Luis Edward Garc a

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Miami, FL 33189

Tele: 305-***-**** E-mail: abmegf@r.postjobfree.com

Profile

Purchasing professional with more than 20 years of experience. Background

in electrical, telecommunications and technology products with experience

maintaining computers and updating accounting systems. Proven management

and leadership skills. Excellent communications skills and an ability to

get things done. Fluent in English and Spanish.

Professional Experience

Monalisa Import-Export Corporation, Miami, Florida

Jun. '94 - Sept. '09

General Manager

. Managed a purchasing and freight consolidation office with a staff of

employees at the Miami Free Zone

. Sourced Products and negotiated prices and terms with suppliers

. Ensured the accuracy and reconciled all entries into the company's

"MAS90" Accounting System, inclusive of G/L

. Managed company's inventory in the Free Zone's Automated Inventory

Control System

. Resolved all computer-related issues

Peoples Telephone Company, Miami, Florida

Jun. '92 - May '94

Purchasing Manager

. Managed the centralized purchasing department of a national

telecommunications company

. Purchased Cellular, Telecommunications and Electrical equipment and

services for the company operations

. Created and implemented the company's procedures for Purchasing and

Inventory Control

. Lead a team of 6+ employees that developed customized

Purchasing/Inventory Control Software that was to be used by remote

offices

. Implemented procedures to allow decentralized monitoring and

scheduling of the company's operational installation activity, which

led to the department running more efficiently

. Directed the company's Installation and Fleet Maintenance Departments

and negotiated contracts which led to reduced expenses and increased

profitability

. Hired, trained and supervised a staff of Purchasing Agents that

handled the day-to-day Purchasing and Inventory activity for the

company's remote offices

Monalisa Import-Export Corporation, Miami, Florida

Feb. '91 - May '92

Sales Director

. Managed the Sales efforts of a purchasing and freight consolidation

office located at the Miami Free Zone

. Negotiated prices and terms with suppliers and processed in-bond

shipments from international suppliers

. Implemented an inventory-control software package to monitor all sales

. Ensured the accuracy of and reconciled entries into the company's UNIX

-Based Accounting System

CRSS/WRJ Joint Venture, Miami, Florida

Jan. '89 - Oct. '90

Carol Sieger and Associates, Miami, Florida

Williams/Russell & Johnson, Inc., Atlanta, GA

Purchasing Coordinator and Deputy Program Manager Assistant

. Worked on the joint venture of CRSS Constructors and William/Russell &

Johnson, Inc. (CRSS/WRJ) to administer the $1.5 Billion Building

Program for the Dade County Public Schools (DCPS).

. Developed and implemented the procurement procedures for the FF&E

Department.

. Developed equipment lists by interpreting architectural drawings,

reviewing educational specifications and meeting with Subject Area

Specialists.

. Worked with school administrative personnel to develop lists that

would reconcile against the assigned equipment budget for each

project.

Universal Trading and Engineering Company, Miami, Florida

Feb. '86 - Nov. '88

Purchasing/Sales Manager

. Procured Electrical and Telecommunications equipment and services for

overseas Utilities and Contractors.

. Wrote bid requests for goods and evaluated the proposals received for

conformity to specifications.

. Supervised the placement of purchase orders, order follow-ups and

shipment of goods abroad.

. Approved quotations to customers.

. Supervised the warehouse manager and oversaw the functions of the

shipping clerk.

. Involved in developing and implementing the company's computerized

quotation and accounting software system (IBM/RPG-Based).

Graybar Electric Company, Miami, Florida

July '81 - Feb.'86

Various Positions

. Worked for the Domestic, Telecommunications and Export offices of an

Electrical and Telecommunications Distributor.

. Positions included: Sales Representative, Quotations Manager,

Quotations Specialist and Manager of Counter Sales.

. Acquired extensive expertise in Electrical and Telecommunications

products.

Education

New York Institute of Technology - Interdisciplinary Studies

University of Miami, Coral Gables, Florida - Computer Science/Math

Miami-Dade Community College, Miami, Florida - General Academics

Computer Skills

MCP, MCTS - Windows Server 2008 and Windows 7, CompTIA A+ and Network+

Certified. Have utilized and worked with Microsoft desktop operating

systems from DOS through Windows 7; Microsoft DOS-based Excel, Office 2000,

2003, 2007 (Excel, Word, Access, Outlook); Sage MAS90 Accounting Software;

Crystal Report Writer; Microsoft NT4, Server 2000 and 2003; Novell LAN CNA;

Unix Server. Have been involved in programming, utilizing: Visual Basic,

Business Basic, D-Base, RPG, PL1, Fortran, Basic, Assembler and Machine

Language.

Technical Training, Workshops and Seminars

Sales Management, Telephony, Electrical T&D, Motor Control, Lighting,

Blueprints and Schematics.

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