PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline

Donald VanDyke Jr

Service Professionals
Orange,NJ
7
years of professional experience

Accomplished Purchasing Coordinator at Service Professionals, adept in strategic sourcing and critical thinking. Streamlined procurement processes, enhancing vendor relations and optimizing supply chain efficiency. Excelled in leadership roles, significantly improving team performance and customer satisfaction. Skilled in Microsoft Excel and public speaking, consistently exceeding corporate training objectives. Reliable worker with excellent communication, time management, and computer skills.

Work History

Purchasing Coordinator

2 Years 8 Months
Service Professionals | 12.2023 - Current
  • Resolved vendor and contractor grievances and claims against suppliers.
  • Reconciled variances between purchase order and invoice.
  • Solicited bids and compiled recommendations to conduct and participate in negotiation phase.
  • Interviewed and hired staff, and oversaw staff training.
  • Reviewed requisitions from internal departments for accuracy and completeness prior to ordering supplies or services.
  • Created purchase orders, tracked shipments, and monitored inventory levels.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with new and existing vendors and suppliers.
  • Generated purchase orders, contracts, and other documentation to support the procurement process.
  • Evaluated vendor performance based on established criteria such as cost effectiveness, delivery times, customer service ratings.
  • Coordinated activities between sales department, buyers, vendors, accounts payable and receivable staff members and warehouse personnel.

TRAINER

2 Years 7 Months
Mosaic | 03.2021 - 10.2023
  • Conducted pre- and post-training assessments to measure the impact of training.
  • Coordinated and managed the implementation of training solutions.
  • Monitored and evaluated training program success and effectiveness.
  • Advised management on key trends in the field of corporate training and development.
  • Organized and obtained training job aids, course materials and handouts.
  • Maintained accurate records of all training activities, including attendance, evaluations and assessments.
  • Collaborated with subject matter experts to design effective course content that met organizational objectives.
  • Managed multiple projects simultaneously while adhering to tight deadlines.

MANAGER

1 Year 11 Months
Wireless Advocate | 04.2019 - 03.2021
  • Mentored and trained new employees on company policies and procedures.
  • Utilized strong analytical and problem-solving skills to address operational issues.
  • Assigned, prioritized, and delegated tasks and responsibility to departmental employees.
  • Provided support for customers by addressing complaints quickly and efficiently, displaying exceptional customer service skills.
  • Provided leadership during times of organizational change or crisis situations.
  • Collaborated with staff to develop and carry out processes, resulting in improved performance.
  • Maintained accurate records of financial transactions while adhering to all accounting regulations, reflecting attention to detail.
  • Monitored sales activities and identified opportunities for improvement, displaying keen analytical skills.

Education

- Plumbing

Hohokus School of Trades & Technical Sciences | Paterson, NJ | 09-2026

-Pipe Threading

- Soldering

-Tracpipe training

-Uponor Training (Pex)

- Viega Training (Pex)

- water closet install and repairs

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA

Essex County Vocational Technical High School | 01-2006

Skills

Public Speaking
Critical Thinking
Strategic Sourcing
Material Requirement Planning
Microsoft Office
Order tracking
Supply Chain Optimization
Demand forecasting
Pipe threading
Soldering pipes
Basic welding
Safety practices
Pipe measuring

Timeline

Purchasing Coordinator

Service Professionals
12.2023 - CurrentRead More

TRAINER

Mosaic
03.2021 - 10.2023Read More

MANAGER

Wireless Advocate
04.2019 - 03.2021Read More

Hohokus School of Trades & Technical Sciences

from Plumbing
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Essex County Vocational Technical High School

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA
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Donald VanDyke Jr