Sarah Collins

Sarah Collins

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Director of Product at LKQ Corporation

  • Education

    • Georgia College and State University

      2003 - 2006
      Business Management Business Administration

      Graduated as a full recepient of the HOPE scholarship. Studied international business classes in Australia. Worked part-time with on campus housing.

    • Collins Hill High School

      1999 - 2002
      High School
  • Experience

    • Sherwin Williams

      Jan 2007 - Feb 2008
      Operations Manager

      The Sherwin-Williams Company is the largest producer of paints and coatings in the United States, and is among the largest producers in the world. While at SW, I held the role of Operations Manager at the Roswell, GA Commerical Store.

    • Tetra Tech

      Jan 2008 - Jan 2009
      Administrative Assistant

      Tetra Tech, Inc. provides consulting, engineering, program management, and construction management services that address fundamental needs for water, environment, infrastructure, resource management, and energy.[1] Tetra Tech’s services for consulting and engineering projects include applied science, information technology, engineering, design, construction management, and operations and maintenance.[

    • NorthgateArinso

      Feb 2009 - Mar 2010
      BPO HR Administrative Assistant

      NorthgateArinso is a leading global Human Resources (HR) services provider offering innovative HR business solutions through HR Technology, HR Outsourcing (HRO/HR BPO), and HR Consulting. Whilte at NGA, I held the role of Assistant to the BPO HR department including the Vice President of the department.

    • AkzoNobel

      Mar 2010 - Apr 2016

      In this role I am responsible for providing technical coordination and support to the US training centers as well as assisting the North America Technical, Vehicle Refinish Sales, and Business Services Teams, with their day to day operations. I ensure that the timeliness and viability of our technical, sales, and services training classes meet the immediate needs of our customers, distributors, and employees, and that we meet all of the certification standards detailed by industry organizations.AkzoNobel Vehicle Refinishes is a leading supplier of paints and services to car repair, commercial vehicle and automotive plastics markets around the world and the number two provider of coatings to the aerospace industry. We are a leading innovator of product, color technology and state-of-the-art customer services. Our product range includes solutions to meet the needs of various segments in the vehicle refinishes market, as well as the OEM commercial vehicles and Automotive Plastic Coatings market. It’s not just the excellence of our products that sets us apart. Our customers choose us because we treat them as partners. Show less In this role, I worked closely with HR on communications and training needs on the first wave of a global project in which we changed ERP systems.AkzoNobel Vehicle Refinishes is a leading supplier of paints and services to car repair, commercial vehicle and automotive plastics markets around the world and the number two provider of coatings to the aerospace industry. We are a leading innovator of product, color technology and state-of-the-art customer services. Our product range includes solutions to meet the needs of various segments in the vehicle refinishes market, as well as the OEM commercial vehicles and Automotive Plastic Coatings market. It’s not just the excellence of our products that sets us apart. Our customers choose us because we treat them as partners. Show less In this role, I supported the North America Commercial Vehicles and Sign Finishes teams with projects and day to day activities.AkzoNobel Vehicle Refinishes is a leading supplier of paints and services to car repair, commercial vehicle and automotive plastics markets around the world and the number two provider of coatings to the aerospace industry. We are a leading innovator of product, color technology and state-of-the-art customer services. Our product range includes solutions to meet the needs of various segments in the vehicle refinishes market, as well as the OEM commercial vehicles and Automotive Plastic Coatings market. It’s not just the excellence of our products that sets us apart. Our customers choose us because we treat them as partners. Show less

      • Technical Services Coordinator

        May 2013 - Apr 2016
      • Project Change Lead

        May 2012 - May 2013
      • CV/Sign Administrative Assistant

        Mar 2010 - May 2012
    • FinishMaster, Inc.

      Apr 2016 - Dec 2023

      Responsible for product planning and execution all through the lifecycle of the business.This is inclusive of gathering and prioritizing requirements for the product, defining the vision for the product, and collaborating with supply chain, marketing, sales, and operations departments in order to ensure that the financial and end user goals are met.Responsible for building and managing strong relationships with suppliers.Ensures that that the company’s overall strategy and goals are supported by those of the product; that the product goals and strategy do not deviate from that of the business. Show less

      • Director Of Products

        Sept 2021 - Dec 2023
      • Brand Manager

        Dec 2019 - Sept 2021
      • Regional Technical Manager

        May 2019 - Dec 2019
      • National Account Manager

        May 2018 - May 2019
      • Account Manager

        Apr 2016 - May 2018
    • LKQ Corporation

      Jan 2024 - now
      Director of Product Management
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt (ICYB)

      IASSC
      Jun 2015
    • Repair Planning

      Axalta
      Jul 2017
    • Advisory Selling

      Axalta
      Apr 2016