Heather Socarras
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Perhaps the most experienced individual when dealing with government contracts and auditors. Excellent interactions, management and attitude. She is a highly recommended Business Manager.
Perhaps the most experienced individual when dealing with government contracts and auditors. Excellent interactions, management and attitude. She is a highly recommended Business Manager.
Perhaps the most experienced individual when dealing with government contracts and auditors. Excellent interactions, management and attitude. She is a highly recommended Business Manager.
Perhaps the most experienced individual when dealing with government contracts and auditors. Excellent interactions, management and attitude. She is a highly recommended Business Manager.
Experience
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EVAPCO, Inc.
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United States
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Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
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300 - 400 Employee
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Buyer/ Planner
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Oct 2011 - Present
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Trace Photonics
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Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
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Business Manager
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Sep 2004 - Dec 2009
Directed all business and administrative affairs, including the administration of a $2M/year government research contract, subcontracts to universities and private research groups, labor reporting, purchasing, finances, human resources and accounting. Served as Vice-President and Secretary on the company's Board of Directors for 5 years.
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Purchaser, Mexico Liaison
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2001 - 2004
Purchased components for lighting fixtures assembled at U.S. and Mexico contract manufacturer facilities, coordinated logistics of shipping and receiving, resolved quality and cost issues. Also oversaw production at Mexico plant, controlled inventory and movement of materials and finished goods across borders, and provided customer service. Spanish language and cultural skills used on a daily basis.
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Universidad de Córdoba
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Spain
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Director of International Relations
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1998 - 2000
Acted as liaison between university's administration and international community in contract negotiations, oriented international professors and students on legal status. Sought study abroad opportunities and financing for international education opportunities. Represented the country's northern coast on the board of a Colombian organization for international education. Directed an exchange program for students and scholars with the Spanish Agency for International Cooperation, working with the Spanish embassy to coordinate all aspects of sending and receiving participants.
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Education
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Eastern Illinois University
BSB, Management