Anton Kieu
**** ****** ** ***** ******, MI ***** . 616-***-**** / 616-***-**** .
abkwnb@r.postjobfree.com
EDUCATION
Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, Michigan Sep
Bachelor of Business Administration, Haworth College of Business
Major: Integrated Supply Management Minor: General Business
Management
Overall/Major GPA: 3.1 / 4.0
PROFESSIONAL WORK HISTORY
Bankers Life & Casualty/Independent Agent, Grand Rapids, Michigan
Apr 2008- Present
Insurance Sales Representative
. Developed a professional relationship with clients and recommended
suitable life, health, long-term care and annuity retirement insurance
products based on individual needs.
. Customer service oriented position that required multiple professional
skills such as detail specific, follow up, organizational, multi-tasking,
analytical/research, presentation, & problem-solving.
. Assisted in recruiting efforts to acquire top talent agents to join our
sales force.
Quality Edge Inc., Walker, Michigan Mar 2004-Feb
2008
Materials Buyer/Planner
. Responsible for managing & replenishing a $30 million annual budget in
raw materials, multiple SKUs and MRO materials for aluminum roll forming
manufacturer.
. Responsible for the development and consolidation of the supply base to
meet company benchmarks.
. Developed a supplier performance system that tracked the performance of
suppliers based on on-time delivery, quality, invoice accuracy and
pricing.
. Responsible for the material cost budget and continually seek cost
reduction through expanded analysis.
. Achieved an estimated $150,000 cost savings with our corrugate supplier
by negotiating better prices and terms to renew an expiring contract.
Vanguard Fire & Security, Grand Rapids, Michigan Feb
2003- Jan 2004
Purchasing Agent/Buyer
. Responsible for managing a $1 million budget in fire and security alarm
system components.
. Managed inventory levels, accounting & finance, expedite and track
ordered material(s) across pipeline.
. Negotiated contract/pricing & kept good working relationships with
suppliers, vendors and customers.
INTERNSHIPS
DaimlerChrysler, Auburn Hills, Michigan Aug 2000-Dec
2000
Production Control/Supply Intern
. Coordinated material release and movement to cover daily production using
SAP/KanBan system.
. Supervised a material control group of 36 hourly and salary employees.
. Learned all about a model year build-out and launch.
. Helped the department reduce matting cost $10,000 buying from an
alternative source.
General Motors Corporation, Lansing, Michigan Apr
1997-Sep 1997
Production Assistant/Planner
. Ran materials release, replenishment, shortages, and inventory cycle
count reports using QAD system.
. Responsible for quality parts manufactured within my cellblock.
. Trained and supervised co-workers on how to perform job tasks.
. Participated in team discussions on improving production techniques
leading to cost savings.
ACTIVITIES/SKILLS
. APICS, NAPM, Life, Health & Variable Contracts, FINRA Series 6 & 63
Securities Licenses
. Participation in intramural basketball, football, soccer and volleyball
. Analytical, multi-tasking, communication, & organizational skills
enhanced through work experience
. Computer skills with MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, Unix, AS400,
ERP/MRP systems