Douglas Jack Conner
**** ***** ***** **** *******, NC 28613
828-***-****-Home 828-***-****-Cell
**********@*****.***
O B J E C T I V E
To obtain a challenging position with a progressive company with an
opportunity to grow and best utilize my managerial, leadership and
public relations skills.
S U M M A R Y
My greatest strengths are the ability to think quickly on my feet,
react to any situation in a calm, professional manner and to get the
job done. I have 10 years of retail managerial experience and 15+
years of purchasing experience within a manufacturing sector. I am a
dedicated, self-motivated and dependable team player.
W O R K H I S T O R Y
Purchasing, Preferred Furniture Components 2004 to present
Responsible for procurement of product relating to furniture industry
by negotiating pricing, selection of vendor and following through on
ordering and delivery of product within specified time frame.
Maintains inventory levels of product. Works with sales force on
inventory control and management.
Purchasing Agent, Moretz, Inc 1988 to 2003
Responsible for overseeing all aspects of purchasing for a multi-
million dollar corporation. Responsible for maintaining inventory of
key raw materials. Created and developed new packaging materials and
designs for products. Developed programs and operating procedures for
Purchasing Department. Developed and trained other Purchasing
Department staff.
Manager, Record Bar, Inc 1977 to
1988
Directed total retail store operations which entailed recruitment,
training, development and evaluation of store employees as well as
marketing and promoting of store and maintaining store profitability.
E D U C A T I O N
St. Stephens High School - Hickory, North Carolina - Graduated 1976
C O M P U T E R S K I L L S
Experienced in Windows 2000, Excel, Lotus, Quark, Word, Adobe
Photoshop and Corel.
R E F E R E N C E S
Available upon request.