J. Lee Dobbs

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Byron Center, MI **315

616-***-****

abqv51@r.postjobfree.com

Objective

To utilize my discipline; positive attitude; organizational, problem

solving and communication skills to expedite the purchasing process for any

company

Qualifications

. Self-motivated, assumes responsibility readily and possesses a high

degree of integrity.

. Well rounded, dependable team player, and learns quickly.

. Skilled in applying a logical, common sense approach to solving

problems.

. Well organized and places a high priority on effective management

. Can communicate effectively with subordinates, peers and those in

authority inside and outside the company.

Experience

Buist Electric, Inc. - Purchasing - September 1996 through July 2012

. Responsible for purchasing a minimum of $1,000,000.00 in electrical

equipment per month.

. Responsible for negotiating prices, processing orders, verifying cut

sheets and expediting deliveries

. Maintained project budgets while providing performance solutions

. Stayed up to date on new products by attending manufacturer seminars

. Met required quotas

. Developed relationships and acted as liaison with vendors, field

foreman, project managers and end users to successfully satisfy and

maintain relationships.

Crescent Electric Supply Company - Customer Service - January 1973 through

September 1996

. Gross sales volume minimum of $300,000 per month

. Responsible for providing quality customer service, negotiate pricing,

processing orders and expediting deliveries.

. Worked with payables to insure orders met negotiated prices by

approving final invoice.

. Timely in arrival for pick up and drop off of clients.

. Serviced customers with a positive attitude and pleasant demeanor.

. Attended several continuing education seminars

. Started in lighting showroom, promoted to warehouse, advanced to

driver and finally to sales.

Education

South Christian High School - Graduated in 1973

Non-Profit Organizations

The Calvinist Cadet Corps

. Cadet Counselor at Immanuel CRC - 1977 - Present

. Head Cadet Counselor at Immanuel CRC - 1980 - Present

. Chairman of 2013 Calvinist Cadet Counselor Convention

. Co-Chairman of Annual Cadet Golf Outing - 2009 - Present

. Past President of the Grand Rapids Cadet Council - 2002-2006

. Member of the Steering Committee for International Cadet Camporee -

1993-2008

. Chairman of the Equipment for the International Cadet Camporee - 2011

. Regional Training Coordinator for the North Central Region

. Received multiple awards from The Calvinist Cadet Corp - including the

Blue Star and Gold Star.

Immanuel Christian Reformed Church

. Chairman of Deacons (multiple terms)

. Chairman of Discipleship Committee

Cutlerville Christian School (now Legacy Christian School)

. School Board Member

. Chairman of Finance on the School Board

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