Objective
I seek to establish a lasting relationship with a company that will use my current skill-set to best benefit the productivity of the company, is receptive to new and innovative ideas, is fair and concise in their adherence to corporate structure, and one that will provide a friendly and team-spirited environment that is conducive to meeting and exceeding all goals of that company.
Experience
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE & ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Program Coordination
--Successfully established new marine navigation vendor accounts and relationships.
--Negotiated pricing based on annual purchase activity.
--Sourced shipping alternatives to cut costs.
--Reduced cost of select, regularly used installation materials by 50%.
--Reorganized stockroom to facilitate inventory control, receiving and shipping.
--Rewrote exchange server folder system for large mega yacht sales company.
--Authored four chapters of employee manual.
--Conducted preliminary sales tax audit for two companies reducing tax responsibility to minimal obligation.
Management/Supervision
--Created a cohesive, team-spirited environment for all purchasing and stockroom personnel.
--Trained, supervised and evaluated staff, coached improvement management skills.
--Successfully refined and implemented new projects.
--Worked closely with coworkers to insure accuracy and timeliness of their own tasks.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Purchasing Manager, High Seas Technology, Inc.
Ft. Lauderdale, FL
2006-2009
250 employee marine electronics installation company with (10) locations Nationwide; Processed purchase orders via IBM AS400 for navigation equipment installation/service jobs; Maintained knowledge of navigation electronics, audio visual and computer systems; Confirmed accuracy of sales orders; Managed materials/inventory; Sourced new vendors/maintained existing relationships; External/internal customer service; Negotiated dealer pricing/discounts; Researched/analyzed trends, products, pricing; Verified/closed installation orders for invoicing; Supervised/trained stockroom personnel; Analyzed past-due purchase orders; Tracked un-received equipment/materials; Established/maintained employee and vendor relationships; Sourced product/technical issues via the Internet; EBay management; Managed customer orders/related change orders; Reissued returned equipment; Worked closely with technicians/installers on product replacements; Prepared boat show displays; Updated purchasing/order systems.
Brokerage Administrator, Westport Yacht Sales
Ft. Lauderdale, FL
2003-2005
Supervised (4) assistants in their daily work detail; Completed all training/updates; Completed yacht closings; Personally assisted (2) top-producing yacht brokers; Supervised yacht marketing/ad preparation; Prepared new construction/brokerage contracts through closing; Prepared vessel presentations; edited photos for advertising; Completed yacht listings/email broadcasts; Created all documents/correspondence for sales/customer relations; Followed-up/stored client leads; Maintained yacht/broker expense accounts; maintenance for all listings; Boat show and event preparation/participation; Full administrative detail.
Owner/Operator, Advantech Marine Services, Inc.
Dania Beach, FL
2002-2006
Co-owned home-based marine repair company; Maintained customer service orders; Scheduled repairs; Sourced repair materials/equipment; Managed advertising/promotion; Reconciled corporate and personal accounts; Prepared accounting/tax documentation; Purchased repair/installation materials; Established new vendors; Maintained exemplary vendor/customer relations; Completed weekly payroll.
Education
--Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, FL (Graduated 12/99), B.A., Psychology, Summa cum Laude, Phi Theta Kappa, 3.9 GPA
--Broward Community College, Davie, FL (Graduated 6/97), A.A., Liberal Arts, Highest Honors, Member Alumni & Friends Association, Phi Theta Kappa
--A.S., Radiation Therapy - Incomplete - Forfeited scholarship to needier participant - changed degree track to Psychology; well-versed in medical processes/terminology.
--Keiser Institute of Technology, Fort Lauderdale, FL (Graduated 11/82), Certificate in Nurse Assisting
Certification
Skils
INTERPERSONAL SKILLS
--Nearly 10 years of successful, proven, team-building management.
--Ability to direct complex projects from concept to fully operational status.
--Goal-oriented individual with strong leadership capabilities.
--Organized, highly motivated, and detail-directed problem solver.
--Proven ability to work in unison with internal and external customers, vendors and other related employees to form positive and lasting relationships.
ADMINISTRATIVE SKILLS
--IBM AS400, advanced PC skills, Windows Vista
--Mapics, MS Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Outlook
--EBay proficient, Internet Sourcing, Website maintenance
--75 wpm, Speedwriting
--Computer/office equipment trouble-shooting/repair
--Medical terminology/processes
--Software savvy
The position held at the most current place of employment dictated great responsibility for all 10 locations nationwide. As purchasing manager, I processed each and every customer order for all locations, and worked closely with installers and technicians daily to insure that their materials and equipment were ordered timely and accurately as to not create delays in delivery and payment. I reported directly to the President of Sales with equipment changes, suggestions, and new product. I facilitated the purchasing process by establishing very strong bonds with all vendors and related staff in order to insure accuracy of orders and timely delivery of merchandise, relationships I have maintained to date. As the manager of the stockroom staff, I revamped and fine-tuned the inventory, shipping and receiving process so that all orders were received and delivered to the correct order number. In this managerial capacity, I created a light, team-spirited work environment for all staff and was always available to assist in any way possible. Having owned and operated my own marine repair business, I adopted valuable skills and knowledge that are easily transferred to any company. I am extremely loyal, dedicated, and go above and beyond for those I represent.