Experience

Paradigm

• United States
• Software Development
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Senior Digital Sales Specialist

  • May 2022 - Present

  Tampa, Florida, United States



David Weekley Homes

• United States
• Construction
• 700 & Above Employee

• Purchasing Estimator

  • Jul 2019 - Apr 2022

  Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area • Performed complete life cycle of the contract function from the screening of potential bidders, preparing proposals, negotiating proposals, and awarding contracts. • Supported the development and implementation of value-engineering opportunities between multiple divisions to better meet the strategic visions of the company. • Served as a central point of contact for builders and program managers in supporting implementing buying agreements and labor contracts. • Estimated the… Show more • Performed complete life cycle of the contract function from the screening of potential bidders, preparing proposals, negotiating proposals, and awarding contracts. • Supported the development and implementation of value-engineering opportunities between multiple divisions to better meet the strategic visions of the company. • Served as a central point of contact for builders and program managers in supporting implementing buying agreements and labor contracts. • Estimated the materials and labor for hard cost budgets of residential homes and high-density buildings ensuring adequate and accurate line items. • Managed labor contracts and purchasing of materials valued over $25M annually. • Analyzed processes and procedures in estimating/budgeting, contract management, programming systems, and accounts payable to ensure accuracy in accomplishing organizational goals. • Reduced variance expenditures by 5% increasing revenue within two quarters. • Established accounting procedures with multiple vendors to effectively reduce account statements from $300K in errored billing. • Productively underwent two consecutive mergers requiring IT integration and process and procedure restructuring. • Read and reviewed schematics, drawings, and plans for various types of buildings. • Assisted the insurance department by reviewing General Liability, Workers Compensation, and Automobile Insurance documents for contractors and suppliers. Show less



IFCO SYSTEMS

• Germany
• Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
• 700 & Above Employee

• Customer Inventory Controls and Sales Analyst

  • Nov 2018 - Oct 2019

  Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area • Developed, maintained, and utilized predictive models to forecast demand based on industry trends and demand patterns. • Proposed and implemented solutions to improve demand forecast accuracy. • Successfully communicated forecast and inventory estimations to the management of multiple organizations. • Communicated and explained statistical models and recommendations to diverse audiences. • Managed inventory tools and analyzed data about assets at multiple supply chain locations… Show more • Developed, maintained, and utilized predictive models to forecast demand based on industry trends and demand patterns. • Proposed and implemented solutions to improve demand forecast accuracy. • Successfully communicated forecast and inventory estimations to the management of multiple organizations. • Communicated and explained statistical models and recommendations to diverse audiences. • Managed inventory tools and analyzed data about assets at multiple supply chain locations within the forward and reverse logistics model. • Monitored demand forecasts and ensured accurate reporting and analysis of data. • Provided input to the supply planning team in developing inventory strategies on existing product lines through various seasons. • Contributed to the development and implementation of a revenue-generating program and the external audit program to meet organizational goals. • Exercised outstanding customer service with the companies’ top customers to ensure expectations were surpassed and improved customer satisfaction. • Supported the operation of moving packaging materials within a multiple node supply chain throughout Canada, the United States of America, and Mexico. • Closely coordinated and communicated customer action plans with the supply planning team. • Trained multiple co-workers on supply chain dynamics, reporting measures, and demand forecasting systems. • Reconciled customer accounts with reported data, leading to an accurate estimate of assets within the supply chain. Show less



United States Marine Corps

• United States
• Armed Forces
• 700 & Above Employee

• U.S. Marine

  • Oct 2018 - Oct 2019

  Tampa, Florida, United States

• Project Manager

  • Jan 2018 - Sep 2018

  Trondheim Area, Norway • Conducted various aspects of the contract function to include contract preparations, negotiations, and administration on multiple construction and supply chain contracts. • Advanced forecasting methods using variance analysis and statistics, reducing cost by $100,000 on multiple supply chain contracts. • Supported the establishment of performance measurement baselines and milestones, followed by verifying work completed throughout the projects. • Managed request for information and… Show more • Conducted various aspects of the contract function to include contract preparations, negotiations, and administration on multiple construction and supply chain contracts. • Advanced forecasting methods using variance analysis and statistics, reducing cost by $100,000 on multiple supply chain contracts. • Supported the establishment of performance measurement baselines and milestones, followed by verifying work completed throughout the projects. • Managed request for information and the change request log ensuring all interested parties viewed and signed off on any changes to the project scope. • Met with various project team members to go over the organizational goals and directives regarding the projects, this resulted in enthusiasm and motivation to accomplish objectives. • Collected data on all expenses from contracted companies, and reconciled operational budgets totaling over $6M. Construction Projects: • Parking lot - Hired contractors to build a parking lot and maintenance area, conducted weekly performance meetings and managed requests for information and change requests. • Apartment and office building renovation - Hired contractors to renovate and update three multi-story apartment buildings to sustain the life of 500 Persons. Apartment renovations included wifi, personal storage, and living areas, and community areas. Office Area renovations included increased security measures at entryways and windows, wifi, and hard-wired CAT 5 ethernet, medical, and container storage areas.

