Sherrod Allen
Clarksville,TN
Summary
I am an organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. I have a Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. I have a successful background in two different industries and I am ready to bring various skills to this organization.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Purchasing Agent
AAA Electric Motor Sales & Service, Inc.
05.2022 - 01.2024
- Established strong rapport with vendors resulting in improved payment terms without compromising quality or service levels.
- Conducted routine supplier evaluations ensuring high standards are maintained while identifying areas for continuous improvement.
- Determined lowest possible cost, factoring in quality, and reliability and negotiated favorable contracts.
- Computed and created purchase orders to monitor stock levels, verify purchase requisitions and expedite customer orders.
- Maintained documentation for all purchases.
Operations Manager
AAA Electric Motor Sales & Service, Inc.
10.2005 - 05.2022
- Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe, or ineffective practices.
- Developed systems and procedures to improve operational quality and team efficiency.
- Oversaw facility maintenance, ensuring optimal functionality of equipment and infrastructure at all times.
- Implemented POS / inventory system to company.
- Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.
- Championed safety protocols to maintain secure working environment, reducing workplace accidents significantly.
- Implemented new inventory management system to optimize stock levels and reduce waste.
Senior Computer Technician
Panama-Buena Vista Union School District
10.2000 - 10.2005
- Supported end-users with prompt assistance in technical matters, improving overall user satisfaction.
- Established, repaired and optimized networks by installing wiring, cabling and devices.
- Performed troubleshooting and repaired peripheral devices such as printers, scanners and other external devices.
- Optimized computer systems by performing regular system upgrades, installations, and configurations.
- Responded to support requests from end-users and patiently walked individuals through basic troubleshooting tasks.
- Researched and identified solutions to technical problems.
- Maintained office PCs, networks and mobile devices for hundreds of staff members and thousands of students.
- Created user accounts and assigned permissions for staff and students.
- Diagnosed and troubleshot hardware, software and network issues.
- Configured hardware, devices, and software to set up work stations for staff and students.
- Facilitated smooth transitions during district-wide hardware or software updates, minimizing disruption to daily operations.
- Installed, configured and maintained computer systems and network connections.
Owner
A.S.K. Computers
06.1996 - 10.1999
- Established foundational processes for business operations.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers for better pricing and terms, reducing overall costs for business
- Trained and assisted technicians in building custom PC's, loading and configure software, and installing peripherals.
- Trained and assisted in CAT-5 network cabling and termination.
Education
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Bakersfield College
Bakersfield, CA06.1994
High School Diploma -
Foothill High School
Bakersfield, CA06.1991
Skills
- Inventory management skills
- Procurement Software Proficiency
- Vendor Relations
- Documentation requirements
- Purchasing
- Payroll assistance
- TCP/IP
- Software diagnosis
- IT Infrastructure Management
- A Certification
- Wireless Networking
- Network Troubleshooting
Timeline
Purchasing Agent
AAA Electric Motor Sales & Service, Inc.
05.2022 - 01.2024
Operations Manager
AAA Electric Motor Sales & Service, Inc.
10.2005 - 05.2022
Senior Computer Technician
Panama-Buena Vista Union School District
10.2000 - 10.2005
Owner
A.S.K. Computers
06.1996 - 10.1999
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Bakersfield College
High School Diploma -
Foothill High School
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