Procurement Specialist/Material Handler/Expediter
Resume:
KALU EZRA NWOKE
EMAIL: *******@*****.***
PHONE 713-***-****
HOUSTON, TX 77042
SUMMARY
Confident, creative, and young professional with a willingness to learn more in the business world. Broad-based background in multilayer of management skills, quality assurance, program development, training experience, customer service, and a successful track record in dealing with procurement in the oil and gas sectors.
JOB EXPERIENCE_________________________________________________________________
January 2010 – Present Nordstrom Houston, TX
Receiving Clerk / Procurement Specialist/Material Handler
• Enforce company standards as they relate to security and safety procedures.
• Conduct daily, weekly and monthly store audits.
• To manage the activities of the purchasing and inventory control departments and purchase supplies and materials at the optimal price and delivery cycle while maintaining lowest possible inventory levels.
• To minimize shrinkage by ensuring that inventory is not stolen, destroyed, lost or counted incorrectly.
• Obtain a thorough understanding of hardware including desktop and handheld computers and barcode scanners using RSS/RMS software.
• Detailed duties include the requisitioning and purchase of supplies and equipment. The independent use of judgment and initiative in the preparation and review of specifications, the receipt of bids or quotations, and the checking of bills, invoices against specifications.
• Distribute foods and supplies for Nordstrom Bistro and E-bar.
February 2009 - Present Weekley YMCA Houston, TX
Program Coordinator: Sports and Aquatics
• In this position I supported the Youth Sports Director and Aquatics Director. I provided training to staff in our program area. I assisted in the transition to new program implementations at the facility.
• Schedule, maintain, and operate swim lessons.
• Supervise lifeguards and sports camp staff.
• Oversee overall quality of the aquatics program.
• Created staff schedules, game schedules and trained sports officials in proper officiating technique
• Maintained all off-site and on-site fields including; mowing, lining, debris removal and weekly upkeep and maintenance
• Recruited volunteers for the YMCA Partners campaign
• Recruited volunteer coaches for sports teams.
• Maintained pool maintenance and chemicals.
Jan. 2008–Dec. 2008 Greater Houston YMCA Houston, TX
Sports Coordinator: Youth Sports & Home School P.E.
• In this position I supervised 7 part-time program department staff. I provided training and support to staff in each program area; provided leadership and direction on program implementation, in addition to developing several new revenue generating streams all while maintaining high program quality and growth.
• Ran the 3rd largest youth sports department in Houston Association.
• Sold program and facility memberships to meet goals of budget.
• Helped implement new revenue generating programs; Summer Sports Camps, Off-Season Sports Camps, Holiday Sports Camps, Tennis Camps, Fencing Lessons, Winter Soccer, Winter Baseball, Spring Basketball, Summer Baseball, Adult Soccer, Adult Volleyball and Adult Basketball.
• Teach a diverse range of sports at for home schooled kids ages 3- 15.
• Instill YMCA Core Values in all activities and sports-related events.
• Supervise 25 to 30 kids and instructs them on better health lifestyles.
August 2004– Jan.2005 Rent-A-Center Houston, TX
Account Manager
• Create, manage, and execute plans to increase sales and profits.
• Budgeting, pencil profit system and report analysis.
• Monitor and improve sales skills of all employees, as well as,
setting specific goals for store performance and employee training and development.
• Inventory management and security of all store assets.
June 1999- June 2000 Marathon Oil Company Houston, TX
Procurement Clerk & Document Management
Create & Sustain Outbound Delivery Confirmation Process To Include Receipt Of Product, Delivery Of Product, & Chain Of Custody To The Vendor Level.
Receives, examines and processes requisitions; prepares bid specifications and other necessary documents related to the purchase of supplies, materials and equipment; prepares State requisition or locates source of supply, and places orders with appropriate bidder(s).
Compares costs and evaluates the quality and suitability of supplies, materials and equipment.
Assist In Daily Work Load As Necessary.
Produce and reproduce documents used for company business.
EDUCATION
January 2005– December 2006
University of Houston-Downtown Houston TX
• Bachelors of Science in Criminal Justice.
• Graduation Date: December 17, 2006
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