ROBERT LUCAS
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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Computer software installation, and knowledgeable with international and domestic logistics and have knowledge
I also have experience as a Cost Accountant and inventory control systems. I have experience as credit manager,
of accounts receivable and accounts payable and warehouse package operations for shipping.
I have 20+ years’ experience as a purchasing agent and operations manager with management responsibilities. I have 20+ years working
With cruise lines such as RCCL, NCL, Crystal,Mariteam, Oceania Cruises.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
Proficient in Macola and MAS 90
Able to adapt to new software practices
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Cost/Purchasing/Marketing/Supplier Consulting January 2010-Present
Manufacturing/Purchasing Agent
• Find manufacturers and suppliers to provide materials for various companies
• Responsible for purchasing inventory, setting up items files and parts maintenance.
• Work within Purchasing, Accounting, Payroll, Computer Systems, Inventory Control, Traffic and Credit.
• Communicate project status, concerns, and provide recommendations and effective new procedures.
• See through product development through product completion
Leisure Lite Industries/ Comfort Mate, Inc., Hialeah, FL July 1985 – January
2010
Director of Purchasing
• Responsible for purchasing inventory (i.e. fasteners, steel, aluminum, etc.), setting up item files and subcomponent parts maintenance.
• Implementation of an Accounting Package and Inventory Control system on MAS 90 and Macola software.
• Created workable charts for accounts payable systems.
• Responsible for the coordination and execution of safety programs, taught safety classes, worked with an outside vendor to meet OSHA
requirements.
• Departments and areas within responsibility: Purchasing, Accounting, Payroll, Computer Systems, Inventory Control, Traffic and Credit.
• Worked with upper management communicating project status, concerns, and provided recommendations and effective new procedures.
Medallion Leisure Furniture, Miami, FL 1982 -
1985
Director of Purchasing
• Responsible for all purchasing activities for two factories.
• Coordinated and directed all production operations and all traffic.
• Interfaced with management and equipment operators as needed.
• Developed procedures for more efficient factory workflow.
• Instituted a complete powder coating system.
• Created purchasing standards and implemented control procedures for inventory.
• Gained tremendous knowledge of all facets of the business.
Keller Industries, Miami, FL 1974-1981
Assistant Purchasing Agent
• Million dollar company manufactured building and consumer products including windows, patio doors, shower doors, electric fans, and
ladders.
• Controlled all inventories of business, 25 factories across the Continental United States.
• Directly involved in the purchases of seventy-five million dollars worth of supplies and products from raw materials to capital expenditures
on major equipment.
• Directly worked with three regional buyers and top management on day-to-day activities.
• Traveled throughout the U.S. to all factories to review and verify inventory systems.
• Checked local purchasing activities and provided trouble-shooting for production problems.
EDUCATION
Broward Community College
Business Management
Highland Park High School, Chicago, IL