Jeffrey Jeffers
Williamstown,WV
Summary
Seasoned Purchasing Agent with a background in negotiating deals and managing supplier relationships. Demonstrated strengths include cost reduction, strategic sourcing, and contract management. Previous roles have resulted in improved operational efficiency, streamlined purchasing processes, and significant savings on procurement budgets. Known for productivity and efficiency in task completion, with specialized skills in supply chain management, cost reduction strategies, and vendor relations. Excels using critical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication to meet organizational procurement goals.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Class A CDL Driver
Messer Gases
Parkersburg, WV
11.2021 - Current
- Trained New Employees
- Checked vehicles to ensure they were in proper working order before and after trips.
- Received instructions from dispatcher regarding routes, delivery locations, pick-up times, and special deliveries.
- Inspected brakes, lights, tires, fuel levels and other important parts to maintain operational safety on the road.
- Followed all applicable traffic laws and reported any incidents or accidents immediately.
- Adhered to company policies including hours of service limitations and hazardous materials transport regulations.
- Verified cargo against shipping documents and loaded and unloaded freight using forklifts, pallet jacks, hand trucks, and other equipment.
- Maintained accurate logs of driving activities to ensure compliance with federal regulations.
Deputy Director
Wirt County Office of Emergency Services
Elizabeth, WV
12.2012 - Current
- Purchasing Agent
- Managed budgets related to emergency planning initiatives.
- Developed and implemented emergency plans to prepare for natural disasters.
- Coordinated with local, state and federal agencies to ensure compliance with applicable regulations.
- Conducted training programs on safety protocols for personnel in case of emergencies.
- Monitored and evaluated the effectiveness of existing emergency plans.
- Researched and identified potential risks related to natural disasters.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to develop strategies for risk mitigation.
- Assessed current resources available in order to respond effectively during an emergency situation.
- Provided guidance on best practices for responding to crisis situations.
- Analyzed data from past events in order to improve future responses.
- Maintained up-to-date records of all emergency response procedures.
- Implemented new technologies or processes that enhance the efficiency of operations during a disaster.
- Developed communication strategies between multiple departments in order to facilitate coordination during an event.
- Reviewed purchase orders and ensured accuracy of information, such as pricing, payment terms and delivery dates.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors to secure the best possible prices for goods and services.
- Developed and maintained relationships with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of products.
- Conducted regular vendor performance reviews to ensure quality standards were met.
- Researched new sources for supplies, materials and services in order to reduce costs and improve efficiency.
- Identified potential areas of cost savings through supplier consolidation or alternative sourcing methods.
- Maintained accurate records of purchases including invoices, price lists, product codes and descriptions.
Class A CDL Driver
Marathon Petroleum Co/MPLX
Marietta, OH
11.2018 - 11.2021
- Trained New Employees
- Checked vehicles to ensure they were in proper working order before and after trips.
- Received instructions from dispatcher regarding routes, delivery locations, pick-up times, and special deliveries.
- Inspected brakes, lights, tires, fuel levels and other important parts to maintain operational safety on the road.
- Followed all applicable traffic laws and reported any incidents or accidents immediately.
- Adhered to company policies including hours of service limitations and hazardous materials transport regulations.
- Verified cargo against shipping documents and loaded and unloaded freight using forklifts, pallet jacks, hand trucks, and other equipment.
- Maintained accurate logs of driving activities to ensure compliance with federal regulations.
Truck Driver Class A
Ohio Valley Water Resources
Mineral Wells, WV
03.2018 - 11.2018
- Trained New Employees
- Checked vehicles to ensure they were in proper working order before and after trips.
- Received instructions from dispatcher regarding routes, delivery locations, pick-up times, and special deliveries.
- Inspected brakes, lights, tires, fuel levels and other important parts to maintain operational safety on the road.
- Followed all applicable traffic laws and reported any incidents or accidents immediately.
- Adhered to company policies including hours of service limitations and hazardous materials transport regulations.
- Verified cargo against shipping documents and loaded and unloaded freight using forklifts, pallet jacks, hand trucks, and other equipment.
