Highly organized purchaser with an additional 20+ years in inside and outside sales. Innovative and attentive to details with outstanding follow-through.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Purchaser
Pratt Industries
01.2021 - Current
Tracked inventory shipments and prepared spreadsheets detailing item information.
Participated in annual budgeting processes, providing input on material costs and forecasting future expenditure requirements.
Computed and created purchase orders to monitor stock levels, verify purchase requisitions and expedite customer orders.
Communicated with vendors regarding inventory needs and negotiated prices to maintain profit margins.
Corrugator Tech II
International Paper
09.2019 - 01.2021
Monitored the corrugated boxes coming off machine to ensure quality and quantity.
CZ Tech II
Silfex
09.2014 - 08.2019
Worked in the crystal growing department
I help process the silicon for the entire plant
Monitored crystal pullers, levels of gases, and pressure levels for the tanks
Maintained crystal machines and kept records of the progression of the crystals
Troubleshooting and Cross trained throughout department
Assisted in training of new hires.
Cut Flower Manager/ Route Salesman
Nordlie Inc.
08.2012 - 08.2014
Attended trade shows and sales conferences
Collaborated with colleagues to exchange selling strategies and marketing information
Purchased flowers from companies around the world, for our customer's needs (weddings, special events, stock, and funerals
Maintained inventory levels to produce maximum margin.
Sales Representative
DWF Wholesale Florist
07.2008 - 07.2012
Executed 40 daily cold calls to top level clients to increase daily sales
Exceeded targeted sales goals by 25%
Answered customers' questions regarding products, prices and availability
Emphasized product features based on analysis of customers' needs
Attended trade shows and sales conferences
Handled the highest volume account in assigned territory
Responded to all customer inquiries in a timely manner
Collaborated with members of other departments to complete sales transactions
Planned and organized routes within territory to maximize efficiency and time in the field.
Cut Flower Manager/Sales Representative
Pennock Inc
10.2006 - 06.2008
Answered customers' questions regarding products, prices and availability
Emphasized product features based on analysis of customers' needs
Attended trade shows and sales conferences
Collaborated with colleagues to exchange selling strategies and marketing information
Maintained friendly and professional customer interactions.