KENNETH BILDNER

504-***-****

ad3qjt@r.postjobfree.com

Reserve, Louisiana

Work Experience

Laborer

Gentle Arts

November 2022 to present.

Restored and maintain interior and exterior of residence and business.

Painted interior and exterior of residence and business.

Repair and refinish bathroom plumbing and floors.

Removed and replaced HVAC ducts and vents.

Replaced interior and exterior lighting.

Repaired rotted wooden floors and joists.

Made home and business handicap accessible.

Repair and maintain personal vehicles.

Purchase all materials needed for maintenance and repairs.

Assisted stroke victim owner with rehabilitation needs.

Other duties as assigned.

Warehouse Assistant

Kirby Inland Marine

October 2023 to November 2023

Received and sorted materials for individual vessels.

Loaded and unloaded trucks by forklift and by hand.

Clean, maintain and organize the warehouse spaces inside and outside.

Palatized, wrapped and delivered materials to individual tugboats and barges.

Insured accuracy of received materials against issued purchase orders.

Assumed most functions of the warehouse due to warehouse manager’s extended absence.

Counter Sales Associate

Bayou Safety and Supply

March 2022 to November 2022

Counter sales of safety supplies and PPE. Submitted purchase orders for required materials. Shipping and receiving.

Conducted transfer of materials to and from other branches. Checked in materials and received them into the system.

Pulled and check customer orders for accuracy before delivery or pick up.

Assisted walk in customers with purchases.

Obtained price and availability for customer special orders.

Received quotes on materials and added mark up and generated quotes sent to customers.

Parts Counter Sales Assistant

Doggett Machinery - Saint Rose

April 2019 to March 2022

Sell parts for heavy equipment (primarily John Deere) such as bulldozers, excavators, backhoes, diesel engines, and skid steers.

Receive customer orders in person, via telephone and through other electronic means.

Assists all customers (retail and shop) in selecting required parts using model number and VI to insure accuracy.

Procure necessary parts to fulfill customer orders through John Deere, transfers from other districts, or third party manufacturers.

Obtain quotes from manufacturers and ensure prices are updated in the system.

Ship customer orders (retail and company transfers) using UPS, FedEx, or LTL carriers.

Invoice customers, insuring parts, pricing, payment method, and applicable taxes are all correct.

Receive deliveries checking for accuracy and damage then placing them into stock and updating the system.

Purchase required materials as instructed by Parts Manager, Sales Personnel, and Service Manager.

Return incorrect, defective, part cores, and overstock to manufacturers for credit. Conduct physical inventory and cycle counts to maintain accurate stock level

Logistics Coordinator

Johnson Controls - Harahan, LA

January 2018 to December 2018

Procurement of materials and services used in the fire alarm, sprinkler, and suppression service departments.

Obtain quotes and issue purchase orders to vendors. Shipping and receiving.

Inspected all received orders for accuracy and damage. Inventory control.

Maintaining correct inventory levels using ACE inventory management software. Loaded and unloaded trucks using a forklift.

Member of the in house safety committee.

Issued tools and PPE to all service team members. Completed RMA's of defective materials.

Conducted physical inventory and cycle counts.

Ensured up to date calibrations on all equipment that required it.

Supply Chain Manager

Angels Touching Lives - Walker, LA

May 2013 to December 2016

Negotiated with outside providers to minimize costs to the company.

Established transportation cost standards and economical shipping practices.

Key member of corporate distribution operations team that coordinated donations across the USA.

Evaluated operational records and made scheduling adjustments to maximize efficiency. Drafted budgets, monitored costs and reduced expenses.

Reported inventory balances and cycle counts in the ERP systems.

Evaluated and reconfigured systems to support customer service and operational goals. Implemented strategic procurement policies to achieve distribution goals.

Distributed Non-Perishable Foods, Drinks, Essential Personal Items, and other

necessities to afflicted areas.

Deployed, Prepared and Served food/drinks to victims in disaster areas and those in economic need.

