Summary
Highly experienced logistical and materials professional with comprehensive
negotiation and problem solving abilities
Successful history of leadership and team building
Demonstrated ability to build knowledge and transfer into result-oriented
productivity
Highly effective in cost saving measures associated with the import of
products
Possess strong analytical, organizational and oral communication skills
Able to process numerous invoices in a well-timed and efficient manner
Experience
Manager, Materials/Logistics, Swiss-Pacific Resources, Inc. Hilliard, Ohio
2001-Present
Oversight of daily operations within the materials and logistics areas
Monitor all inbound shipments from suppliers located in Taiwan & India
Purchase and schedule all items for our US customers in order to maintain
adequate inventory quantities
Assign all HTSUS codes to all materials imported into the United States
(include direct shipments to customers) based on application of product
being imported
Maintain all appropriate documentation for customers in accordance with
import classifications
Ensure that we follow all US Customs regulations and are currents on
updated clearance process
Review all import paperwork and invoices from freight forwarders for
appropriate and adequate information given to US Customers
Supervisor, Materials Administration, Verizon Wireless Worthington, Ohio
1998-2001
Duties include oversight of the allocation and distribution of new cellular
phones and accessories; daily contact with agents and customers about
supplies/orders
Assist the Indirect Channel on questions about ordering and returning
product from the DC
Provide information on current promotions and product to the indirect
channel agents, retailers and resellers
Trouble shooting supply and demand concerns, reconciliation of
discrepancies, performance of inventory control activities and regular
cycle counts
Assist employees as needed; support consistency in work area and ensure
that daily operations are fulfilled
Participate in weekly meetings with Centralized Services Purchasing Group
to maintain ongoing communication and standard practices
Provide training and support for new employees
Completed special reports at the request of manager
Inventory Specialist, Verizon Wireless Worthington, Ohio 1995-1998
Primary responsibilities include distribution of cellular phones and
accessories in response to customer requests (external and internal)
Allocate inventory for a designated regional area
Complete weekly and monthly physical inventory, investigate and reconcile
inventory discrepancies
Daily monitoring of shipment status and customer requests
Assist in additional tasks and duties at the request of the manager
Participate in workgroups and special projects
Receipt and inspection of previously used cellular phones and accessories
Perform quality review of product and final inspection
Responsible for maintaining inventory for cellular phone warehouse
Organize and distribute refurbished cellular phones and accessories
Coordinate requisitions and shipments to regional distribution centers also
monitoring and tracking of stocked inventory
Perform computerized monitoring of inventory and provide technical
assistance to customers
Supervise employees within the completion area
Assistant Chief Operator, Sperry Rail Service Danbury, Connecticut 1988-
1995
Responsibilities related to testing national rail systems
Operation of the Sperry Detector railroad engine car
Monitoring of ultrasonic rail testing equipment, test interpretation and
maintenance of equipment
Duties included training and supervision of Assistant Operators
Completion of monthly inventory reports
Monitoring data and computerized reports
Coordination of inspection operations and distribution of test results to
appropriate railroad representatives
Education and Training
Irvin High School, El Paso, Texas
Columbus State, Columbus, Ohio
Completion of Total Quality Advantage (TQA) Training
Participant in Team Excellence Project and Presentation
Achieving Excellence through Customer Relations (AECR)
OMNI & Excel Computer Training
Planning, Performance & Development Training (PP&D)
Customs Program and Trade Seminar (Tradewin)
Referrals
Available upon request