Service Supply Chain

*** *******

Dr. NE

Hutchinson, MN *****

Phone: H320-***-****

abmp5p@r.postjobfree.com

BRIAN J. GARTNER__________________________

Education

**** - ***, ********* *** ****, GPA 3.92 University of

Phoenix

1994 - Bachelor of Science Mankato State University

Mankato, MN

- Majored in Business Administration

Work experience

Aug. 2006 - Present Hutchinson Technology, Inc.

Hutchinson, MN

Corporate Materials Buyer/Planner

- Facilitate the MRO supply chain management process by determining

the best method

and supplier to obtain requested supplies and avoid stock out

situations for corporate

materials.

- Identify cost saving measures by setting safety stocks at

appropriate levels.

- Manage repair process for all repair requests across four sites

ensuring timely and cost effective return of repaired items.

- Coordinate all on-site repairs for three locations with end users

and suppliers.

- Work in cross-functional teams to assist other departments in

process improvements

Aug. 2002 - Aug. 2006 Progressive Auto Insurance

Minnetonka, MN

Claims Adjuster

- Received 2 guest service ribbons for performance on individual

claims

- Received Guest Service Medal for the 2nd and 3rd quarter of 2005

- Regularly exceeded company goal for percentage of total losses

settled within seven days

- Assigned as a property damage specialist handling vehicles with

severe damage

- Estimated damage on vehicles and negotiated with body shops to

reach an agreed price for repairs of a vehicle

- Investigated multiple auto claims and determined liability for

accidents

- Informed policy holders of the claims process and advised them of

their options

May 1997 - July 2002 Mystic Lake Casino/Hotel

Prior Lake, MN

Table Games Supervisor

- Greet and interact with a diverse customer base, supervise all

blackjack dealers ensuring game integrity and accuracy, inform

guests of rules and promotions, and resolve player disputes

- Trainer for new supervisors

- Received 2nd Guest Service Star award for superior guest service

Blackjack Dealer

- Handle cash transactions, ensure that all procedures are followed

while dealing the game of blackjack, and cooperate with

supervisors to protect game integrity

- Received Guest Service Star award for outstanding guest service

Personal Accomplishments

- Private pilot, 1991 - Multi engine rating, 1994 - Instrument

airplane rating, 1994

- Commercial pilot, 2001 - Certified Flight Instructor, 2001

Volunteer Experience

-Summer 1992: Member of the Civil Air Patrol - search and rescue

pilot

-Summer 1996: Head coach for YMCA youth soccer team (1st and 2nd

graders)

Interests

-Hockey, playing chess, hunting, also enjoy reading and golf

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