John T. (“J.T.”) Sterk

**** ********* *****, **********, ** 53546, 608-***-****, hofog5@r.postjobfree.com

EXPERIENCE

Covance Laboratories, 3301 Kinsman Blvd., Madison, WI

Procurement Generalist / Assistant Buyer II

(2006 – Present)

--Order inventory for various scientific groups

--Process special requisitions

--Research possible vendors for hard-to-find items

--Lead monthly meetings with those requesting items to address any concerns or areas that may have upcoming needs

--Provide internal customer service, working with all levels of individuals

Blain Supply, Inc., 3507 E. Racine Street, Janesville, WI

Inventory Control Specialist / Warehouse Worker

(August 2005 – August 2006)

--Cycle counting

--Reconcile inventory discrepancies

--Process mail going to each of the 33 Farm & Fleet store locations

--Pick and pack items for outgoing orders

--Provide backup for other positions as necessary, including driving forklift and processing shipments

Reason for leaving: Found a job that would further my professional career

Quinton Cardiology, 500 Burdick Parkway, Deerfield, WI

Logistics Assistant

(April 2005 – July 2005)

--Pick and pack medical equipment orders for shipping

--Prepared an improvement plan for the shipping department, quantifying work needing to be completed to fulfill a typical order

--Use customized FedEx software package to expedite the shipping of orders

Reason for leaving: Found a job with significantly improved working hours

Buikema’s Ace Hardware, 1705 N. Main Street, Wheaton, IL

Customer Service Representative

(August 1998 – January 2002; August 2004 – February 2005)

--Stock shelves as shipments arrive

--Provide customer service

--Conduct monthly and annual cycle counts

--Unload delivery trucks with forklift in absence of Shipping Manager

Reason for leaving: Relocated to Wisconsin

The Royce Group, 281 S. Bolingbrook Drive, Bolingbrook, IL

Temporary Warehouse Worker

(November 2003 – July 2004)

--Unload semi trailers using forklift

--Create custom shelving inside semi trailers for items being shipped

--Load semi trailers with inventory waiting to be shipped

--Maintain necessary paperwork

Reason for leaving: Was only a temporary position

The DNI Marketing Group, 3890 Commerce Drive, St. Charles, IL

Purchasing and Production Manager, Sales Support

(January 2002 – October 2003)

--Purchase and track parts used in the creation of point of purchase displays

--Support sales staff

--Update customers on the progress of their displays

--Supervise staff as head of the Production Department

--Select vendors and evaluate their performance

--Prepare materials for presentations, bids, and final product specifications

--Coordinate timely and cost effective production of displays

--File purchase orders and other pertinent documents

--Resolve invoicing and receiving discrepancies

--Operate forklift and run shipping department in a small warehouse

Reason for leaving: Due to the economy, this company downsized – I was one of the very last ones to go

Prior to 2002:

In addition to the above, I worked for 13 years at a pizza retailer in Wheaton, IL, where I was Assistant Manager and Chef. Overlapping that time, I also worked for and then ran a seal-coating business for 2 years, helped to paint houses, led and coordinated youth group activities, worked as a teacher’s aid for 3 years, and earned 21 credits toward becoming a certified, full-time, K-8 teacher. Also note that I was also employed by Buikema’s Ace Hardware 1998-2002 as well as since then.

EDUCATION

Illinois K-8 Teaching Certification, Judson College, Elgin, IL

--Attended classes (21 credits) 2004

BA in Business Administration & Leadership, Judson College, Elgin, IL

--2001 – 2003

--Graduated May 2003

Credits received toward Bachelor’s Degree, Taylor University, Upland, IN

--1994 – 1996

TECHNOLOGY

I have a working knowledge of several software programs, including the following:

--Microsoft Excel

--Microsoft Outlook

--Microsoft PowerPoint

--Microsoft Word

--Internet

--Various database and ordering software programs

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