Customer Service Project Manager

GEORGE BAKURIDZE

Chicago, IL (c)773-***-**** **************@*****.***

EXPERIENCE

Procurement Manager at ExpressIt, Chicago, IL (March 2012 – present)

o Project manager of imported goods from China. Oversee the process from procurement to logistics and delivery.

Create and manage PO and Workflow in SAP.

o Trade and import goods for businesses from international markets around the world in large quantities. Oversee

the trading process, from finding the buyer to meeting and negotiating with the suppliers. Manage the customs

clearance procedures and logistics of the goods.

o Develop strong working relationships to facilitate highly effective team environment through the business

development cycles

o Ensure areas of responsibility are delivered in a way that are consistent with the ExpressIt’s financial plans and

cost improvement plans

o Sourcing the suppliers and negotiating the terms.

o Overview the compliance matters between the buyer and supplier. Prepare and analyze RFP's and PO's.

Procurement Specialist at ExpressIt, Chicago, IL (January 2011 - March 2012)

o Personally administered the import of goods from China and India that amounted to USD 5 million annually.

Imported goods include raw materials and finished products..

o Administered the contracts, terms and conditions betweens the buyer and the seller.

o Negotiated with freight forwarders on FTL's, LTL's and warehousing of the goods.

Cost Basis Analyst at Wells Fargo Advisors, Saint Louis, MO (June 2009 – September 2010)

o Completed cost basis requests sent in by clients so they were able to view reliable gain/loss information when

filing taxes (US Form 1099)

o Researched account activity and made appropriate adjustments when necessary

o Measured the value of securities and other assets in the clients’ portfolio to assist in making investment decisions

and tracked asset performance for taxation purposes

o Worked on BETA system to analyze client accounts and made appropriate suggestions to the brokers

Graduate Assistant/Soccer Coach at William Woods University, Fulton, MO (August 2007 – June 2009)

o Trained students to achieve higher academic and athletic goals. Assisted athletic director train twenty-five

students to comprehend the meaning of team environment and how to work in a stressful environment

o Achieved athletic success with the team in 2008-2009

Customer Portfolio Associate at A.G. Edwards, St. Louis, MO (April 2006 – August 2007)

o Processed all incoming trades to ensure timely and accurate payment to clients’ accounts

o Audited and maintained accruals in accounts for the branches across the United States.

Leader, Sales Rep/Marketing at Everest Group, St. Louis, MO (June 2005 – April 2006)

o Promoted Fortune 500 companies to public and businesses

o Trained individuals how to become a successful field representative and developed a team of five. Became team

leader within one month of employment due to outstanding sales: 10 packages per day

Intern at International Trade, Department of Economic Development, Jefferson City, MO (January 2005 – May

2005)

o Conducted trade research, organized marketing and promotion meetings and international shows, contacted

businesses and provided trade information and international trade leads. Participated in the creation of the first

Missouri State Conference

o Researched Latin American market for small business (Sponge Inc.) and its potential in Venezuela

o Researched on possible relations between Missouri and Georgia businesses for the George Bush Administration,

when President was visiting Georgia in 2005 (Missouri Department of Economic Development)

EDUCATION

MBA, GPA 3.87/4.00 William Woods University, Fulton, MO - Major: Marketing Management - June 2009

BA, GPA 3.65/4.00 Westminster College, Fulton, MO - Major: Business Administration Minor: Mathematical

Science- May 2005

ADDISTIONAL

Computer skills: Advanced in MS Excel, PowerPoint, Word, BETA. Working knowledge SAP (PO, Workflow)

Job training: Stock Market Trading at Wells Fargo, Sales Techniques, Microsoft Office 2007, Excellent Customer Service

Language Skills: Native fluency in English, Georgian, and Russian. Conversational level in Turkish

Other accomplishments: Dean’s List Westminster College and William Woods University, International Students

Scholarship, Vice President of International Student Club at Westminster College, Excellent Customer Service Award at

AG Edwards 2007, Missouri Small Business Association Conference Award at Missouri Department of Economic

Development

Interests: Family, snowboarding, traveling, geopolitics, personal development.

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