Purchasing, Customer Service, Document Specialist, More

Deborah S. Bell

P.O. Box ****** Montgomery, AL **124-0421 USA Tel: 334-***-****

Email: ******.*******@****.***

Professional Experience

Kelly Aerospace, Inc. - Montgomery, AL One Year, 2008-2009 Purchasing Agent, Buyer, Planner, Expediter.

I was hired to bring the company added support. In the year of 2010, the company prevented a bankruptcy and was sold.

• Purchased MRO items, parts for fuel line, parts for magnetos/harness line, office supplies, shipping supplies, furniture, equipment, and leasing contracts

• Implemented advanced shipment notification program and inventory program

• Streamlined order processing and expediting, Negotiated vendor pricing and contracts

• Evaluated vendor performance and maintained vendor data base

• Analyzed order demand, released orders, and developed production schedule

• Utilized specialty software: MRP, Mapics, Make IT, Windchill plus all Microsoft software Jay R. Smith Manufacturing Co., Inc. - Montgomery, AL Twenty-Six Years, 1978-2004 Purchasing Buyer, Assistant, Expediter.

• Purchased engineered plumbing products/castings – both domestic and international, entered orders, rescheduled orders as requested by management and inventory demands

• Interfaced with vendors, logistics providers, brokers, U.S. customs, and Jay R. Smith department mangers

• Directed international suppliers from China, India, and Seoul Korea verifying order information, and payments

• Developed and managed zero past due delivery procedures and inventory, Implemented vendor evaluations

• Recommended & Approved tracking forms and procedures to upper management for improved expediting

• Implemented Microsoft programs to develop management reports and spreadsheets, Unix System

• Assisted the International Sales Dept acquiring visas and architect’s rendering through my back channel international military contacts

• Successfully completed course of study in blueprint and math through AIDT

• Successfully completed two certificate courses at AUM. Studies included, marketing, advertising business environment, financing, legal structure, purchasing, and materials management

• Achieved continuous “outstanding” performance review levels and perfect attendance saving bond awards Maxwell Air Force Base BX - Maxwell, Alabama - Montgomery, Alabama 1970-1973

• Cosmetician: Through study and training from Max Factor and Revlon Corporations, successfully achieved the title of cosmetician, beauty advisor, and beauty specialist certifications. Assisted ladies & jewelry department. Customer Service Call Center • Tela-Doc, 1-800 Flowers, Harry & David, AmerisourceBergen, 2020, 2021, 2022.

Deborah S. Bell

Professional Entrepreneurial Experience Part-Time Alabama Business Services Montgomery, LLC Twenty-Nine Years, 1992 - 2023 National & International Business, Exporter, Shopping Service, Document Authentications, Visa and Passports Service, Purchasing Agent, Manager. In 2020 I signed a contract with my client Remington Arms to represent the company in the GCC countries as one of their international arms brokers. I did not have the opportunity to serve Remington Arms due to their bankruptcy. In 2005 purchased a Greek marinade & sauce brand. The Papa Demos Brand is currently not in production. Gained hard-to-acquire distribution at Wal-Mart, Publix, Winn Dixie, and Amazon.com.

• Developed a niche market business for out-of-state entities needing certified document delivery and notarized signatures. Provide document Authentication and Apostille Certification service for documents to be accredited in international countries

• Completed mortgage closings, personal property loans and debt consolidations

• Provided legal support services; executed business contracts for out-of-state attorneys and corporations

• Provided clear explanation of reverse mortgage process: gained consent and notarized signatures

• Researched and evaluated properties for mortgage vendors

• Created-designed, implemented, and maintained websites - for my business and additional businesses

• Certified female owned business thru ADECA, Alabama Department of Economic & Community Affairs

• Achieved NNA certification through testing, security clearance, and background screening, ordained in 2010 to officiate weddings for family and close friends

• Personal shopper, buyer & exporter for International clients, excellent customer service skills Personal Achievement & Notoriety

• Created export shipping service and shopping service to assist international officers at Maxwell Air Force Base, and international clients. Negotiate shipping rates, purchases, and coordinated shipping arrangements

• Maintained high security clearance status

• Achieved “Alabama Goodwill Ambassador” award from the International Officer School, Maxwell Air Force Base. Award for 75 classes within 25 years of volunteer service, presented by General Lance W. Lord and Montgomery Mayor, Bobby Bright for outstanding sponsor support - received a standing Ovation. Developed many international friendships which provide back channel access to foreign government, military and business leaders.

• Former President Board member, of WORG, Women Of Refined Gold. Support group for domestic violence. Education:

Self-education that I have received thru leadership, experience, hard work, long hours, dedication, and believing in myself. Lanier High School. Auburn University continuing education & business certificate courses. John C. Maxwell certified courses of study. Studies from National Association of Purchasing Managers/ ISM Institute for Supply Management. MAPICS, MAKEIT, MRP, Windchill, MS Office Suite, AIDT Blueprint Reading and Math, including a certified agent thru testing and background screened required to execute loan and real estate closings. Remote Customer Service - Call center.

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