Manager Management
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Valley Stream, NY *****
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Aston F. Brown, MBA
INTEGRITY | LEADERSHIP | COMMITMENT | EXPERIENCE
Proven professional with over 19 years of experience in procurement, contract negotiation, data analyst and software management; Specializing in Information Technology purchasing, while servicing and supporting many different areas such as legal, marketing, logistics and facilities; Motivated self-starter with proven experience providing high level purchasing services and a deep understanding of the purchasing role in business.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE:
• Maintenance and Consultant Contracts Agreements
• Creating RFP’s/RFQ’s
• E-Procurement Implementation and Vendor Management Negotiations
• Budget Proposals, Projection and Forecasting Reports
• Software Management/Renewal
• Strategic Sourcing and Cost Saving Implementation Process
• Contract Negotiation
• Identify, Evaluate and Implement Procedures for Improvement
• Extensive Technical Aptitude and Knowledge of the IT Procurement Process
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Natixis North America, Inc. 10/2010 - 12/30/2011
Sr. Procurement / Purchasing Manager
Implement and Update Related Policies and Procedures and Keep Current of New Regulatory Requirements in the Area of Procurement and Purchasing; Prepared Monthly Reports for Internal Controls; Supervise the Invoicing and Receiving Process for Greater Accountability and Efficiency; Keep Up to Date of Compliance and Coding Issues Affecting Purchasing and Relate to Practice Operations; Manage/Perform Operational Assessments of Existing Practices; Develop and Negotiate Final Contract Terms and Conditions; Oversee Preparation of Business Plans for New Practices and/or Lines of Business; Lead the Review and Manage the Competitive Bid and Draft Contract Process; Acquisition Process for Information Technology Hardware, Software, Software Development, Communications Equipment and Related Services; Implement and Review Appropriate Records for the Proper Processing of Technology Purchases; Review Monthly Account Accruals and Budget Comparison; Review Ad-hoc Reports on Specific Issues to Facilitate Organizational Decisions; Prepare/Review and Assist in Preparation of FY Budgets; Attend Monthly Management Meetings.
Carver Federal Savings Bank 07/2008 - 07/2010
Operations Manager
Internal Controls and Identifying Areas of Improvement for Purchasing and Bank Operations; Monitor all Compliance Related Activities; Provide Business Justification for the Engagement of External Vendors; Developed, Initiated and Enforced Department Policies and Procedures; Prepared Monthly Reports for Internal Controls; Developed Internal Controls and Identifying Areas of Improvement for the Purchasing Department; Work Closely With the Legal and Risk Management Divisions to Ensure Contracts Address Applicable Laws and Regulations; Work with Service Providers in Development of Transaction Processing Policies and Procedures; Acted as Point of Contact with External Vendors and Internal Management; Monthly Account Budget Reports; Assisted with the Annual Budgeting and Forecasting; Ad-hoc Projects; Review Monthly and Quarterly Fixed Asset Roll Forward Schedules with Management; Performed Additional Duties as Required; Supervised Purchasing Staff.
PFS Investments, Inc. 01/2001 - 04/2008
Purchasing / Operations Manager
Request and Review RFP (Request for Proposal) and Manage the Competitive Bid Process; Manage Supplier/Contractor Base, Pre-Qualify and Evaluate New Supplier Source for Potential Approval; Work with Various Business Lines to Consolidate the Procurement Function Leading to Cost Efficiency and Reduction in Vendor Relationships; Perform and Coordinate Administrative, Technical and Professional Duties to Ensure the Company is Supplied with the Material, Equipment and Services Required to Function Optimally; Continually Engage with Senior Level Management to Understand their Business Requirements and Ensure All Services are Delivered to the Highest Satisfaction; Assist as Necessary, in Resolving Supplier Payments and Performance Problems, Insurance Issues and Customer Satisfaction Problems; New Account Review and Set-up on going Account Maintenance as Well as Account Terminations; Review Current Internal Procedures and Processes to Ensure they are Appropriate, Efficient and Documented; Continuously Identify Needs for New or Revised Policies, Procedures
and Business Tools; Develop and Implement Specific Marketing Plans; Direct Line Reporting Relationship to General Manager; Coordinate Transaction Closing, Funding and Processing of all Transactions into Internal System and Outside Service Providers; Work with and Understand the Legal Structures Within the firm, and Counterparties to Ensure the Accurate Management and Booking of Transactions.
Royal Prestige 03/1993 - 01/2001
Regional Finance and Marketing Manager
Prepared and Analyze Financial and Management Reports; Identified, Designed, and Implemented Creative Business and Technology Solutions; Developed and Presented Proposals for Business Development; Planed, Designed and Implemented New Business Solutions; Identified Key Clients Business Issues, Determined their Needs and Developed Recommendations; Identified Opportunities to Cross Sell other Services; Demonstrated in Debt Knowledge of Market Trends and Competitor Marketing Activities; Identified, Lead and Participated in Business Proposal Development Efforts and Closing Sales Opportunities; Hired, Trained and Developed Staff through Job Development Training; Build and Nurtured a Positive Working Relationship with Clients with the Intention to Exceed Client Expectations; Orchestrated Multiple Activities to Accomplish Professional Business Goals; Developed and Implemented Sales and Marketing Strategy in Accordance with overall Business Objectives; Provided Leadership by Supporting and Motivating Staff.
EDUCATION:
Endicott College – 10/2011
Van Loan School of Graduate and Professional Studies
MBA: Business and Finance Management
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute – 12/1992
BS: Electrical Engineering, Minor: Finance and Management
Co-Op Education: General Electric - 1990
IBM - 1993
CERTIFICATIONS:
Certified Purchasing Manager (C.P.M.)
Hands-On Crystal Reports
Power Excel: Analyzing Data
COMPUTER SKILLS:
Microsoft Office, Crystal Reports, PeopleSoft, QuickBooks, SAP, FAS, Imagic, IS Research; Watchdog Pro (OFAC), Adobe Acrobat, Audio/Video System Management, Computer Network and Systems Management.
MANAGERIAL SKILLS:
Strong Oral and Written Communication Skills; Presentation Skills; Problem Solving and Trouble Shooting Skills with the Ability to Exercise Mature Judgment; Evaluate, Mentor and Provide Feedback on Performance of Others; Demonstrate Creative Thinking for Developing Solutions.
PROFESSIONAL LICENSES:
NYS Life, Accident and Health, Variable Life/Variable Annuities and Long Term Care Insurance, NASD Series 6, 63 and 26
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