Procurement

HARRY J. MICHAELS

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JOB POSITION

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Accomplished, results-driven, and innovative professional; offering strong vision and solid leadership toward market penetration and corporate revenue growth. Goal-oriented individual with proven success in leading sales and marketing initiatives by demonstrating expertise in business development and strategic business planning. Adept at building top-producing relationships with customers and business partners nationwide. Received several letters of commendations.

Core Competencies

- Budget Preparation and Control

- Supervisory Skills

- Corporate Ethics

- Customer Service

- Organizational Skills

- Corporate Leadership and Team Building

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Treasure Valley Business Group, Boise, ID SEP 2011–MAR 2012

FOOD BUYER

Angel Food Ministries, Monroe, GA Jan 2004–Sep 2011

LEAD FOOD BUYER | OPERATIONS MANAGER | ASSISTANT FOOD BUYER

Purchasing/Quality Control

- Ensured high quality of foods and other merchandise through ocular inspection of new and existing vendors’ manufacturing plants; and closely monitored production of all items procured

- Communicated with all vendors through phone and email requesting for quotes for the previous month

- Coordinated with the Menu Committee in developing the main menu box as well as special boxes, with specified budget each; Forecasting Committee to identify pre-buy members for each box; and In-house Logistics to coordinate inbound loads, full, and LTLs

- Administered the distribution of items to distribution centers in Georgia and Texas

- Designed a box of food to sell, containing inventory items from previous months, to rid AFM of excess inventory as well as to free up freezer space

- Engaged in planning the annual distribution calendar

- Addressed all questions from clients regarding origin and ingredients of food items purchased

Operations Management

- Administered delivery schedules of every item procured, into Angel Food Distribution Centers for monthly distribution.

- Assumed full responsibility in creating and implementing operational and promotional processes.

- Expertly controlled pricing which would be used in selling boxes of food.

- Played a significant role in the decision-making process regarding effective marketing strategies.

- Rendered exceptional customer service.

- Directly supervised 250 full- and part-time staff as well as the appointment of volunteers during monthly distribution.

Additional Experience:

- Procured foods for the present month while tracking inbound food items.

- Operate upcoming month by soliciting bids from current vendors, explore potential for new vendors, test sample products and formulate menu and special boxes.

EARLIER CAREER

Brainard Strapping, Atlanta, GA

Piedmont National Corporation, Atlanta, GA

Cross Adhesives, Atlanta, GA

SALES

Athens Pizza, Atlanta, GA

Café Dimtri, Atlanta, GA

RESTAURANT MANAGEMENT AND OPERATIONS

EDUCATION

Georgia Technical College, Atlanta, GA

Bachelor of Science in Complete Industrial Management

AFFILIATIONS

Civic Organization, Member, Order of American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association (AHEPA)

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