Michael Taylor
Mobile Phone: 919-***-****
Secondary Phone: 919-***-**** ext 113
E-mail: abk5iy@r.postjobfree.com
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OBJECTIVE
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WORK EXPERIENCE
Purchasing Assistant
October 2006 - present
Design Distributing/William M. Bird & Co. Durham, NC, 27703
Transport and Storage - Materials
Work duties include:
Responsible for sourcing and procuring supplies and equipment. Using a
variety of system and methods of acquisition. Placing orders in a timely
fashion to meet the needs of the customer, and to maintain adequate stock
levels. Submit Purchase Orders for supplies, and equipment using the most
appropriate method. Ordering methods include the Dancik/AS400 system, fax,
and telephone. Also responsible for the day to day function of the showroom
and counter sales for the company Pro Shop. Assisting customers with
questions and completing the sale in supplies. Assisted the warehouse in
shipping (UPS, FedEx, LTL, and TL), receiving, and picking of orders.
Handled the billing for the common carrier and ups orders through the
Dancik/AS400 system.
Inventory Control Specialist
April 2006 - August 2006
Digital Recorders Inc Durham, NC 27703
Architectural and Design Services
Work duties include:
Re-organizing/Re-structuring the warehouse to make picking, restocking, and
inventory more efficient. I was also the back up person for receiving and
shipping. Picked orders for the sign shop/cable shop. Processed daily
inventory cycle counts, RMA's to vendors and negative inventory
reconciling. Worked with Macola inventory management system, Crystal
reports, Excel spreadsheet and Microsoft word.
Sit-down Forklift/Upright Reach lift Operator
December 2004 - April 2006
The Body Shop Skin & Hair Care Preparations Ltd Wake Forest, NC 27587
Consumer Packaged Goods Manufacturing
Work duties include:
Operating the Upright Reach lift to aid in the replenishment of pick/pack,
At Home, and E-Commerce. Able to pick 5,000 unit packs of a variety of
sizes/weights for replenishment purposes in a 9-hour shift. Working
overtime when needed for weekly, weekends, and holidays.
Picker/Packer Expediter
July 2004 - December 2004
The Body Shop Skin & Hair Care Preparations Ltd Wake Forest, NC 27587
Consumer Packaged Goods Manufacturing
Work duties include:
Pick/Pack goods to send to retail stores for the following day or days.
Hourly units picked were 160. Company required standard was 160. Quality
was 99.4%. Backup person for the shipper/receiver, and also a backup reach
lift operator when needed.
Warehouse/Delivery Driver
August 2003 - July 2004
Southeastern Sign Supply Apex, NC 27539
Transport and Storage - Materials
Work duties include:
Delivery driver to the local area of Raleigh/Durham/RTP. Occasional routes
to Coastal NC. Picking orders, shipping/receiving (UPS, LTL), assisting
customers and stocking shelves.
Warehouse Associate
June 2003 - August 2003
Xpert Sign Supply, Inc Raleigh, NC 27603
Transport and Storage - Materials
Work duties include:
Picking orders, shipping/receiving (UPS, LTL), assisting customers and
stocking shelves.
Account Manager
April 2001 - April 2003
Advanta Corp Horsham, PA 19044
Insurance
Work duties include:
Efficiently handled inbound calls from customers regarding their leasing
insurance and processed all incoming mail, via data entry. Maintained and
exceeded standard of call quality and production. Prepared the Monthly Risk
Fee and Non-Florida Accidental Death and Dismemberment reports. Generated
monthly letters to customers regarding terminated accounts. Assisted
Advanta Corp in promoting the purchase of the Monthly Risk Fee by customers
that resulted in a million-dollar gain consecutively for two years.
Office Supply Lead
June 2000 - June 2001
Staples Warminster, PA 18974
Retail
Work duties include:
Responsible for managing merchandisers and maintaining plano grams, price
changes, stock and cleanliness of Office Supplies. Assist customers with
questions on the sales floor as well as providing backup for the cashiers
during heavy periods. Responsible for opening the store in the morning as a
key holder and occasionally acting as Manager on Duty.
Receiving Associate
June 1999 - June 2000
Staples Warminster, PA 18974
Retail
Work duties include:
Responsible for receiving pallets of merchandise, making sure all high
ticket/dollar items are present and preparing product for the sales floor
for restocking. Maintain the "Damage Cage" and in charge of "Return to
Vendor" items. Responsible for the overall appearance and safety on the
stock room.
Warehouse Associate
June 1991 - June 1999
General Neon Sign Supply Philadelphia, PA 19116
Transport and Storage - Materials
Work duties include:
Responsible for sending shipments by common carrier to customers and
operated the company UPS Ship center. Expert use of a sit down forklift,
upright order picker. Responsible for loading and unloading company
vehicles, picking orders, and assisting customers. Occasionally acting as
Manager on Duty for the warehouse operations.
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EDUCATION
High School or equivalent,
9 1988 - 6 1999
George Washington High School Philadelphia, PA
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SKILLS
Data Entry Expert
Reach Lift Expert
Operator
fork lift Expert
Dancik/AS400 Expert
Microsoft Intermedi
Office XP ate
Microsoft Expert
Outlook
TYPING Expert
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CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
At Design Distributing I established a better retail feel for the companies
Pro Shops. I was their go-to person when something needed done. I was their
jack of all trades, and happy to do so. Always very proud of being asked to
become a Manager on Duty or an active Key holder for the companies I worked
for. Including the present one. Assisted Advanta Corp in promoting the
purchase of the Monthly Risk Fee by customers that resulted in a million-
dollar gain consecutively for two years.
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INTERESTS
Gardening Model Airplanes Planting Trees/Fruit Trees Farming
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REFERENCES
Lee Payne
abk5iy@r.postjobfree.com
Personal
David Lane
Director of Operations Design Distributing
919-***-**** ext 104
abk5iy@r.postjobfree.com
Professional
Jim Warren Sr.
Chief Admin. Exec. Design Distributing
Professional
Jim Warren Jr.
Director of Administration Design Distributing
Professional
Sarah Vaughan
Marketing Coordinator Design Distributing
Professional