Customer Service Supply Chain

GARY A. CRUM

*****A Fingerboard Road Monrovia, MD 21770 (H) 301-***-**** (C) 410-***-****

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Purchasing Procurement Supply Chain Management

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Supply and Procurement Professional with expertise in establishing and maintaining vendor relationships,

conducting effective negotiations to ensure the best goods at the best prices, and analyzing supply need to

coordinate with current and pending construction jobs. Heavy construction parts and supply expert with more

than 25 years experience in procurement of parts and equipment relative to the off-road construction industry.

Adept at developing appropriate processes and procedures, organizing and maintaining parts inventories, and

tracking and managing all aspects of parts distribution, accountability, and stocking.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Supervision Supply Chain Management Heavy Equipment Parts

Purchasing/Procurement Communications Skills Construction Operations

Vendor Management Customer Service/Communications Processes/Procedures

Bid Preparation Inventory Management/Safety Relationship Development

KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Honed strong negotiations skills and negotiated transactions with vendors to gain best value for company,

while working as Procurement Specialist for Potts & Callahan, Inc.

Successfully managed parts, vendors, supplies, chemicals, combustible gas mixtures, and all heavy

equipment shop and field parts use in accordance with relevant federal, state and company regulations.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST

Potts & Callahan, Inc, Baltimore, MD 1989-2009

Located and procured a variety of supplies, equipment, parts, goods, and services required for both shop and

fieldwork related to off-road construction and demolition projects. Reviewed materials necessary for each job

and coordinated inventory levels with workload. Conducted meetings with potential vendors and negotiated best

prices and service on purchased items. Facilitated preparation of job bids.

Developed an aggregate purchasing process for high-usage shop supplies and chemicals.

Honed strong negotiations skills and negotiated transactions with vendors to gain best value for company.

Introduced use of polypropylene gas, eliminating acetylene; substantially reduced costs and increased safety.

Ensured that all safety standards were consistently met and that use of combustible gas mixtures was

performed in compliance with all federal and state regulatory standards.

Established a master list of prime vendors as best sources for a wide range of goods and services.

Created a responsible bidder list detailing vendor competence, reliability, experience, skills, and integrity.

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PARTS MANAGER, HEAVY EQUIPMENT SHOP

Potts & Callahan Inc., Baltimore, MD 1981-1989

Controlled, maintained, and distributed parts to maintain operation of off-road construction equipment.

Maintained parts room and coordinated with mechanics to facilitate parts distribution and delivery. Assisted the

shop supervisor with procurement and delivery of next day air arrivals.

Saved the company thousands of dollars by matching current inventory levels with current equipment needs

eliminating overstock of lesser demand items.

Ensured that excess or outdated inventory was returned to vendors for credit.

Eliminated duplicate vendor resources and retained those who provided the best market prices.

Reorganized and maintained order of parts room, created easy to read labels, and enabled mechanics and

equipment operations too quickly and efficiently locate parts and shop supplies.

CREW LEADER

Frederick County Parks and Recreation Commission, Frederick, MD 1978-1981

Repaired and maintained a variety of park facilities and performed seasonal duties such as snow removal in

winter. Applied strong knowledge of equipment operation, repairs, and facility maintenance techniques.

Supervised two other crewmembers in all facets of park operations and maintenance.

Evaluated crewmembers’ work performance and made relevant recommendations.

EDUCATION

MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

University of Phoenix, Columbia, MD, 2006

BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

Towson University, Towson, MD, 2001

Member of Golden Key Honor Society

ASSOCIATE OF ARTS

Park Operation and Management

Frederick Community College, Frederick, MD

TECHNICAL EXPERTISE

Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Internet Explorer

Certified Purchasing Professional Certificate# (103164P)

ASSOCIATIONS/MEMBERSHIPS

Member, American Purchasing Society, Inc.

Golden Key Honor Society

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REFERENCES:

Ray Watson Rural Box 2144 Parish Road Glenville, PA 17329 Home Phone: 717-***-****.

Kenneth Goldman 9437 Lost Trail Way Potomac, MD 20854 Home Phone: 301-***-****.

Linda Weeks 17925 Swans Creek Lane Dumfries, VA 22026 Home Phone: 703-***-****

Jay Powell 10046 Carrigan Drive Ellicott City, MD 21042 Home Phone: 410-***-****

John Elligson 4116 Church Road Millers, MD 21102 Cell Phone: 443-***-****

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