Julie Petro
Berlin, PA ***** Phone: 814-***-**** E-Mail: *************@*****.***
Territory Manager
Self-motivated professional with over 20 years of experience in sourcing products and services for manufacturing projects with a focus on maintaining adequate inventory levels, and sustaining viable vendor relations. My capabilities include collaborating with department managers with a positive demeanor to ensure product compliancy and quality. Additionally, I have directed operational teams in seeking process improvements for decreasing production times and increasing company margins.
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Director January 2020 – Present
Highlands Volleyball Club – Berlin, PA
•Generates and manages the annual expense budget and financial forecasting activities
•Directs and mentors the coaching staff on best practices for the players and the club
•Coordinates short and long-term planning for event both in season and off season
•Sets annual goals to promote club growth and stability for the future
Teacher August 2022 – Present
Shanksville Stonycreek School District - Shanksville, PA
•Produces daily lesson plans and leads instruction for K and 1st grades in mathematics and Literacy/ELA
•Assess and identifies students’ overall competencies through formal and informal observations
•Creates customized lessons based on individual students needs to improve students’ learning outcomes
•Deliver instructional materials in whole or small group to students using diverse learning preferences
•Demonstrates researched-based teaching strategies to improve educational experience for all
Procurement Specialist August 2013 – August 2021
Center Rock, Inc – Berlin, PA
•Coordinated the sourcing and procurement of metals and fabricated parts from RFQ through order receipt
•Analyzed 8 million dollars of inventory and focused on reducing levels through effective planning
•Collaborated with a wide supplier base, keeping an open line of communication for process improvements
•Researched potential suppliers, and maintained vendor performance records on those who qualified
•Liaison between QC department and suppliers for non-compliant materials
•Influenced production controllers in identifying cost savings opportunities to benefits the company’s marginal growth
•Assisted in the implementation of a new software program and lead trainings to improve processes
Purchasing Agent August 2002 – August 2013
Lincoln Contracting and Equipment Co. Inc. – Somerset, PA
•Interpreted engineering drawings and material specifications to identify job specific requirements
•Requested quotes, analyzed bids, and awarded contracts for components specific to product assembly and manufacturing
•Negotiated long-term contracts for equipment maintenances and services
•Arranged import and export shipments for production needs as well as customer demands
•Developed functional bidding spreadsheets to stream line orders for the sales team
EDUCATION:
Bachelor of Arts in Education July 2019 – May 2022
Colorado Christian University
Associate of Science in Business Administration August 1998 – May 2002
Allegany College of Maryland
SKILLS:
Project Management, Contract Negotiation, Conflict Resolution, ISO 9001 Policies and Procedures, Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams), Google Drive (Docs, Forms, Sheets, Classroom), Material Resource Planning (Epicor), Inventory Management, Time Management, Problem Solving, Verbal and Written Communication