Karla McGuire
Yoga Instructor, Purchasing Agent
Saratoga Springs,NY
Summary
Hardworking and motivated leader with a strong background in procurement and management. Seasoned Purchasing Agent with 15+ years of progressive experience orchestrating procurement functions focused on quality, cost-efficiency and effectively addressing inventory requirements. Reliable Manager demonstrating high level of ownership and initiative. Quick and effective at decision-making and learning skills while maintaining excellent customer service throughout sales experience. Possessing exceptional work ethic and desire to go above and beyond to exceed company expectations. Successful in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Private Investigator
PagonesO'Neill Investigations Security
Beacon, NY
02.2020 - Current
- Gathered proof of activities through video recordings, photographs and statements.
- Performed mobile and stationary surveillance on individuals involved in insurance fraud, disability, marital and custodial investigations.
- Produced timely and accurate reports about findings.
- Secured evidence, including pictures and video, and uploaded into case management system.
- Located individuals engaged in illegal activities, including theft, drug procurement and cheating.
Owner/Operator
Self Employed- Live Your Life Gear
Fishkill, NY
03.2013 - 01.2020
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
- Developed business plan, processes and procedures to provide superior product and service to customers.
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Improved profit margins by streamlining operations and workflow and negotiating competitive vendor contracts.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
- Compared shipment contents with paperwork to support inventory accuracy and records management.
- Assessed income and expenses and adapted plans to improve profit levels.
Purchasing Agent
REELEX Packaging Solutions Inc.
Patterson, NY
10.2000 - 06.2016
- Prepared, coordinated and communicated price quotes, terms of sale, delivery dates and service obligations to customers and contractors.
- Supervised financial strategies and managed inventory while identifying cost-effective vendors and suppliers.
- Built competitive bidding environment with broad range of suppliers.
- Prepared and sent purchase orders.
- Analyzed competitive prices, products and market-related information.
- Coordinated importation of items via ocean and air, including custom clearances
- Managed purchases, receipts and documentation of finished goods, materials, packaging and ingredients
- Located and vetted vendors, established good relationships and negotiated contracts.
- Saved over $100,000 in first year through comprehensive analysis, identification and targeting of critical procurement issues.
- Determined recurring business needs and maintained necessary inventory levels.
- Obtained quotes from various suppliers to determine most cost-effective purchasing options.
- Expedited materials to meet emergency demands
- Negotiated and managed vendor contracts.
- Sourced new vendors for purchasing needs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
SUNY College At Plattsburgh
Plattsburgh, NY08.1993
Skills
- Supervision
- Business operations
- Procurement
- Customer service
- Vendor relationship management
- Inventory management
- Organization
- Detailed analysis
- Fraud investigations
- Surveillance
Certification
*Certified Yoga Instructor.
*Certified trade show manager
*Certified Private Investigator (PI)
Timeline
Private Investigator
PagonesO'Neill Investigations Security
02.2020 - Current
Owner/Operator
Self Employed- Live Your Life Gear
03.2013 - 01.2020
Purchasing Agent
REELEX Packaging Solutions Inc.
10.2000 - 06.2016
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
SUNY College At Plattsburgh
*Certified Yoga Instructor.
*Certified trade show manager
*Certified Private Investigator (PI)
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