Steven Gustafson
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Construction Buyer 2
Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium
05.2022 - Current
- Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
- Analyzed current vendors and products to stay abreast of market trends and evaluate new suppliers.
- Developed and improved account relationships.
- Collaborated with internal departments to better understand needs and determine purchasing requirements.
- Developed cost-effective purchasing strategies to maintain inventory levels and improve operational procedures.
- Designed and implemented process improvements to streamline purchasing process.
- Built long-term supplier relationships with vendors to establish quality and competitive pricing.
- Oversaw purchasing process from initiating requests to finalizing contracts to deliver smooth transaction.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors for cost-effective purchasing terms.
- Placed orders for merchandise consistent with quality, quantity and other specification requirements.
- Interacted with vendors, store managers and other stakeholders to maintain on-time deliveries.
- Evaluated product quality and vendor performance to maintain quality standards.
- Prepared and analyzed reports to track inventory and purchasing trends.
- Studied and monitored market trends to identify potential suppliers.
- Cultivated relationships with wholesalers and distributors to increase inventory availability.
- Researched and identified new suppliers and vendors.
- Sourced new vendors in effort to boost range of products offered in store locations while reducing costs through strategic contract negotiations.
- Managed and maintained purchase orders and invoices.
Long-Term Substitute Teacher
Anchorage School District
01.2021 - 05.2022
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Organized lesson plans using teaching software for long-term interim assignments.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
- Implemented engaging lesson plans to accommodate varied student learning styles.
- Developed creative instructional strategies to keep students engaged and motivated.
- Developed lesson plans to align with grade-level standards and objectives.
- Monitored student behavior and administered discipline as needed.
- Documented student progress and provided regular updates to parents.
- Attended professional meetings, educational conferences or teacher training workshops to improve professional competence.
- Monitored student performance and provided feedback to inform instruction.
- Followed lesson plans designed by absent teachers.
- Conferred with parents or guardians, other teachers, counselors and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.
- Collaborated with other educators to plan and review instruction.
- Researched and selected age-appropriate materials and resources for classroom instruction.
- Implemented classroom management techniques to maintain positive learning environment.
- Assisted students in mastering subject material and preparing for tests.
- Enforced school and class rules to maintain order in classroom.
- Utilized variety of instructional strategies to meet individual student needs.
Assistant Hockey Coach
West Anchorage High School
09.2021 - Current
- Conducted daily sessions in strength training, technique drills and motivational tactics.
- Arranged for new supplies and equipment to support team needs.
- Engaged fans at public events and helped build positive hockey team reputation.
- Coached established players in game strategy and techniques for better offense and defense.
- Developed training methods to build skills for different ages and ability levels.
- Monitored student academics and fostered culture of balanced academic and athletic success.
- Provided guidance to clients in overcoming challenges and identifying opportunities.
- Developed and delivered effective and engaging coaching sessions to improve performance.
- Developed and maintained network of professional resources to refer clients to.
- Encouraged clients to find creative solutions to problems and maintain motivation.
- Assisted clients with developing strategies to manage stress and increase productivity.
- Promoted proper stretching, warmups and conditioning exercises to prevent sports injuries.
- Facilitated team building activities and workshops to improve communication, collaboration and productivity.
Lead Crew Member
Nothing But Driveways
06.2020 - 08.2021
- Communicated effectively with upper management, team members, and customers to keep everyone informed.
- Trained employees in time management and proper ways to complete job duties.
- Instructed crew members in safe work practices and methods to reduce work-related injuries.
- Monitored team members to verify work quality and address concerns.
- Settled crew member disputes by addressing problems quickly and providing successful mediation.
- Supervised end-of-day cleanup activities to remove debris and unnecessary supplies from customer premises.
- Discussed daily work requirements with crew and assigned skills-based tasks to enable completion of work.
- Pitched in to help with various job tasks, fill in for sick employees and complete projects.
- Established and enforced policies and procedures to maintain high standards of work.
- Analyzed customer feedback to identify areas for improvement in service delivery.
