Emray Frye
Gillette, WY ****8
aceqbo@r.postjobfree.com
OBJECTIVE
To become a communication specialist, where I can utilize my education and work experiences
to positively impact the company.
E D U CATI O N
South Dakota State University, Brookings, SD
Master of Science Degree. Industrial Management
Graduation: Fall 2007
Overall GPA: 3.5/4.0
Southwest Minnesota State University, Marshall, MN
Bachelor of Science Degree.
Business Administration Major. Marketing Minor
Graduation: May 2001
WORK HISTORY
Sourcing Specialist Cloud Peak Energy, Gillette, WY 03/13-present
Promote safety through contracts and daily interactions. Perform effective contract writing and
management. Source light vehicle purchases, wire rope, engineering services, trail cable, used
equipment, and leases. Manage and direct contract implementation and supplier reviews for all
assigned sourcing projects. Negotiate commercially favorable pricing and contracts. Manage
Browz. Backup buying.
Sourcing Analyst Cloud Peak Energy, Gillette, WY 11/09-03/13
Promoted safety through contracts and daily interactions. Wrote contracts and amendments.
Managed the bid management website for all of Company’s bid events. Actively utilized
SharePoint for contract and project. Evaluated purchase history, supplier history, and other
avenues for parts sourcing opportunities. Lead and implemented FPA’s (forward purchasing
agreements) to automate inventory purchases. Performed backup buying and Browz
management.
Project Controls--NTD Holdco / Black Hills Power, Gillette, WY 03/08-11/09
Worked as a member of the project management team constructing the Wygen III power plant.
Actively promoted safety within the workplace. Managed and closed out 65 contracts up to $20
million each. Communicated extensively. Wrote change orders to contracts. Constructed and
input data into spreadsheets. Estimated monthly accruals for accounting. Ensured contract
requirements were fulfilled and paid correctly. Assisted and carried out assignments as directed
to support the project manager and the project management team. Performed quantity takeoffs to
confirm contractor’s invoicing. Expedited and confirmed deliveries. Participated in weekly
meetings.
Machine Operator--Daktronics, Brookings, SD 06/06-02/08
Operated and maintained four coating machines. Tested and repaired circuit boards. Entered
work orders into computer system. Trained coworkers on flow lines and machines. Collaborated
with leaders to improve processes. Created and adjusted machine programs. Read and
comprehended schematics.
Crew Leader--Daktronics, Brookings, SD 10/04-06/06
Oversaw operations of manufacturing work cell. Constructed and presented employee
performance reviews. Managed crews of up to thirty employees. Evaluated quality issues.
Managed multi-million dollar projects. Ensured safety during shift. Improved procedures and
processes. Determined staffing and equipment. Trained personnel.
Tool Department Manager--True Value, Marshall, MN 08/03-10/04
Marketed new and existing products. Managed four part-time employees. Produced special
orders. Conducted yearly inventories. Priced new and existing products.
Managed inventory levels. Provided sales and customer service. Communicated with suppliers.
Analyzed monthly sale levels. Built customer relations.
Direct Service Professional--HSI, Marshall, MN 06/03-12/03
Administered medication to handicap individuals. Logged individuals’ activities. Helped
individuals meet goal objectives. Planned activities for individuals.
Workflow Coordinator--Citibank, Sioux Falls, SD 05/03-06/03
Assisted in managing student loan consolidation department. Problem solved employee
questions. Completed MIS documents daily (financial numbers). Filed, sorted, and distributed
work. Contacted guarantors and customers. Monitored team-members quality and performance.
Ordered and organized supplies.
Credit Analyst--Citibank, Sioux Falls, SD 11/02-05/03
Evaluated Credit Bureau Reports. Conducted possible fraud investigations. Increased and
decreased credit lines. Analyzed banking relations. Closed existing accounts. Evaluated ratios for
creditworthiness. Split existing credit lines. Contacted card-members regarding their accounts.
Called lenders for customers’ bank ratings.
Student Loan Representative--Citibank, Sioux Falls, SD 06/01-11/02
Processed forbearance and deferment applications. Contacted students regarding their accounts.
Followed government and bank regulations. Wrote and implemented procedures. Compiled
monthly numbers and graphs.
AD D I T I O NAL I N FO R MAT I O N
Negotiated over $500k in savings each year 2011-2013 through bid events and negotiations.
Constructed a design paper on lean manufacturing for Master’s degree project.
Employed fulltime while completing Master’s degree full time.
Computer expertise includes Excel, PowerPoint, Word, SharePoint, and Outlook.
Microsoft Excel experience includes VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, data filtering and tables.
Experienced in extracting data from various sources.
Very strong work ethic and excellent communication skills.
Active in the community with blessings in a backpack, senior center among others.