Andre Smith
Fayetteville,NC
Summary
Seasoned Logistician offering 13 years of experience in the U.S. Army. Strong multitasking, problem-solving and communication skills with an unsurpassed work ethic and disciplined nature. Technologically-savvy and coordinated with a diligent and reliable personality. Veteran purchasing leader with exceptional abilities in team leadership, tactical planning and project management. Top-notch strengths in verbal and written communication, work organization and complex problem solving.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Security Officer
TriCorps Security
Waco, TX
06.2024 - 12.2024
- Conducted regular security patrols of the facility grounds, parking lots, and perimeter areas.
- Responded to alarms and conducted investigations as required.
- Enforced security regulations and escorted non-compliant individuals to private areas for processing.
- Provided friendly and professional assistance to employees, visitors and customers.
- Monitored surveillance cameras and responded to suspicious activity.
- Documented security-related situations and submitted in-depth reports to superiors.
- Warned persons of rule infractions or violations and evicted violators from premises.
- Performed first aid and CPR when necessary during emergency situations.
Purchaser IV
Health and Human Services Commission
Austin , TX
04.2022 - 10.2024
- Reviewed and evaluated supplier contracts to ensure compliance with legal requirements.
- Developed strategies for cost reduction and improved quality of purchased goods or services.
- Negotiated with vendors to secure advantageous terms and conditions.
- Prepared purchase orders according to specified requirements.
- Followed up on all open purchase orders with suppliers to ensure the timely delivery of items.
- Ensured that all purchasing activities are carried out in accordance with company policies.
- Prepared purchase orders and sent them to distributors and suppliers.
- Updated and maintained purchasing records and reports.
- Resolved disputes and claims with vendors and suppliers.
Operations Manager/Field Service Technician
Barron Environmental Service and Technology
Hewitt, TX
08.2018 - 03.2022
- Delivered outstanding customer service on field visits to meet corporate guidelines.
- Observed field safety protocols to prevent injuries and accidents from occurring
- Communicated with vendors, upper management and peers.
- Mentored and trained new employees on processes, flow and safety procedures.
- Handled telephone support calls to determine issues and provide solutions.
- Traveled to 20 field locations per month to evaluate Production and performance.
- Tracked shipments to ensure delivery on time and in excellent condition.
- Verified receipt of items by comparing items ordered to items received.
- Sourced new vendors for purchasing needs.
- Analyzed competitive prices, products and market-related information.
- Resolved interpersonal conflicts by listening, finding common ground and building relationships.
- Recruited and hired qualified candidates to fill open positions.
- Established and created training programs to enhance employee knowledge of best practices, resulting in improved customer satisfaction.
- Scheduled and confirmed appointments for weekly installation
- Delivered positive reinforcement and constructive criticism for employee work efforts.
- Inspected completed work to assess quality and identify skill gaps.
- Maintained optimal supply levels to meet expected demands without overreaching budget targets.
IT Inventory Specialist
Children's Health
Dallas, TX
03.2017 - 08.2018
- Streamlined operational efficiencies by supervising inventory cycle counting processes, including accounting and reporting of surplus, product returns and damages.
- Entered information into Maximo to update status reports.
- Assessed delivered contents against original orders.
- Utilized tracking systems and documentation to trace cargo on its route.
- Monitored daily shipping, handling and receiving to promote smooth operations within warehouse.
- Generated warehouse shipping documents, packing lists and invoices.
- Researched issues to address shipping errors and packaging mistakes.
- Updated customers and interdepartmental employees on critical shipments upon request.
- In charge of clearing HIPPA information from computers to reuse in the hospital and clinics
- Conducted inventory audits on all IT equipment at 42 clinics, the main hospital, and executive offices at Trinity Towers
- Responsible for removing HIPPA hard drive from all discontinued computer and laptops to be demolished
- Coordinated, organized and managed the turn-in of all discontinued TVs ,printers ,monitors and other hospital IT equipment.
Unit Supply Specialist/Sergeant
US Army
06.2000 - 10.2013
- Managed supply requests, movements and preservation of group supplies.
- Performed inventory counts every month to document all unit equipment.
- Supervised automated tracking program for unit supplies.
- Prepared section documentation for all supply- and equipment-related activities.
- Scheduled and performed preventive maintenance and repairs on unit weapons.
- Maintained automated supply system to account for organizational and installation supplies.
- Arranged and controlled weapons and ammunition in security areas.
- Prepared unit and organizational supply documents and operated unit-level computers.
- Received, inspected and delivered installation supplies and equipment.
- Unpacked and examined incoming shipments to confirm consistency with records and routed materials to appropriate department.
- Performed inspections of shipment contents, verifying accuracy against invoices and manifests.
- Prepared shipments for postage through careful packing, sealing and labeling of materials.
- Coordinated resolutions to independently handle damages, shortages and nonconformance.
- Generated accurate work orders, bills of lading and shipping orders to manage accurate routing of materials.
- Consulted price lists to calculate shipping, storage and demurrage charges.
- Implemented clear and effective planning strategies to meet supply chain needs, meet demand and optimize distribution.
- Directed planning and procurement of raw materials, scheduled production jobs and coordinated logistics.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Juggled multiple projects and tasks to ensure high quality and timely delivery.
Education
Associate of Arts - Logistics Management
Texas State Technical College - Waco
Waco, TXAssociate of Arts - Logistics And Materials Management
North Lake College
Irving, TXSkills
- Training and development
- Work order management
- Analytical
- Microsoft Office
- Leadership
- Supply chain forecasting
- Telephone and email etiquette
- Organizational skills
- Decision-making
- Customer service
- Planning
Certification
- Certified Texas Contract Developer(CTCD)
- Certified Texas Contract Manager (CTCM)
Timeline
Security Officer
TriCorps Security
06.2024 - 12.2024
Purchaser IV
Health and Human Services Commission
04.2022 - 10.2024
Operations Manager/Field Service Technician
Barron Environmental Service and Technology
08.2018 - 03.2022
IT Inventory Specialist
Children's Health
03.2017 - 08.2018
Unit Supply Specialist/Sergeant
US Army
06.2000 - 10.2013
Associate of Arts - Logistics Management
Texas State Technical College - Waco
Associate of Arts - Logistics And Materials Management
North Lake College
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