CHRISTOPHER GEORGE PAZOS

***** ** *** **, ******** Pines, FL 33029

Cell 786-***-****

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PROFILE

United States Marine Corps Veteran with over 20 years of service and experience in the financial, purchasing, budgeting, supply and logistics field. A proven and dedicated leader who strives for success, is always willing to take on any type of challenge and who wants to grow and learn. Extensive experience in planning, purchasing, budgeting, and procurement in 3 different countries and 5 different states. A great public speaker with multiple sales skills who will benefit any team or organization.

EDUCATION

Miami-Dade College, BA in Business Management, Miami, Florida 2018

Miami-Dade College, AA in Business Administration, Miami, Florida 2015

Recruiter, Basic Recruiters Course, San Diego, California 2007

Supply Clerk, Enlisted Supply Basic Course, Camp Johnson, North Carolina 2002

Various Professional Development Courses completed thru Marine Corps Institute

2002-2012

High School Diploma, Barbara Goleman High School, Miami, Florida 2001

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Purchasing Manager, YMP Real Estate Management, Lauderdale Lakes, Florida 10/2021-Present

Manage, prioritize, and assign all incoming Purchase Orders for 24 properties.

Oversee asset inventory for over 3600 apartments, 3 assisted living facilities, and 6 commercial properties.

Assist with annual budget projections and ensure budgets are met.

Coordinates unit inspections to maintain operational flow on unit remodel and renovations.

Determine appropriate vendors for daily purchases.

Determine appropriate contractors for outside work.

Purchasing Coordinator, Graham Residential, Miami Lakes, Florida 10/2017 - 10/2021

Manages, prioritizes, and assigns all incoming Purchase Orders for 9 properties.

Oversees asset inventory for over 1800 apartments and 35 townhomes.

Develops and assists in maintaining an annual budget and identifies projects and plans.

Assist in the contracting of vendors and suppliers for new Senior Citizen project.

Determines appropriate vendors to use for each Purchase Order.

Negotiates pricing and sets long term contracts with vendors.

Maintains strong working relationships with vendors.

Compares delivery reports against products purchased to ensure accuracy.

Runs and monitors reports to ensure stock levels are maintained.

Established a company purchasing system and recommend improvements as needed.

Senior Production Associate, Valley Forge Fabrics, Ft. Lauderdale, FL. 1/2016 - 10/2017

Beginning to end processing of all government related order entries.

Provided customer service to all government customers.

Liaison for the sales representative to customers for existing orders.

Organized and planned shipments via 3rd party freight companies, domestically and

internationally via air, LTL, FTL, rail and ocean.

Wrote company policy for freight categories and services, saving the company more

than $50K.

Contacted customers to update orders, shipments, and follow up with services.

Ran and monitored reports to ensure quality customer care was provided.

Processed BOL’s to ensure accuracy for all shipments.

Letter Carrier, United States Postal Service (USPS), Hialeah, Florida 7/2013 - 1/2016

Accurately sorted and prepared mail for delivery as well as distributed mail and parcels

to delivery vehicles.

Maintained consistent schedule of door-to-door mail delivery for over 4500 pieces of

mail daily.

Operated a postal vehicle including a 2.5-ton truck to retrieve collections in designated

areas.

Point of information for customers as well as for the public.

Route Sales Manager, Interstate Batteries of Southern Florida 7/2012 - 7/2013

Attracted new business within the route territory.

Worked with accounts to apply marketing promotions for mutual benefit.

Collaborated with other Route Sales Reps to prepare alignment in account chains.

Established and applied strategies for increasing market share.

Senior Budget Analyst, Detachment 4, 4th Tank Battalion, Miami, Florida 7/2010 - 7/2012

Senior advisor to the Commanding Officer for all items dealing with the supply, purchasing, budgeting, and logistics fields.

Provided leadership and mentorship for 150 personnel.

Created and implemented a standard operating procedure for supply, warehousing, procurement, and accountability procedures, increasing overall unit efficiency.

Maintained daily accountability of $35.2+M military gear, sensitive communication equipment, vehicles, administrative supplies, and weapon systems with 0% fiscal loss.

Managed and allocated funds for 4 credit card accounts, conducting monthly reconciliations with a 0% error rate.

Planned and executed multiple large group movements for 160+ passengers monthly.

Coordinated 20+ long distance movements for military vehicles, weapon systems, and sensitive communication equipment, meeting all operational timelines.

Set up and managed contracts with 20+ companies to be able to execute daily operations.