Maintained accurate stock records and schedules. Selected products for specific routes according to need.

Negotiated bulk shipping discounts with contracted carriers.

Supervised material flow, storage and order fulfillment.

Oversaw special orders and after-hours urgent shipping needs for immediate deployment.

Oversaw warehousing, storage practices and housekeeping.

Received incoming shipments and reviewed contents against purchase order for accuracy.

Identified and implemented supply chain improvements from Donations & Procurement Opportunities.

Warehouse /Field Equipment Manager

Conestoga Rovers & Associates - Baton Rouge, LA

April 2010 to April 2013

Managed Equipment, Consumables, & PPE for a team of over 70 Environmental Professionals in accordance with ISO9001.

Negotiated Vendor Master Service Agreements, Blanket Order Annual Contracts.

Met with Vendors once a week to go over cost savings measures and stay on top of new items and technology in the marketplace.

Maintained detailed administrative and procedural processes to improve accuracy and efficiency.

Prevented store losses using awareness, attention to detail and integrity. Reduced and controlled expenses.

Monitored multiple databases to keep track of all company inventory.

Maintained accurate stock records and schedules.

Selected products for specific routes according to pick sheets.

Key member of global distribution operations team, which coordinated shipments. Negotiated bulk shipping discounts with contracted carriers.

Oversaw special orders and after-hours, urgent shipping jobs. Unloaded, picked, staged and loaded products for shipping.

Conducted monthly, quarterly and yearly inventories of warehouse stock. Reported inventory balances and cycle counts in both the ERP and WMS systems.

Resolved service issues in a timely manner, including coordinating and processing returns.

Oversaw warehousing and storage practices and housekeeping.

Established transportation cost standards and economical shipping practices.

Received incoming shipments and reviewed contents against purchase order for accuracy.

Rotated stock by code and receiving date.

Identified and implemented supply chain improvement opportunities. Verified and logged in deadlines for responding to daily inquiries.

Coordinated meetings with other department managers and served as main liaison

between sales and engineering staff.

Increased profits by developing, initiating, and managing a Field Equipment Program.

Developed, executed and spearheaded strategic initiatives to achieve organization and equipment functionality.

These initiatives have proven to assure both internal and external customer satisfaction.

Warehouse/Operations Manager

Off The Wall Audio/Video - Metairie, LA

October 2007 to April 2010

Located and purchased all equipment for client installation and repair crews. Scheduled and Dispatched work crews to assigned jobs.

Consolidated Vendors and Line Items of Stocked Inventory.

$50,000.00/year and eliminating the need for off-site warehouse space.

Partnered successfully with vendors to increase their local inventory to cover our supply needs. This allowed meto decrease our taxable inventory.

Negotiated Vendor Contracts and implemented "Just In Time" Deliveries from all local vendors.

Managed Shipping, Receiving, Warranty and Repair Issues.

Attended CEDIA University for Project Management and Inventory Control.

Shipping Department Spellman

Bayou Steel - Laplace, LA

June 2007 to October 2007

Visually Inspected Steel for Quality Control. Assembled product containers and crates.

Attached identifying tags to containers.

Loaded and unloaded rail car cargo.

Moved freight, stock and other materials to and from storage and production areas, loading docks, delivery vehicles, ships and other equipment.

Read work orders or received oral instructions to determine work assignments and material and equipment needs.

Sorted cargo before loading and after unloading.

Loaded flat bed and rail cars by forklifts and overhead cranes. Used item numbers to properly stock warehouse.

Prepared pallets by following prescribed stacking arrangement and properly tagging pallets.

Properly utilized warehouse equipment and tools to increase productivity, efficiency, and safety.

Responsible for careful handling of all merchandise to avoid damage. Staged final products for shipment.

Lab Technician

FFEB LLC - Saint Rose, LA

March 2006 to June 2007

Performed Atterberg limit and confined/unconfined pressure tests.

Received logged and tested soil samples used in the US Army Corps of Engineers levee rebuilding project.

Accurately recorded and reported test results according to established procedures.

