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Highly motivated professional with a Bachelor’s degree from Xavier University and over 3 years’ experience in purchasing, inventory, marketing, management, and operations. Results-oriented leader who consistently achieves and exceeds goals through strategic planning and forecasting, and seamless execution. Change agent who develops and implements best practices to improve efficiency and service levels. Possesses strong organizational and analytical skills and excellent problem-solving capabilities. Proven track record of assembling and motivating effective teams. Experience working in diverse industries in domestic and global settings. 


Placed printer and ink/toner work orders, created PO’s and negotiated with vendors on behalf of field technicians. Processed manual work orders, RFQ’s, tracked orders and managed shipments. 
* Utilized software: Microsoft Excel, Sage, eRequester, OpsTRACK and eAutomate.
* Collaborated with Director of Supply Chain and Accounts Payable to manage shipments and billing.
* Delivered weekly inventory backorder reports to the account managers.
* Prepared Excel sheets and entered data to facilitate the company’s transition to a new software.
* Ordered and shipped supplies for reps to meet customer needs.


Purchasing Agent (Contract)

Managed and maintained an extensive shoe inventory for a retail location with more than $2M in annual revenue. Selected shoe models, placed orders, and forecasted trends. Negotiated with shoe vendors to return or exchange underperforming inventory and introduce stronger models.	
* Utilized software: Microsoft Excel and RICS (Retail management software).
* Introduced store’s backroom inventory as a distribution center for online sales on the Fleet Feet corporate website.
* Created purchase orders and managed inventory of 2,500+ pairs of shoes valued at over $400K.
* Oversaw and forecasted footwear inventory for 2 stores simultaneously.
* Achieved 99.7% accuracy on the 2015 year-end footwear inventory.
* Expanded the customer base by leading CrossFit/gym demo shoe events and attracted strength and conditioning athletes to a predominantly running and walking store.
* Provided running gait analysis for customers purchasing running shoes. 
* Led an assigned pace group and served as the lead

Buyer

Scheduled occupancy of 22 rooms and over 40 registered guests. Maintained registration and discharge records. Maintained inventory of donated goods, including food, bed linens, and office supplies. Assisted with housekeeping and maintenance.
* Led Lodge tours for prospective residents and volunteers.
* Engaged and interfaced with guests to ensure excellent service and satisfaction during visits.
* Utilized software: Microsoft Excel and Outlook.


Weekend Manager - Hope Lodge

Provided life-saving healthcare and first aid to 10 to 12 patients per week. Delivered quick and efficient decision making in high-pressure situations and effectively communicated directives to colleagues. 
* Transported patients to and from emergency rooms, hospitals, hemodialysis, and doctors’ offices.


Emergency Medical Technician

Cut, drilled, bent, and constructed plastic materials per customer specifications and blueprints. Prepared, packaged, and shipped customer orders to maintain supply inventory. 
* Received national recognition for starting and running the branch’s recycling program and reduced the work’s negative impact on the environment.
* Created and executed a commuting rewards program encouraging coworkers to walk or ride bikes to work.
* Enlisted Sabic Polymershapes in the Hamilton County Go Green Initiative to optimize business practices, reduce waste, and improve the environment.
Initiated and ran a recycling program from 2008 to 2009.
* Utilized software: Oracle.


Fabricator / Shipping and Receiving

Managed the department layout and inventory of Porter and Valspar paint, brushes, rollers, pans, and other painting supplies. Partnered with customers to identify the best paint and colors for homes and businesses. Utilized computer software to match new paint color to old paint samples.  
* Managed the evening shift workers; closed and counted registers to secure the store for the evening.
* Stayed abreast of the latest training and technology related to store products.


Manager, Paint Department

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Fleet Feet, Incorporated

American Cancer Society

Ohio Ambulance Solutions

Sabic Polymershapes

Meyer Hardware and Rental

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Xavier University