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James Shaver

Roanoke

Summary

Dedicated compliance professional specializing in logistics coordination, auditing, adjusting, vendor relations and inventory management. Organized and proactive with remarkable automotive management, communication and resolutions abilities. Exceptional leader skilled at reducing costs and handling complex issues.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Fleet and Purchasing Manager

Creative Cost Control Corporation
09.2024 - 04.2025
  • Sourced vendors, built relationships, and negotiated prices.
  • Purchased new products and oversaw inventory stocking and availability.
  • Researched and evaluated potential suppliers to determine best fits for company needs and to identify cost savings opportunities.
  • Developed vendor relationships for the maintenance of the company's fleet of vehicles.
  • Acquired new vehicles and performed all paperwork, registrations, and insurance work.

Fleet Manager (Contract)

EZ Mobility Solutions
02.2023 - 02.2024
  • Maintained accurate records of all vehicles'' registration, insurance policies, maintenance logs, and other relevant documentation for easy access during audits or inspections.
  • Inspected vehicles and requested maintenance tasks be completed within specific timeframes.
  • Reduced repair costs through the establishment of strategic partnerships with reliable vendors and negotiating favorable contract terms.
  • Increased fleet efficiency by implementing preventive maintenance programs and scheduling regular vehicle inspections.

Sales and Import Manager

Wine Solutions LLC
02.2013 - 12.2022
  • Developed strong relationships with vendors, fostering a collaborative environment for successful negotiations.
  • Created and transmitted accurate documentation to governmental agencies for import activities.
  • Served as expert point-of-contact for internal and external questions and issues dealing with import and export operations to drive consistent communication.
  • Liaised with sales department to develop customer-specific import handling procedures to enhance delivery methods and improve customer satisfaction.
  • Assisted compliance department in performing internal audits of processes and systems to facilitate importation and exportation of products.
  • Strengthened communication channels between internal departments such as finance, procurement, warehousing while managing imports.
  • Ensured compliance with customs regulations, facilitating smooth and timely clearance of goods.
  • Coordinated closely with sales teams to understand customer needs and tailor product offerings accordingly.

Education

BBA - Organizational Management

Radford University
Radford, VA

Associate of Applied Science - Automotive

Chattanooga State Community College
Chattanooga, TN

Skills

  • Purchase order management
  • Supplier relationship management
  • Vendor relationship management
  • Contract negotiation
  • Cost reduction
  • Account management
  • Price negotiation
  • Pricing structures
  • Customer Service
  • Total cost of ownership
  • Document preparation
  • Compliance management

Quote

Every problem is a gift—without problems we would not grow.
Tony Robbins

Timeline

Fleet and Purchasing Manager

Creative Cost Control Corporation
09.2024 - 04.2025

Fleet Manager (Contract)

EZ Mobility Solutions
02.2023 - 02.2024

Sales and Import Manager

Wine Solutions LLC
02.2013 - 12.2022

BBA - Organizational Management

Radford University

Associate of Applied Science - Automotive

Chattanooga State Community College
James Shaver