PROCUREMENT/OPERATIONS/SALES SPECIALIST
KENNETH KARPINCHIK
HENDERSON, NV/760-***-**** **********@*****.***
PRICING/PURCHASING/LEADERSHIP/CUSTOMER SERVICE/PRODUCTION
Experienced Manager offering over 25 years’ experience in sales, finance and manufacturing.
Strong project management experience in budgeting, sales and procurement.
Skilled at managing successful sales teams and building effective and long-lasting business relationships.
Influential communicator and negotiator effective at resolving problems with tact and diplomacy.
FORWARD-THINKING ACCOMPLISHMENT-DRIVEN SOLID WORK ETHIC
SKILLS
Analytical Skills – Analyze reports and data to determine pricing and quality.
Decision-Making Skills – Ensure purchasing decisions are in the best interest of the company.
Negotiating Skills – Skilled at negotiating and making solid business decisions.
Supervisory Skills – Train, supervise and manage successful and collaborative teams.
COMPETENCIES
Purchasing Pricing Procurement Planning Delivering Scheduling Supply Management
Sales Sales Trending Customer Service Financial Analysis Price Negotiations Job Costing Payables Receivables
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Sam’s Town, Las Vegas, NV
01/20-Corona Virus
Catering Coordinator
Prepare weekly reports
Answer phones
Monitor staff hours in Kronos
Follow-up with various departments
Lexus of Henderson, Henderson, NV
3/19-8/19
Sales and Leasing Associate
Evaluate customer needs
Overcome objections
Negotiate price and terms
Assure customer satisfaction
Shottenkirk Desert Lexus, Cathedral City, CA
7/2017-2/2019
Assistant Pre-Owned Manager
Monitor thru put of used cars during reconditioning
Order new cars for inventory approximate value $8M
Assist in implementing 2 new Data Management Systems
Desert Lexus, Cathedral City, CA 12/1996–6/2016 Sales Manager
Promoted to Sales Manager-Assure all detailed paperwork is accurate for the DMV and bank processing
Promoted to Finance Manager-Managed a team of ten successful Sales Representatives
Evaluated trade-ins, structured and finalized deals and showcased customer presentations
Kept track of pre-owned and new car inventory in detailed company database
Sales Associate-Successfully sold new and pre-owned automobiles
Negotiated prices with clients and reviewed recommendations with management
Assured complete customer satisfaction from presentation to delivery to follow-up
Executed lease and retail agreements, banking documents, and DMV documents
Accomplishments
Earned three progressive promotions from Sales Associate to Finance Manager to Sales Manager.
T.A. Adamo Assembly and Distribution, Inc., Pompton Plains, NJ 8/1990 -12/ 1996 General Manager Manufacturer’s Representative
Managed a team of between 10 and 15 direct reports at any given time
Was a key player in the company’s upward performance from sales to accounts receivable
Provided quotes, purchased components, monitored cash flow and interfaced effectively with customers
Assumed an additional role as Manufacturer’s Representative for Kenfel Manufacturing Associates electro-mechanical components
Accomplishments
Took the company from a negative income to $1M within two years.
Oversaw production and completed approximately 93% on-time delivery.
Created and implemented an Q&A database and computerized operations system including: open job orders, purchasing, job costing, accounts payables and receivables.
ITT Aerospace Communications, Clifton, NJ 3/1989-8/1990 Senior Subcontracts Administrator
Managed administration for major subcontracts for electronic components and assemblies
Scheduled invoices and payments, prepared weekly reports and subcontract management data for proposals
Submitted procurement plans to the Program Office
Performed DCAA rate verification
Was responsible for subcontract termination and on-site production supplier status
Knowledgeable in executing MRP (order placement-receiving-returns-accounts payable)
Interfaced with the Legal Department regarding flow-down terms and conditions
Accomplishments
Achieved a cost savings of $587,000
Kearfott Guidance and Navigation, Little Falls, NJ 6/1988-3/1989 Senior Subcontracts Administrator
Responsible for the procurement of test equipment with working knowledge of specification reviews
Interfaced with DCAS for Consent/Notification based on prime contract requirements, flow-down requirements with the government and/or DOD contractors
Prepared cost analysis and negotiated cost elements
Participated in fact-finding reviews for supplier proposals
ADDITIONAL CAREER HISTORY
ITT Avionics, Clifton, NJ 1/1985-6/1988 Subcontract Administrator
Procurement and administration of rack and stack test equipment, tele-video conference center and other major projects
Experience with FAR and DCAS interface
EDUCATION
Jersey City University, Jersey City, NJ Bachelor of Arts English Teacher Certification Grades 7-12
Former board member United Cerebral Palsy of the Inland Empire