Experience

Broetje Automation-USA

• United States
• Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Buyer

  • Sep 2022 - Present



APS

• United States
• Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Purchasing Agent

  • Nov 2020 - Jun 2022



Fluence Automation, a BlueCrest Company

• United States
• Automation Machinery Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Associate Buyer

  • Oct 2017 - Mar 2020



Medline Industries, LP

• United States
• Medical Equipment Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Operations Specialist

  • Apr 2014 - Oct 2017

  ● Newly developed position with primary responsibility of monitoring the closing process for all new custom kitting business, identifying and resolving bottlenecks to decrease the ultimate turnaround time to the customer. ● Work daily with all divisional teams, including: Marketing, Engineering Services, Quality, Supply Chain, Demand Planning, Purchasing, Sourcing, Manufacturing, Operations, Warehouse and Production, addressing closing process holds and offering quick solutions. ● Involved in divisional process improvement efforts through focus groups, evaluation and ultimate SOP revisions. ● Administrative responsibilities for division include: Process and monitor all change orders, custom artwork proofreader, execute sample trials and proof read custom artwork. Show less

• Medical Kitting Sample Coordinator

  • Apr 2014 - Jul 2016

  ●Managed incoming custom kitting sample requests used in the sales field, from initial quoting stage to manufacturing of final hard sample. When necessary after initial evaluation, made revisions to initial samples for more accurate packaging, manufacturing and shipping to ensure efficient delivery to the client. ●Sourced needed components and built sales sample in the most efficient and cost-effective manner.●Supported increasing business by processing all samples within a 48 hour period, developing the confidence of the sales force serviced. Made 100% of quarterly bonus formula during entire term by meeting the demands of this fast turnaround time.●Managed daily contact and communication with executives, managers, sales managers and support staff for business purposes, while developing good working relationships to support a team-based environment.●Managed stock ordering through internal warehouses and divisional/branch transfers via proprietary software. ●Identified efficiency flaws and offered/implemented process improvement ideas to resolve issues.Identified packaging improvements and cost savings in components and packaging to provide sales with the most cost-effective kits to meet the needs of the customers. ●Developed and implemented a systematic process for maintaining inventory stock levels in our sample center. ●Managed a high volume of e-mails and facilitated sales and divisional needs. Show less



Wales Tales Catering

• Libertyville

• Owner/Chef

  • Jan 2005 - Nov 2014

  ● Provided full-service catering and event planning services specializing in custom chef/client designed menus. ● Managed home parties, religious functions, business meetings and small weddings from 10 to 150 people. ● Coordinated events from contracting, menu development, party specifications, event management and billing. ● Managed staff of up to 15 people at event site. ● Provided full-service catering and event planning services specializing in custom chef/client designed menus. ● Managed home parties, religious functions, business meetings and small weddings from 10 to 150 people. ● Coordinated events from contracting, menu development, party specifications, event management and billing. ● Managed staff of up to 15 people at event site.



Lake County Haven

• Libertyville, Illinois

• Event Consultant

  • Nov 2010 - Jan 2013

  ● Served as liaison between administration and a 125-member auxiliary. ● Administrator of computer program and database for event management. ● Recruited, scheduled and communicated with volunteer groups and individuals from the community. ● Managed all incoming volunteer interest calls, applications, tours and on-site projects. ● Served on Special Events committee for 3 annual fundraising events, netting $390K annually. ● Wrote quarterly newsletter articles on events and projects within the agency. ● Solicited donations for events and shelter needs, supporting the raising over $100K per year. Show less



Crowne Plaza Hotels

• Mundelein and Springfield Illinois

• Sales and Convention Services Manager

  • May 1996 - May 2001

  ● Managed sales and event preparation for over 40,000 square feet of event space. ● Managed all aspects of events from booking and contracting, menu development, detail sessions, client/committee meetings and billing. ● On site for all contracted events to oversee execution to meet customer’s ultimate satisfaction. ● Event experience size range: 10-1,500 (Al Gore’s visit to the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Springfield, IL) where 3 separate cocktail events took place at once. ● Daily contact with new and existing customers through phone solicitation, incoming booking calls, and planning/detailing sessions. ● Responsible for ensuring all departments within hotel were briefed on the details of each day’s events. ● Managed weekly catering meetings with staff of 5-30 people. ● Worked directly with hotel Executive Chef to educate myself on the preparation of menu items and wine pairings. ● Directly involved with the implementation of computer program development and conversion. Show less



Illinois Restaurant Association

• Chicago, Illinois

• Assistant Membership Director

  • Jun 1993 - Oct 1995

  ● Membership sales representative for northern Cook, Lake and McHenry counties, continually meeting sales goals. ● Served as primary liaison for committees planning annual functions – golf outings, gala events and association trade shows. ● Responsible for organization, advertising, sales, and printing of annual membership directory. ● Membership sales representative for northern Cook, Lake and McHenry counties, continually meeting sales goals. ● Served as primary liaison for committees planning annual functions – golf outings, gala events and association trade shows. ● Responsible for organization, advertising, sales, and printing of annual membership directory.