Chris M. Gruetzner
Crosby, TX 77532
*********@*****.***
832-***-**** cell
Career Summary
Proven business professional through education and experience.
Successfully negotiated contracts and terms at the best price for various organizations.
Managed and led team members in various industries.
Reported to top management and owners.
Built successful business relationships with vendors and community leaders.
Goal is to bring both education and experience to a proven organization in a procurement position.
Professional Experience
Borusan Mannesmann Pipe US Inc., Baytown, TX
Procurement / Inventory Coordinator
May 2013 – December 2015
Key company user of ERP System, Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012
Responsible for the generating and sending Purchase Orders to vendors after sourcing materials needed for each order.
Follow up on delivery and accuracy of what was ordered.
Get multiple quotes for materials and negotiating the best product for the company’s needs and requirements.
Assist company’s sales team in providing accurate information on available inventory that can be sold.
Conduct cycle counts of inventory as well as month end reconciliations between outside processors and company’s ERP system.
Work closely with other members of the Supply Chain Department solving inventory issues when they would incur.
Provide inventory and cost reports to company Management.
Develop and maintain business relationships with suppliers, constantly improving on price, terms and delivery times.
One of 4 US employees chosen to represent company at World Borusan Day in Istanbul, Turkey, May 2015.
Newport Golf Club & Conference Center, Crosby, TX
General Manager
April 2010 - April 2013
Responsible for the overall direction and management of the Golf Club.
Supervisor to more than 40 employees and team members.
Report financials directly to the ownership group.
Process employee payroll on a bi-weekly basis.
Source out leads to book all tournament activities.
Negotiate equipment contracts with suppliers to receive the best contract for the needs of the club to include Agronomy, processing, food service, golf equipment, cleaning supplies, trash and water.
Specific areas of oversight included payroll, cash flow, tournament booking and banquet operations.
Represent the Club in the community to further grow and develop the business through efforts with the Chamber of Commerce and other organizations.
Newport Golf Club & Conference Center, Crosby, TX
Assistant Golf & Teaching Professional
July 2001 – April 2010
Responsible for ordering and purchasing inventory for the golf shop.
Employee scheduling as well as managing golf staff to include new hires.
Process payroll for ownership.
Oversee and conduct all tournament operations on behalf of the club.
Implement and conduct an annual Junior Golf Camp every summer to introduce the game.
Maintain golfer’s handicap’s handicap reports and records on a daily basis for tournament competition.
Created and conducted tournaments for the Men’s and Women’s Golf Associations.
Walden on Lake Houston Country Club, Humble, TX
Assistant Golf Professional
January 2000 - July 2001
Maintain an exceptional degree of high level customer service for members and guests.
Provide support for Head Professional and Teaching professionals.
Participate in organizing and implementing all tournament operations.
Implemented a junior golf program for the club.
Daily reconciliation of both cash, credit and member charge receipts.
Provide counter support at the front golf shop register.
Implement a new software program for maintain member’s handicap records.
Norwest Financial, Lawton, OK
Sales Agent
January 1999 – December 1999
Entry level sales and marketing position out of college.
Called on both existing and potential new clients.
Finalized loans for homes, auto, furniture and signature both through the company and partners.
Participated in monthly sales programs and campaigns.
Education and Certification
Bachelors of Business Administration, Business Management (December 1998)
Cameron University, Lawton OK
Cameron University, Academic/Athletic Student Advisory Committee, 1996-1998
Member of men’s golf team
Second Team, All Conference Men’s Golf Team, 1998
Participant, NCAA Division II National Championship, 1998
Team leader for Case Study in Small Business Class Curriculum, 1998
Graduate Assistant for Men’s Golf Team, Fall Semester, 1998
National Association of Steep Pipe Distributors (NASPD)
OCTG & Steel/Structural Pipe Certifications, 2013
Professional References
Buddy Brewer, Oil & Gas Consultant
Billy Flukinger, Bottom Line Equipment, LLC
Martin Carcache, LB Pipe & Coupling Products, LLC
Dennis Childs, Owner of Sheldon Supply
Carolyn Adams, Realtor, Broker & Owner of Texan Realty
Charley Lenderman, Retired Supervisor, Chevron Phillips