Microsoft Office Field Service
Resume:
Catherine S. Thompson
Leominster, Mass. 01453
Objective To obtain a position in a company where I can best use my diverse background
Experience
Four Star Connections Hudson, Mass
Quoting Specialist /Purchasing/Planner Feb 2014 - June 2015 (Contract Position)
Responsible for the preparation and coordination of Request for Quotations for cable
Assemblies, mechanical assemblies and box build jobs. Responsible for procuring & providing
for Purchasing Dept. best pricing on all material needed such as connectors, cable wire,
Crimps, sheet metal fabricated parts and all tooling required. Perform all data entry functions,
Such as entering Purchase Order Data, Bill of Material entry, new part numbers and price
changes.
Analyze quotes for content in addition to preparing complete cost analysis. Works to define
needs, clarify discrepancies resolve issues and determine BOM structure, while documenting
all unique costs and issues associated the RFQ. Interface with Sales and other member of the
organization to identify tooling needs, identify cost reductions and efficiencies during the
quoting process. Maintain excellent relationship with all vendors.
Also supplied mating connector data for Internal Dept. test fixtures.
Have supplied support for Receiving, Stockroom and Accounting Dept with Invoicing.
Familiar with Microsoft Office, and AS400 data base programs. S/W such as WORD, EXCEL, POWER POINT & GREAT PLAINS, SAGE.
Responsible for purchasing and negotiating materials pricing from suppliers. Procurring the
Highest quality products in the most efficient lead time. Review backlog and Open order
Report to ensure on time delivery, expedite as needed. Implemented and maintained all filing systems for efficient tracking of purchase orders and quotes. Managed all MRB material to
Ensure the return and repair of all non conforming material, and follow up of all Corrective Actions.
Aved Electronics Billerica, Mass
Quoting Specialist /Purchasing May 2011 to Dec 2013
Responsible for the preparation and coordination of Request for Quotations for cable
Assemblies, mechanical assemblies and box build jobs. Responsible for procuring & providing
for Purchasing Dept. best pricing on all material needed such as connectors, cable wire,
Crimps, sheet metal,fabricated parts and all tooling required. Perform all data entry functions,
Such as entering Purchase Order Data, Bill of Material entry, new part numbers and price
changes.
Analyze quotes for content in addition to preparing complete cost analysis. Works to define
needs, clarify discrepancies resolve issues and determine BOM structure, while documenting
all unique costs and issues associated the RFQ. Interface with Sales and other member of the
organization to identify tooling needs, identify cost reductions and efficiencies during the
quoting process. Maintain excellent relationship with all vendors.
Also supplied mating connector data for Internal Dept. test fixtures.
Have supplied support for Receiving, Stockroom and Accounting Dept with Invoicing.
Familiar with Microsoft Office, and AS400 data base programs. Such as WORD, EXCEL, POWER POINT & GREAT PLAINS.
Reveal Imaging Bedford, Mass
MRB Purchasing Specialist June 2008 to March 2011
Responsible for all MRB material for Field Service and Production.
Processed all RMA’s, validated warranty status on material, maintained database
For tracking all RMA’s. Tracked failure types, reported trends using internal SCAR
Process, maintained failure trends for Field Service, types of failures as well as site
Specific. Using MICROSOFT OFFICE and GREAT PLAINS data base programs.
Also have good working knowledge of ARENA,an Eco tracking data base.
Have excellent relationship with all vendors.
Responsible for Purchasing material for area as needed, and material for R & D Dept.
Responsible for system testing all returned material from vendors to ensure quality.
Responsible for testing all sub-assemblies and p.c’s returned from the Field using EDS scanner, and test fixtures to ensure proper functionality.
Reporting all failure analysis findings. Using Operational mode boot s/w, eventlogs,
Failure description from field tech’s, functional test performed in EDS scanner.
Performed p.c. repair, using reimaging software, and spare hardware replacements,
Such as hard drives, p.c. boards, and power supplies. Performed own Soldering & Rework.
Wrote all test procedures and installation guides for repair area using Microsoft Word
And Screen capture for illustrations. Or imported digital photos.
MRV Communications Littleton, Mass
Purchasing/ Planner / Expeditor October 2006 to Oct. 2007
Responsible for Purchasing components, Connectors, chassis, Hardware, labels,
linecords, and other supplies for Manufacturing Production floor.
Used ACCESS data base for MRP system, and monitoring material
Re-order points. Placed Purchase orders, monitored due dates using
Open-Order report. Maintained excellent relationship with all suppliers.
Expediting all material needed if purchase order was placed, or. Able to
locate hard to procure inventory with the fastest delivery possible.
Responsible for processing all MRB material in and out of the area.
By securing RMA data to and from suppliers.
Performed all ECO changes to PCB ‘s either wire adds or replacing smt parts.
Wrote ECO’s, Test Procedures, and Work Instructions, also performed
Editing to existing Auto-CAD. drawings as needed.
Able to use EXCEL, WORD, CHECKPOINT, and most Office based programs.
FLIR Systems N. Billerica, Mass.
Engineering Assistant / Buyer / Planner October 2001 to October 2006
Responsible for purchasing components and supplies for engineering department,
Using specs to ensure compliance and the internet to confirm availability.
Used MRP system to maintain stocking levels, and monitor open purchase orders.
Responsible for tracking all cost of proto-types, using Excel, and submitting
Spreadsheets to Finance dept.
Setup database for inventory control, Kitted jobs, liaison for contract manufacturer.
Also responsible for building proto-type boards, cables and test fixtures for
engineers to critic their Designs. Performed ECO changes and rework as needed.
Duties included Soldering, Rework & removing fine-pitch smt components, and wire adds.
Building cables; Performed editing to existing Auto-Cad drawings.
Certified Level I Thermographer.
PAST JOB EXPERIENCE: Lead Repair Tech for Leading Network Provider. Experienced with Fiber Optics, Ethernet Switching, and Token Ring network devices.
Education: Westford Vocational Tech: Electronics I Westford, Mass.
Westford Vocational Tech Microsoft Works Westford, Mass
Crosscomm Network Service Training Seminars & Fiber Optic Applications
GenRad Soldering and Component Id. Training
References furnished upon Request
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