Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Websites
Certification
References
Timeline
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Wayne Murphy

Wayne Murphy

Kalispell,MT

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified Professional Photographer

JMK Photography
01.2012 - Current
  • JMK Photography began as a pastime, but within three years I had transformed it into a full-time occupation, with annual sales reaching over $100,000
  • Early in the development of JMK Photography, I chose to focus my efforts on art-driven portraits, performers, and athletes
  • I recognized my strengths and built upon them, refusing to deviate from the path
  • I completed the Professional Photographers of America CPP Exam in 2014 and became the only Certified Professional Photographer in the Flathead Valley.

UPS Pre-Load

UPS
01.2014 - Current
  • Process 14,000 packages per day on average
  • Developed strong relationships with coworkers, fostering a collaborative environment with strong communication and efficient problem resolution when needed
  • Diagnosed system hardware and software problems using advanced root-cause analysis.
  • Managed multiple simultaneous projects efficiently prioritizing tasks based on deadlines, resources available, and company goals.
  • Positions held: Package Car loader, Next-Day Day Air Shuttle Driver, Route Driver

Purchasing & Distribution Manager

GLACIER PARK, INC.
01.1996 - 01.2012
  • Manage $1,250,000 inventory and oversee all distribution and purchasing of supplies for 7 lodges/hotels located in Glacier and Waterton National Parks in Montana and Southern Alberta
  • Communicate daily with internal managers from all 7 hotels to ensure supply needs are met, sustaining high customer satisfaction rates and smooth operations
  • Negotiate prices and delivery times with vendors and maintain effective relationships
  • Track daily inventory flow and cycle counts; maintain MSDS database
  • Report inventory to the Controller weekly, post inventory transactions to the Controller weekly, post inventory transactions to the general ledger on a bi-monthly basis, and generate bi-monthly physical inventories for each hotel
  • Organize, maintain, and update all purchasing and distribution documents and reports
  • Hire and train 21 seasonal warehouse employees and train seasonal department managers in policies and procedures
  • Manage purchasing and distribution budgets.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Business & E-Commerce

University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ

Some College (No Degree) - Art Education

University of Wisconsin
River Falls, WI

Bargaining With Vendors & Suppliers
11.2003

Inventories & Cycle Counts, Padgett Thomson
11.2001

Inventory Controll

Best Practices For Managing Inventories & Cycle Counts, SkillPath Seminars
Denver, CO
11.2000

Voyager Outward Bound School
Red Lodge, MT
06.1994

Skills

  • Customer Service
  • Calm Under Pressure
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Self-Directed
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Quality Assurance
  • Problem Resolution
  • Organizational Skills
  • Critical Thinking
  • Relationship Building
  • Interpersonal Communication

Certification

Certified Professional Photographer, 2012, Present

References

  • Josh Akey, Professional, UPS, 406-253-6320
  • Ron Behney, Professional, Glacier Park Inc., 406-270-8658
  • Natalie Molter, Professional, Noble Dance, 406-261-1874
  • Scott Jones, Personal, 406-890-4389
  • Matt Stolberg, Personal, 801-270-0671
  • Blake Passmore, Personal, 406-250-2199

Timeline

UPS Pre-Load

UPS
01.2014 - Current

Certified Professional Photographer

JMK Photography
01.2012 - Current

Purchasing & Distribution Manager

GLACIER PARK, INC.
01.1996 - 01.2012

Some College (No Degree) - Business & E-Commerce

University of Phoenix

Some College (No Degree) - Art Education

University of Wisconsin

Bargaining With Vendors & Suppliers

Inventories & Cycle Counts, Padgett Thomson

Inventory Controll

Best Practices For Managing Inventories & Cycle Counts, SkillPath Seminars

Voyager Outward Bound School
Certified Professional Photographer, 2012, Present
Wayne Murphy