Ivan Foster
Carriere,MS
Summary
Experienced professional with 35 years experience as a Procurement Specialist, Financial Analyst and Inventory Manager. Procured equipment, repair parts and consumables in support of Shipboard and Shore based operations. Reconciled all related financial reports with supporting budget departments. Maintained or coordinated various depot level inventories. Trained in the Hazardous Material field for both shipboard and shore facilities on inspection, safety, and disposal.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Equipment Specialist
Naval Oceanographic Office
11.2011 - Current
- Procured, received and inspected repair parts in support of command operational commitments.
- Processes over 200 requirements annually including research obligating in excess of $7.9M.
- Integral part of End of Fiscal Year processing in coordination with N4 (Budget Department) assisting in obligating last minute funds during yearly closeout.
- Inspected and checked outgoing orders for quality control.
- Coordinated shipment of material in support of operational commitments.
- Coordinated Depot Level inventory of necessary expendables, parts and supplies.
- Educated and trained Engineering Department personnel on proper inventory control.
- Created and maintained up-to-date spreadsheets to track expendable parts usage.
- Created and maintained up-to-date spreadsheets to track department expenses via various procurement methods.
- Coordinates and assists Budget Department in reconciling financial listings.
- Assists in development and maintaining of departmental budget.
- Developed and maintained procedures for calibration of General Purpose Electronic Test Equipment (GPETE) and coordinated processes with responsible custodian.
- Authorized to procure hazardous material.
- Trained and educated on proper procedures for handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous material.
- Fluent in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access programs.
Equipment Specialist
SAIC
06.2010 - 11.2011
- Managed required procurement actions locally for material purchased from another location.
- Tracked purchase orders and followed up with vendors and carriers to support timely deliveries.
- Researched and identified potential new suppliers to increase vendor base.
- Maintained effective and lasting vendor relationships through dynamic communication, collaboration, and intelligent questioning skills.
- Established relationships with vendors and suppliers to streamline procurement operations.
- Carefully read and interpreted requisition orders to understand specialized terms and requirements.
- Oversaw inventory control, accounting, and supply reports.
Logistics Specialist
US NAVY
Stennis Space Center , MS
05.1988 - 03.2010
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Adminstrative/Management Studies
Excelsior College
Albany, NY12.2004
Skills
- Procurement Specialist
- Financial Analyst
- Inventory Management
- Administrative Assistant
- Hazardous Material Management
- Equipment Procurement
- Personnel Records
- Providing Customer Service
- Inventory Assessments
- Material Inventory
- Records Management Systems
- Policies and Procedures
Timeline
Equipment Specialist
Naval Oceanographic Office
11.2011 - Current
Equipment Specialist
SAIC
06.2010 - 11.2011
Logistics Specialist
US NAVY
05.1988 - 03.2010
Associate of Applied Science - Adminstrative/Management Studies
Excelsior College
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