Properly calibrated and adjusted malfunctioning equipment to ensure precise test results.

Maintained current knowledge of developments in technical instrumentation. Demonstrated testing procedures and equipment to new laboratory personnel. Prepared and processed an average of 200 core samples per day for testing.

Analyzed data to create and organize graphs, charts, and documents for presentation.

Developed and maintained positive customer relationships through effective communication.

Applicant Assistant

FEMA – New Orleans, LA

October 2005 to March 2006

Controlled inflow of FEMA clients and directed to appropriate local, state and federal resources.

Prepared and attached all required claims documentation including routine and emergency housing solutions for hurricane victims and/or other required correspondence to reduce incidence of denials.

Precisely completed appropriate claims paperwork, documentation and system entry.

Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving ability by addressing barriers to receiving and validating accurate information.

Professionally and courteously verified appointment times with applicants. Strictly followed all federal and state guidelines for release of information.

Assisted in all areas of administrative work including data entry, receptionist duties, file organization, research and development.

Managed average daily client load of over 500 applicant accounts working directly with the various Federal and local agencies.

Improved communication efficiency as primary liaison between federal departments, applicants and local agencies.

Established a network of hotels offering emergency housing. Provided efficient customer service to applicants.

Military Service

Branch: U.S. Navy

Rank: Gunner's Mate (Guns) 3rd class

March 1990 to March 1994

•Operated and maintained all gunnery systems on the USS Spruance. Small arms trainer and magazine captain for main guns.

•Member of ship's security and self-defense force.

•Inspected inventory and procured munitions and replacement parts.

•Decorated Veteran of Operation Desert Shield and Desert Storm Proudly served my Country for 4 years.

•Honorable Discharge.

•Commendations:

oReceived 6 letters of commendation for exceptional performance on "tiger teams" as well as work ups before Battle Efficiency testing in GITMO.

Core Accomplishments

Staff Development:

oTrained staff and all new hires in use of field equipment at CRA.

Increased Revenue for CRA & Off The Wall, by negotiating better rates with vendors.

Customer Service:

oEnsured superior customer service by implementing an equipment check list, including calibration, battery, charger, probe, and equipment operation test, prior to arrival at customer's site.

Financial Management:

oDecreased Inventory and Implemented "Just In Time" Deliveries which allowed CRA to reduce warehouse space from 4,000 sq ft down to 1,100 sq ft, by downsizing and saving the company an additional $22,000.00/year.

Project Management:

oCollaborated with vendors to obtain necessary equipment and procure materials, during last minute and emergency projects. Successfully maintained and managed equipment and consumables for dozens of separate projects simultaneously.

Education

Worked toward a Bachelors Degree in Environmental Engineering

University of New Orleans - New Orleans, LA August 1996 to May 1997

Worked towards a Bachelors Degree in Chemical Engineering

University of Southwestern Louisiana - Lafayette, LA

August 1994 to May 1996

High School Diploma in High school

Destrehan High School - Destrehan, LA

August 1985 to May 1989

Skills

Microsoft Office (10+ years)

Procurement (10+ years)

Warehouse Management (10+ years)

Contract Negotiation (8 years)

Shipping And Receiving (10+ years)

Supply Chain (10+ years)

Logistics (10+ years)

Customer Service (6 years)

Import Export (2 years)

Shipping (10+ years) Purchasing (10+ years)

Data Entry (10+ years)

Outlook (6 years)

SAP (Less than 1 year) Microsoft Excel (6 years)

Management Experience (10+ years)

Administrative Experience (10+ years)

Microsoft Word (10+ years)

Compliance Management (6 years)

ERP Systems (10+ years)

ISO 9001 (3 years)

Sourcing (10+ years)

Procurement Management (10+ years)

Process Improvement (6 years)

Warehouse Management System (10+ years)

Computer Networking (3 years)

Quality Assurance (10+ years)

Project Management (5 years)

Order Fulfillment (10+ years)

Certifications and Licenses

Forklift Certification

March 1991 to Present

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