DAMION DEON SMITH

*** **** **** ****** *******, Texas 77022 832-***-**** acqztn@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY

An accomplished and results-driven operations professional with a proven track record of achievement in buying, procurement, inventory control, supply management, vendor relations, quoting, and strategic planning. Utilizes strong attention to detail to maintain incoming and outgoing goods in an accurate manner. Identifies opportunities to reduce costs and realize extensive savings for a company. With a solid commitment to excellence, lays the foundation for the lasting success and profitability of an organization.

EXPERIENCE

HOUSTON ZOO INC., Houston, Texas

Assistant Buyer, 2014-Current

Converts order requests to purchase orders. Processes and enters purchase requests for goods and services. Ensures all change orders are properly documented and processed. Problem solves purchase order discrepancies and resolves all invoice issues with accounts payable. Performs routine administrative office duties such as ordering supplies, managing copiers, interfacing with vendors, filing, maintain paper supply levels for shared copiers, fax machines and printers, etc.

TEXAS MEDICAL CENTER, Houston, Texas

Procurement Clerk, 2007-2013

Supported facilities crew. Maintained inventory on all supplies as well as stockroom. Recorded transactions/ordered re-stock of supplies. Managed sign shop, auto shop, and purchasing control. Worked directly with vendors.

Gained profound knowledge of procurement processes. Unloaded freight with forklift.

Helped organize sales of surplus equipment, vehicles, and salvage. Negotiated to best price, saving company money.

Performed filing, sorting, and maintaining records. Operated office equipment and custom software.

Investigated processes and market information to acquire rates and discounts.

LOWE'S HOME IMPROVEMENT WAREHOUSE, Houston, Texas

Stocker, 2005-2007

Compared merchandise invoices to items received to ensure the correctness of shipments. Designed and set up advertising signs and displays of merchandise on shelves, counters, and tables to attract customers and promote sales. Received, opened, unpacked, and issued sales floor merchandise. Stocked shelves, racks, cases, bins, and tables with new or transferred merchandise. Managed inventory and examined merchandise to identify items that needed reordering or replenishing. Answered customer questions regarding merchandise and advised customers on merchandise selection. Cleaned display cases, shelves, and aisles.

HOME DEPOT, Houston, Texas

Plumbing Sales Associate, 2003-2005

Provided excellent customer service. Oversaw inventory control. Handled register transactions. Made sure receiving trucks were unloaded on time. Gave Do-It-Yourself classes once a week. Provided customers with information about products they were purchasing.