Management Software

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Joseph A. Emory

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Joseph A. Emory

Summary

A diversified purchasing professional with the knowledge to understand the complete picture and analyze actual

needs in order to provide the most cost-effective solution. Background includes private and government contract

management, analysis, technical buying, standard back office purchasing, inventory management, and asset

management.

Experience

11/1999 to Present

Bank of the West/UCB/Sanwa Bank Monterey Park, CA

OSG Compliance Assistance ( 04/2007 to Present)

Responsible for the development and maintenance of internal control documentation. Ensured Business Units

were in compliance with established controls. Identified non-compliant issues during compliance audits and

worked with business unit to ensure corrective action. Initiated routine monthly compliance reviews with unit

manager and reports on completion and any issues identified. Maintained current knowledge of existing laws

and regulations related to products, services, and systems within the Operations & Systems Group (OSG).

Completed assigned quarterly Internal Control Program testing (Sarbanes-Oxley Act).

Created worksheets for the Internal Control Program (SOX) quarterly testing that included identify

department’s procedures and reviewed them quarterly to ensure they were updated.

Assistant Project Coordinator - IT Procurement ( 11/1999 to 04/2007)

Managed daily IT inventory for four facilities in multiple remote locations. Maintained Asset Tracking system

for tracking computer hardware. Managed software audit program for software licensing compliance. Provided

monthly managerial reports on dollars spent and budget tracking for IT related projects. Purchased personal

computer hardware, software, and peripherals. Reviewed user requests, vendor negotiations, created purchase

orders, scheduled deliveries, and coordinated installation. Reviewed invoices for accuracy and authorized

payments.

Developed inventory tracking system and accounting procedures for chargeback, software

accountability and compliance.

Project Lead for the Operations Services upgrade from IBM Terminals to PC’s. Projected saved

$175,000 in hardware and software cost plus reduction of maintenance costs.

GASP System Administrator which is the asset management tracking for PC hardware and software

compliance. Provided management with ad hoc reports used for tracking and budgeting.

05/1986 to 06/1999

Home Savings of America City of Industry, CA

Purchasing Agent/ PC LAN Analyst-IT Procurement

Analyzed user needs and provided technology based solutions and purchasing recommendations. Purchased all

computer related equipment including: personal computers, servers, software and peripherals. Created purchase

orders, scheduled deliveries, and inventory management. Coordinated the installation of hardware and software.

Successfully implemented the Microsoft Select program and established the tracking method which

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reduced software costs by 35%.

Decommissioned over 3,000 pieces of computer equipment during the transition to Washington Mutual.

Reutilized PC Equipment during the transitional period that reduced the need for purchasing any

additional technology and reducing the need for vendor support.

12/1983 to 02/2007

United States Army/Reserves El Monte, CA

Material Management NCO

Established and maintained battalion stock records and other documents such as inventory, material control,

accounting and supply reports. Reviewed and verified quantities received against bills of lading, contracts,

purchase requests, and shipping documents. Established and maintained automated and manual accounting

records, posted receipts and turn-ins, and performed dues-ins and dues-outs accounting. Retrieved and analyzed

history and activity files pertinent to system rejected documents. Ensured subsistence items stockage objectives

were met. Prepared reports on available storage space, relocation of material, warehouse refusals, and stock

requirements. Inspected completed work for accuracy and compliance with established procedures. Posted

transactions to organizational and installation property books and supporting transaction files. Prepared annual

training budgets and monitored costs. Monitored vendors to ensure compliance with contract.

Coordinated the day to day operations of a base camp which included: food, billeting, fuel, water, and

transportation. Monitored government contractors to ensure compliance with contract.

Coordinated the shipping of over nine billion dollars’ worth of Military equipment from Saudi Arabia

to various worldwide Military installations.

Education

1986 - 1988

National University Vista, CA

Bachelors of Business Administration

Graduated Magna Cum Laude

Professional Education

1992 - 1994

University of California – Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA

Professional Designation in Purchasing and Material Management

References are available on request

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