Maxwell Atkinson
**** ***** ****** ****** • Kearns, UT 84118
Phone 801-***-**** • Email: *************@*****.***
Business Management major is seeking employment opportunity where my management and leadership skills
can enhance your company. I am a dedicated hardworking individual that will provide exceptional value both
ethically and financially.
Core Knowledge and Skil ls
• Inventory Maintenance • Personal Management • Trend Anticipation & Forecast
• Contract Negotiation • Account Management • Strategic Business Development
• Client Services • New Vendor Procurement • Microsoft Office Suites
Professional Experience
Flexpak Woods Cross, Utah
Purchasing Assistant March 2012 - May 2012
• Ensured product volumes, and order flow were optimized in order to achieve target sales objectives.
• Ensured timely and efficient product flow by partnering with vendors and distribution centers and
shipment tracking.
• Identified new opportunities and negotiated timescales with suppliers. Meeting strict deadlines and ordering
packaging material using an MRP purchasing system.
• Coordinated the return of parts, material exchanges or credit notes, obtained corrective action report from
supplier and ensured follow up.
• Provided support to the sales team, ensuring all sales and service objectives were accomplished. Duties
included answering customer queries, problem solving and providing detailed information on new products.
E. Excel International Sandy, Utah
Purchasing Agent April 2010 - June 2011
• Coordinated all activities involved in purchasing goods and services including hardware/software and office
supplies in excess of $2,000,000.
• Negotiated several major contract agreements with local and international manufacturers, driving an annual
cost savings of approximately $150,000.
• Oversaw additional distribution outlets in Canada and Singapore, assuring inventory was in stock for
consumer purchasing.
• Managed logistics by following up on overseas orders, custom clearance, FDA release and local
transportation.
• Developed and managed production schedules, planed materials to support production and managed inventory
to meet production.
Wells Fargo Sandy, Utah
Teller October 2009 - January 2010
• Handled various accounting transactions and reconciliation tasks.
• Provided account status data whenever requires and handled phone inquiries.
• Maintained and balanced cash drawer, processed customer transactions within established guidelines.
• Cashed checks and disbursed monies after verifying signatures, endorsements and member account balances.
Brigham Young University Provo, Utah
Inventory/Purchasing Clerk January 2007 - April 2009
• Determined if inventory quantities were sufficient for needs and ordered addition materials when necessary.
• Responsible for security and safety of inventory as well as the maintenance of all inventory records.
• Entered all receiving, and made sure all paperwork was accounted for and filed.
• Prepared inventory reports for all audiovisual equipment, computers and computer supplies.
• Maintained purchasing records, data and pricing in inventory system.
• Controlled logistics, storage and location for inventory.
Education
Utah Valley University Orem, Utah
Bachelors of Science Degree: Business Management April 2009 - April 2010
LDS Business College Salt Lake City, Utah
Associate of Science Degree: Business Management August 2005- August2007
Certificate in Accounting