Kelly Cappelletti

10415 Montrose Drive

Charlotte, North Carolina 28269
704-222-9554 mobile
kc90e216@westpost.net
Objective
To be in a management or consulting position for support and leadership of majo
r projects in support of segmented growth in today's challenging economic climat
e within a public or private business sector.
Work Experience
Manager of Warranty and Parts for Rail Operations (Promotion)
12/2006-Present City of Charlotte, Charlotte, NC
* Rail Operations start up experience and project management of large scale infr
astructure (construction) project. Activation Project Plan Management team memb
er.
* Hire, train, and manage a staff of 5; one exempt position. Write job descript
ions; work with HR in job classification, performance reviews, compensation and
discipline.
* Write, amend and develop sectional policies and procedures for internal and ex
ternal customers to include entire 200 employee operation.
* Manage inventory and budget of capital spare parts bought under project contra
cts and expensed parts bought to maintain fleet of 16 light rail vehicles, 3 tro
lley rail vehicles and numerous assets required to maintain the light rail syste
m. Total inventory value is $5.5 million dollars with an annual expensed replac
ement budget of $500,000 and forecasted capital funding of $3.3 million.
* Manage warranty on four project contracts to include rail vehicles, system wid
e traction power, electrical train control and communications equipment, track w
ork, roadbeds and bridges. Contractors include Mass Electric, Archer Western,
US&S (sub) and Siemens.
* Write technology business processes for customized database software that mana
ges processes for inventory and warranty management.
* Develop asset management program to document tools and equipment with funding
source, depreciation value and to manage for loss, duplication, and availability
.
* Participate in future project planning, discussions and seminars for expansion
of existing lines, and other transit properties.
* Manage warranty on four project contracts to include rail vehicles, system wid
e traction power, train control and communications equipment, track work, roadbe
ds and bridges.
Transit Procurement Specialist
3/2005 - 12/2006 City of Charlotte, Charlotte, NC
* Contracting and procurement for public transportation. Follow all City, State
, and Federal Procurement laws. Write Invitations to Bid, Request for Proposals
, and Requests for Qualifications. Research and solicit to vendors, negotiate c
ontract terms and write contract documents. Work with attorneys, city manager,
city council and senior leadership. Participate in project management in a cont
racting advisement capacity and quality inspections. Meet with contractors for
compliance of contract scecifications. Particpate in safety and quanlity audits
with contractrors.
National Assistant Buyer
4/1999 - 3/2005 American Red Cross, Charlotte, NC
* Procured commodities on an international level for the National American Red C
ross including industrial supplies, military supplies and transportation. Suppo
rted national contracting office in Washington, DC and 39 regional offices. Pla
nt inspections and project management for international contracts.
Preventive Maintenance Coordinator
1/1997 - 4/1999 Coca-Cola, Inc., Charlotte, NC
* Procured industrial equipment, raw materials, production parts and supplies fo
r manufacturing plant. Member of Safety Committee and OSHA Response. Worked wi
th production, maintenance and warehouse staff to ensure plant operations was ma
intained.
* Procured bulk chemicals and gases.
* Bought all electrical and mechanical production parts and equipment.
* International procurements from Krones in Germany included coordination of fli
ghts for delivery of goods and customs.

Education
Wingate University, Wingate, NC
* 1 yr in Master's Degree in Business (MBA)
5/1997 - 5/1999 Pfeiffer University, Charlotte, NC
* Bachelor's Degree in Science
* Graduated Cum Laude and earned a North Carolina scholarship. Business Adminis
tration concentration.
5/1995 - 5/1997 Central Piedmont Community College, Charlotte, NC
* Associate Degree
* College transfer course work in Business Administration.
Skills
Oracle, Spear, Win QSB, MS Project, Crystal Report , MS 2007, Vista
Certifications
Federal Contracting Officer Certification from Federal Market Institute, Washing
ton, DC
Strategic Counter Terrorism for Transit Managers, John Hopkins University, Balti
more, MD
OSHA Certified for Industrial Work Sites