Brian Gunter
Palm Coast,FL
Summary
I am a Purchasing Manager with extensive experience at Hilton Oceanfront Resort, . I have achieved significant cost savings through implemented policies that saves money when ordering supplies . Skilled in inventory coordination training.
I am a dedicated purchasing professional specializing in logistics coordination, vendor relations and inventory management. Organized and proactive with communication and planning abilities.
I go above and beyond to make sure that im doing the best job that i can do and i want to continue to learn and grow .
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Purchasing Manager
Hilton Oceanfront Resort
02.2024 - Current
- Sourced vendors, built relationships, and negotiated prices.
- Purchased new products and oversaw inventory stocking and availability.
- Managed supplier relationships to ensure timely delivery of products and services.
- Achieved cost savings by negotiating contracts and pricing with suppliers.
- Implemented policies to reduce cost and eliminate waste.
- Implemented strategic sourcing initiatives, reducing overall purchasing costs.
- Trained junior staff members on best practices in purchasing management, contributing to their professional development and growth within the organization.
- Progressed through various purchasing, warehousing and leadership roles.
Purchasing Coordinator
Hilton Oceanfront Resort
02.2021 - 02.2024
- Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
- Reviewed purchase orders for accuracy and compliance with company policies before approval, minimizing errors and potential disputes.
- Contacted each vendor and recorded information regarding price, availability and quality of products.
- Managed inventory levels effectively, reducing stockouts and excess inventory costs while maintaining optimal product availability.
- Collaborated with internal and external customers and managed all pricing and availability of all products.
- Reviewed and approved purchase orders and invoices for accuracy and completeness.
- Cultivated strong relationships with vendors to maintain and improve levels of customer service.
- Ordered all the alcoholic beverages for food and beverage and banquets.
Junkyard Worker
Johns Auto Parts
08.2020 - 01.2021
- Followed instructions and procedures to complete assigned tasks.
- Maintained work areas by cleaning and straightening for maximum productivity and safety.
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material from trucks and moved to production areas.
- Dismantled cars and trucks for salvaged parts.
Purchasing Coordinator/Loading Dock Worker
Hilton Oceanfront Resort
11.2019 - 06.2020
- Created purchase orders and receive all product.
- Developed strong relationships with suppliers and vendors.
- Verified delivery of correct materials amounts to production pallets at right time.
- Load and Unload trucks with hotel supplies for all department areas.
Banquet Setup Supervisor
Hilton Oceanfront Resort
06.2018 - 11.2019
- Delegated tasks to staff members to maximize production under tight deadlines.
- Set up and broke down conference and banquet rooms to meet facility standards and specifications.
- Provided exceptional service to guests by immediately addressing needs and requests.
- Interpreted instructions to schedule and set up events to client specifications.
- Organized banquet storage and surrounding areas to facilitate access to products and materials.
- Followed safety procedures and incorporated safety equipment to reduce injury and loss.
- Collaborated with event coordinators to ensure smooth execution of events and guest satisfaction.
Food and Beverage Supervisor
Hilton Oceanfront Resort
02.2014 - 11.2019
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment to ensure compliance with health department regulations and company standards.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by efficiently managing food and beverage orders, ensuring prompt service and accurate delivery.
- Reduced wait times during peak hours by efficiently allocating resources and coordinating between front-of-house and back-of-house teams.
- Demonstrated adaptability by effectively adjusting to sudden changes in customer volume or staffing levels while maintaining exceptional service quality.
- Disciplined and motivated staff to achieve challenging objectives in fast-paced culinary environments.
- Monitored food preparation, production, and plating for quality control.
Food and Beverage Associate
Hilton Oceanfront Resort
05.2008 - 02.2014
- Ensured all service areas were consistently well-stocked, clean, and properly organized to meet the demands of peak dining periods.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure smooth operations during peak hours, minimizing wait times for guests.
- Maintained strict adherence to food safety guidelines, ensuring a safe dining environment for all guests.
- Participated in regular team meetings focused on refining service strategies.
- Facilitated communication between front-of-house staff and kitchen personnel, ensuring timely delivery of orders without compromising quality or presentation standards.
- Maintained clean and organized restaurant to comply with hygiene and health regulations.
- Maintained stock levels of cups, lids, straws, and condiments throughout shift.
- Opened, poured and served hot and cold beverages to customers to complement food and dining experience.
- Utilized POS system to receive and process food and beverage orders.
Education
High School Diploma -
Crescent City Jr-Sr High School
Crescent City, FL06-2006
Skills
- Purchase order management
- Supplier relationship management
- Supply chain management
- Inventory coordination
Certification
- Hilton Hotel certified trainer - 2014
- Servesafe Training - [2022] expires: 2026
Timeline
Purchasing Manager
Hilton Oceanfront Resort
02.2024 - Current
Purchasing Coordinator
Hilton Oceanfront Resort
02.2021 - 02.2024
Junkyard Worker
Johns Auto Parts
08.2020 - 01.2021
Purchasing Coordinator/Loading Dock Worker
Hilton Oceanfront Resort
11.2019 - 06.2020
Banquet Setup Supervisor
Hilton Oceanfront Resort
06.2018 - 11.2019
Food and Beverage Supervisor
Hilton Oceanfront Resort
02.2014 - 11.2019
Food and Beverage Associate
Hilton Oceanfront Resort
05.2008 - 02.2014
High School Diploma -
Crescent City Jr-Sr High School
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