Arthur Villines
*** *. ***** *** ******, California 93720 559-***-****
abkx1h@r.postjobfree.com
~Summary of Qualifications~
I am a proven professional who has vast experience in Business Management.
I have owned and run my own business as well as been a General Manager and
responsible for day to day operations of another. I have developed
operating budgets, responsible for Inventory Accuracy and lean
manufacturing, Logistics, handled all outside sales, whether existing
customers or potential new targeted customers. I bring a high energy win-
win strategy to the workplace and have demonstrated a high level of
competency in business analytics, contracting, product pull through
strategies and have maintained top performance in every position I have
held. I am proficient in SAP, Pansophic, Mapics, Pics and MS Office (Word,
Excel, Outlook).
~Experience~
International Game Technology - Reno, NV February 11, 2001 - December 12,
2008
Senior Commodity Specialist
. I was responsible for source selection, supplier relations and
the procurement process, including logistics and inventory, for
all fabricated product used in the manufacture of Gaming
Machines. Annual expenditures for my commodities varied from 85
to 150.0 mil based upon production to the S &OP plan. I also
handled all NPI Fabrication Procurement including tooling for
New Platforms, and introduced all fabricated parts for 14 new
platforms in one year. I was team leader of the ISO Supplier
Quality Audit Inspection team and the ISO Supplier
Qualification Team responsible for new Suppliers. Travel
included all supplier visits for audits and acquisition
planning, this included overseas travel to Australia and China.
Contact: Matt LaBranch, Vice President of Materials, Phone (775) 448-
1815
Carson Hi-Tech - Carson City, NV June 1, 1997 - February 8, 2001
General Manager
I was responsible for all daily plant operations, Logistics,
Distribution, including Purchasing . Responsible for inventory
accuracy, lean manufacturing, Sales and Customer Service. I was
responsible for budget development and performance. I also
personally handled customer liaison as well as outside sales and
pre-calls as well as cold calls for new account development. I
wrote the companies Quality Manual to be consistent with ISO
policies and procedures.
Contact: David O. Bess - President Phone 775-***-****
International Game Technology - Reno, NV January 2, 1995 - May 31, 1997
Commodity Specialist
Responsibilities included much of the same responsibilities as
listed above under IGT, however I also handled Injection molded
plastics, and castings, I reported directly to a Commodity
Manager, Mr. Dennis Beaver, who left the company before I had
returned in 2001. IGT was an ISO 9000 Company.
The Vendo Company - Fresno, CA - November 10, 1980 - December 31, 1994
Senior Commodity Buyer/ Assistant Purchasing Manager
I was responsible for supplier selection, supplier relations,
logistics and inventory and procurement contracts for a number
of commodities, including all Injection Molded Plastics used by
Vendo. I was the engineering liaison for the purchasing
department and worked directly with engineers in the area of
supply base development for product design. I had held several
positions at Vendo, including Senior Buyer - Parts Division,
Engineering Change Coordinator, and Master Scheduler. I also
served as an internal ISO auditor for the Company.
~Education~
Bachelor of Business Administration National University - Fresno, CA June
1991
Passport- Current - Issued - January 18, 2006 - Expires January 17,
2016.
Notary Public - State of California Commission date December 31, 2008
through December 30, 2012
Proficient in SAP, Pansophic, Mapics, Pics and MS Office (Excel, Word,
Outlook)
BLS Certificate (CPR/AED) for Healthcare Providers - American Heart
Association May 2010.
659 E. Birch. ( Fresno, CA 93720 ( 559-***-**** (
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