Experience

Intrepid Potash

• United States
• Mining
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Commodity Buyer/Expeditor

  • 2011 - Present

  Manage direct purchases utilizing available supplier base. Process authorized requests outside ofsupplier base via credit card purchases. Process and manage repair orders ranging from smallcomponents to large equipment. Communicate with warehouse and maintenance to facilitate quickprocess of repair cores. Act as a direct liaison between maintenance departments and supplier todetermine warranty opportunities. Evaluate quotes to determine economic feasibility to continue with repair process. Manage supporting documentation to support repair orders and high dollar purchases. Designed a process utilizing Microsoft Projects and Microsoft Excel to organize and manage rental equipment for ease in tracking current and past units. The process created a visual tool which also resulted in 80% reduction in rental use. Developed solid working relationships with support suppliers and equipment manufacturers resulting in collaborative effort to improve on-time deliveries by 80% of active supplier contact. Evaluate quotes for overall expense to identify best cost savings. Negotiate freight costs to achieve a greater reduction in cost. Redirect activities based on unplanned priority changes due to emergency needs. Maintain communication from time of request to completion of delivery. Possess proficient knowledge of mechanical, safety, electrical commodities. Show less

• Warehouse Leadperson

  • May 2006 - Jun 2011

  Performed daily workplace inspections. Trained, provided guidance and supervised employees.Obtained extensive knowledge of Ellipse applications. Wrote a training guide for warehouse duties outlining processes which included visual step-by-step guides. Created work orders and requisitions as needed. Reviewed recommended inventory adjustments for accuracy. Generated reports in Business Objects. Ensured repairs were processed through purchasing and shipped in a timely manner. Reviewed accuracy of various warehouse duties. Maintained exceptional safety record. Operated forklift and variety of warehouse tools to process incoming orders. Show less



Walmart

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Department Manager-Hardware

  • Mar 1998 - May 2006

  Used computer-based inventory system to ensure merchandise was ordered as needed and maintained an accurate inventory count. Maintained level of supplies to support department. Trained and supervised associates in the department. Delegated tasks to associates to accomplish department goals. Created and implemented 30/60/90-day plans using past sales information. Established customer’s trust resulting in continuing sales increases for the department. Used computer-based inventory system to ensure merchandise was ordered as needed and maintained an accurate inventory count. Maintained level of supplies to support department. Trained and supervised associates in the department. Delegated tasks to associates to accomplish department goals. Created and implemented 30/60/90-day plans using past sales information. Established customer’s trust resulting in continuing sales increases for the department.



Hancock Fabrics

• United States
• Retail
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Manager

  • 1991 - Jul 1997

  Managed store operations. Ordered and stocked merchandise to ensure steady level of inventory. Processed incoming merchandise using shipping invoice to ensure accountability. Assisted customers with special orders and ordered accordingly. Maintained accounts payable and receivable. Reported daily sales to corporate offices. Balanced daily sales and made daily banking deposits. Budgeted payroll at company standards. Managed buying budget of $15,000 on annual trips to purchase special buys. Managed store operations. Ordered and stocked merchandise to ensure steady level of inventory. Processed incoming merchandise using shipping invoice to ensure accountability. Assisted customers with special orders and ordered accordingly. Maintained accounts payable and receivable. Reported daily sales to corporate offices. Balanced daily sales and made daily banking deposits. Budgeted payroll at company standards. Managed buying budget of $15,000 on annual trips to purchase special buys.



US Army

• United States
• Law Enforcement
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Tactical Communications Systems Operator/Mechanic

  • 1986 - 1991

  Responsible for maintenance and accountability of unit radios and telephones. Installed, operated and performed preventive maintenance checks on all vehicle mounted and portable radios. Scheduled and completed monthly, quarterly, semi-annual and annual maintenance on communications equipment. Executed troubleshooting skills to determine root cause of failures. Replaced basic components to correct transmitting or receiving problems. Removed radios from service for higher maintenance repair as needed. Maintained communications repair shop in an organized manner resulting in top marks on scheduled and unscheduled inspections. Implemented new SOPs for issue and turn-in of equipment resulting in a more efficient and smoother operation. Automated accountability of all communications equipment on computer database which resulted in 100% accountability and control of equipment at all levels. Show less