Eric J. Downes
*********@*******.*** - 518-***-****
Professional Experience
Purchasing/Receiving Manager 2011 - Present
FrozenCPU.com/Heatsinkfactory.com/ModRight
• Perform inventory control, forecasting, and logistics for over 20,000 products from over 100
different suppliers.
• Extensive use of Quickbooks, Interchange Application Server, and Microsoft Excel.
• Receive, input, and stock daily product shipments.
• Create and send purchase orders to vendors as well as process incoming purchase orders
from customers.
• Interim warehouse manager.
• Built strong relationships with vendors and customers through phone, fax, e-mail, and
business-to-business website communication.
• Process returns from customers and to vendors.
• Warehouse and show room merchandising.
• Aid in the processing of orders through Amazon.com.
• Handle accounts payable via check/credit/PayPal for order fulfillment.
• Attend trade shows and meetings to further business relationships and promote company.
• Interview, hire and train new employees.
Purchaser/Merchandiser/Customer Support 2009 - 2011
Buzzell Inc./www.Shoe-Store.net/1803 Footwear
• Responsible for the day-to-day management and resolution of orders placed through the
website and over the phone.
• Wrote and edited product/ brand information displayed on the website.
• Inventoried products for over 75 brands.
• Aided in the creation of a social networking platform as an advertising tool.
• Served as head customer support representative answering phone calls and e-mails regarding
inquiries on orders, shipping, repairs, as well as other customer related issues.
• Assisted in creating a wholesale entity of the company.
• Store front stocking and merchandising.
Promotions Lead/Administrator 2008 - 2009
Stephen’s Media Group/94.1 WZNE
• Set up and coordinated events to promote the radio station and establishment where events
were held.
• Built strong relationships with event holders and establishment staff with face-to-face
interactions.
• Delegated interns to maximize promotion potential, in terms of signage, giveaways, and
overall presentation of event.
Education
B.A., Communications & Rhetoric, 2007
SUNY University at Albany, Albany, NY