Sales Representative

KEVIN H. MURRAY

**** *** ***** ******

Kettering, OH 45429

Cell: 425-***-****

SUMMARY

Seeking a position where I can use my professional experience in the area of Sales/Sales Management and Manufacturing Representation in the Industrial

and Food Service Industries. I have additional professional experience in Merchandising / Marketing of products, and in the Accounting field including

Accounts Payable / Receivable, Auditing, Inventory Control and Logistics Control. Willing and prepared to submit to extended travel requirements and to

expect an extreme schedule in order to attain company goals.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

• BUCKNER WEATHERBY (SEATTLE WASHINGTON) 1990 – 1992

Industrial Wood working machinery and Power Tools Manufacturer.

Inside Sales Representative (1990 – 1992)

Advised potential clients on wood working and machinery tools.

• Provided product demonstrations.

• Merchandising responsibility for presentation of industrial power tools, tooling and machinery.

• AKHURST LIMITED (VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA) 1992 – 1995

• Distributor of Woodworking, Panel Processing, Wood Remanufacturing, CNC Machines, Machine Tools, Metalworking, and Grinding and

Sharpening Equipment for the Canadian, U.S. and International Markets.

Manufacturing Representative (1992 – 1995)

Sales and Consulting of Wood processing equipment and services

• Established turnkey systems for wood processing equipment.

• Conducted optimization studies for labor and materials.

• Assisted in setting up capital leases and study of return on investments.

• Received Dale Carnegie sales presentation certificate

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COSTCO WHOLESALE CORPORATION (ISSAQUAH, WA) 1996 – Present

Wholesale international chain of membership warehouses.

Accounts Payable Specialist – (1996-1998)

Responsible for the accuracy of all records pertaining to vendor transactions.

• Researched all discrepancies coming to a suitable resolution for the company.

Inventory Control - Buying Department Specialist – (1998-2002)

Responsibility for ensuring inventory levels and for the buying/replenishment of dairy and delicatessen food items.

• Covered the Northwest region including Washington, Idaho, Oregon, Utah, Montana, and Alaska which produced in excess of $5.0M worth of

inventory.

• Reduced spoilage by $1.0M in 2000 by ensuring proper temperature controls of vast cooling systems and proper handling procedures were adhered

to. Ensured all FDA requirements were strictly adhered to and were in complete compliance.

• Provided manufacturer product demonstrations in order to sell slower moving or excess capacity resulting in lower inventory levels and increased

sales.

• Auditing of accounts payable vouchers to reduce discrepancies and ensure proper payment.

Lost Prevention Specialist – (2002 – Present.)

Responsible for verification & processing of highly valued returned Watches and Jewelry

• Received recognition for continuous productivity improvements and consistently meeting all goals and objectives.

• Prevention loss specialist ensuring minimal loss of company assets.

• Customer Liaison resolving disputes resulting in customer satisfaction and protection of company profits.

EDUCATION

Associate of Applied Science – Sinclair College – June 1976

Certificate of Wielding - Hobart School of Wielding Technology – 1974

Self-educated in Applied Mathematics and Mechanical and Electrical Applications

References available on request.

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