Will Davis

• Maintained accurate records of purchases including invoices, price lists, product codes and descriptions.
• Monitored inventory levels to ensure adequate stock for production requirements.
• Developed and maintained relationships with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of products.
• Prepared periodic reports on purchasing activities, budget expenditures, inventory levels and supply shortages.
• Reviewed purchase orders and ensured accuracy of information, such as pricing, payment terms and delivery dates.
• Evaluated proposals from vendors on a regular basis to ensure cost effectiveness.

• Negotiated contracts with vendors to secure the best possible prices for goods and services.
• Collaborated with internal stakeholders such as sales personnel, operations managers and finance teams.
• Managed and mentored purchasing department staff to enhance team performance.
• Conducted market research to determine appropriate pricing.

• Created effective business plans to focus strategic decisions on long-term objectives.
• Enhanced operational performance by developing effective business strategies, systems and procedures.
• Implemented campaigns and promotions to help with developing goods and services.
• Recruited, interviewed and hired qualified staff for open positions.

• Handled all the catering production and delivered all orders to clients.
• Supervised the ordering of supplies, equipment, and ingredients for catering events.
• Oversaw all aspects of set up for catered events, including table decorations, buffet layout.

• Responsible for Order management of US Foods (avg $20k), Fresh Point, Fish and Pastry vendor ordering for the $50 million resort with annual Food and Beverage sales of $15 million.
• Worked with chefs on new menu ideas and created an inventory management system to accurately record
  inventory.
• Manage store financials, inventory, invoicing, and cost control.

• Oversaw all aspects of operations for multiple locations with annual sales up to $2.3 million.
• Responsible for the successful coaching and development of the management and staff.
• Manage store financials, inventory, invoicing, and cost control.
• Managed annual budgeting and forecasting, optimizing resource allocation.

• Drafted proposals outlining project objectives, timelines, costs.