Maurice McKinley
Kalamazoo,MI
Summary
Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Purchasing Agent
Portage Acquisitions
Portage, MI
01.2017 - Current
- Initially when starting for the company I worked in the retail store as a delivery driver and customer service
- A year later I transitioned into Human Resources which included hiring, keeping employee paperwork up to date and benefit enrollment
- 2 years later I transitioned to the role I am in now as a purchaser
- I handle a large portion of managing incoming and outgoing orders to and from the 5 stores
- I negotiate prices with the vendors to save the company as much money as possible
Production Worker
CBAM Magna Cosma
Battle Creek, MI
02.2024 - 04.2024
- Production associate responsible for final inspection of parts
Operations Manager
Black Market
Kalamazoo, MI
01.2020 - 09.2022
- Managed vendor relationships to negotiate favorable terms resulting in cost savings $xx per quarter
- Collaborated with teams to develop standard operating procedures(SOPS) for all operational processes
- Managed inventory levels to insure optimal stock availability while minimizing carrying costs
- Coordinated logistics activities including transportation planning, warehousing optimization and order fulfillment
Sales Associate & Delivery Driver
Lake Effect
Portage, MI
01.2017 - 12.2019
- Built strong rapport with clients through regular communication channels including phone calls, emails, meetings etc
- Delivered packages and goods to customers in timely and efficient manner
- Maintained accurate records of deliveries, including time of delivery, recipients names and any special instructions
- Ensured the safe handling and transport of fragile or perishable items
- Managed delivery routs effectively to optimize efficiency and minimize fuel consumption
Sales and Finance Manager
MVP AUTO SALES
Kalamazoo, MI
02.2010 - 12.2016
- Managed all finance deals and made sure all paperwork was accurate
- I opened and closed the car lot
Repo Agent
International Financial Services
Kalamazoo, MI
06.1999 - 10.2010
- Repoed cars, boats and motorcycles
- Organized files and data
- Customer Service
Education
GED -
Battle Creek Adult Education
Battle Creek, MI05.2000
Skills
- Customer Service
- Procurement
- Budgeting
- Inventory Control
- Sales
- Conflict Management
- Computers
- Driving and Delivery
- Pricing
- Human Resources
- Vendor Management
- Operations Management
- Continuous Improvement
- Security
- Logistics
- Quality Control
- Adult Education
- Processing Improvement
- Sourcing
- Forklift
- Supply Chain
- Negotiation
- Heavy Lifting
- Communication
- Team Management
- Manufacturing
Certification
- Drivers License
- Fork Lift
Timeline
Production Worker
CBAM Magna Cosma
02.2024 - 04.2024
Operations Manager
Black Market
01.2020 - 09.2022
Purchasing Agent
Portage Acquisitions
01.2017 - Current
Sales Associate & Delivery Driver
Lake Effect
01.2017 - 12.2019
Sales and Finance Manager
MVP AUTO SALES
02.2010 - 12.2016
Repo Agent
International Financial Services
06.1999 - 10.2010
GED -
Battle Creek Adult Education