Coordinated and supervised multiple collection and distribution routes covering more than 250 individual locations for 2 years supporting Toys for Tots programs.

Created and managed the yearly fiscal budget for all unit operations.

Changed the budget alignment and saved over $1.6+M over the span over 12 months by using competitive bidding and strong negation skills.

Set up and attended weekly meetings with different vendors to support different clients.

Assistant Recruiter-In Charge, Recruiting Sub-Station Erie, PA,

Recruiting Station Buffalo, NY 6/2007 - 6/2010

Scheduled goals to achieve daily, weekly, and monthly quotas.

Established rapport and liaisons with multiple educational institutions and civilian agencies.

Served as an inter-departmental service career liaison and a career counselor.

Provided training for 5 other recruiters to enhance the individual sales skills.

Named and awarded the Recruiter of the Month a total of 5 times.

Recruited above the average with a total number of 86 recruits with a 2.45% monthly rate.

Received 5 Certificates of Commendation for superior performance.

Using Unit Supply Chief, Headquarters Company, Marine Corps Communications

Electronics School, 29 Palms, CA 6/2006 – 6/2007

Responsible for training 15 personnel on a day to day basis to ensure they continued to grow in the Marine Corps.

Managed 6 supply accounts, totaling more than $16.5 million.

Oversaw the shipping and receiving departments to ensure all shipping and safety standards were being followed.

Established Standard Operating Procedures increasing unit gear accountability and improving visibility of specific end item locations.

Set up and attended weekly meetings with clients, vendors and suppliers.

Financial Budget Chief, Bravo Company, Marine Corps Communications Electronics School, 29 Palms, CA 2/2004 - 5/2006

Managed and allocated funds for 2 credit cards with a monthly budget of $65K.

Budgeted 26 separate accounts for a total of $100K each fiscal year.

Created a total of 92 individual contracts through government contracting programs totaling over $6.5M.

Mentored and trained over 6,000 Marines and established Standard Operating Procedures in the tactical vehicle course. Successfully graduated 4,000+ Marines with operating licenses.

Created credit card request form that is currently being used across the Marine Corps.

Successfully passed 60 inspections with an overall average of 99.7%.

Assistant Manager, AutoZone, 29 Palms, CA 8/2004 - 8/2007

Received and inspected over 500 items daily; tracked over $450K worth of inventory.

Demonstrated strong commitment to customer service by assisting with inquires; handled purchase transactions.

Supervised, mentored and scheduled 20 sales associates.

Maintained stock and prepared necessary correspondence for all store inventory.

Procurement Chief, 2nd Supply Battalion, Supply Company,

Camp Lejeune, North Carolina 2/2002 - 7/2004

Established Standard Operating Procedures for Government Credit Card Purchases and Contracting.

Managed a credit card account with a monthly budget of $100K for 48 separate units to ensure accuracy and timeliness.

Oversaw a shop with 8 Marines to ensure compliance with all Department of Defense guidelines.

Provided optimal handling of incoming customer service calls.

Completed 60+ inspections with a 0% failure rate, processed and awarded 200+ contracts in accordance with DOD standards.

Planned and established monthly and fiscal year budgets to control access spending.

Was personally requested to provide Procurement support in foreign countries on 2 separate occasions.

Set up and attended weekly meetings with suppliers and vendors.

SPECIALIZED TRAINING

Computer Courses – Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook; QuickBooks; Internet

ACHIEVE GLOBAL – Professional Selling Skills 2007

MILITARY TRAINING – Selected courses include:

Basic Warehousing, Financial Management, Administration, Leadership, Operations, Fiscal Accounting, Supply Clerk, Supply Management, DoD Government Purchase Card/GSA Smart Pay Purchase Card, USMC Purchase Card Training Program, Ethics Training, Contingency Contracting, Business Financial Management (FM101), Responsible Officers (RO101), Approval Official (APR101)

(Complete list available upon request)

Staff NCO Academy Career Nonresident Program 2010

NCO Basic Nonresident Program 2007

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Military Awards include:

5 Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medals

8 Certificates of Commendation

3 Letters of Appreciation

3 Marine Corps Good Conduct Medals

3 Navy Unit Citations

3 Meritorious Unit Citations

1 Marine Corps Recruiting Ribbon

2 Overseas Deployment Ribbons

1 Operation Iraqi Freedom Commendation Medal

1 Letter of Appreciation from the Mayor of Miami.

Fluent in Spanish.

Currently possesses a Secret Clearance

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

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