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CANDUS BOOTH

Paris,TX

Summary

Dynamic professional with a proven track record in purchasing strategy development and strategic planning, honed at Turtle & Hughes Integrated Supply. Excelled in cost control and vendor relations, achieving significant cost savings. Skilled in multi-tasking and customer service, demonstrating a strong ability to manage inventory and enhance supplier relationships.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

BUYER-PURCHASING

Turtle & Hughes Integrated Supply
PARIS, TX
02.2023 - Current
  • Reviewed purchase orders, contracts and invoices to ensure accuracy.
  • Negotiated pricing and delivery terms with suppliers.
  • Monitored inventory levels to ensure availability of products for customers.
  • Developed relationships with vendors to secure better prices and payment terms.
  • Researched potential new suppliers in order to find the best value for goods and services.
  • Created reports on supplier performance metrics such as quality, delivery times and cost savings initiatives.
  • Maintained records of all purchases including item descriptions, costs, quantities received.
  • Managed inventory control systems to track stock levels, deliveries and related information.
  • Drafted requests for quotes from vendors for comparison shopping purposes.
  • Maintained supplier relationships to improve lead time, cost and quality.
  • Worked with suppliers to expedite open purchase orders and shipments in-transit.
  • Researched competitors and sourced new vendors.
  • Reviewed work order demand from MRP to support company requirements.

Safety Manager

TONGRUN INTERNATIONAL
Bonham, TX
03.2022 - 02.2023
  • Developed and implemented safety policies, procedures, and standards.
  • Conducted regular safety meetings for staff to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
  • Evaluated workplace environment and equipment to identify potential hazards.
  • Investigated incidents of injury or illness to determine root cause and corrective action plans.
  • Monitored employee performance to ensure safe working practices are followed.
  • Provided training on proper use of PPE and other safety protocols.
  • Inspected facilities regularly for compliance with OSHA standards.
  • Maintained records of inspection findings, hazard assessments, and corrective actions taken.
  • Created reports on health and safety metrics such as accident rates, lost time days.
  • Reviewed incident reports from workers' compensation claims to assess effectiveness of current safety measures.
  • Collaborated with management teams to develop strategies that promote safe work practices.
  • Organized fire drills on a regular basis to verify preparedness for emergencies.
  • Developed and updated emergency response procedures.
  • Ordered suspending activities that posed threats to worker health or safety.
  • Conducted safety training or education programs to demonstrate use of safety equipment.
  • Inspected or evaluated workplace environments, equipment or practices to verify compliance with safety standards and government regulations.
  • Trained new employees in proper safety procedures to minimize accidents with proper behaviors.
  • Maintained and updated emergency response plans or procedures.
  • Recommended methods to reduce ongoing hazards with improved methods, processes and materials.

Electrical Apprentice

Prism Electric
Garland, TX
06.2017 - 01.2022
  • Installed and maintained electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures in accordance with local codes and regulations.
  • Repaired faulty or damaged components on existing electrical systems.
  • Read and interpreted blueprints, schematics, diagrams, and technical documents for installation of new systems.
  • Replaced defective circuit breakers, fuses, switches, outlets, lighting fixtures and other components as needed.
  • Installed conduit systems including EMT, rigid conduit, flexible conduit.
  • Used hand tools such as wire strippers, cutters to prepare wires for connections to boxes, terminals.
  • Ran cable trays for power distribution from main panels to branch circuits.
  • Worked with a variety of materials including PVC conduits, copper wiring, aluminum wiring and MC cables.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of all work performed.
  • Worked in team-based environment to accomplish projects.
  • Dug trenches and created holes to pull conduit and install supports.
  • Maintained organization, cleanliness and safety in work areas.

Human Resources Assistant

RRV MANAGEMENT
PARIS, TX
10.2015 - 05.2016
  • Assisted in recruiting and hiring processes by conducting phone screens, scheduling interviews, and completing reference checks.
  • Maintained accurate records of employee information such as wages, performance reviews, benefits, leaves of absence.
  • Organized and conducted new hire orientation sessions to introduce policies and procedures to employees.
  • Developed recruitment strategies to attract qualified candidates for open positions.
  • Compiled reports related to personnel activities such as attendance tracking, turnover rates, disciplinary actions.
  • Managed employee relations issues including grievances, complaints, and disputes as needed.
  • Updated employee database with changes in job title, salary information or contact details.
  • Participated in job fairs and other recruitment events to source potential candidates.
  • Monitored timekeeping records for accuracy and completeness.
  • Reviewed resumes submitted by applicants for open positions.

Education

High School Diploma -

HUGO HIGH SCHOOL
Hugo, OK
05-2011

Some College (No Degree) -

SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY
Durant, OK

Skills

  • Purchasing strategy development
  • Strategic planning
  • Cost control
  • Customer service
  • Purchase order management
  • Multi-tasking strength
  • Attendance oversight
  • Vendor relations
  • Sales experience
  • Inventory monitoring

Affiliations

I AM ONE WHO CAN MANAGE WELL UNDER PRESSURE.

Timeline

BUYER-PURCHASING

Turtle & Hughes Integrated Supply
02.2023 - Current

Safety Manager

TONGRUN INTERNATIONAL
03.2022 - 02.2023

Electrical Apprentice

Prism Electric
06.2017 - 01.2022

Human Resources Assistant

RRV MANAGEMENT
10.2015 - 05.2016

High School Diploma -

HUGO HIGH SCHOOL

Some College (No Degree) -

SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY

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