Matt Otte
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RiteWay Conveyors, Inc. we are more than just conveyors
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United States
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Mechanical Or Industrial Engineering
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1 - 100 Employee
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Purchasing Agent/Buyer
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Sep 2021 - Present
- Collaborate with various internal departments and interface with ERP/MRP systems to identify and purchase items necessary for multiple, concurrently running company projects. - Verify purchases and source/recommend alternatives for costly or redundant products. - Issue purchase orders to ensure all purchased goods, production materials, and shop supplies and services necessary for day to day and future operations arrive “just-before-on-time” to optimize company efficiency. - Coordinate with suppliers to ensure timely deliveries and oversee the integrity of delivered goods and services. - Receive goods and materials, authorize payments, manage purchasing expenses, and maintain receipts, records, and inventories. - Source vendors and suppliers based on price, availability, necessity, quality, and logistical expenses. - Interview vendors and suppliers to learn about products, services, and pricing. - Assess vendors and their offerings with in-person visits, interviews, and analysis to assess their quality - Negotiate sales agreements and contracts with vendors and suppliers. - Lead, plan, and reconcile company physical inventory processes. Audit and maintain company inventory records. Show less
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Valley Sales of Hutchinson
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Hutchinson, MN
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Service Advisor/Writer
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Nov 2019 - Oct 2021
- Greet, establish, and maintain a positive rapport with customers and potential customers. - Assist customers in determining needs and promotes products/services accordingly. - Estimate cost of repair and prepare itemized service order, listing costs of parts and labor. - Initiate service orders, secures customer’s signature, and closes when completed. - Posses a keen understanding of all of our products and services. - Understand effective service sales processes and actively seek sales opportunities. - Maintains good communication with customer and follows up after work is completed to ensure satisfaction. - Understand customer’s needs and commit to exceed customer expectations every day. - Complies with all company policies and procedures. - Other duties and responsibilities as assigned Show less
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Form A Feed
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Stewart, MN
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Fleet/Driver Supervisor
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Nov 2018 - Nov 2019
Supervise all professional drivers and maintenance shop personnel and lead the communication efforts with all delivery personnel. Ensure effective communication of load and delivery requests. Develop and train personnel on Standard Operating Procedures. Support the DOT Training programs for professional drivers. Direct participation in the recruitment of professional drivers. Investigate all transportation related incidents conducting corrective actions as needed. Communicate and coordinate with company staff to resolve load and delivery concerns with customers and dealers. Responsible for fleet maintenance and repairs, to include purchasing new tractors, trailers, and required equipment. Show less
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PHB Public Accounting
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Hutchinson, MN
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Office Manager
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2017 - 2018
Provided front desk customer service representation for the office. Ensured day to day operations ran smoothly and accurately. Support and schedule appointments for all CPAs. Accountable for all firm property, equipment, and resources. Processed accounts payable, receivable, and banking functions. Maintained required credentials and licenses for the firm. Coordinated facility maintenance and services. Researched and executed special projects as identified or directed. Electronically filed and tracked completed tax return Show less
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Marine Corps Recruiting
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Armed Forces
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700 & Above Employee
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LAR Occupational Field Specialist/ Advocate
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May 2015 - Mar 2017
Serve as occupational field Human Resource Specialist for the Marine Corps' Light Armored Reconnaissance (LAR) Occupational Field. Identify, validate, advocate and serve as the principal point of contact in regards to workforce development and training, force structure requirements, personnel structure changes, and unique operational considerations that impact the human capital resources of the Marine Corps' LAR Occupational Field. Serve as expert and lead manager in regards to training, equipment and assignments across 4 nationwide locations. Show less
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1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion
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Camp Pendleton, California
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Battalion Logistics Chief
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May 2014 - May 2015
Served as the senior enlisted tactical logistics adviser to the commander and staff of a Light Armored Reconnaissance (LAR) battalion. Advised the commander in the tactical employment of the organic weapons systems of the unit. Advised the commander on the condition, care, and economical use of unit resources and equipment. Coordinated and supervised all aspects of the battalion Administration and Logistics Center. Ensured that personnel were trained and proficient in the employment of logistical C4I systems. Managed the flow of logistical and supporting information provided through available C4I systems. Assisted with the timely collection, review, and distribution of orders, messages, briefs, reports, training schedules and all tasks in support of the unit’s core and assigned Mission Essential Tasks. Advised and made recommendations for the planning, coordination, and execution of the unit’s fire support plan. Assisted with the development of the unit’s training plan and managing the Unit Readiness Program. Coordinated and supervised the embarkation and debarkation of the unit. Show less
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Light Armored Reconnaissance Training Company, Advanced Infantry Training Battalion
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School of Infantry- West, Camp Pendleton, CA
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Company Operations Chief, Chief Instructor, Curriculum Developer
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Mar 2012 - Apr 2014
Manage all Marine Corps Information Training Information Management System (MCTIMS) class allocations, registrations, course completion codes and class validations for every class conducted at Light Armored Reconnaissance Vehicle Training Company (LAVTC). Schedule and manage all logistical support for each of the four Programs of Instruction (POI) at LAVTC. Schedule and manage all range and training area requests through range control. Manage all annual training for LAVTC permanent personnel. Serve as the Company Curriculum Developer and Chief Instructor. Supervised and managed all course chiefs in the execution and management of their POIs. Assisted all officers in charge with the execution and management of their POIs. Served as the command combat conditioning instructor and physical training representative. Show less
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2d Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, USMC
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Camp Lejeune, NC
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Light Armored Reconnaissance Company Operations Chief
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Jun 2009 - Feb 2011
Served as the senior enlisted technical and tactical adviser to the commander and staff on LAR operations. Advised the commander in the tactical employment of the organic weapons systems of the unit. Advises the commander on the condition, care, and economical use of unit resources and equipment. Coordinated and supervised all aspects of the company Combat Operations Center and Administration Logistics Center. Ensured personnel were trained and proficient in the employment and use of C4I systems. Managed the flow of information provided through available C4I systems. Facilitated the timely collection, review, and distribution of orders, messages, briefs, reports, training schedules and all tasks in support of the unit’s core and assigned Mission Essential Tasks. Advised and made recommendations for the planning, coordination, and execution of the unit’s fire support plan. Assisted with the development of the unit’s training plan and managing the Unit Readiness Program. Coordinated and supervised the embarkation and debarkation of the unit. Show less
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Aug 2007 - Jan 2009
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Jul 2005 - Jul 2007
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Marine Corps Recruiting
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Armed Forces
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700 & Above Employee
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Jan 2002 - Jun 2005
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Oct 2000 - Dec 2001
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Dec 1998 - Sep 2000
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Dec 1995 - Nov 1998
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Education
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Simpson College
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Vermilion Community College