Resume for Tracy Roark

TRACY ROARK

Enclosed is a copy of my resume for your review. I am seeking a position as a Purchasing Manager or Commodity Manager.

My background consists of holding the position of Purchasing Manager along with other roles for a manufacturer of folding cartons. Throughout my experience, I was recognized for my expertise in managing all areas of the purchasing department including starting up the first purchasing infrastructure for this company. Additionally, I demonstrated an expertise in leading multi-million dollar projects for our Fortune 500 customers, and initiating and implementing new systems to streamline and produce more efficient internal operations.

Other areas of accomplishments include my outstanding abilities in managing teams that produce optimum levels of productivity, along with a strong history of identifying areas of deficiency and deploying innovative solutions that result in successful outcomes. This was done buy working with all our suppliers to determine who would give us the best product that would maximize our production.

I am a performance driven, self-motivated professional with excellent detail, communication, and organizational skills. As a result of my background and leadership talents, I am confident that I can make a significant contribution within your organization.

Thank you for your consideration. I look forward to hearing from you.

Sincerely,

Tracy Roark

TRACY ROARK

Purchasing Manager / Commodity Manager

EXECUTIVE PROFILE

Strategic thinking, hands-on executive with an exemplary record of leading the purchasing department for a packaging manufacturer. Recognized for driving substantial cost reductions, streamlining operations, and improving quality. Successful at identifying areas of deficiency and deploying effective solutions to achieve goals and produce bottom line results. Highly skilled at managing numerous million dollar projects concurrently, and leading high performance teams. An outstanding reputation for performing above and beyond job expectations.

CORE LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES

Managing Projects for Fortune 500 Customers ♦ Leading Cross Functional Teams ♦ Providing Excellent Customer Service ♦ Establishing Vendor Relationships ♦ Developing and Implementing Quality Control Plans ♦ Delivering Projects on Time and Within Budget ♦ Handling Accounts Payable ♦ Supervising Distribution and Logistics ♦ Leading Direct and In-direct Reports ♦ Developing Strategies to Maximize Production ♦ Visiting Supplier Sites to Ensure Optimum Productivity ♦ Overseeing Employee Relations, Scheduling, and Safety ♦ Working with Multiple Vendors to Coordinate Inbound /Outbound Shipments

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

OLD VIRGINIA BRICK CO., Madison Heights, VA: Manufacturer of bricks.

Packaging and Kiln Supervisor, 03/ 2007 to Present

Manage 20 employees (general laborers) in all areas of packaging and kiln operations. Hire and train new employees.

 Eliminated and replaced existing operator with a new employee, increasing our production by up to 15%.

 Currently working on an equipment maintenance program with the assistant plant manager.

NEW DOMINION PACKAGING / OLD DOMINION BOX COMPANY, Madison Heights, VA: Manufacturer of folding cartons with annual revenue of $15 million.

Purchasing Manager, 1996 –2006

Operations Manager, 2003 –2006

General Manager, 2000 – 2003

In charge of overall production operations with 90 non-union employees (three shifts) and a 70,000 sq. ft. production facility. Responsible for all the purchasing for multiple plants, process improvements, customer pricing, estimating, job costing and executive reporting. Coordinated a wide range of functions for various client projects. Led eight direct reports (Shipping Manager, Prepress Manager, two Supervisors, Estimator, Scheduler, and two Customer Service Professionals). Hired and trained new employees. Troubleshot and resolved a wide range of operational and production issues.

 Managed and controlled procurement spend of $12 - $15 million annually in raw materials, including paperboard and corrugated cases.

 Switched our main board supplier, which reduced costs by 10% and increased our production output.

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 Launched a purchasing program – a first for the company. Previously there were no budget constraints, and employees in different departments were ordering with no standardized cost guidelines. Overall effort reduced purchasing costs by up to 15%.

 Worked with Finishing department to increase speeds in production by determining the best material to purchase.

 Successfully led client projects including: Disney, GE Lighting, Panera Bread, Hollister Inc. (a pharmaceutical manufacturer), as well as other small accounts. Projects ranged up to $1M for various individual clients.

 Brought lost customer back on board (a six figure account). Personally provided individual attention, resulting in new revenue.

 Changed quoting systems from full cost to variable costing.

 Initiated and introduced CAD/CAM, which is utilized company wide.

 Started up a converting plant from a schedule board to a computerized scheduling system.

 Represented company at quarterly meetings of the Independent Folding Carton Group.

Production Manager, 1992 – 2000

Managed five direct reports and general laborers. In charge of all pricing of the folding carton business for both plants that were in operation.

 Worked with estimators in reducing turnaround time for quotes from five to two days.

PRIOR EMPLOYMENT AT NEW DOMINION PACKAGING / OLD DOMINION BOX COMPANY:

Pre-press Manager, 1990 –1992; Quality Control Manager, 1989 –1990; QC inspectors, Production Coordinator, 1987- 1989

EDUCATION

B.S. Degree in Math Lynchburg College, Lynchburg, VA

One course short of another major in Computer Science.

Self-funded 50% of college expenses through work, grants, and financial aid.

Additional training: ISO9000 audit class

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