Microsoft Office High School

Kathy Kuchinski

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Naples FL *****

U.S.A.

Home Phone 732-***-****

E-mail: *******@***.***

OBJECTIVE

Award winning senior purchasing/buyer with extensive knowledge and experience in procurement seeking a challenging and rewarding opportunity with an outstanding organization.

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QUALIFICATIONS

Leadership: Coordinate purchasing assignments and agreements for purchasing team.

Ability to create contractual agreements and conduct detail presentations to the departments involved in contracts.

Negotiations: A skilled negotiator with over 20 years of experience in producing contracts with foreign and domestic business allies and suppliers. Experienced in government and private sector negotiations.

Proficient computer skills:

Operating Systems: Windows, Mac, DOS, Linux

Software: Microsoft Office XP, Outlook, PowerPoint, Lotus 1-2-3, Quicken, Custom programs, Quick Books.

WORK HISTORY

Jan 2002– Present President/CEO JSI Scientific, Inc.

Improved vendor relations through communication including plant visits, in-house meetings and phone calls.

Created relationships with manufactures for high profit margins

Negotiated prices, lead times, and quality from all vendors.

Worked with OEM for private labeling (Xcel +) (30mm Syringe Filters), ( R.A.V.) (Robotic Autosampler Vials.)

Create and implement rules regulations and processes for purchasing.

Jan 1992 – Dec 2001 Scientific Resources, Inc.

Senior/Buyer Purchasing Agent for Research and Development products

Negotiated contract pricing for increased profit margin

Collaborated with marketing team on key products to establish best cost from suppliers

Worked closely with product development team and web design team

International travel: Strengthen relationships with suppliers and discover new resources

Jan 1982- Dec 1992 Vault processing executive Merrill Lynch

.Responsible for managing and trading mutual funds

Worked directly with traders and clients with regard to trading certificates

Secured access to mutual funds vault

Responsible for the processing of all Merrill Lynch mutual funds trades

Sponsored by Merrill Lynch to obtain series six license

Earned recognition and awards for outstanding performance

EDUCATION

Studied at Glassboro University- 1981

East Brunswick High School – 1978-1981

Work shop courses for Purchasing, Accounting and Management

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