Nicholas Westphal
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QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY
• Excellent communication, technical, interpersonal and analysis skills
• Great organization and project management prowess in fast-paced environment
• Five years of developing and maintaining customer/vendor relationships
• Detail oriented and resourceful, able to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time lines effectively
• Direct experience with purchase order processing and maintenance, from creation to completion
• Five years of administrative support experience in purchasing department including scheduling meetings, calendar management, phones, product/pricing research, obtaining price quotes, process invoices, vendor management, inventory control
• Managed inventory by creating and analyzing reports by usage and cost
• Experienced with financial planning, analysis, budgeting, forecasting
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Project, Outlook, Social Media
EDUCATION
Northwood University – Midland, MI
Bachelor of Business Administration January 2009
Dual Major: Banking & Finance / Management
Transferred from Delta College
RELEVANT EXPERINECE
Quad Graphics – Midland, MI
Receiving Specialist/Purchasing Assistant 11/2006-Present
• Streamlined an inter-departmental three-way match accounting system
• Work closely with purchasing to ensure all purchase orders are verified and completed
• Create and analyze reports by usage, equipment, and cost
• Developed internal delivery process for incoming products and supplies
• Monitored parts inventory, ordering and stocking on a regular basis
• Adding new parts to company catalog, setting reorder points and monitoring throughout lifecycle
• Assist Buyer with a multitude of administrative tasks
• Schedule and receive as many ten truck shipments daily
• Train and supervise receiving department staff on daily operations and corporate standards
Champs Sports – Midland, MI
Sales Professional 05/2002-01/2006
• Lead sales team to consistently achieve promotional and sales goals
• Utilized strong communication, interpersonal, and sales skills to assist customers with a
variety of athletic products while successfully up selling merchandise that met their needs
• Managed cash drawer, processing all cash and credit transactions
• Monitored and managed inventory levels, ordering regularly and stocking daily
• Implemented various marketing techniques.
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Kohl’s Department Store – Midland, MI
Customer Service/Early Morning Replenishment 05/2005-08/2005
• Managed inventory levels for merchandise, ensuring appropriate stock on floor at all times
• Set up floor sets and in-store promotional material per corporate standards
• Developed innovative ways to create additional space in back of house storage area