Brendan Cox

Montpelier, VA, *****

ad0v2u@r.postjobfree.com

804-***-****

WORK EXPERIENCE

Green Air

Purchasing Coordinator

Ashland, VA

May 2023-Present

Organize and oversee the purchasing process of all material and equipment used for commercial HVAC projects

Spend data analysis- took over purchasing position for a company that had never previously had a strategic sourcing and procurement process, implemented steps specifically to help buy better, by diligently tracking purchase prices, quantities, deliveries and storage to optimize the internal supply chain and further enhance company profitability

Plan for future purchases by collecting previous years data, working closely with estimators of budgets and tracking market trends to best determine collection time of material.

Work closely with accountants and salespersons to resolve invoicing errors in the event of discrepancies on orders

Develop relationships with suppliers that enable both parties to be better prepared for upcoming projects and leverage relationships towards cost savings via volume incentives, rebates, consignments and expedited shipping

Logic Source

Sourcing and Procurement Intern

Norwalk, CT

June 2021 – August 2022

Sourced suppliers to bring to my customer by understanding each businesses unique scope of work, budget, locations, and preferences, then going to market to find a variety of suitable suppliers that will enhance my client’s business

Analyzed spend data (3MM+ avg. per client) to find savings and enhance profitability for client (avg. save of 12%)

Created excel spreadsheets comparing bids from each vendor to present client with a consolidated view of bids ensuring that they have all the information needed to make strategic business decisions for their companies

Procured more than 100 different goods and services in the Facility Management and Store Development field

Green Air Ashland, VA

HVAC Apprentice January 2020-August 2020

Field work including the installation of primary units, mini splits, fans, ducts and copper piping; read and interpret blueprints/diagrams to ensure accuracy of project description and targets

EDUCATION

James Madison University – College of Business Harrisonburg, VA

Bachelor of Science; Economics Major – Cumulative GPA: 3.3: Major GPA: 3.3 Class of 2023

J. Sargent Reynolds Community College Richmond, VA

Associates of Science: General Studies – Graduated Cum Laude 3.4 GPA Class of 2021

Member of Phi Theta Kappa honors Society, the official honors society of two-year colleges (2020-2021)

LEADERSHIP

Madison Economics Club

President

Harrisonburg, VA

December 2021 – May 2023

Coordinated training sessions and networking opportunities for 85 members, raised $2,000 in funding from JMU’s College of Business, ensured the effective allocation of the organization’s budget by working with advisory board

Society of Real Estate Harrisonburg, VA

Vice president January 2022- May 2023

Created bi-weekly newsletters with current events regarding housing market and global macroeconomic current events

Responsible for scheduling 4+ credible guest speakers throughout each semester, networked via LinkedIn to find successful Real Estate industry speakers to inform and develop our members understanding of all things Real Estate

Teaching Assistant

Microeconomics

Harrisonburg, VA

January 2023 – May 2023

Promoted from tutor to teacher assistant by economics department head for outstanding performance in tutoring roles and by demonstrating a professional approach to my role as a tutor, student, and leader of multiple business clubs

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Skills:

Interests:

Proficient in Microsoft applications, Google applications, Sage 300 applications, Procore technologies

Weightlifting, Acoustic & Electric Guitar, Current Events, Personal Investing, Real Estate

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