Objective
To obtain a position in the maritime industry with a competitive salary that will challenge me and allow me to be creative and use my talents to deliver quality products and or services.
Experience
Earl Beach Panel & Controls, Chesapeake, VA 2006-Present
Senior Buyer (March 09-Present)
• Review bill of materials to ensure part numbers are correct, lead times are adequate, pricing is valid and purchase orders will satisfy job requirements and scheduling
• Interact and establish relationships with vendors to receive solid support for products and service
• Follow up orders and give solutions to scheduling and long lead time issues.
• Utilize inventory to lower material costs for jobs and increase profitability.
Warehouse Manager/Project Coordinator (March 08-March 09)
• Successfully negotiated extensive discounts and incentives with UPS for small package and freight shipments.
• Established an orderly inventory system to improve material control and save money by using products on the shelf.
• Send and receive valuable equipment in a timely manner and within budget requirements.
• Meet with Beach Panel staff to organize and schedule shipments for active and future jobs.
• Prepare shipping quotes for contract work
Project Coordinator/Engineering Assistant (Jun 07-March 08)
• Prepared and solidified a contract for maintenance on LCAC’s located at Little Creek Amphibious Base, Norfolk VA.
• Liaison between Beach Panel supervisors and our customer.
• Prepared quotes for growth work
• Edited and submitted condition reports for the LCAC maintenance contract to our customer and the Navy
• Create bill of material and coordinate shipments to complete jobs in an organized and timely manner, and ensure budget consideration to earn maximum profit.
• Meet with engineers, installers, and vendors to determine materials required for design and installation jobs.
Installer / Electrician (Jun 06-Jun 07)
• Install custom electrical systems and automation on government ships and vessels.
o Access and utilize cableways and ship spaces to ensure efficient installation
o Manage time and materials to cost effectively carry out task
o Use prints and drawings to troubleshoot and plan an appropriate response to electrical failure
North Ridge Country Club, Raleigh, NC 2000-2006
Tennis Staff
• Instruct tennis camps and clinics attended by state, southern and nationally ranked junior players.
• Oversee junior league matches and carry out general functions of the tennis pro shop.
Education
• University of Hartford, West Hartford, CT 2003-2006
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology
• Bond University, Gold Coast, Australia Jan-May 2005
Study Abroad, Psychology
• Wake Technical Community College, Raleigh, NC 2001-2002
Transfer Program
Certification
Skils
Computer Skills Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SPSS, Internet Researching, Quickbooks, and Deltek Costpoint
Awards and Distinctions
Dean’s List, University of Hartford 2003, 2005, 2006
Scholar Athlete Award 2005, 2006
Recipient of Presidential Grant, University of Hartford 2003-2006
Additional Coursework
World of Business Accounting Research Methods and Statistics Management
Other Activities
Student Athlete Advisory Council (SAAC) 2005-2006
Division I Tennis player, University of Hartford 2005-2006
Progressive Percussion Ensemble (#1 National Ranking) 2000-2001
USTA Men’s 3.5 League Team Captain 2008-Present