LEE BURKHART
PURCHASING MANAGER/BUYER
PROFILE
I'm an able-bodied guy who just enjoys working in a team environment. I am trying to find a commute closer to my residence and get a change of pace from the Music Industry Sales position I have been in for years.
During the 15 plus years I have been in the Music Sales and Purchasing world, I constantly built and maintained relationships with clients, and worked to ensure the products needed were delivered in a timely manner.
I am someone who likes to follow instructions carefully and go over all that is asked of me, so I can perform at the highest level possible. I am very detail oriented and will learn all procedural requirements exhaustively to ensure performance excellence.
I am definitely interested in moving to supervisory roles as I have been a purchasing team manager for almost ten years.
CONTACT
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HOBBIES
Ice Skating
Audio Recording and Production
Home Improvement
Leading Worship (at Anchor Bible Church)
EDUCATION
The Juilliard School
September 1989 – June 1991
Master of Music
University of Southern California
September 1985 – May 1989
Bachelor of Music with a minor in Education.
Four Year Member of The Spirit of Troy Marching Band
WORK EXPERIENCE
Westlake Pro - Purchasing Manager/Buyer
March 2015–Present
Oversee and place Purchase Orders for all equipment necessary for Sales and Special Order Project requirements.
Guitar Center Professional – Rentals/Purchasing/Logistics Manager
January 2008–March 2015
Oversaw the rental department, delivering gear to clients and venues in need. Kept track of Special Orders and Order status from PO to delivery for Guitar Center Pro Sales
Anvil/Calzone Case - Music Case Specialist
May 2005–August 2007
Managed case design and sales of custom road cases for music industry clients such as touring bands and schools, as well as direct-to-client custom case sales.
House of Blues, Sunset Strip - Front of House Engineer
September 1999–May 2005
Managed production requirements for touring bands and performers and mixed the live shows for the artists.
Whittier Union High School District – Substitute Teacher
September 1993–June 1998
Taught classes and executed curriculum for Whittier, CA High Schools in need of extended substitute teaching.