Samuel Loyd
Bartow,Florida
Summary
Resourceful professional with a steady record of career growth in purchasing and operations. Brings strong teamwork, problem-solving, and customer service skills to inventory management and vendor support. Focused on improving efficiency and meeting business needs.
Overview
1
1
Certification
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Purchasing Manager
Empire Equipment
06.2012 - 10.2026
- Managed purchase orders, ensuring accurate specifications, approvals, and timely fulfillment.
- Coordinated inventory planning to align material availability with operational demand.
- Resolved supply issues by expediting orders and maintaining strong vendor communication.
- Sourced vendors, built relationships.
- Purchased new products and oversaw inventory stocking and availability.
- Managed supplier relationships to ensure timely delivery of products and services.
- Progressed through various purchasing, warehousing and leadership roles.
Attendent
Carlton Arms
08.2010 - 06.2012
- Maintained common areas to provide clean, safe, and welcoming conditions for residents and guests.
- Responded to resident requests promptly, supporting courteous service and issue resolution.
- Trained new attendants on procedures, safety expectations, and customer service standards.
- Documented daily activities accurately, supporting consistent communication and operational follow-through.
- Provided excellent customer service to guests by promptly responding to inquiries and requests.
- Contributed to a positive work atmosphere by maintaining open communication with colleagues and supervisors.
Lawn Spray Technician
Turfcare Unlimited
08.2001 - 06.2009
- Applied fertilizer, herbicide, and insect control treatments to maintain healthy turf and landscape growth.
- Inspected lawns for weeds, disease, and pest activity before selecting appropriate spray solutions.
- Mixed and handled chemical products according to safety labels, regulations, and company procedures.
- Communicated with customers about lawn conditions, treatment recommendations, and follow-up care.
- Maintained trucks, tanks, hoses, and spray equipment to support reliable daily operations.
- Observed company safety guidelines and maintained tight timetables when applying chemicals, lifting heavy objects and operating equipment.
Education
GED -
Bartow Sr High School
Bartow, FLSkills
- Purchase order management
- Supply chain management
- Logistics coordination
- Supplier relations
- Distribution experience
- Basic mathematics
- Problem-solving
- Resourcefulness
- Teamwork
- Professional demeanor
Certification
- Certified forklift operator, Empire Equipment - 2012-2026.
- CPR Training - 2009
Timeline
Purchasing Manager
Empire Equipment
06.2012 - 10.2026
Attendent
Carlton Arms
08.2010 - 06.2012
Lawn Spray Technician
Turfcare Unlimited
08.2001 - 06.2009
GED -
Bartow Sr High School