- Maintained accurate logs of driving activities to ensure compliance with federal regulations.
Class A CDL Driver
ECM
Marietta, OH
11.2017 - 03.2018
- Checked vehicles to ensure they were in proper working order before and after trips.
- Received instructions from dispatcher regarding routes, delivery locations, pick-up times, and special deliveries.
- Inspected brakes, lights, tires, fuel levels and other important parts to maintain operational safety on the road.
- Followed all applicable traffic laws and reported any incidents or accidents immediately.
- Adhered to company policies including hours of service limitations and hazardous materials transport regulations.
- Verified cargo against shipping documents and loaded and unloaded freight using forklifts, pallet jacks, hand trucks, and other equipment.
- Maintained accurate logs of driving activities to ensure compliance with federal regulations.
Conductor
CSX Transportation
Parkersburg, WV
11.2014 - 03.2017
- Checked and verified freight car paperwork for accuracy.
- Maintained records of freight cars, their cargo, and the route they traveled.
- Communicated with dispatchers to receive instructions regarding routes and schedules.
- Coupled railcars together in a secure manner to ensure safe transport.
- Inspected freight cars for any damage or safety issues prior to departure.
- Ensured that all cargo was properly loaded onto the correct train cars.
- Followed strict safety protocols while operating switches and signals along the tracks.
- Monitored track conditions for any obstructions or hazards which could impede travel.
- Operated hand brakes on locomotives as needed when stopping at stations or switching tracks.
- Assisted with unloading cargo from freight cars at final destinations.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations such as derailments or hazardous spills.
- Coordinated with other members of the train crew to ensure timely departures and arrivals.
- Directed traffic around railroad crossings when trains were passing through an area.
- Inspected brakes, couplings, air hoses, signal lines, and other components of the train before departure.
Class A CDL Driver
Caper Well Service
Reno, OH
04.2015 - 11.2015
- Trained New Employees
- Checked vehicles to ensure they were in proper working order before and after trips.
- Received instructions from dispatcher regarding routes, delivery locations, pick-up times, and special deliveries.
- Inspected brakes, lights, tires, fuel levels and other important parts to maintain operational safety on the road.
- Followed all applicable traffic laws and reported any incidents or accidents immediately.
- Adhered to company policies including hours of service limitations and hazardous materials transport regulations.
- Verified cargo against shipping documents and loaded and unloaded freight using forklifts, pallet jacks, hand trucks, and other equipment.
- Maintained accurate logs of driving activities to ensure compliance with federal regulations.
EMT-Basic, Supply and logistics officer (Captain Rank)
Calhoun Emergency Medical Services
Grantsville, WV
04.2010 - 05.2014
- Purchasing Agent/Supply And Logistics Officer
- Assisted in providing medical care to patients with a variety of illnesses and injuries.
- Evaluated patient condition by taking vital signs, listening to their concerns, and performing physical exams.
- Provided emergency medical treatment at the scene of accidents or other medical emergencies.
- Transported ill or injured persons to medical facilities using ambulance equipment and techniques safely and efficiently.
- Administered medications according to physician instructions and protocols.
- Provided basic life support including CPR, AED use, airway management, oxygen administration.
- Assisted in maintaining vehicle inventory and restocking supplies as needed.
- Communicated with dispatchers regarding patient information and transport destinations.
- Educated patients on proper pre-hospital care techniques such as splinting or applying pressure dressings for bleeding control.
- Maintained accurate records of inventory levels, costs and stock movements.
- Monitored supply chain performance to ensure adherence to quality standards and timelines.
- Organized and coordinated the entire process of ordering, receiving, stocking and distributing goods.
- Analyzed data to identify potential cost savings in procurement processes.
- Managed supplier relationships to ensure timely delivery of materials.
Heavy Equipment Operator
Oil rock timber
Newark, WV
04.2010 - 04.2013
- Managed daily operations of heavy equipment fleet, including troubleshooting and preventative maintenance.
- Operated multiple pieces of heavy equipment in a safe and efficient manner to excavate land for construction projects.