- Established positive relationships with customers and colleagues through high standards of customer service.
- Developed and implemented process improvements to increase productivity.
Senior Sales Associate
Perani's Hockey World
08.2019 - 01.2021
- Met or exceeded sales objectives on consistent basis to drive company growth.
- Monitored sales processes to identify areas in need of improvement and implemented systems to rectify issues.
- Trained, coached, and mentored new sales associates for maximum performance.
- Trained new sales personnel on company policies, customer acquisition strategies and successful sales techniques.
- Used POS system to process sales, returns, online orders, and gift card activations.
- Organized store merchandise racks and displays to promote and maintain visually appealing environments.
- Offered each customer top-notch, personal service to boost sales and customer satisfaction.
- Analyzed prior delivery processes and uncovered more efficient method.
- Up-sold and cross-sold products effectively, driving sales and increasing revenue.
- Developed and maintained strong working relationships with professionals within assigned territory.
- Served customers with knowledgeable, friendly support at every stage of shopping and purchasing.
- Fostered lasting relationships with customers through effective communication and quick response, resulting in long-term loyalty and expanded client base.
Expeditor & Purchaser
Granite Construction Company
05.2014 - 08.2018
- Addressed supply problems and developed creative solutions to prevent delays.
- Kept up-to-date records for clients and distribution center to maintain long-lasting relationships.
- Recommended, selected and helped locate and obtain out-of-stock products based on customer requests.
- Kept records of pickups and deliveries and obtained necessary signatures and receipts.
- Pulled parts off store shelves to fill customer orders.
- Checked parts computer for stock items and initiated special orders.
- Worked with clients to develop safety practices for both parts delivery drivers and client receivers.
- Determined quickest and safest routes for delivery by using effective planning and organizational skills.
- Used two-way radios to stay in contact with dispatch and receive last-minute instruction changes.
- Promoted customer satisfaction by addressing or escalating concerns for quick resolution.
- Kept detailed records of deliveries and money received from customers.
- Loaded truck and properly secured items to prevent damage for deliveries.
- Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes.
- Answered common customer questions, accepted payments and completed paperwork at delivery and pickup locations.
- Fostered positive working relationships with regular customers.
- Operated light trucks to deliver loads as far as 850 miles from home location.
- Documented mileage, deliveries, pickups, customer issues and damages.
- Loaded and unloaded various delivery vehicles with correct order and balancing.
- Worked with road knowledge, GPS systems and paper maps to navigate planned route and make adjustments.
- Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Aquinas College
Grand Rapids, MI05.2021
Skills
- Adaptability
- Dependability
- Highly Organized
- Strong teamwork skills
- Excellent leadership capabilities
- Detail-Oriented
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications
- Purchasing strategies
- Strategic Sourcing
- Cost Control
- Vendor Relations
- Negotiation
- Materials sourcing
- Strategizing
- Interpersonal ability
- Sales experience
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Multi-tasking strength
- Vendor coordination
- Purchasing expertise
- Resourcefulness
- Purchase Order Management
- Customer Service
- Inventory Monitoring
- Recordkeeping ability
- Continuous process improvements
- Presentation
- Recordkeeping skills
- Business understanding
- Pricing Analysis
- Verbal and written communication
- Relationship Building
Volunteer Experience
- Minnesota Special Olympics, Alexandria, MN
- Stonehaus Vineyard for Charity, Lees Summit, MO
- Play Hockey for Free Day, Lees Summit, MO
- Northern Attack Spring Hockey League, Anchorage, AK
Timeline
Construction Buyer 2
Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium
05.2022 - Current
Assistant Hockey Coach
West Anchorage High School
09.2021 - Current
Long-Term Substitute Teacher
Anchorage School District
01.2021 - 05.2022
Lead Crew Member
Nothing But Driveways
06.2020 - 08.2021
Senior Sales Associate
Perani's Hockey World
08.2019 - 01.2021
Expeditor & Purchaser
Granite Construction Company
05.2014 - 08.2018
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Aquinas College
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