Experience

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  Inter-lux

  • Baltimore, Maryland Area

  • Procurement and Inventory Management

    • Oct 2023 - Present
    • Baltimore, Maryland Area

    Works closely with internal departments, suppliers, and stakeholders to ensure the timely and cost-effective acquisition of goods and services needed for operationsContributes to maintaining optimal inventory levels, negotiating favorable terms with suppliers, and fostering strong supplier relati...

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  Thorlabs

  • United States
  • Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Inventory Management Specialist

    • Jun 2019 - Oct 2023

    Coordinated purchasing/replenishment of manufacturing supplies/consumables for entire facility, including 6 different lab areas/production roomsEnsured proper inventory levels and dispositions for components, subassemblies, and finished goods for a high-volume laser manufacturer’s product lineDesigned and implemented location-wide cycle count program in compliance with parent company’s accounting regulationsAssisted technicians/engineers with production order workflow/troubleshooting on company ERP softwareProcessed customer repair reports for large-scale quality nonconformance repairsRegularly provided fill-in coverage for shipping and receiving dutiesAssisted Director of Product Development with quality initiatives

  • Inventory Specialist

    • Jan 2019 - Jun 2019

    Ensured proper inventory levels and dispositions for components, subassemblies, and finished goods for a high-volume laser manufacturer’s product lineDesigned and implemented location-wide cycle count program in compliance with parent company’s accounting regulationsAssisted technicians/engineers with production order workflow/troubleshooting on company ERP softwareProcessed customer repair reports for large-scale quality nonconformance repairsCoordinated purchasing of manufacturing supplies/consumables for product lineRegularly provided fill-in coverage for shipping and receiving dutiesWrote facility-wide standard operating procedure for receiving in items into company ERP software

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  Amazon

  • ICQA Data Analyst

    • Apr 2016 - May 2018

    worked closely with the Operations and Retail teams in efforts to provide data and process support for root cause investigation of inventory defects, Sarbanes-Oxley regulatory compliance, and support for implementation of systems and process changes within BWI2 operations

  • Process Assistant

    • Jun 2015 - Apr 2016

    was responsible for developing team associates and assisting Area Managers in day-to-day operations of Amazon RSP Pick Department conducted extensive observation and feedback of Pick Error Indicators, Pick Shorts, and Unscannables for 100+ pick associates in department

  • Fulfillment Associate

    • Apr 2015 - Jun 2015

    member of Inventory Control/Quality Assurance (ICQA) department at BWI2 facility in Baltimore, MD BWI2 Ambassador in June 2015, was responsible for training approximately 20 new hires/internal transfers in building safety practices and standard processes in ICQA department

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  Toys R Us

  • Baltimore, Maryland Area

  • Department Supervisor

    • Apr 2013 - Apr 2015
    • Baltimore, Maryland Area

    was responsible for the administration of the electronics department, including staff supervision and development of approximately 8 associates, inventory management, and visual presentation

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  Best Buy

  • State College, Pennsylvania Area

  • Sales Consultant

    • Nov 2012 - Apr 2013
    • State College, Pennsylvania Area

    provided consumer technology solutions and advice to customers in the Computers/Tablets department ensured proper inventory levels on sales floor worked as customer service assistant unloaded trucks and fulfilled orders in back of house conducted customer surveys and presented results to management

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  Worldwide Express

  • State College, Pennsylvania Area

  • Account Representative

    • May 2012 - Nov 2012
    • State College, Pennsylvania Area

    was responsible for finding and solidifying new business opportunities in both small package and freight logistics for small to midsized companies in a defined sales territory in the greater State College/Altoona/Johnstown metropolitan area, ran entire sales cycle from initial uncovering of clien...

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  Bretton Woods Recreation Center

  • Washington D.C. Metro Area

  • Snack Bar Manager

    • May 2011 - Aug 2011
    • Washington D.C. Metro Area

    was responsible for day-to-day operations of snack bar, including financial reporting, equipment maintenance, and staff supervision