Customer Service Sales

Curriculum Vitae

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George Cronin

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Vivian, LA 71082

Areas of Expertise

CE Certifications Stratton-Warren

International Sourcing Contacts Perfect Fit

Customs MAS-90

Trade Show Experience Management of Work Teams

AS/400 Budget management

Microsoft Office Mechanical aptitude

Travel planning

Website Development

ACT!

Employment History

October, 2007-July, 2011 Caesars Entertainment, Inc.

Senior Buyer, Strategic Sourcing

Responsible for regional sourcing, investigating, analyzing, negotiating

with and managing vendors through the evaluation of existing suppliers

and the development of new suppliers.

Responsible for expanding prime vendor concept to where the financial

and operational impact is most advantageous to the properties and region

as a whole. Personally abides by and enforces ethical practices in all

dealings with vendors through ensuring all vendor relations are devoid of

any business practices which could be deemed as questionable business

conduct

Develops and disseminates detailed food and beverage specifications

through appropriate research and clarification and by working and

effectively communicating with the properties’ Culinary Team, Beverage

Team, Strategic Sourcing Food and Beverage Contract Team.

Plans and develops procurement forecasts for various retail entities within

the Harrah’s casino group

Develops and analyzes price and supply data

Maintains consistent and accurate purchase and price data within the

Stratton Warrens Systems

Prepares bid lists, evaluates bids, documents competitive bidding

practices, processes requisitions, places purchase orders as appropriate

and, in conjunction with properties AP department processes on-line

pricing variances to conclusion.

Follow up on back orders; expedite with company any special

arrangements for delivery; communicate to department the expected

delivery date

As required, review invoices with accounts payable where price or terms

do not agree with the purchase order and ultimately update through the on-

line variance tool in Stratton Warren

July, 2004-Sept, 2007 Grobet File Co. of America

Optical Product Manager

Technical support of the Customer Service Department

International sourcing of all raw materials needed in the manufacturing of tools and optical

laboratory supplies

Negotiate sales with major distributors and customers worldwide

Design and maintenance of Vigor Optical website at www.vigoroptical.com

Develop marketing intelligence including competitive price analysis and competitor’s

product line analysis

Develop new products and work with international manufacturers to bring product to

market

Design promotional flyers and national advertisements using MS PowerPoint

Develop new product marketing materials and strategies to promote current line

Manage monthly marketing campaign, including the distribution of catalogs to end users

Analyze sales reports and develop future sales strategies

Manage, set up and attend trade shows

August, 2001-July, 2004 Cronin’s Custom Harnesses

Owner

Creation of custom electrical wiring harnesses for the custom classic car

market

All aspects of business management, including purchasing, inventory

control, human resources, and benefits management

Oct, 1996-July, 2001 Sharp Plumbing

Fleet Mechanic

Maintenance and repair on fleet of 70 light and heavy duty trucks and

equipment

Education

AA Automotive Technology College of Southern Nevada 1998

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