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Pike E-mail:
P.O. Box 118 abmkgv@r.postjobfree.com
Dunbridge, OH
43414
Patrick Bess
Objective Seeking a full time position that will utilize my
diversified skills and experience while providing the
opportunity for professional growth based on performance.
Experience 2004-2009 Glasstech, Inc. Perrysburg, OH
Inventory Manager
Promoted Lean Manufacturing principles within the inventory
handling procedures to more efficiently support production
and reduce waste.
Consolidated, controlled, and located assets in one secure
location to minimize material losses and increase inventory
accuracy.
Identified, sorted, and evaluated over $300,000 worth of
surplus parts that were previously not visible in the
inventory system.
Worked with the Quality Control department to monitor
material going into surplus inventory to identify & reduce
purchasing over-buys and engineering revisions.
Organized and supervised an annual plant physical inventory
to identify problem areas and verify inventory assets.
Performed monthly inventory/accounting audits to ensure the
proper allocation of cost to ongoing projects.
2000-2002 Automatic Handling, Inc.
Erie, MI
Service Department Buyer
Procured all electrical, mechanical, and fabricated items
necessary to support field engineers and keep OEM machinery
running worldwide.
Promoted strong customer relationships by ensuring quality
service and guaranteeing on-time delivery.
Researched technical drawing archives to provide both
service engineers and suppliers with accurate drawings and
other technical information necessary to minimize down time
and ensure precise component requisition.
Conducted hiring interviews and oversaw the duties of three
full-time Automatic Handling employees.
1996-2000 High Tech Packaging
Toledo, OH
Inventory Control Supervisor
Coordinated all facets of scheduling, production, billing,
expediting, and shipping of customer orders, as they
pertained to the Government Packaging Division.
Fostered sound customer service skills as the professional
liaison for major accounts to include General Motors, AM
General, Lamson & Sessions, Draw-Tite, and Calphalon.
Responsibilities grew from customers generating gross
annual sales of roughly 1 million in 1998 to over 3 million
by the year 2000.
Instituted RF bar code scanners for accurate inventory
identification, storage, and dispersal.
1992-1995 United States Air-Force
Nellis AFB, NV
Packaging & Preservation/ Logistics Specialist
Maintained the inventory, organization, and shipment of
critical supplies related to on-going Air Force activities
worldwide.
Engineered and constructed a variety of shipping containers
that ensured safe delivery of assets and conformed to
strict Air Force standards.
Supervised, coordinated, and performed the loading and
unloading of multiple truckloads in support of various
service groups attending Nellis AFB Operational Exercises.
Created GBL paperwork, scheduled pick-up and delivery, and
established low-cost carriers, while serving as the
Inbound/Outbound GBL Clerk.
Education 2010-Present Bowling Green State University
Bowling Green, OH
Pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Technology with a
specialization in Advanced Technological Education.
2002-2004 Owens Community College
Toledo, OH
Associate Degree of Applied Science - CAD Technology
Program, 3.7 GPA.
Proficient in Microsoft Office, AutoCAD 2000, Inventor 6,
Cadkey Solids, ArcView GIS, and various other Windows based
applications.
1994 United States Air Force Nellis AFB, NV
OSHA 40-Hour Certification in Hazardous Materials
Management.
Certification in Transportation of Hazardous Materials