Michael Leach-Fontenelle
East Orange,NJ
Summary
Information Security Specialist with passion for aligning security architecture plans and processes with security standards and business goals. Extensive experience developing and testing security framework for cloud-based software. Versed in robust network defense strategies.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Specialty Buyer
Prospect EOGH
East Orange, NJ
11.2015 - Current
- Managed vendor purchase order dispatch, delivery and invoicing to set contractual guidelines and maintain budgetary regulations.
- Met with suppliers to assess changes and determine proper courses of action.
- Negotiated policies and contracts with vendors to achieve optimal pricing and consistent availability.
- Purchased over $1,000,000,.. in Medical products.
- Negotiated pricing to determine best deal and save approximately 20% annually.
- Computed and created purchase orders to monitor stock levels, verify purchase requisitions and expedite customer orders.
- Generated reports detailing sales trends and store performances.
Buyer
Liberty Health Care Management
Jersey City, NJ
04.2009 - 01.2015
- Analyzed bids, troubleshot discrepancies and performed other necessary purchasing functions, managing balanced budget and supporting customer satisfaction.
- Analyzed and reviewed reorder report recommendations for daily and weekly replenishment, making recommendations on product offerings based on consumer data.
- Administered purchase order processes and placed orders as requested, streamlining ordering process and receipt organization for future reference.
- Interacted with vendors, store managers and other stakeholders to maintain on-time deliveries.
- Sourced new vendors in effort to boost range of products offered in store locations while reducing costs through strategic contract negotiations.
- Met with suppliers to assess changes and determine proper courses of action.
- Managed vendor purchase order dispatch, delivery and invoicing to set contractual guidelines and maintain budgetary regulations.
- Negotiated pricing to determine best deal and save approximately 20% annually
Buyer's Assistant
E-Staffing
Secacus, NJ
12.2007 - 04.2009
- Met with suppliers to assess changes and determine proper courses of action.
- Collaborated with buyers for special events and seasonal promotions to maintain adequate product stock and drive sales.
- Computed and created purchase orders to monitor stock levels, verify purchase requisitions and expedite customer orders.
- Managed vendor purchase order dispatch, delivery and invoicing to set contractual guidelines and maintain budgetary regulations
Computer Technician
M & L Enterprises
Bossier City, LA
08.2005 - 11.2007
- Assessed system hardware and software and suggested modifications to reduce lag time and improve overall speed.
- Responded to support requests from end users and patiently walked individuals through basic troubleshooting tasks.
- Refurbished PC systems and peripherals such as monitors, networking equipment, printers and more.
- Tested and installed motherboards, processors and graphics cards on desktops and laptops for corporate staff.
- Linked computers to network and peripheral equipment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ08.2020
Associate of Arts - Information Technology
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ04.2018
Dental Assistant Certification - Dental Assistant
Columbia University in The City of New York
New York, NY07.2005
Skills
- Wholesale Merchandise Buying
- Invoice Payment Authorization
- Markup Rate Recommendations
- Customer Service
- Critical Thinking
- Information Sourcing
- Purchasing procedures
Timeline
Specialty Buyer
Prospect EOGH
11.2015 - Current
Buyer
Liberty Health Care Management
04.2009 - 01.2015
Buyer's Assistant
E-Staffing
12.2007 - 04.2009
Computer Technician
M & L Enterprises
08.2005 - 11.2007
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology
University of Phoenix
Associate of Arts - Information Technology
University of Phoenix
Dental Assistant Certification - Dental Assistant
Columbia University in The City of New York