Experience

Flagship resort
• United States
• Real Estate
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Director of Purchasing

  • Mar 2002 - Present


FantaSea Resort

• United States
• Hospitality
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Purchasing

  • Mar 2002 - Present

  Manage the daily purchasing activities for this tri-property resort: Flagship, Royal Suites at the Atlantic Palace and LaSammana, worth $24 million in annual revenue Required to set up and maintain SpendMap purchasing software system to streamline the purchasing function between all three-resort properties, resulting in volume discounts from vendors. Solicit, obtain and review vendor quotes, for goods and services. Supervise receiving, warehouse and mailroom functions. Manage the daily purchasing activities for this tri-property resort: Flagship, Royal Suites at the Atlantic Palace and LaSammana, worth $24 million in annual revenue Required to set up and maintain SpendMap purchasing software system to streamline the purchasing function between all three-resort properties, resulting in volume discounts from vendors. Solicit, obtain and review vendor quotes, for goods and services. Supervise receiving, warehouse and mailroom functions.



South Jersey Paper Products

• Sales Representative

  • Jan 2001 - Jan 2002

  Outside sales representative for this food service disposables/janitorial equipment/cleaning supply company. Responsible for on-site support, maintain working relationships with clients to ensure high percentage of retention sales. Outside sales representative for this food service disposables/janitorial equipment/cleaning supply company. Responsible for on-site support, maintain working relationships with clients to ensure high percentage of retention sales.



Claridge Casino Hotel

• Director of Purchasing

  • Jan 1983 - Jan 2001

  Promoted from Buyer to Manager to Director of Purchasing As Director, managed activities of the purchasing department for this 502-room hotel casino property with responsibility for $46 million in annual purchasing volume. Solicit, obtain and review vendor quotes, bids, and proposals for goods and services. Interview prospective vendors as to product quality, availability, pricing structure, payment terms and licensing. Responsible for purchasing of retail, promotional, advertising, facilities, printing, F&B, warehouse, transportation, hotel operations, F&B equipment, gaming, casino, slots items. Oversaw licensing and bid review for subcontractors utilized during the construction of a 1,200 space parking facility. Monitor compliance with the company's CCC purchasing submission, including its commitment to minority and women-owned businesses. Supervise staff of seven, including buyers and support personnel. Hire, train, and evaluate personnel. Chaired hotel refurbishing project including design and selection of furniture, fixtures, and equipment for entire hotel tower. As Manager/Buyer, purchased and negotiated contracts for all printed materials including IT forms, advertising, and warehouse forms inventory. Purchased food and beverage equipment and tabletop items including linen, china, and flatware. Recognized by upper management for substantial cost saving under the Employee Incentive Program. Supervised five employees and represented casino at vendor's meetings. Show less