Experience

San Bernardino County Fire Department

• Public Safety
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Lead Buyer

  • Mar 2021 - Present

  Partnered with departmental representatives to process improvements and implement effective changes that had been desired for many years. Proposed several initiates for both Purchasing and my departments to bring new technology and processes to blend with tried-and-true processes. Transitioned both Fleet management and San Bernardino County Fire Protection District toward utilizing contracts in SAP saving countless manpower hours chasing quotes for every order. Assisted with the discovery of additional grant funds and networking to assist with additional revenue streams to boost operations. Previous titles include Buyer I and Buyer II. • Advised and contributed to training of new buyers on County policies, electronic procurement systems, and contract management while continuing to fulfill additional buyer responsibilities • Facilitated request for proposals (RFP), request for bid (RFB), and other formal solicitations for both individual projects/departments as well as County-wide procurements while writing and reviewing Board Agenda Items • Negotiated contract terms and conditions with vendors, trained them in use of the County’s electronic procurement system (ePro and SAP), review and approved purchase orders in SAP, purchasing contracts; performs complex negotiations, value analysis, and integrate with group purchasing organizations both local and national • Took on many large projects including researching and utilizing regional cooperatives, provided support for the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) and Shelter Operations Compound (SHOC), HELP trailer project, and designing and implementing a new contract system for Fleet Management increasing effectiveness and reducing payment times


San Bernardino County Purchasing
• Buyer III

  • Apr 2019 - Present


Hold Soap Inc.

• Director Of Development

  • Apr 2018 - Apr 2019

  Recruited by BP to develop the business plan and develop the product offerings. Developed the budget forecast and pricing strategies. Supervised the integration with the warehouse management team and initial sales push out. Directed team in executing all marketing efforts, partnerships with community engagement programs, branding, and business development. • Planned, developed, and implemented, the business and marketing plans • Managed new product research and development as well as production, including market research, contracting services, procurement, and services • Partnered with non-profits such as Special Olympics Southern California and Dear Mom to maximize business integration to target markets as well as boost exposure and add to networking and social media presence • Created budget and financial forecast for 3-year period


Yard House Restaurants
• Restaurants
• 700 & Above Employee
• Restaurant Manager

  • Nov 2016 - Nov 2017

Levity Entertainment Group
• United States
• Veterinary Services
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Assistant General Manager

  • Feb 2011 - Nov 2016

1st Special Forces Group (Airborne) United States Army
• Sergeant

  • Feb 2007 - Feb 2012

United States Air Force
• United States
• Defense and Space Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee
• Crew Leader

  • Jul 2003 - Feb 2007