Inventory Control Accounts Payable

Summary of Qualifications

An experienced Senior Buyer with high-caliber business and technology professional with exceptional communication and organizational skills. Qualified with an extensive background in the following broad-based competencies:

Strategic Planning

Vendor Management

Package Implementation

Software Selection

Contract Negotiations

Technology Adaptation

Project Management

Department Budgeting

Product development

Professional Experience

M & T Bank – Buffalo, New York

1999-Present

Senior Buyer/ Vice President

Hired in August 1999 to oversee various commodities throughout the Banking organization.

Led the effort to implement a Direct PC model with Dell, eliminating the need for a middle reseller. This was projected to save M&T from $5-8 million per year in PC, software licenses and operational cost.

Spearheaded the consolidation of cell phones to a preferred cellular vendor, saving over $1.2 million annually.

Implemented a preferred Software vendor program, saving the bank over $3 million annual

Contract Negotiations for All Technology Commodities

Sorrento Cheese Company, Inc – Buffalo, New York

1998-1999

Machine Operator

Managed day to day operations throughout the plant. Tasks were related to packaging and processing the daily cheese production. Was responsible operating machinery to complete the processing phase, filling, shredding, bulk pack, etc on a timely basis.

roadway express – West Seneca, New York

1998-1999

Shipper/Dock Worker (worked various shifts)

Responsibilities included loading and unloading of tractor-trailer shipments, on call basis.

r.w. displays – North Tonawanda, New York

1995-1998

Expeditor

Responsibilities included adequate delivery of raw materials throughout the shop and floor. Managed all inventory control and daily input of materials on a Global Solutions inventory tracking system.

Responsible to set-up final end product for shipment and delivery to customers.

OSHA certified for forklift operations.

KeyCorp Mortgage Inc.– Amherst, New York

1989-1995

Senior Buyer/ Banking Officer

Directed the Purchasing of all day to day operations for 35 branches throughout the U.S.

Managed local purchasing staff of four individuals and maintained annual budget in excess of $1 million.

Dealt directly with Accounts Payable, relative to invoicing, and payments to achieve maximum vendor discounts.

Hiring, training, and supervision of purchasing staff.

Vendor management/negotiations to obtain maximum discount pricing structure and yet maintaining quality products at the same time

goldome reality credit corp – Amherst, New York

1987-1989

Shipping/Receiving Clerk

Processed purchase orders for supply and marketing materials.

Maintained accurate inventory control logs for all incoming and outgoing deliveries.

goldome realty credit corp – Amherst, New York

1987-

Mail Clerk

Responsible for day to day mailroom operations such as delivery of interoffice mail, U.S. incoming and outgoing mail

Tracking and delivery of overnight carrier packages (Airborne, UPS, and Federal Express_

Operation of mail equipment, postage machine, Airborne Computer and folding/inserting machine.

Education

morrisville a &t college – Morrisville, New York

Associates Degree- Business Finance

Additional Certification

Supervisory training and management training

mortgage banking courses

osha certified fork lift operations

memberships

NAPM-BUFFALO

TEAMSTERS LOCAL #264

AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF BANKING

JR. ACHIEVEMENT BOWL-A-THON FUNDRAISERS

CHAIRPERSON-UNITED WAY CAMPAIGN 1990-1995

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