Alex Frederick
Morton Grove, IL 60053
**********@*****.***
Professional Summary
Supply chain specialist, known for improving supply chain performance
through application of analytic skills, communication, and follow-through.
Particular Strengths:
. Design of Tracking Tools
. Strong Commitment to On-Time Delivery
. Entrepreneurially Self-Directed
EXPERIENCE
Zebra Technologies, Vernon Hills, IL through Xversity,
2008 - Present
Planning Execution Coordinator
. Increasingly improved performance from a newly contracted manufacturer
in China through consistent communications, benchmarks, tracking tools
and progress reports
. Reinforced shipment commitments for correct, on-time delivery direct
to customers or distribution centers through problem solving and a
consultative approach
. Reduced late deliveries by tracking and conducting daily analysis of
shipments of parts and complete product units from multiple suppliers
to the customer
. Supported management decision-making by presenting accurate, relevant
data through technology
Alex Frederick Consulting, Deerfield, IL
2006 - 2007
. Developed strategy for organization's inventory tracking and record
keeping methods (Client: Deer Path Art League)
. Designed (MS Excel and Access), customized, and installed database to
address problems and simplify procedures
. Trained staff on instructions and best practices for maximizing
productivity with custom database
Merchandise Mart, Chicago, IL - Buyer/Database Intern
January 2007
Gap Inc., Lake Forest, IL - Associate
2003 - 2005
Longe Life Libraries, Wheeling, IL - Random Task Force
2000 - 2003
EDUCATION
Indiana University, Kelley School of Business, Bloomington, IN
May 2008
Bachelor of Science in Business
. Majors: Supply Chain Management, International Business
. Minor: Global Studies
Study Abroad, Universidad De Belgrano, Buenos Aires, Argentina
February - July 2007
. Economics, history, politics, and literature of Argentina and Latin
America; exploration of the effects of Argentina's recent economic
crisis and current recovery efforts
. Immersion Spanish; Latin American business; cultural differences and
customs
Study Abroad, Groupe ESC Rouen, Rouen, France
September - December 2006
. French economics and business with a focus on cultural and strategic
differences
. International business courses in the top ranked business university
in France
. Immersion French including classes in French
CERTIFICATION
. Studying for APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP)
certification to be completed November 2010
TECHNICAL SKILLS
. Microsoft Office Suite: Excel, Access, Visio, Project, PowerPoint
. SAP ERP
. Baan ERP
. Oracle ASCP
ACTIVITIES AND HONORS
. Member, Institute for Supply Management
. Member, APICS
. Volunteer, Coached T-ball and soccer to three and four year olds at
YMCA Bloomington
. Sports and Recreation Chair, Coordinated intramurals and other
recreational activities through Indiana University
. Recipient, Faculty and A McCammon Award; Received scholarship based on
previous academic achievements.
. Volunteer, Repaired and improved neglected and impoverished churches
and schools in Mexico and Costa Rica through First Presbyterian Church
of Deerfield