Experience

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  Cardinal Logistics Management

  • Ohio, United States

  • Truck Driver

    • Jul 2022 - Sep 2022
    • Ohio, United States

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  Special Service Transportation

  • Brunswick, Ohio

  • Truck Driver

    • Oct 2014 - Jun 2022
    • Brunswick, Ohio

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  Valley Transportation

  • Ashland, Ohio

  • Truck Driver

    • Feb 2011 - Aug 2014
    • Ashland, Ohio

    Operate a tractor/trailer unit hauling loads of steel coil, aluminum coil, skidded coils, and steel wire from various plants and mills to customer locations. Operate in a regional format in the Great lakes area. Directs material for proper placement on trailer. Responsible for proper load securement in accordance with federal regulations and ocmpany policy.Awarded "Driver of the Month" - January 2013 for Great American Lines.

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  Cuyahoga County Board of Elections

  • Cleveland, Ohio

  • Absentee Ballot Technician//Rover

    • 2008 - 2010
    • Cleveland, Ohio

    Coordinated support for Polling locations as Rover, including troubleshooting or replacement of voting machines; answering questions; assisting in proper polling location setup. Point of contact for Polling Location Coordinators regarding any elector/election issues.Processed incoming absentee ballot requests; verified applications for accuracy; proofed reports for signature match. Reviewed absentee ballot packages for serialized accuracy prior to delivering to Post Office for mailing to voters. Processed overseas ballot packages. Picked up all incoming absentee ballots from Post Office. Scanned incoming ballot envelopes to data base for counting, balancing and signature review. Distributed returned absentee ballots down to proper city/ward/precinct for final tabulation. Delivered secured absentee ballots to tabulation facility as required.Assisted in other departments on miscellaneous projects as required.

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  PATIO ENCLOSURES, INC

  • PURCHASING MANAGER

    • Feb 1989 - Sep 2008

    Managed the purchasing function supporting a headquarters complex and over thirty branch locations. Responsibilities included fleet management, contract negotiation, branch development, facilities management and MRO operations. Developed RFP processes and evaluated vendor responses for final recommendations. Established significant success with suppliers to reduce organizational expenses and increase operational efficiencies. Focused in driving customer satisfaction through proven, measurable contracting results while balancing controls and risk mitigation. Reported directly to the CEO.Managed all aspects of a 250 vehicle fleet and monitored organizational conformity.Investigated and launched the national fuel card program.Implemented strategic capital spending plans based on annual requirements assessment. Developed, wrote and published the procurement policies and procedures.Identified opportunities of strategic value resulting in long term productivity gains.Monitored all branch security. Planned all system designs and designated access authorization.Purchased all telecommunications systems for new branches. Designed system specifications for each location. Coordinated installation and cut-over of all branch systems. Negotiated all contracts for telecommunications services, resulting in substantial year over year savings. Coordinated all branch capital office equipment and office supply procurement.Managed the creation of all forms and contracts and consulted with legal counsel to ensure compliance. Evaluated facility maintenance contracts for MRO services, HVAC, and grounds for all locations.Chaired cost reduction committees reviewing proposals to improve processes for cost savings.Educated branch operations personnel on new ordering procedures.Primary contact for approval of all expenses and maintained weekly reviews with finance committee to ensure budgetary restrictions were observed.

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  CLEVELAND BUSINESS SYSTEMS

  • MARKETING MANAGER

    • Nov 1987 - Jan 1989

    Promoted increased productivity gains through application of new office productivity equipment.Managed existing client base in consultative effort for office productivity equipment.Developed new customer relationships across a territory covering northern Ohio.Trained client base on purchased productivity equipment.Advised client base by proposing options to evaluate and purchase equipment.

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  OHIO SAVINGS BANK

  • PURCHASING MANAGER

    • Jan 1985 - Nov 1986

    Coordinated the purchasing efforts to cover daily operational requirements of a forty branch banking system. Developed new sources of suppliers by instituting bidding procedures and vendor negotiation parameters.Instituted use of annual blanket orders resulting in yearly cost savings. Established a 'core group' of suppliers for major items purchased.Organized departmental procedures and policies. Designed Corporate Purchase Order Form. Simplified invoice approval procedure for improved turn-around time for payment of invoices.Investigated and resolved vendor conflict for past due invoice resulting in a substantial refund.Supervised four employees in two smaller departments: Mailroom and SwitchboardMaintained corporate voice telecommunications systems to include HQ-PBX and branch locations.Purchased telecommunications systems for new locations. Specified system design and coordinated vendor installation.

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  NCR Corporation

  • BUYER

    • Jan 1984 - Nov 1984

    Participated in new product line development and introduction to market of office technology products.Conferred with Planners in coordinating product requirements schedule with MRP system.Ordered production quantities of material to support manufacturing requirements.Developed new vendor base to support division efforts required for new product introduction.Introduced vendor evaluation process. Established specifications and procured printed material to support Personal Computer product line.Obtained MRO services and tooling components to support new manufacturing facility. Procured electronic components for R&D testing and evaluation.Reviewed and upgraded, through negotiation, maintenance contracts for plant office equipment. Researched and substantially reduced the 'open' purchase order situation.

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  United States Marine Corps

  • Corporal

    • Nov 1975 - Dec 1978

    Personal Financial Records Clerk (Disbursing)Barracks NCO; Payroll NCOMeritorious Awards