Manager Technician

Michael Ledford

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Walnut Cove, NC *7052

336-***-**** cell 336-***-****

abi9mx@r.postjobfree.com

Summary: Innovative purchasing professional with over 25 years experience

in technical

procurement, materials management and logistics. Quality orientated and

accustomed to

working within the parameters of FAA, FAR'S, ISO-9000 and Military

standards.

Work History:

Blackwater USA Logistics and Supply Technician 5-08 to 7-08

Provide logistics and supply support for Blackwater Aviation/Presidential

Airways

Inc. Trained, Vetted and completed HTPS (High Threat Protective Services)

and WPPS

(Worldwide Personal Protective Services).

Telford Aviation Logistic and Supply Manager 2-07 to 12-07

Provide logistic and supply support for fleet of civilian aircraft operated

in

support of the US ARMY in Operation Iraqi Freedom. Stationed at Camp

Speicher, Tikrit, Iraq. Ordered, shipped and issued all parts, tools and

supplies to

support aircraft fleet. Acted as civilian liaison to the US Army in

regards to

inventory and supply readiness.

Friends Homes West Maintenance Technician 4-15-06 to 2-14-07

Maintain all aspects of facility in accordance with state and federal

guidelines

Nimbus technologies Technical purchasing agent 11-05 to 3-06

Provide technical purchasing for company that built custom printed circuit

Boards. Worked with MRP, established min/max quantities. Solicited RFQ's,

Analyze quotes and develop strategies in terms of quality, delivery and

cost

objectives.

Brantley Properties Property Management 2004-2006

Coordinate turnover process of preparing rental property for new occupants.

Source outsides contractors. Maintain inventory of equipment and materials

Tradewinds Airlines Senior Buyer/Repairs 1999-2004

Facilitate all repair orders and purchase time critical components for

maintenance.

Maintain relationships with current vendors in the US and abroad. Maintain

records

and track status on repairs and all critical/AOG. Negotiate long term

contracts. Travel

with aircraft to depot level maintenance to provide on site support, parts

and budget

adherence.

Eastwind Airlines Purchasing Agent 1999-1999

Coordinate purchasing activities to support flight operations for scheduled

Airline. Negotiate and commit contracts for all parts and services in

accordance

With FAA procedures.

Mac Panel Company Purchasing Manager 1994-1999

Direct all procurement activities of goods and services for company

Manufacturing test and calibration equipment. Analyze inventory, production

rates

and supplier lead times. Support engineering, quality, shipping and

accounting

New Breed Leasing Purchasing Agent 1993-1994

TIMCO Purchasing Supervisor 1990-1993

Lockheed Aeromod Senior Buyer 1988-1990

Associates degree

Honorable Discharge Marine Corps

Valid Passport

Current Secret Security Clearance

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