John L. Gibson
Big Spring, TX 79720
Phone: 432-***-**** Cell: 432-***-****
Email: *********@*****.***
A motivated and goal oriented business professional, eager to join a
company where I can utilize my achievements, skills, strategic thinking,
and leadership abilities which will enable me to consistently exceed
expectations and stated goals. I am a team player and a problem solver,
with a proven record of success at establishing and setting strategic
direction, executing to plan, optimizing operations, and leading teams to
achieve outstanding results.
Background Summary
27 years of petroleum industry experience to include:
Materials Management Hazardous Materials
Certified
Shipping and Receiving Project Management
Inventory Management Quality Control and Inspection
Vendor Selection and Management Staff Development
Accounting and Finance Sales and Retention
Employment History
Star Fiberglass Systems - Big Spring, TX
1997 to 2010
Physical Distribution Manager
> Managed all shipping and receiving activities
> Planned all production runs and issued weekly shipping schedules
> Monitored raw material inventories to maintain adequate supply and
prevent run-outs
> Evaluated and selected carriers and modes of transportation
Quikwater (Division of Webco Industries) - Sand Springs, OK
1996 - 1997
Purchasing & Materials Coordinator
> Planned and developed material requirements for the construction and
manufacture of industrial and commercial hot water heaters
> Researched viable vendors, received and evaluated bids, and issued
purchase orders
> Developed procedures regarding effective warehousing practices
> Liaised with vendors and made special arrangements to stock frequently
used high cost components thus reducing company capital committed to
inventory
> Lowered the cost of Bill of Materials (BOM) for all units produced by
an average of $1,000 per unit
Redman Pipe and Supply - Snyder, TX
1995 - 1996
Warehouse Manager (Snyder and North Cowden facilities)
> Responsible for general warehousing operations, shipping, receiving,
and inventory
> Maintained and restocked inventory
> Managed all aspects of the AMOCO battery renovation project
Oryx Energy Company (formerly Sun Exploration & Production Company)
1974 - 1995
Foreman Specialist over Materials - Andrews and Big Spring, TX (1988 -
1995)
> Located, evaluated and sold idle/surplus/junk equipment resulting in
$350,000 additional annual income
> Inventoried warehouses, leases, acquisitions, etc.
Purchasing and Contracting Coordinator - Corpus Christi, TX (1984 - 1988)
> Purchased commodities and planned material requirements
> Supported the Materials Manager who supervised four (4) managers and
staff of twenty five (25)
> Coordinated and championed participation in the Disadvantaged Business
Program
> Reorganized the contract system into an effective and workable
procedure
> Maintained contract and service agreements
Material Expediter - Midland and Levelland, TX (1978 - 1984)
> Dispatched and coordinated the material needs for five (5) satellite
areas
> Assisted in preparation of inventories and special audits
Office Assistant - Colorado City, TX (1974 - 1978)
> Prepared material transfers and bills of sale
> Processed invoices and utility bills
> Supported Material Coordinator
Skills Summary
> Self motivated
> Good listener
> Loyal, dependable, passionate, and confident
> Proficient in MS Word, EXCEL, DOS, Lotus 123
> Special note - Remained employed with same employer for twenty one
(21) years through thirteen (13) separate downsizing events, and a
total ownership change
Education
B.S., Business Administration, Tarleton State University, Stephenville, TX
A.A., Howard College, Big Spring, TX
Attended various factory and equipment schools and seminars
References available upon request
Do not use tobacco or alcohol