Gerald Trudel Jr.
Indianapolis,IN
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Purchasing & Special Projects Coordinator / Production Assistant / U.S. Intercompany Receiving Specialist
SupremeX Inc.
10.2021 - 01.2026
- Develop, implement, and manage procurement of raw materials.
- Coordinate with customer service and production teams to ensure customer expectations are met.
- Negotiate and evaluate contract pricing and conditions for all materials.
- Assist with all aspects of production administration.
- Receive intercompany shipments for all U.S. orders and process through customer billing.
Dairy Manager / Produce Department Manager
Pay-Less / Kroger
01.2014 - 01.2021
- Responsible for total department operations, including sanitation and materials purchasing.
- Lead team development through training, coaching, and positive reinforcement.
- Ensured compliance with Kroger policies while maintaining strong customer service standards.
Sales Representative / Regional Sales Manager
LM Marketing
01.2009 - 01.2015
- Networked with diverse clientele and negotiated client needs and expectations.
- Recruited and managed sales representatives across Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio.
- Procured supplies and coordinated merchandise flow for promotional displays.
Operations Supervisor / Facility EHS Coordinator / Backup Payroll Processor / Backup Document Control Administrator
WWL Vehicle Services Americas Inc.
01.2004 - 01.2007
- Supervised a team of 16 employees across Distribution, Parts, and Quality departments.
- Trained administrative staff in Accounts Payable, Billing, HR, Payroll Processing, and Inventory/Purchasing.
- Implemented and maintained policies for reviewing and updating Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
PC Repair Technician / Network IT
Advanced Network Systems Inc.
01.2003 - 01.2004
- Performed PC repair, installation, configuration, upgrades, and software support.
- Managed email administration, network diagnostics, virus removal, data recovery, and file repair.
- Created and maintained a detailed inventory control and data analysis process.
TR Business Analyst / Credit PPR Analyst
Tarnell Company LLC
01.1997 - 01.2002
- Analyzed and verified financial and operational data.
- Ensured quality and accuracy of analyst reports while supervising staff assignments.
- Implemented an inquiry tracking system to improve client invoicing accuracy.
Education
Associate of Science - Business
Community College of Rhode Island
Lincoln, RICertificate - A+ Certified Repair Technician
MotorRing Technical Training Institute
East Providence, RISkills
- Detail-Oriented
- Process Improvement
- Implementing Policies
- Planning & Forecasting
- Ensuring Material Flow
- Negotiation
- Client Services
- Analytical Thinking
- Financial Data Analysis
- Root Cause Analysis
- Document Control
- PC (Windows)
- Microsoft AX ERP
Timeline
Purchasing & Special Projects Coordinator / Production Assistant / U.S. Intercompany Receiving Specialist
SupremeX Inc.
10.2021 - 01.2026
Dairy Manager / Produce Department Manager
Pay-Less / Kroger
01.2014 - 01.2021
Sales Representative / Regional Sales Manager
LM Marketing
01.2009 - 01.2015
Operations Supervisor / Facility EHS Coordinator / Backup Payroll Processor / Backup Document Control Administrator
WWL Vehicle Services Americas Inc.
01.2004 - 01.2007
PC Repair Technician / Network IT
Advanced Network Systems Inc.
01.2003 - 01.2004
TR Business Analyst / Credit PPR Analyst
Tarnell Company LLC
01.1997 - 01.2002
Associate of Science - Business
Community College of Rhode Island
Certificate - A+ Certified Repair Technician
MotorRing Technical Training Institute