Jared Brawner
Dallas,Texas
Summary
Results-driven operations specialist with a meticulous eye for detail, successfully executed $1.5M procurement at EGW Utilities. Leveraged cross-functional collaboration to streamline workflows and enhance inventory accuracy, while utilizing Microsoft Office for data analysis. Proven ability to optimize processes and improve operational efficiency, significantly reducing costs and enhancing service delivery.
Overview
1
1
Certification
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Operations Specialist
EGW Utilities
Dallas, USA
09.2025 - Current
- Executed end-to-end procurement for a $1.5M annual spend within the first 12 months, successfully managing 300+ complex purchase orders without prior purchasing experience
- Managed high-volume multi-branch inventory transfers and vendor communications to optimize stock levels and reduce inter-branch shipping costs
- Partnered with logistics teams to strategically plan, track and execute inbound deliveries of overseas ocean containers, optimizing dock schedules and reducing demurrage fees
- Streamlined cross-functional workflows by training receiving staff and coordinating between production, sales, and warehouse teams to reduce order fulfillment bottlenecks
- Standardized item master data by updating all product descriptions to align with sister company formats, improving cross-entity reporting accuracy and searchability
Receiving Lead
EGW Utilities
Dallas, USA
08.2023 - 09.2025
- Managed receiving operations for water and gas utility distribution materials, ensuring inventory accuracy and timely processing
- Served as the primary dock liaison, interfacing face-to-face with freight drivers to verify manifests and resolve discrepancies
- Conducted regular cycle counts to maintain precise stock levels and minimize discrepancies
- Trained and mentored new team members on company protocols, safety procedures, and efficient material handling
- Managed vendor and carrier relations through professional email correspondence with logistics groups and trucking companies to resolve supply chain delays
Quality Assurance Specialist
Hand Drawn Pressing, LLC
Addison, Texas
09.2022 - 08.2023
- Identified and categorized critical manufacturing defects including non-fill, stamper holes, stitching, burning and surface noise, preventing defective units from reaching the packaging stage
- Collaborated directly with press technicians to diagnose root causes of audio/visual anomalies, facilitating immediate machine adjustments that minimized material waste and reduced scrap rates during production runs
Education
Bachelors of Science - Advertising and Public Relations
Stephen F. Austin State University
Nacogdoches, Texas12-2019
Skills
- Quality Assurance Auditing
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Pricing Integrity Management
- Inventory Management
- Material Procurement
- Microsoft Office
- Prophet 21
- S2K Enterprise
- Adobe Suite
Certification
- OSHA 10 Certification
- Forklift Certification
- Hootsuite Platform Certification
- Google Data Analytics Professional Certification (in progress)
Timeline
Lead Operations Specialist
EGW Utilities
09.2025 - Current
Receiving Lead
EGW Utilities
08.2023 - 09.2025
Quality Assurance Specialist
Hand Drawn Pressing, LLC
09.2022 - 08.2023
Bachelors of Science - Advertising and Public Relations
Stephen F. Austin State University