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Anthony Palumbo

Summary

Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and project management skills. Work closely with Kerry at McLane to purchase products to deliver an exceptional result to the end customer. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Buyer

McLane Company
03.2024 - Current
  • Maintained key item stock levels for customers such as Wawa and 7/11 and wrote or expedited purchase orders for vendors such as Kerry.
  • Collaborated with internal departments by building Tableau dashboards to better understand needs and determine purchasing requirements.
  • Analyzed current vendors and managed $20 million worth of products to stay abreast of market trends and evaluate new suppliers.
  • Developed cost-effective purchasing strategies to maintain inventory levels and improve operational procedures.

Sales Associate Intern

PXG
07.2023 - 12.2023
  • Top sales associate in the south region three months in row by exceeding my monthly sales goal by 15%
  • Coordinate and execute in store events for organizations such as the Texas Rangers, Fortinet, and MW Builders
  • Ensure the store is ready for each day by pre-qualifying customers about their golf club fitting appointments through Salesforce and preparing the visual merchandise standards

Fan Engagement Intern

Baylor University Athletics
03.2022 - 04.2023
  • Manage game day operations, assist with special events and foster community outreach
  • Communicate with various gameday sponsors on improving fan experiences and issuing promotions
  • Exhibit management and leadership skills by running monthly meetings on team productivity

Traveling Operations Intern

American Junior Golf Association
05.2022 - 08.2022
  • Conducted 11 nationally ranked junior golf tournaments across the country by executing golf course setup, on-course rules officiating, Golf Genius setup and displaying excellent customer service
  • Handled over $15K of finances throughout the internship by accurately coding all expenses for our team
  • Met with golf course staff, tournament sponsors, and volunteers daily to ensure successful tournament conditions and build relationships

Education

Bachelor of Business Administration - Marketing w/concentration in Sports, Sponsorship, Sales (S3) and Analytics

BAYLOR UNIVERSITY
Waco, Texas
05.2023

Marketing and Financial Planning

Ball State University
01.2021

Skills

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office
  • Data Management Using SQL
  • Tableau Proficiency
  • Salesforce Administration Skills
  • Effective Procurement Strategy Development
  • Service Excellence
  • Inventory Management
  • Cost-Effective Material Procurement
  • Adaptable Solutions Development

Accomplishments

  • Achieved highest service level among buyers at McLane Company during my first year.
  • Ran 3 training courses for new buyers.
  • Exceeded monthly quota 4 times during PXG internship.

Additional

Attended Ball State University from 2018-2021 with a concentration in Marketing and Financial Planning, Microsoft Office, SQL, R, Tableau, Salesforce, Microsoft Dynamics, SAP

Certification

  • Front-Line Leadership Training - McLane Company
  • Microsoft Excel (Microsoft Apps and Office 2019)
  • SQL Essential Training (LinkedIn)

Timeline

Buyer

McLane Company
03.2024 - Current

Sales Associate Intern

PXG
07.2023 - 12.2023

Traveling Operations Intern

American Junior Golf Association
05.2022 - 08.2022

Fan Engagement Intern

Baylor University Athletics
03.2022 - 04.2023

Marketing and Financial Planning

Ball State University

Bachelor of Business Administration - Marketing w/concentration in Sports, Sponsorship, Sales (S3) and Analytics

BAYLOR UNIVERSITY
Anthony Palumbo