This resume is for Griselda Arevalo, an Operations and Finance Professional with over 13 years of experience managing finance, operations, materials, and purchasing for manufacturing companies. She has a strong background in project management, inventory management, budgeting, auditing, and process improvement. Her experience includes implementing strategies that reduced materials overhead by 40% and logistics spending by over 60% at her previous role at Capstone Turbine Corporation. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and certifications in Lean Manufacturing, Internal Auditing, and Six Sigma Green Belt.

1. GRISELDA AREVALO
Studio City, CA 91604
grisare@yahoo.com
818-304-4309
S U M M A R Y:
A solutions-driven versatile,Operations and Finance Professional with over 13 years of hands-on experience managing finance,
operations,materials and purchasing within manufacturing environments.Strong technical,and leadership skills with demonstrated
capabilities in integrated projectteam building. Recognized for strong organizational and communication skills able to improve the
overall business practices ofthe organization with emphasis on continuous improvement. Resourceful leader with the ability to forge
strong relationships among cross-functional teams within fast-paced changing environments.
 People & Project Management
 Inventory Management& Continuous
Improvement
 Capacity Analysis & Solutions
 SAP & Data Flow Super User
 Budget& Financial Audits
 Logistics Management
 Subcontract/Vendor Audits
P R O F E S S I O N A L E X P E R I E N C E :
CAPSTONE TURBINE CORPORATION, CHATSWORTH, CA APRIL 2007-2015
BUSINESS OPERATIONS MANAGER (2013-2015)
 Managed materials,audits,physical inventory, budgets, special projects and operations process improvements.
 Responsible for implementing a Kanban pull system, resulting in 40% reduction in material overhead and
estimated costsavings ofover $4 million.
 Cut incoming material receipts from $9 million to $6 million per annum through extensive SAP system
reconfiguration.
 Reduced spending on logistics from $1.1 million to $400K,by introducing a 3rd
party logistics approach;and by
creating an outbound logistics program; under which we sold freightservices to end customers.
 Improved physical inventory process and worked in conjunction with costaccounting.
 MRP Analysis to report inventory shortages and slow moving inventory.
MATERIALS MANAGER (2008-2013)
 Maintained effective internal control over the productflow and account of inventory through receiving, warehouse,
shipping and sub contractinventory.
 Promoted continuous improvementincluding strategic reviews for the inventory related functions utilizing quality
process and participation in high performance and self-directed work teams.
 Interfaced with internal departments such as Planning and Production to ensure inventory activities remained
coordinated and functioning smoothly.
 Analyzed and maintained shipping records, resolved concerns regarding shipping shortages or overages,and
provided solutions and corrective actions.
 Serviced each business division while maintaining and improving overall operational and departmental efficiencies.
 Developed and implemented Purchasing Policies and procedures while ensuring compliance.
 Managed, analyzed, and published monthly Performance Metrics of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to
Corporate and Senior Management.
PURCHASING MANAGER (2007-2008)
 Lead Project Purchasing representative responsible for performing all purchasing transactions including the
preparation ofinquiries,commercial analysis ofproposals and the issuance ofpurchase orders.
 Supervised and directed the Project Buyer's daily activities as well as coordinated the efficient use of the expediting
efforts.
 Communicated with the accounting departmentto resolve any contractual discrepancies discovered during the
billing/payable process for all projects.
 Managed inventory of all MRO products for stockroom and for Engineering.
 Special projects,hazardous materials,services and other related products.
 Detailed analysis of commodities and vendor “on time delivery” reports.
 Significantreduction of unfavorable PPV in liaison with accounting.

2. PPG INDUSTRIES/SIERRACIN, SYLMAR, CA SEPT 2003-MARCH2007
MATERIALS MANAGER (2005-2007)
 Managed warehouse operations and directed warehouse staff day to day responsibilities.
 Administered links between various data and computer applications.
 Monitored material quantities and storage locations.
 Coordinated material inventories and material issue documents.
 Expedited the receiptof critical delinquentorders and monitored material deliveries in accordance with production
schedules.
 Assisted Construction Planner and Shop Fabrication Manager in the preparation ofwork schedules and project
reporting requirements.
 Interfaced with project clients on a daily basis.
FINANCIAL INVENTORY CONTROL SUPERVISOR (2003-2005)
 Reconciliation and analysis ofinventory movementbetween plants and distribution,valuation,reconciliation and
analysis ofWIP inventory; Cycle count reporting and auditing.
 Material usage variance reporting and analysis;Projectsupportand analysis.
 Performed monthlyclose on work orders and analyzed all variances;and Journal entry preparation.
 Generated monthlyfinancial closing reports,providing managementwith detailed inventory valuation and variance
reports (i.e., standards vs.actual for various costelements) Scrap,Efficiency, and labor reports.
 Developed detailed CostofSales reports by productline.
 Maintained and utilized standard costsystem.
 Maintained material labor,overhead,and costroll-ups for costing of work in process inventory.
BEI TECHNOLOGY, SYLMAR, CA AUG 2001-2003
SENIOR COST ACCOUNTANT
 Coordinated all new bid/proposals,provided analysis and historical data for business makers.
 Developed detailed CostofSales reports by productline.
 Maintained and utilized the standard costsystem.
 Maintained the material labor,overhead,and cost roll-ups for costing of work in process inventory.
 Monthly closing procedures.
E D U C A T I O N
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX
P R O F E S S I O N A L D E V E L O P M E N T
APICS
Lean Manufacturing (5S and all continuous improvement)
Internal ASO Auditor
Six Sigma Green Belt
S K I L L S
MICROSOFT OFFICE, OUTLOOK, ACCESS, EXCEL (PIVOT TABLES, VLOOKUP AND CONDITIONALFORMATTING)
POWER POINT, SAP, DATAFLOW AND AS400