Overview
A consistence and comprehensive background in several different aspect of
business operations, to include, but not limited to: financial, resource
and material utilization, project management associated with engineering
and construction projects. Additional areas of expertise include project
management CPM scheduling, procurement efforts and cost control
initiatives.
Objective
To obtain a position that will allow me to utilize professional experience
in my comprehensive business background while providing opportunity to
assist in the growth pattern of an organization.
Professional Experience
Superior Tech / L-3 communications
Senior Buyer
2009 - Present
Responsible for purchasing passive components at L-3 Communications in
support of many military Government programs, which includes the following:
?Issuing of Request for Quotes to ensure best possible pricing
?Issuance of purchase orders to approved suppliers
?Price negotiation and contract negation to ensure adherence to FAR
clauses
?Invoice reconciliation
Csesco, North Salt Lake
Purchasing Agent/Warehouse/Shipping Manager
2008 - 2009
Responsible for all activities associated with running an efficient
warehouse including:
?Scheduling construction jobs
?Ordering materials
?Coordinating subcontractors
?Maintaining accurate inventories in the warehouse and on several
service vehicles
?Purchasing duties include the negotiation of best possible pricing
and deliveries to ensure that the warehouse is adequately stocked and
customer needs are met in a timely and cost effective manner.
Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City
Contracts Manager 2007-
2008
Responsible for activities associated with processing contracts with
various vendors throughout all of the different agencies within Salt Lake
County.
?Conducting pre-bid meetings with contractors
?Bid openings
?Training for in house and outside vendors on applicable procedures
and programs
?Hiring, training and terminating employees
?Implementing a new business continuity plan (emergency preparedness)
? Member of two committees tasked with streamlining various internal
procedures within Salt Lake County
EG&G DMI, Stockton Utah
2006-2007
Buyer
Responsible for activities associated with the procurement and scheduling
of various construction projects.
?Requesting quotations, bid assistance and financial evaluation of
bids received
?Processing purchase orders and change notices
?Reviewing and resolving any invoicing issues
?Ensuring all activities adhere to Government guidelines and
procedures in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)
Roberts & Schaefer Company, SLC
Management - Procurement, Scheduling & Document Control
1996-2006
Responsible for all activities associated with the procurement and
scheduling of large construction projects.
?Bid assistance and financial evaluations
?Processing purchase orders and change notices
?Reviewing and approving invoices
?Collecting and compiling project O&M manuals, expediting the required
documentation and delivery of all material and equipment and tracking
project financials
?Perform scheduling including the development and maintenance of all
Critical Path Method (CPM) schedules (utilizing Primavera - P3) for
projects ranging from engineering through procurement through
construction
?Document control responsibilities include transmitting all drawings
to clients and vendors, maintaining a current and accurate drawing log
and drawing files.
Control Technology
Sales Engineer/Project Manager
1999-2000
Responsible for reviewing and adjusting project plans, evaluating estimates
for production time, deliveries, and review cycles on projects. Additional
responsibilities for providing timely reporting of project status, revenue
projections, and invoicing status. Also responsible to travel to client
sites to facilitate project kickoffs, needs assessment, content-gathering
activities, executive interviews, usability testing, or other related
activities.
Westech Fuel Equipment
Purchasing / Sales 1989-
1994
Ordered & scheduled equipment to arrive on construction sites in a timely
manner. Negotiation tactics with vendors to obtain the best pricing &
terms on material purchases, assisted with the set-up of an automated re-
order system for inventory items, as well as provided expertise on
technologies to support sales, including web-based review tools, project
portals, status reports, timelines, etc.
Education
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science Business Management
Currently pursuing - 2010
Salt Lake Community College
Associate of Science - Business
Graduated December 2004
References
References Available Upon Request