Lindsay Forscht

**** ********* ******* **. *******, TX. 77095 832-***-****

acr1qt@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY

I have ten (10) years of experience in sales, marketing, production, and procurement. I have the ability to prioritize company needs, while balancing lead times and monitoring quality. I have proven my expertise by increasing the profit margin in every place I have worked. I have excellent vendor relations as well as excellent customer skills with the ability to manage sales. My educational focus was in international marketing and trade including courses on IPE and South American studies. I can also read and speak limited French and Portuguese.

SKILLS

Procurement

Production

All MS Office Skills

MS Project

Logistics

Multinational Business

QuickBooks

Budget

Contract negotiation

Adobe Photoshop Creative St 5

Adobe in Design

Global Logistics

Traverse /SAP

Portuguese

French

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

ITT Bornemann

2014-Current

Procurement / Logistics Coordinator and Project Manager

I am responsible for all orders and acknowledgements from our US office, as well as coordinating the logistics for Europe, Canada, and South America. I am responsible for finding reliable quotes from both suppliers and fabricators, which can adhere to our standards yet still optimize our profit margin. Also in dealt with sales and quoting to customers. While at ITT Bornemann. I have managed to increase our profit margin from below 20% to almost 60% on most jobs. Projected revenue has increased by 2 million above projected or expected profit. Other functions include, but not limited to:

Manage all US purchasing both intercompany and fabrication jobs;

Work and negotiate contracts with vendors;

Work and manage software, reporting on both logistics sites and accounting sites;

Coordinate with our sub-contractors for both logistics and fabrication;

Have saved a minimum 20% on each job by utilizing expertise in purchasing since the start of the New Year on current running jobs while maintaining quality. (this feeds into the 60% profit margin increase and 2 million net increase in job.

W-Industries - Houston, TX.

2013- 2014

Procurement & Production Coordinator

I was responsible for the production schedule. I created a master schedule by utilizing MS Project. I was responsible for sending inspection notifications and providing documentation, as needed for our clients. I was in charge of incidental purchasing for the special projects team. I also ran job costs using an SAP system specialized for our accounting system. My responsibilities also included: budgets, new vendor relations, and vendor qualifications. I was responsible for all documentation required by each job scope. I was also responsible for all supply chain operations, such as:

Solicit and/or interview potential suppliers to determine if they meet the specified requirements;

Issue and upload all RFQ’s and PO’s on company’s database, include but not limited to MTRs and COCs;

Negotiate cost for the equipment balanced against the optimum quality, specifications, and schedule;

Mentor new buyers, as needed.

Tubos Reunidos - Houston, TX.

2012-2013

Logistics Coordinator

I was responsible for creating and developing quote logs in an excel spreadsheet. I utilized formulas to keep both an inventory of current orders, potential quotes, and manufacturing deadlines for our plant in Spain. I reorganized the current office to help it function more efficiently. I expedited shipping from an overseas mill, along with dealing with customs brokers, trucking companies, and documentation. I was in charge of all MTR requests, as well as MSDS information and IBR certificates. Other functions include, but not limited to:

Monitor and control all import and export documentation and paperwork;

Maintain contact with clients, vendors, freight forwarders, etc. to ensure compliance with each contract;

Acknowledgements against purchase order. Resolves discrepancies;

Solves discrepancy problems related to material specifications, damage goods, short shipments, payment terms, and invoices from suppliers and buyers.

Devasco International Inc. - Houston TX.

2010-2012

Marketing Director

I was responsible for creating and managing a marketing program for an engineering company that provided cored wire and covered electrodes. I was responsible for the photography and design of print ads, website, trade show, and case studies. I would set up web pages and managed the company’s social media. I managed the budget, set goals, and managed sub-contractors. I am familiar with technical data pertaining to the oil and gas industry. Other functions include, but not limited to:

Ad design CS5 Design Suite;

Website analytics and optimization;

Data sheets and Case studies;

Trade show coordination and booth design.

ENN Network - Barrington, IL

1997- 2010

Event Coordinator - Account Manager - Photographer/Grip

I was responsible for the coordination and negotiations of event budgets for network station. I managed and coordinated the production/distribution of event newscasts. My capabilities included managing of a large number of sub-contractors for advertising and production during on site international and national locations. My responsibilities included photography, translator, production, and travel coordination. I was fortunate to have participated in everything from production work to marketing manager to sales and event coordinator.

Responsible for the setup of special events around the country;

Negotiation of the final booking details with hotels and centers;

Build and edit proposals in both PowerPoint and Word format;

Write and proofread final contracts for hotels and event locations;

Researched companies and created profiles for potential clients;

Negotiated contracts with major hotels and convention centers.

Responsible for all aerial shots on a documentary for MSNBC.

EDUCATION

University of St. Thomas: 05-07 BFA International Studies/English

Texas A&M Galveston: 98/99 Maritime Administration

Southern Vermont College: 97/98 Environmental Science

Milliken University: 95/97 Psychology / Photography

REFERENCES

Richard Lynam 262-***-**** relationship: former Boss

Ashley Smith 832-***-**** relationship: former Co-worker

Andrew Brenneise 832-***-**** relationship: current Boss

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