RUSSELL BARKMAN
Leland, NC 28451
*********@*****.***
EDUCATION Abilene Christian University, Abilene Texas
BBA in Business Management
EXPERIENCE
2000-Present Trax Printing
1991-1999 Sales/Purchasing/Estimating
Purchasing Agent; Sourcing suppliers/vendors, negotiate pricing, purchase paper/materials for orders to be produced, purchase supplies, purchase equipment, monitor inventories, and monitor vendor pricing. Use of printing software for accounting purposes.
Inside / outside sales and marketing; cold calling potential new customers in person and by phone, calling on customer base while building relationships, make sure customers are satisfied with products and service, and provide customer service by phone and in person.
Estimating/Accounting; Job estimating and invoicing, accounts receivable, accounts payable, payments/reports, oversee production scheduling of customer’s printing orders.
Production Manager(previous position);Managed Press room with 2 employees, scheduled production, assisted in coordinating daily sales schedule, and shipping/Receiving.
1999-2000 Commercial Promotions
Warehouse/Shipping Manager
-Supervised all functions of warehouse as well as production, managed and supervised up to 12 warehouse employees, scheduled shipping & receiving of merchandise to customers nationally, oversaw the Installation of promotional air balloons and banners, and was responsible for purchasing and repairs of supplies for various projects.
1986-1990 Metro Mailing and Printing
Pre-Press Manager
-Supervised the pre-press area, layout/design, shooting and stripping of negatives.
1984-1985 Sam's Wholesale Club
Human Resources/Payroll
-Accepted applications, interviewed, screened, performed background checks, conducted orientations, payroll for over 200 employees, and reports.
COMUTER SKILLS
PC format, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
-Sales, Purchasing/Buyer, Human Resources, and Management.
-Built sales from the ground-up at Trax Printing.
-Recognized by management for increased sales.
-Successful project management at Commercial Promotions for major accounts like
Office Depot, Mattress Firm, Great Clips, Game Stop, Southwest, and Starbucks.