Education

Oakland University, Rochester, Michigan Aug. 2005 – May 2010

Bachelor of Science Degree in Business, Graduation May 2010

Major in Production and Operations Management GPA: 3.82

Experience

Controlled Power Company/Trystar Troy, MI Aug. 2013 – Nov. 2023

Purchasing Department, Buyer

Managed procurement for a company specializing in Uninterruptible Power Supplies, Power Conditioning Units, and Emergency Lighting Systems.

Procured a wide range of items, including parts/components, manufacturing supplies, Lab Room/Test Cage equipment, and office supplies, ensuring a smooth supply chain.

Consistently sourced and negotiated with suppliers to secure competitive prices, high-quality products, and reliable lead times.

Cultivated and maintained strong relationships with a diverse network of suppliers through effective communication.

Collaborated with the Research & Development and Engineering teams to research manufacturers, suppliers, and parts to identify the most suitable sources for products.

Implemented order confirmation follow-ups and order expediting measures to optimize supply chain efficiency.

Liaised with Inventory Control and Manufacturing to provide accurate lead time information, assisting in production planning to meet customer delivery expectations.

Specialized in sourcing hard-to-find parts and expediting critical materials and services to meet production goals and requirements.

Central Texas College, Mannheim, Germany and Bagram Afghanistan July 2011 – Feb. 2012

Army Education Center Civilian Contractor Test Examiner

Administer a variety of educational and military tests

Score various tests locally

Prepare test material for mailing as required by the Test Control Officer

Prepare test material orders for Test Control Officer signature

Inventory test material on a weekly basis and with Test Control Officer on a quarterly basis

Control access to tests and testing material

Counsel service members on testing options and examinee responsibilities

Proctor exams for universities

Unemployed/Student Dec. 2002 – June 2011

Great Lakes Pension Administrators, Inc. Farmington Hills, MI April 2001 – Dec. 2002

Pension Assistant

Assisted in accounting procedures for pension plans

Processed loan paperwork for pension plan participants

Processed distributions for pension plan participants

Input census data for pension plans

Performed various administrative duties

Lason Inc. Troy, MI Sept. 1998 – April 2001

Manager/File Clerk

Managed team of 15 file clerks in Radiology file room at local hospital

Oversaw staffing of file clerks

Monitored performance of team members

Stored and retrieved automotive drawings and computer tapes

Processed release of new drawings and revisions of drawings

Processed requests for copies of drawings

Hygrade Food Products, Canton, MI, May 1997 – Sept. 1998

Shipping Clerk

Assisted management in various office duties

Performed monthly and yearly inventory procedures

Checked accuracy of inbound and outbound freight

Processed invoices and bills of lading on all outbound freight

Kept track of logged hours of local Hygrade drivers

Self-Employed May 1993 – May 1997

Trucking Company

Drove truck OTR

Communicated with dispatch tracking multi-vehicle fleet

Managed subcontractors/drivers tracking on-duty and off-duty hours

Tracked mileage and maintenance for trucks in multi-vehicle fleet

Processed paperwork for payment

Processed tax forms (1099) for subcontractors

Caldwell Manufacturing, Kearney, NE, July 1990 – May 1993

Factory Worker

Operated spot weld machine

Assisted welders

Worked in assembly department

Worked in shipping department

Operated forklift

Performed material handling duties

Performed annual inventory duties

Computer Skills

Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Basic Web development skills

Honors

Dean’s List 2005 – 2009

Graduated Magna Cum Laude

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