• Logistics Manager

  • Sep 2015 - Jan 2018

  Stuttgart Area, Germany • Oversaw the flow of personnel and equipment in and out of European and African countries (EMEA). • Created and implemented a report and the corresponding reporting measures that allowed senior leaders to track and maintain control of personnel throughout Europe and Africa. This capability was created by enhancing processes within an established program and building reports that displayed the data. • Assisted with the development of management plans and policies that gave directives and… Show more • Oversaw the flow of personnel and equipment in and out of European and African countries (EMEA). • Created and implemented a report and the corresponding reporting measures that allowed senior leaders to track and maintain control of personnel throughout Europe and Africa. This capability was created by enhancing processes within an established program and building reports that displayed the data. • Assisted with the development of management plans and policies that gave directives and directions to a staff of 5000 personnel. • Wrote daily briefs and weekly presentations that were sent to senior leaders of higher and subordinate levels. • Trained, evaluated, and supervised a staff of three analysts during daily operations and oversaw their professional growth and development. • Reported daily to General Officer level personnel, Senior Officer level personnel, and Senior Enlisted level personnel. Information Technology Projects: • Visual Display Interface - Worked with a team to create files and visual aids using an earth display program. These files provided senior leaders at multiple locations the ability to visually understand aircraft capabilities as well as personnel locations. Traveled to multiple sites to oversee the implementation and training of the program and its capabilities.

• Department Manager

  • Jan 2015 - Sep 2015

  Tampa, Florida, United States • Trained, evaluated, and supervised three direct reports and 17 indirect reports daily operations and oversaw their professional growth and development. • Used the total productive maintenance management process to increase the effectiveness of machinery and gear valued at over $40M. • Organized employee base by structuring into three functional teams to promote faster problem solving resulting in a 25% increase in productivity. • Identified and presented risks and risk mitigation… Show more • Trained, evaluated, and supervised three direct reports and 17 indirect reports daily operations and oversaw their professional growth and development. • Used the total productive maintenance management process to increase the effectiveness of machinery and gear valued at over $40M. • Organized employee base by structuring into three functional teams to promote faster problem solving resulting in a 25% increase in productivity. • Identified and presented risks and risk mitigation procedures to senior management using the risk assessment matrix. • Promoted OSHA safety standards and employee engagement during quarterly meetings with staff, decreasing safety issues and increasing staff morale. • Read and reviewed schematics, drawings, and plans for various types of equipment and systems. Supply Chain Project: • Inter-State Field Exercise • Multi-State Field Exercise

• Service Manager

  • Nov 2013 - Jan 2015

  Tampa, Florida, United States • Trained, evaluated, and supervised three direct reports during daily operations and oversaw their professional growth and development. • Constructed courses and classes to advance the industry knowledge of the three-team members. • Presented in front of other departments about the capabilities of the vehicles, preventative maintenance checks, and safety guidelines. • Maintained a readiness rate of all machinery greater than 80%. • Read and reviewed schematics, drawings, and plans… Show more • Trained, evaluated, and supervised three direct reports during daily operations and oversaw their professional growth and development. • Constructed courses and classes to advance the industry knowledge of the three-team members. • Presented in front of other departments about the capabilities of the vehicles, preventative maintenance checks, and safety guidelines. • Maintained a readiness rate of all machinery greater than 80%. • Read and reviewed schematics, drawings, and plans for various types of equipment and systems.

• Inventory Specialist

  • Nov 2012 - Oct 2013

  Tampa, Florida, United States • Maintained a parts locker with perishable and readily needed items. • Managed requests for parts and delivery of parts. • Ordered parts using GCSS-MC an Oracle enterprise resource planning software. • Read and reviewed schematics, drawings, and plans for various types of equipment and systems.

• Automotive Maintenance Technician

  • Sep 2011 - Oct 2012

  Tampa, Florida, United States • Maintained commercial grade machinery to include haulers, cranes, tractors, and trailers. • Read and reviewed schematics, drawings, and plans for various types of equipment and systems. • Hauled dry goods, water, and hazardous materials.

• Automotive Maintenance Technician

  • Nov 2009 - Aug 2011

  Orlando, Florida Area • Maintained commercial grade machinery to include haulers, cranes, tractors, and trailers. • Read and reviewed schematics, drawings, and plans for various types of equipment and systems. • Hauled dry goods, water, and hazardous materials.



P.H. Freeman & Sons Inc.

• Internship

  • Sep 2009 - Dec 2009

  Winter Garden, Florida, United States • Introduced to the hazard communication program and hazardous materials storage plan for the Transportation and Maintenance Industries. Introduced to the typical hazardous materials used in these industries and how they can cause workplace injuries. • Assisted with H-2A Temporary Agriculture Workers Program. Involvement included new hire paperwork, training lessons, housing, medical, language translation, and food requirements. • Received training on the companies vehicle maintenance… Show more • Introduced to the hazard communication program and hazardous materials storage plan for the Transportation and Maintenance Industries. Introduced to the typical hazardous materials used in these industries and how they can cause workplace injuries. • Assisted with H-2A Temporary Agriculture Workers Program. Involvement included new hire paperwork, training lessons, housing, medical, language translation, and food requirements. • Received training on the companies vehicle maintenance programs to include preventative maintenance, emergency maintenance, and record-keeping. • Received training on the companies emergency action plan, energy control program, fire protection plan, and fall protection standard. • Built OSHA employee information boards for multiple job sites. Show less



BATSON'S FOLIAGE GROUP, INC.

• United States
• Farming

• Internship

  • May 2009 - Aug 2009

  Eustis, Florida, United States • Introduced to the process of product lifecycle management as it applies to the horticulture industry. • Introduced to Hazard Communication Program and Hazardous Material Storage Plans for the Agricultural Industry. I was introduced to the typical materials used in this industry and how they can cause workplace injuries.



Land and Sea Market

• United States

• Supply Chain Associate

  • Feb 2004 - Feb 2008

  Tampa, Florida, United States • Talked with a large volume of customers. • Applied the basics of selling and up-selling. • Practiced listening to the customer, finding out what they are looking for, and making suggestions of products that will satisfy those needs. • Introduced to strategies and practices of perishable inventory management.