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Holland, Michigan, United States

Holland, Michigan, United States

Purchase order management, inventory management, cost reduction initiatives, supplier relations, contract negotiations, quality control, supply chain optimization. ERP Implementation.

Grand Haven, Michigan, United States

Saint Clair Shores, Michigan

Team Leader, Federal Maritime Law Enforcement Officer, Search and Rescue Boat Operator.

Woods Hole, Massachusettes | Saint Clair Shores, Michigan

Operational Team Leader, Federal Maritime Law Enforcement Officer,Search and Rescue Boat Operator, Direct Representative of the Operational Officer in Charge. Developed and maintained a comprehensive procurement and maintenance program of essential rescue and survival equipment, resulting in high accuracy and accountability, saving the Coast Guard $30,000 in repair costs and $20,000 in purchasing costs.Designed an inclusive training program to increase the organization’s personnel readiness by 30%Utilizing effective leadership and communication skills, lead various teams in efforts to respond to over 50 search and rescue cases, saving 7 lives with 28 lives assisted.​Trained and certified 14 members on the 29-foot Response Boat in 42% less time than the Commandant standards requireConducted 110 recreational Boating Safety inspections and improved safety and security of hundreds of local waterway users through enforcement of federal regulations and boater education

Lansing, Michigan, United States

Prepared and executed hundreds of purchase orders through Lawson ERP, totaling over $1,500,000 worth of supplies and services.Optimized inventory management in the surgical unit by developing an intuitive labeling system that allowed supply techs to efficiently reduce overstock inventory, saving tens of thousands of dollars in re-ordering costs.Analyzed inventory shortages in the warehouse and acted accordingly by tracking daily usage and average lead-times, calculating and modifying re-order points, minimum/maximum order quantities through Lawson ERP and researching adequate substitutions for standard backordered items, subsequently decreasing stock-outs by 12%

Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area

Manufactured, inventoried ,packaged and shipped high quality printing media.

Eli Broad College Of Business|Supply Chain Management, 3.94

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