Manager Sales
Resume:
JAMES R. BRIDGES
**** ****** ***** *****, #*, JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA 32210
**********@*****.***
QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY
A Procurement and Logistics professional with extensive experience in purchasing a wide range of commodities,
including service vehicles, aircraft, avionics, office personal computers, servers and associated components, as
well as supply contracts providing office and maintenance supplies. A procurement specialist experienced with
the full spectrum of the procurement cycle, to include drafting specifications, terms and conditions,
bid/contract/pricing analysis and awards recommendations, contract/purchase order award and long term
administration. A proactive, details oriented manager experienced working in fast-paced environments
demanding superior organizational, technical and interpersonal skills. Specific skills/qualifications include:
•Draft complex bid documents/specifications
•U.S. DoD “Secret” clearance
•Experience with FAR/DFAR regulations
•Read Blueprints and I.P.B.s
•Spreadsheet/Database design
•Contract compliance and administration
EMPLOYMENT OVERVIEW
PROCUREMENT EXPERIENCE
Senior Buyer
9/1998 - 10/2000 City of Jacksonville, Florida
Procured commodities for use by all City of Jacksonville departments, such as routine and specialized
vehicles, Fire/Rescue platforms, police cruisers, fixed and rotary wing aircraft, and industrial/heavy
equipment. As Federal Contracts Specialist, instrumental in soliciting sealed bids, awarding and
administering thirty two contracts under FAR regulations Part 14, for Nuclear/Biological/Chemical agent
detection and clean-up gear as administered by FEMA for use by municipal personnel. The FEMA
contracts varied in type from Fixed-Price Contracts with Economic Price Adjustment to Indefinite-Delivery
Contracts as defined by FAR Part 16, and some purchases were governed by Simplified Acquisition
Procedures as outlined in FAR Part 13. Administered FEMA contracts per FAR regulations as outlined in
Part 4, and performed required closeouts as outlined in Subpart 4.804. Performed periodic review of supply
contracts soliciting sealed bids or re-negotiating pricing when market changes or fluctuations in usage
presents better pricing opportunities. Managed contractual procurement of building demolition, design/build
construction projects and renovation/remodeling existing structures. Instrumental in establishing an on-line
requisitioning system for high usage commodities such as office supplies and maintenance equipment. This
system was instituted as a cost savings measure, eliminating the expenses involved in maintaining
warehouses, inventory, and associated personnel. First year savings were calculated at over one million
dollars.
Supply Officer
3/1997 - 3/2001 United States Navy (Reserves), Jacksonville, Florida
Provided materials, logistics and financial support for six helicopter squadrons under my administration.
Aided squadron supply officers in finding solutions for difficulties surrounding purchasing issues, suggesting
alternate sources for parts and components with extremely long lead times. Managed funding requirements
by making changes in individual squadron budgets, tracking trends in spending and forecasting future
expenditures. Directed regular audits to be performed on areas of accountability, such as accounts payable
and receivable, daily budget status reports, fuel consumption statements and high cost and controlled
equipment inventories.
JAMES R. BRIDGES
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Materials Manager
1/1995 - 4/1998 Carlisle Container Manufacturing Corp., Green Cove Springs, Florida
Established sources capable of producing required parts and materials for a single line manufacturing
operation by reviewing engineering drawings, blueprints, and specifications, collaborating with suppliers to
ensure cost effective production and timely delivery. Established delivery quantity guidelines, scheduling,
and pricing for production parts and materials to support manufacturing activities in a single product line
environment utilizing a Manufacturing Required Principles (MRP) computer program. Successfully
implemented KANBAN materials replenishment notification system and Just In Time (JIT) delivery schedule.
Studied trading and pricing trends on applicable commodities, such as steel, to identify short lived buying
opportunities that provides an advantageous savings opportunity. Such an opportunity on steel was
responsible for a one-time saving of five million dollars for calendar year 1996. Established a system to
grade suppliers by identifying key performance criteria to which point values were assigned, enabling the
company to easily assess each supplier’s strengths and weaknesses, and to find alternate suppliers when
appropriate.
Supervisor, Supply Department
6/1986 - 12/1994 United States Navy (Active Duty) - Memphis, Tennessee and Jacksonville, Florida
Supervised a staff of six in an U.S. Navy aviation maintenance supply office. Directed and trained
personnel on MILSTRIP/MILSTRAP rules, regulations and procedures, proper purchasing, inventory,
requisition and receipt control procedures, as well as expediting and tracking shipments, utilizing the
NALCOMIS III system. Procured aeronautical/avionics repair components under DFAR regulations, with
specific emphasis on Part 213, Small Purchase and Simplified Purchasing Procedures, Subpart 217.75
Acquisition of replenishment parts, Part 206 Competition Requirements, and Subpart 206.3021 Only One
Responsible Source. Administered control of high cost assets and other materials such as aircraft test
equipment, specialized tools, flight clothing, personal computers and peripherals by directing quarterly
inventories and periodic audits. Controlled the organization’s budget for two fiscal years with one hundred
percent accuracy. Worked closely with the Navy Comptrollers Office to ensure funds were properly
distributed into accounts as required for daily maintenance and flight activities. Set up temporary budgets at
various deployment sites by working directly with local Comptrollers, maintaining access to repair parts and
fuel to support squadron activities from one deployment site to another.
OTHER EXPERIENCE
Station Manager
1/2004 – 7/2005 First Coast Energy, Jacksonville, Florida
Manage all aspects of day to day operations of a retail fuel outlet/convenience store, featuring Shell fuels.
Within five months of taking control of the store, increased inside sales 30 percent from the previous year,
while decreasing shrink 3 percent. Directed each employee to assume responsibility for a portion of the
store to ensure that merchandise is always available, and to keep "back stock" to an absolute minimum.
This action cut store back stock from over three thousand retail dollars to zero, and virtually eliminated out
of stock situations. Consistently scored no less than 96 out of 100 points under Shell's Customer Value
Proposition (CVP) quality inspection program. Posted an increase in business of eight percent over the
previous year, where the location posted a net loss in business the previous five years. Kept the store open
to provide valuable fuel resources to the public during hurricanes Charlie and Frances, when all other fuel
retailers in a five-mile radius closed down.
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Assistant Manager
1/2003 - 1/2004 RaceTrac Petroleum, Jacksonville, Florida
Started with the company as an entry-level third shift manager and promoted to second in command of store
operations within four months. Oversee and administer all aspects of daily operations in a retail
fuel/convenience store. Prepare daily financial and fuel inventory reports, with 100 percent accountability
for all sales. Lead a staff of seven store personnel, delegate responsibilities according to individual
strengths and talents to ensure smooth store operation. Place orders for all merchandise offered, ensure
that all items are in stock with a minimum of "back" inventory.
Supply Technician
4/1998 – 9/1998 CACI, Naval Station Mayport, Florida
Directed audits and material inspection of United States Navy ships stationed at Naval Station Mayport, as
well as conducted ships supply stores offload of outdated and redundant gear, parts and components.
Ensured that ship’s supply personnel were trained in the latest Navy Supply Systems policies and
procedures, and conducted audits on ships files to include document and requisition control, receipt control,
budget allocation and fiscal management, control of cash and other monetary instruments as well as issue
documentation of controlled equipment. Furnished a report of audit and offload findings to ships
Commanding Officer and Supply Officer, detailing organizational strengths and weaknesses, and advised
supervisory personnel on ways to improve organizational efficiency.
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