BirchStreet Trained
Open To Work
David Neill
Grand Rapids
Work Preference
Summary
Dynamic Purchasing Manager with over a decade of experience in supply chain management. Skilled in developing purchasing strategies, managing vendor relationships, and leading teams to achieve cost reductions and operational excellence.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Purchasing Manager
Amway Grand Plaza Hotel
Grand Rapids
12.2014 - 10.2025
- Managed vendor relationships to ensure timely delivery of quality products.
- Analyzed purchasing trends to optimize inventory levels and reduce costs.
- Coordinated procurement processes with various departments for seamless operations.
- Developed purchasing policies to enhance operational efficiency and compliance.
- Trained and mentored staff on effective purchasing practices and systems.
- Collaborated with finance team on budgeting and cost management strategies.
- Reviewed purchase orders and ensured accuracy of information, such as pricing, payment terms and delivery dates.
- Monitored inventory levels to ensure adequate stock for production requirements.
Convention Service Manager
Amway Grand Plaza Hotel
Grand Rapids
04.2003 - 12.2014
- Coordinated logistics for conventions, ensuring seamless event execution.
- Oversaw setup and teardown of convention spaces, ensuring readiness for events.
- Collaborated with clients to customize services based on specific needs.
- Listened actively and responded quickly to client needs to handle associated challenges.
- Assisted with the preparation of event orders and contracts for conventions and events as needed.
Restaurant Manager
AMway Grand Plaza Hotel
Grand Rapids
08.2000 - 04.2003
- Managed day-to-day operations of restaurant, including scheduling, budgeting, and inventory control.
- Train and develop staff on customer service and food safety standards.
- Resolved customer complaints in a professional manner to maintain positive relationships with guests.
Education
Food Industry Management
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI12-1998
Skills
- Vendor management
- Inventory optimization
- Purchasing policy development
- Cost analysis
- Procurement processes
- Supply chain management
- Event budgeting
- Customer relationship management
- Problem solving
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Meeting planning
Certification
ServSafe Certification by National Restaurant Association
December 2015 to December 2020
December 2015 to December 2020
Accomplishments
Manager of the Month at Amway Grand Plaza Hotel
October 2001
June 2004
June 2012
May 2013
October 2001
June 2004
June 2012
May 2013
References
References available upon request.
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
swipe to browse
Affiliations
- US Soccer Certified Referee Mentor+
- US Soccer Certified Referee
- Grand Rapids District Director of Referee Development
- Grand Valley Soccer Officials Area Treasurer
Quote
"if you fail to prepare, than prepare to fail"
Steve Prefontaine
Software
Delphi Trained
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Word
Interests
Soccer Referee
Golf
Music
Timeline
Purchasing Manager
Amway Grand Plaza Hotel
12.2014 - 10.2025
Convention Service Manager
Amway Grand Plaza Hotel
04.2003 - 12.2014
Restaurant Manager
AMway Grand Plaza Hotel
08.2000 - 04.2003
Food Industry Management
Michigan State University