Macalin Bedford
Bradenton,FL
Summary
Accomplished LEED Purchasing Manager at Pearl Homes. Experiences in vendor negotiations achieving a 19% cost reduction. Skilled in supply chain management. Strong collaboration and problem-solving abilities. Proven track record in enhancing operational workflows and stakeholder satisfaction. Aggressively looking to relocate to Colorado, closer to my family home in Durango.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Purchasing Manager
Hunters Point, Pearl Homes
Cortez, FL
02.2023 - Current
- Collaborated and negotiated with suppliers to achieve a significant 19% price reduction.
- Planning and executing all purchases for homes in various stages of construction, maintaining the budget for each.
- Conduct regular inventory audits to prevent stock shortages or excess.
- Optimized schedule according to current lead times to ensure deliveries are met.
- Work closely with homeowners to facilitate new start-ups and schedule closings.
- Oversee the permitting process for all new homes.
- Perform the home buyer orientations before closings, while maintaining contact with new homeowners post-closing for any warranty items.
- Conduct quality control on deliveries and trades work, ensuring high standards are met.
- Led review process for Phase 2 master plan, working with architect and engineering team to identify enhancements and ensure alignment on modifications.
- Implemented policies to reduce cost and eliminate waste.
Assistant Construction Manager
Hunters Point, Pearl Homes
Cortez, FL
09.2022 - 02.2023
- Decreased fail rate of building inspections by 5%.
- Implemented live fail rate data worksheet for current and past inspections.
- Strengthened working relationships and effective communication channels between county inspectors and site managers.
- Managed scheduling and inspections for a portfolio of 17 homes in different stages of construction.
- Efficiently managed the closing process for 8 homes in 2 months.
- Streamlined construction schedule to better match true build timeline.
- Enhanced team efficiency through increased use of our software system.
Animal Welfare Officer
Manatee County
Bradenton, FL
07.2019 - 09.2022
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to stressful situations while maintaining calm and controlled.
- Worked effectively in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment.
- Trained new hires on existing and updated animal handling techniques.
- Effectively educated the public on the Manatee County Animal Ordinance by enhancing pet ownership brochures.
Sustainability Intern
Hunters Point, Pearl Homes
Palmetto, FL
02.2019 - 05.2019
- Collaborated with the landscape team to develop a xeriscaping plan for the Hunters Point community.
- Monitored and evaluated the model home's energy consumption using the Sonnen Battery at the Research and Development Center.
- Educated the public on the home's sustainable features - the 72kw solar array, Sonnen Battery, LEED Platinum & LEED ZERO certification, and Category 5 hurricane-rated structure.
Early Experience
Rollins College
Florida
05.2017 - 04.2019
- Sustainability Intern, Hunters Point
- Environmental Consultant Intern, E Co Consultants, Inc
- Volunteer Manager, In Harmony with Nature Animal Haven
- Everglades Field Study, Rollins College
- Animal Conservation Field Study, Rollins College
Volunteer Manager
In Harmony With Nature Animal Haven
Apopka, FL
12.2016 - 04.2019
- Trained new volunteers on wolf behavior and prepared them for high-pressure circumstances,
- Inspected animal enclosures to meet FWC regulations,
- Designed new procedure documents to increase efficiency and organization,
- Coordinated volunteer participation in events and ensured volunteers received and reviewed weekly updated training information.
Animal Conservation Field Study
Rollins College
Econ River Wilderness Area, FL
12.2018 - 01.2019
- Sampled turtles using hoop traps for use in a wildlife corridor project aimed to protect the Econlockhatchee River
- Banded birds using mist nets for the U.S
- Geological Survey
- Recorded fish species to analyze species richness.
Everglades Field Study
Rollins College
Everglades, FL
08.2017 - 01.2018
- Studied the Everglades system and the problems produced by the recent reconfiguration of sheet flow
- Visited and researched habitats, hydrology, and invasive species at Lake Okeechobee, Archbold Biological Station, Corkscrew Swamp, Fakahatchee Strand, and extensive areas within Everglades National Park.
Environmental Consultant Intern
E Co Consultants, Inc.
Palmetto, FL
05.2017 - 07.2017
- Monitored project sites to identify invasive and protected species
- Contributed to the relocation efforts of gopher tortoises
- Analyzed flora and fauna to flag wetland habitats.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Environmental Studies
Rollins College
Winter Park, FL05.2019
Skills
- LEED Construction Knowledge
- Highly Organized
- Detail Orientated
- Creative problem solver
- Strong verbal, written, and visual communicator
- Vendor Relationship Management
- Price Negotiation
- Budget Management
- Supply Chain Management
- Price benchmarking
- Data Collection
- Self-Motivated
- Collaborative team worker
- MS Office, Excel, Google Docs, Sheets
- Adobe Illustrator & Photoshop
- Procore & Buildertrend software
Certification
LEED Green Associate, 2024
Pronunciation
muh-ka-luhn
Affiliations
- Board of Directors, Secretary, Manatee County Youth Rowing
- Manatee Young Professionals, Member
Timeline
Purchasing Manager
Hunters Point, Pearl Homes
02.2023 - Current
Assistant Construction Manager
Hunters Point, Pearl Homes
09.2022 - 02.2023
Animal Welfare Officer
Manatee County
07.2019 - 09.2022
Sustainability Intern
Hunters Point, Pearl Homes
02.2019 - 05.2019
Animal Conservation Field Study
Rollins College
12.2018 - 01.2019
Everglades Field Study
Rollins College
08.2017 - 01.2018
Early Experience
Rollins College
05.2017 - 04.2019
Environmental Consultant Intern
E Co Consultants, Inc.
05.2017 - 07.2017
Volunteer Manager
In Harmony With Nature Animal Haven
12.2016 - 04.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Environmental Studies
Rollins College