Manager Quality Control
Resume:
Andrew Brogden
Email: abpzfq@r.postjobfree.com
Address:
City: Johnstown
State: PA
Zip: 15902
Country: USA
Phone: 814-***-****
Skill Level: Any
Salary Range:
Primary Skills/Experience:
To whom it may concern, My relevant experience is diverse and establishes me as very qualified candidate for a Senior Buyer position. I have enclosed a resume for you to review. My key strengths include: Over ten years experience in all aspects of importing a wide variety of goods from many countries including textiles, men's suits, shirts, ties, outerwear, rain wear, polo shirts, dress slacks, socks, leather, sporting goods, plastics, accessories, shoes, engine parts, packaging etc. 17 years experience in retail/wholesale buying. Microsoft Certified. Traveling to the factories in Asia to have samples made to high standards, ensuring quality control, negotiating prices, shipping/logistics, inventory control, bar coding, choosing fabrics/materials and payment terms.
Educational Background:
High School Dipolma from GJCTC, Johnstown PA 1/2001 to 5/1996 (Computer Science)
High School Dipolma from Mount Aloysius College, Johnstown PA 1/2001 to 11/2012
High School Dipolma from University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown, Johnstown PA 1/2001 to 11/2012
Job History / Details:
Executive Profile
To whom it may concern, My relevant experience is diverse and establishes me as very qualified candidate for a Senior Buyer position. I have enclosed a resume for you to review. My key strengths include: Over ten years experience in all aspects of importing a wide variety of goods from many countries including textiles, men's suits, shirts, ties, outerwear, rain wear, polo shirts, dress slacks, socks, leather, sporting goods, plastics, accessories, shoes, engine parts, packaging etc. 17 years experience in retail/wholesale buying. Microsoft Certified. Traveling to the factories in Asia to have samples made to high standards, ensuring quality control, negotiating prices, shipping/logistics, inventory control, bar coding, choosing fabrics/materials and payment terms.
Skill Highlights
Product development
Product line expansion
New product delivery
Market research and analysis
Purchasing
Quality Management
Strategic Planning
Supply Chain Management
Inventory Control
New Business Development
Product Development
Shipping/Logistics Expert
Excellent Supervisory and personal Skills
Excellent communication skills with various factories
Leadership/communication skills
Negotiations expert
Self-motivated
Team Leadership
Vendor Negotiations,
Vendor Sourcing
Diverse Market/Industry Knowledge
Fast Learner
Contract Negotiations
17 Years in all aspects of importing, wholesaling and retailing
Excellent Computer Skills
Core Accomplishments
Project Management:
Initiated a contract with the NFL which resulted in being granted an exclusive NFL License to produce goods.Operations Management:
Managed the Warehouse and quality control at the factories in China.
Handled all functions related to product development, samples, price negotiations, logistics and high quality standards to my expectations .
Created, approved, developed, launched, managed, monitored and oversaw all aspects of my NFL product line.
Professional Experience
March 2002 to Current
Brogies Johnstown, PA
Owner/Partner
Imported a wide variety of goods from many countries including textiles, mens suits, shirts, ties, outerwear, rain wear, polo shirts, dress slacks, socks, leather, sporting goods, head wear, plastics, accessories, shoes, engine parts, packaging etc.
Traveling to the factories in Asia to have samples made to high standards, ensuring quality control, negotiating prices, shipping/logistics, inventory control, bar coding, choosing fabrics/materials and payment terms.
Negotiated and obtained a License from the NFL to produce products.
Negotiated and completed deals with Target, Toys R Us and Amazon.
Developed and directed strategy for a new product that became #1 in the market place 1 month after launch.
March 1997 to March 2002
APT Systems Johnstown, PA
Manager
Installed networks, servers and category five/fiber optic cabling.
Built OEM computers.
Strengthened company's business by leading and getting a contract with WalMart to fix problems in their retail stores.
January 1995 to January 1997
Q-Computer/I-Connect Johnstown, PA
Internet Service Manager
Work with various companies including Microsoft, Cisco and Sun Microsystems.
Coordinating incoming bids and estimates of cabling jobs.
Responsible for bidding and estimating small to large computer sales.
Scheduling time, materials and costs relative to individual projects.
Increased profits by 60 percentage in one year through restructure of business line.
Managed team of 15 professionals.
Education
GJCTC Johnstown, PA
Microsoft MCSE Certification Computer Science
Mount Aloysius College Cresson, PA
Computer Science
University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown Johnstown, PA
Business Marketing
Work History
March 2002 to Current
Brogies Johnstown, PA
Buyer/Partner Owner
March 1997 to March 2002
APT Systems Johnstown, PA
Manager
January 1995 to January 1997
Q-Computer/Iconnect Johnstown, PA
Internet Service Manager
Additional Information
Negotiated and obtained a License from the NFL to produce products. Excellent people skills and problem solving. Negotiated and completed deals with Target, Toys R Us and Amazon. I hope that once you have read and reviewed my resume you will agree that I have the necessary qualifications for a Buyer position. Developing plans and meeting new people would allow me to continue to work in the field that I truly enjoy. I look forward to hearing from you and outlining my collaborative efforts. I am available for an interview at your convenience.
References
Michael Haver
Partner at Ernst &Young
Myron Markovitz
Esquire at Gleason, McQuillan, Barbin & Markovitz LLP
Barbara Yon
Case Manager at Highmark
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