website and email accounts • Supported Human Resources with interviews, coordination with SCES, etc. Show less
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Volke Consulting
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Greer, South Carolina, United States
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Team-/Project Assistant and IT Specialist
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Apr 2006 - Sep 2007
• Provided administrative support to office manager and prepared quotes/negotiations for the secretary • Maintained IT and Telephone-System and organized office filing system • Operated as link between headquarter in Germany and US subsidiary in Greer • Supported and informed project managers of problems or negotiations concerning contracts • Monitored contracts of the department of process integration, department of technical counting and department of engine and essay • Provided administrative support to office manager and prepared quotes/negotiations for the secretary • Maintained IT and Telephone-System and organized office filing system • Operated as link between headquarter in Germany and US subsidiary in Greer • Supported and informed project managers of problems or negotiations concerning contracts • Monitored contracts of the department of process integration, department of technical counting and department of engine and essay
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Education
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1998 - 2001
Kaufmännisches Berufsbildungszentrum Würzburg
Kauffrau für Bürokommunikation -
1995 - 1998
Staatl. Realschule Höchberg
Kauffrau für Bürokommunikation -
1990 - 1995
Matthias Grünewald Gymnasium
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