AARON FUNK
Edwardsville,IL
Summary
To obtain a position with an emphasis in the customer service industry where constant strive for achievement can be developed into a lifelong career while in a positive and unified work place. To constantly find new ways for growth while being goal oriented and dedicated to high levels of customer satisfaction.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Purchasing Manager
Levy Restaurants
06.2024 - Current
- Developed and implemented purchasing strategies to optimize supply chain efficiency.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors, resulting in cost savings and enhanced service delivery.
- Analyzed market trends to forecast demand and adjust inventory levels accordingly.
- Collaborated with culinary teams to ensure quality standards met through supplier selection.
- Sourced vendors, built relationships, and negotiated prices.
- Managed supplier relationships to ensure timely delivery of products and services.
HSIA Engineer
Cloud 5 Communication
01.2022 - 06.2022
- Led cross-functional teams in the deployment of innovative network architectures.
- Enhanced system reliability by conducting rigorous testing and quality assurance procedures.
- Established strong working relationships with clients through exceptional communication skills, fostering trust and collaboration.
Purchasing Supervisor
Levy Restaurants
12.2021 - 12.2022
- Collaborated with internal stakeholders to create timely and accurate purchase orders.
- Sourced vendors, built relationships, and negotiated prices.
- Generated reports on purchasing activities to support management decisions.
- Established and maintained accurate records of purchases, pricing and payment terms.
Supervisor
Levy Restaurants
01.2018 - 08.2020
- Monitor and supervise all operations and assist/educate where needed
- Ensure that café and/or each concession stand is adequately stocked and cleanly
- Oversees the opening and closing of the concession operation and reconciles inventory and all supporting paperwork
- Keeps open communication with warehouse in regards to restocking needs and ensures proper transfer
- COVID RELATED LAY OFF
Routing Manager
Grey Eagle Distributors
08.2015 - 01.2018
- Streamlined routing processes, enhancing delivery efficiency and reducing operational delays.
- Developed training programs for new staff on routing systems and best practices, ensuring consistency in operations.
- Analyzed transportation data to identify cost-saving opportunities and optimize resource allocation.
Routing Manager
Donnewald Distributing Company
06.2009 - 08.2015
- Responsible for implementing and directing nightly truck routes
- Dependable for scheduling all driver-help
- Kept inventory up to date at all times and ensured nightly reports were correct
Education
Bachelor of Science - Education
Kentucky Wesleyan College
Owensboro, KentuckyAssociate of Science - undefined
Kaskaskia College
Centralia, Illinois05.2007
Skills
- MANAGEMENT
- Obtained a management role where daily responsibilities included: monitoring inventory, hiring new employees, and overseeing the daily challenges that arise when running a business
- COMMUNICATION
- Ability to break down complex information to help non-subject matter experts understand the desired objectives Delivered successful communal points during various speeches amongst larger groups of individuals
- SALES
- Over 12 years of experience within a sales role Creating deep and lasting customer relations to ensure business growth and higher profit margins
- LEADERSHIP
- Oversees the production of a high-volume restaurant while also being responsible for aiding and directing others with their daily tasks
Timeline
Purchasing Manager
Levy Restaurants
06.2024 - Current
HSIA Engineer
Cloud 5 Communication
01.2022 - 06.2022
Purchasing Supervisor
Levy Restaurants
12.2021 - 12.2022
Supervisor
Levy Restaurants
01.2018 - 08.2020
Routing Manager
Grey Eagle Distributors
08.2015 - 01.2018
Routing Manager
Donnewald Distributing Company
06.2009 - 08.2015
Associate of Science - undefined
Kaskaskia College
Bachelor of Science - Education
Kentucky Wesleyan College