JOSEPH D. ABRAHAM

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Metairie, LA 70001

504-***-**** (home) 504-***-**** (cell)

CAREER OBJECTIVE

To obtain a position where my successful 25-year career in purchasing management, along with my B.S. degree in business management, high ambition, proven inventory success, cost control practices and effective management skills, will be utilized to the fullest potential. EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

PERRONE & SONS, Metairie, LA October 2012 – October 2017 Vice President of Purchasing

Responsible for 90% of purchasing for a 25 million dollar operation. In charge of inventory control, negotiating pricing contracts, cost controls, quality control, new product introduction, implementation of warehouse set-up, overseeing warehouse organization and operations, training and supervision of staff, new item set up and slotting procedures, limited outside sales, invoicing and billing procedures. Assist with yearly food show organization, set up and performance. P.A. MENARD, New Orleans, LA January 1998 – September 2012 Vice President of Purchasing

Procurement of over 80% of all stocked items. Responsible for pricing and quality control of all items. Overseeing all warehouse operations. Inventory control. SYSCO, Harahan, LA May 1995 - January 1998

Merchandiser

Complete control over the purchasing of commodity products. Procurement of over 700 items, including fresh meat, pork and poultry. Handle bid proposals for obtaining new items. Responsible for quality control. FAIRMONT HOTEL, New Orleans, LA May 1992 - April 1995 Director of Purchasing

Direct management of entire purchasing department for a multi-million dollar hotel operation. Responsibility for both food and non-food items. Also responsible for all ordering, receiving, distribution, employee supervision, inventory control and receiving bids and proposals. Duties also included cost management, budgeting, training of personnel, and quality control. Solely responsible for ordering items for restaurant and catering menus. Proficient on various inventory control and contract bid software systems. EDUCATION

University of New Orleans

Bachelor of Science in Management, 1987

Brother Martin High School

Graduated 1982

References available upon request.