PAUL E. BERARD

* **** ******** *******, **********, CT 06786 860-***-****

Paulberard @ hotmail.com cell 860-***-****

PROFILE

Management professional with extensive and recognized experience in sales, operations, project management, customer service, human resource management, budget implementation on a wide range of specialist and critical projects. A proven problem solver with excellent organizational, interpersonal, communication and time management skills to drive productivity and innovation. Experienced project manager with acknowledged analytical and strategic planning skills, and the ability to motivate and train others within his team.

EXPERIENCE

June 2016 to June 2017- Manpower Inc. - 1 yr. Contract- UTC Aerospace

Material Planner

All aspects of planning, ordering, expediting and making sure that everything needed to build and support flight hardware is available to meet Program and Project critical paths so they can be completed on time and at budget.

Trouble shoots all aspects to of each project to anticipate any shortfalls and to plan for and anticipate any difficulties that may arise.

Interfacing with work cell supervision on production schedule status and task execution

Inventory analysis and maintenance of program shortages

Analysis of forecasts, previous usage, and customer demand in order to execute build or forecast plans

Coordinate with the entire program team to develop the best strategy for production planning to support customer demand

Expediting resolution of scheduling and resource conflicts to maintain production schedules

Scheduling fabrication and packaging task sequences, durations, and required resources

March 2007 to April 2016 - A E Petsche Corp. (Arrow Electronics)

ISR

Purchasing and inventory control for 640 critical parts for a major Aerospace Mfg.

Experienced in logistics driving just in time parts to the Mfg floor

ISO-9001 knowledge and experience

Very familiar and knowledgeable in AS-400, SAP, Salesforce, and other related Systems.

Onsite support and key driver in managing several multiyear and multimillion dollar contracts for a key Aerospace Manufacturer.

July 2005 to March 2007 - Superior Energy LLC.

Sales & Service Operations Manager, Sales, Service, Inventory control, Purchasing

Responsible for all customer interface and satisfaction on all service or delivery issues and problems.

Purchases all materials for sales, service, and delivery operations and manages all inventory including integrating a new computer module to track inventory and part usage.

Trainer for all bulk and service drivers for DOT and Hazmat as well as updating all training manuals and records for DOT.

February 2004 to July 2005 - Volkswagen of West Hartford, CT

Internet Sales Manager, Sales and Leasing

Care of internet sites, pricing, advertising, and sales through the internet.

June 2003 to January 2004 - Integrated Loan Services, Rocky Hill, CT

Transaction Team Manager

Cared for the critical, timely and accurate disbursement of loan proceeds to financial institutions, creditors, and borrowers.

September 2001 to May 2003 - Mohegan Sun Casino, Uncasville, CT

Funds Disbursement Supervisor

Managed, trained, and supervised the daily activities of casino cashiers my responsibilities included the reconciliation of cash to bank and deposits as they exchange chips for cash.

Cashed checks, traveler’s checks, money orders, Western Union, wire transfers, completed cash advances and other similar banking functions including the federal reporting requirements for the report on income to the cliental.

September 2000 to December 2000 C & M Corporation, Wauregan, CT

Manager of Sales Operations

Responsible for the operation and activities of Inside Sales, Customer Service and Administration departments including goal setting and performance management to ensure customer satisfaction. .

Played intricate role in working with manufacturing to improve and streamline processes and procedures, dramatically reducing production lead-times.

Set up the framework to create a smoother, seamless interaction between Sales, Engineering, and Production.

September 1989 to December 1999 General Cable (formerly BICC General), Willimantic, CT

Manager of Finished Goods – Sales & Marketing Operations

Managed inventory and sales for commercial business unit, optimizing inventory levels in conjunction with Business Unit Directors, Production Control, and Manufacturing. In collaboration with the Director of Sales and Marketing Operations developed surplus stock management and incentive programs.

Collaborated with Production Control to develop solutions for delivery delays on stock products.

Developed and implemented ISO procedures to enhance finished goods processing and overall sales administration.

Selected as key team member that successfully completed integration and conversion from an Information Technology main frame network environment to AS-400 environment vastly improving the Company’s sales, inventory, and manufacturing systems. Completed project ahead of schedule and under budget.

EDUCATION

University of Hartford, West Hartford, CT – 1996 GPA 3.87

MBA, International Business, concentrations in Finance, Accounting and Marketing

Our Lady of Providence College, Warwick Neck, RI

BA, Philosophy, Minor in Math and Psychology

ADDITIONAL SKILLS

Experienced in Microsoft Word, Excel, QuickBooks Pro and Outlook.

Trained in network and AS400 environments.

Trained and experienced in cost accounting.

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