Summary
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Work History
Education
Skills
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Accomplishments
Certification
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Dennis Heilman

Eureka,SD

Summary

Seasoned professional with a robust background in postal operations and procurement, notably at the US Post Office. Excelled in roles requiring precision, such as a Meat Cutter and Home Inspector, demonstrating exceptional customer service and supplier negotiation skills. Achieved significant cost reductions through strategic sourcing and supply chain optimization, enhancing operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Meat Cutter

Kauk's Meat Market
Eureka, SD
07.2023 - Current
  • Expertly deboned and trimmed meats with precision to minimize waste.
  • Provided exceptional customer service, resolving issues and ensuring satisfaction with meat purchases.

Contract Mail Carrier

US Post Office
Eureka, SD
05.2013 - 07.2022
  • Collected outgoing mail from homes and businesses to deliver to post office for processing.
  • Responded to customer inquiries regarding postal services and products.
  • Maintained records of all deliveries made during the day.
  • Recorded address changes to redirect mail for residences or businesses.

Home Inspector

Heilman's Home Inspection Inc
Sioux Falls, SD
05.2009 - 05.2022
  • Conducted site pre-inspections and coordinated post-construction audits.
  • Evaluated new constructions and existing homes against local residential building codes to detect deficiencies.
  • Analyzed drainage patterns around the home to determine if there is a risk of flooding.
  • Completed investigations into complaints, incidents and accidents at work sites.

Postmaster

US Post Office
Brandon, SD
02.2001 - 06.2009
  • Provided support during peak times such as holidays or special events requiring additional staffing resources.
  • Recruited and hired personnel to add talent to team.
  • Responded to customer inquiries regarding postal services, pricing, and package tracking.
  • Communicated postal laws and regulations.

Purchasing Specialist

US Post Office - Dakotas District
Sioux Falls, SD
03.1994 - 02.2001
  • Verified invoices for accuracy prior to payment processing.
  • Negotiated contracts with suppliers to secure advantageous terms.
  • Conducted market research to identify potential vendors and products.
  • Analyzed trends in pricing for different items over time periods.

Supervisor of Postal Operations

US Post Office
Yankton, SD
05.1988 - 03.1994
  • Responded to customer questions regarding products, prices and availability.
  • Trained new employees on company policies and procedures.
  • Complied with company policies, objectives and communication goals.
  • Monitored employee attendance, addressing any punctuality or absenteeism issues.

Education

Associate of Arts - Commercial Purchasing

Minneapolis Purchasing Center
Minneapolis, MN
06-1997

Associate of Arts - Cost And Price Analysis

West Coast Field Training Center
Los Angeles, CA
03-1996

Associate of Arts - Contracting Officers Training

Southern Field Training Center
Memphis, TN
07-1995

High School Diploma -

Hosmer Ind
Hosmer, SD
05-1969

Skills

  • Price analysis
  • Budget planning
  • Cost reduction strategies
  • Materials requirement planning
  • Procurement software proficiency
  • Demand forecasting
  • Supply chain optimization
  • Strategic sourcing
  • Total cost of ownership calculation
  • Supplier negotiation
  • Supplier performance metrics
  • Supplier risk assessment

Affiliations

  • My family is number 1, hunting and fishing with grand kids and friends is second. I have 10 years working for the City of Eureka, six as council ward 3 and four years as mayor. I know the city budget, what is expected of the finance manager. i'm active in the Boy Scout program.

Accomplishments

  • Working for US Postal Service I recieved four Special Achievement Awards and recieved nine Letters of Appreciation. When operating Heilman Home Inspection Inc we awarded the Local Best in the Sioux Falls area for five years.

Certification

  • While with the US Postal Service I recieved 9 certications that covered management, purchasing, supervision and budgeting. I was given $10,000 spending authority and $100,000 contracting authority. Working with Heilman's Home Inspection I was licensed by the State of South Dakota.

Custom

 I have been in a management position for the US Postal Service for 25 years, dealing with employees, work hours and budget. With every position I met or exceeding the goals while maintaining a good working relationship with fellow managers and employees. i am proficient with computers  and budget. I am reliable, hard worker and trustworthy. 

Timeline

Meat Cutter

Kauk's Meat Market
07.2023 - Current

Contract Mail Carrier

US Post Office
05.2013 - 07.2022

Home Inspector

Heilman's Home Inspection Inc
05.2009 - 05.2022

Postmaster

US Post Office
02.2001 - 06.2009

Purchasing Specialist

US Post Office - Dakotas District
03.1994 - 02.2001

Supervisor of Postal Operations

US Post Office
05.1988 - 03.1994

Associate of Arts - Commercial Purchasing

Minneapolis Purchasing Center

Associate of Arts - Cost And Price Analysis

West Coast Field Training Center

Associate of Arts - Contracting Officers Training

Southern Field Training Center

High School Diploma -

Hosmer Ind
Dennis Heilman