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Fort Worth, Texas, United States

Responsible for performance of small component machining and metal tubing suppliers with a collective spend of over $25M. Collaborated with subcontract management team to ensure our suppliers met on time delivery and quality metrics while minimizing our part price index and focusing on yearly divisional goals. - Selected to cross-functional high performance teams to implement cut-to-length, metal tubing ordering system expected to yield over $1.3M in annual cost avoidance - Project management of high-visibility, time sensitive, component part transitions between suppliers with projected annual cost savings of $250K - Sourcing of FAR/DFAR components and tubing for specific programs with low profitability providing annual cost savings of $700k - Sub-contract management securing the best approved suppliers to provide the best prices, lead times and on time delivery for the Stratoflex Division. - Construct bid packages, analyze supplier proposals and negotiate payment terms and contract changes for long term agreements with current and new suppliers - Selected to travel to other locations within the division and provide hands on subcontract and supplier management support

Fort Worth, Texas

Manage all indirect commodity needs for a multi location enterprise, producing fluid conveyance parts for the aerospace industry. - Develop sourcing strategies, organize supplier qualification data and provide analysis for selection for IT services, office equipment, packaging products and other indirect operational needs- Facilitate purchase order requisitions, RFQs and indirect supplier communication- Establish, monitor and review contract service agreements and pricing structures- Provide strategic support and logistics management for transition of entire manufacturing plant and all components and machinery to a new facility

San Antonio, Tx

Responsible for the performance, safety, fleet vehicles and profitability of the San Antonio, TX location for an oil and gas support services company.• Oversee the daily functions of the office staff, shop and field technicians; fleet management and DOT compliance, parts inventory management, field support and logistics.• Communicate daily with field operations, inventory and logistics personnel to collectively set appropriate inventory ordering standards and adjusting min/max levels.• Pricing management and procurement of all parts vendors, service and transportation providers to ensure proper billing, purchasing behavior and customer service through KPI’s.

Ponder, Texas

• Compiled and analyzed data from multiple sources to trend filter usage and advise ownership on consignment levels at 17 remote inventory locations in the Southeastern and Northeastern regions of the U.S.• Organized thousands of part numbers and their updated costs to organize data into manageable tables for transparent analysis, reporting, and presentation• Researched industry standard inventory practices and presented findings to operations team and ownership for Lean Process Improvement and marketability to new clients

Led the direct management team in all facets of business for a preventive maintenance company specializing in heavy equipment. Implemented programs to enhance, track, and forecast revenue. Completed projects to redesign the collections process, implement Lean process capabilities, and match equipment with industry standards. Advised ownership and selected a safety director and human resources staff.• Propelled annual gross revenue from $1.2M to $24M+ over the course of 12 years; achieved $2M per month in production on average by 2014.• Negotiated Maintenance Service Agreements with oil and gas companies such as Schlumberger, Halliburton, Pioneer, and Baker Hughes.• Coordinated with the IT department to develop an upgraded, web-based database and invoicing software.

Oversaw field performance, encompassing seven crews as well as administrative and workshop staff. Met with product and service vendors daily to ensure proper quality control and billing standards. Established safety procedures to ensure adherence to DOT, HSE, and OSHA requirements. Monitored materials spending, audited customer billing and invoicing, and created pricing structures.• Transitioned the entire customer base from supporting light-duty fleet vehicles to heavy-duty production equipment services; set up new satellite locations in North Dakota and Pennsylvania.• Secured business with the company’s first oil and gas industry client, Schlumberger.• Worked with a third-party software development team to create a Windows-based invoicing system and historical database.

Controlled dispatch and logistics responsibilities for what was then a small organization with 11 staff members in total. Supervised three crews providing commercial preventive maintenance across six states, ensuring that they conducted tasks on time, had the necessary equipment, and received 24/7 support. Evaluated schedule communication and customer satisfaction.• Set new routing processes and trained staff to use on-board navigation devices.• Designed checklists still in use today for proper asset registration, damage verification, equipment condition, and inventory counts.

Identified truck-load and less-than truckload freight for dedicated fleet vehicles at a leader for commercial fleet and supply chain solutions. Coordinated load pickups with shippers, drivers, dispatchers, and receivers. Dispatched drivers with proper instructions and load requirements. Observed load status and conducted internal reporting.• Synchronized intermodal shipments of holiday stemware delivered to Arby’s restaurants nationwide.• Updated spreadsheets to better monitor load tracking and open backhauls.

Managed a rental location with a fleet of 100+ pieces of equipment. Supervised a rental and leasing staff of 8-10 people to fulfill commercial customer transportation needs. Operated facilities in Farmers Branch, Garland, and Dallas. Completed contracts, updated databases, reported daily activities, and reviewed inventory counts and the whereabouts of each asset.• Achieved a fleet rental utilization rate of 100% at the Dallas branch.• Converted a rental customer into an integrated logistics client.

Bachelor Of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Transportation And Logistics

High School