- Transported materials from one site to another using off-road vehicles.
- Maintained detailed records of hours worked, materials used, and completed jobs.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with construction materials such as gravel.
- Performed routine inspections on all heavy machinery prior to use.
- Followed safety protocols while operating machinery in order to avoid accidents or injuries.
- Followed safety regulations while operating equipment to achieve safe conduct.
- Operated excavators and other construction equipment to properly grade land.
- Operated front end loader to move dirt and different base materials.
- Loaded and offloaded rocks, debris and other materials from heavy equipment.
Education
Certification - Truck Driving
Ohio Valley Truck Driving School
Williamstown, WV04.2015
Emergency Management -
Fairmont State University
Fairmont, WV12.2010
High School Diploma -
Wirt County High School
Elizabeth, WV05.2009
Skills
- Microsoft Office (8 years)
- Procurement (4 years)
- Management (6 years)
- Resource Management (4 years)
- Confined Space Entry And Rescue (3 years)
- Hazmat Response (6 years)
- Data Analysis (4 years)
- Emergency Management (4 years)
- Commercial driving (5 years)
- Tractor-trailer (5 years)
- Tanker (5 years)
- Delivery driver experience (5 years)
- Hazmat (3 years)
- Straight Truck Tanker
- Roll off truck
- Heavy equipment operation
- Dump truck
- Supervising experience (4 years)
- Google Suite
- Freight
- Dispatching (2 years)
- Forklift (4 years)
- Recruiting (2 years)
- Customer service
- Negotiation
- Leadership
- Management
- Supply chain (4 years)
- Supply chain management (4 years)
- Supply Chain and Logistics (9 years)
- Logistics (4 years)
- Cost accounting (5 years)
- QuickBooks (6 years)
- Teaching
- Human resources
- Communication skills
- Budgeting
- Oil & gas
- Forecasting
- Project leadership
- Continuous improvement
- Quality systems
- Conflict management
- Power tools
- SAP
- Schematics
- Distributed control systems
- Production planning
- Flatbed
- Salesforce
- Product management
- SAS
- HTML5
- Driving
- Manual transmission
- English
- Quality control
- Data collection
- Aviation
- Warehouse management system
- Analysis skills
- Fraud
- Banking
- Trello
- Program management
- Typing
- Cost control
- Microsoft Office Excel Expert
- Microsoft Office Powerpoint Expert
- Microsoft Office Word Expert
- Microsoft Office Publisher Expert
- Supply and Logistics Intermediate
Certification
- Commercial Driver's License (CDL), A, WV, H (Hazardous Materials), N (Tank vehicles), T (Double/triple trailers)
- Hazardous Materials Technician
- Confined Space Entry and Rescue
- Firefighter I
- Emergency Medical Response Coordinator
Assessments
- Supervisory skills: Motivating & assessing employees, Proficient, 11/01/21
- Mechanical knowledge, Proficient, 11/01/21
- Software developer fit, Proficient, 11/01/21
- Analyzing data, Proficient, 11/01/21
Personal Information
Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Affiliations
- Youth Softball Coach 8U & 10U age levels
Timeline
Class A CDL Driver
Messer Gases
11.2021 - Current
Class A CDL Driver
Marathon Petroleum Co/MPLX
11.2018 - 11.2021
Truck Driver Class A
Ohio Valley Water Resources
03.2018 - 11.2018
Class A CDL Driver
ECM
11.2017 - 03.2018
Class A CDL Driver
Caper Well Service
04.2015 - 11.2015
Conductor
CSX Transportation
11.2014 - 03.2017
Deputy Director
Wirt County Office of Emergency Services
12.2012 - Current
EMT-Basic, Supply and logistics officer (Captain Rank)
Calhoun Emergency Medical Services
04.2010 - 05.2014
Heavy Equipment Operator
Oil rock timber
04.2010 - 04.2013
Certification - Truck Driving
Ohio Valley Truck Driving School
Emergency Management -
Fairmont State University
High School Diploma -
Wirt County High School
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