Former: Integrated Composites, Inc. - Marina, CAA $10 million company that provides composite solutions to both the United States Military and the Aero Space Industry. Purchasing - Inventory - Receiving - Shipping - LogisticsOversaw all contract negotiations, operations management, customer satisfaction, inventory control, and efficiency of manufacturing facilities (both foreign and domestic) efforts. 1: ICI – Supply Chain Manager (SCM) Negotiated all contracts for goods and services required to support operations Reduced operating costs by 40% Improved On Time Delivery from 70% to 98% Reduced Supplier base by 10% to consolidate and maximize company resources Reviewed customer contracts and advised management of potential risk Managed: Shipping Department; In bound and Out bound shipments to company Managed: Receiving and Inventory department Improved Accuracy from 65 % to 99 %2: AGC Corporate – Corporate SCM: 5 manufacturing facilities; domestic (3) and England (2) Negotiated corporate agreements between AGC corporate and key suppliers KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS:• Credited with consistently improving operating costs, on-time delivery rates, resource maximization, cost savings supplier base, and overall accuracy across multiple platforms. • Demonstrated enthusiastic professional approach by converting the company’s existing MRP program to a more enhanced one to remain abreast with modern trends and processes.

A $200,000 financial planning company serving clients’ investment and retirement strategies. PERSONAL FINANCIAL SPECIALIST Utilized various financial instruments to include fixed equity-based annuities, long term care policies, and reverse mortgage strategies into the fold. KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS:• Played a key role in organizing 35+ years of client files and developing a computer database complete with analytical reports and needs assessment tools. • Earned the Californian certification for Life Agent Status in addition to the American Equity License in order to gain financial condition assessment ability and therefore support retirement goals more cohesively.

520 million dollar company that focused on post sales support of retail boating equipment and services, with over 377 outlets in the United States, Canada and Porto Rico.Ensured company success and consumer loyalty through the consistent maintenance of both cost and retail prices for products, services, regional store advertisements, and points of sales (domestic and zone). KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS:• Slashed rate of invoice discrepancies by 13% by conducting thorough analysis and resolution. • Entrusted with the responsibility of reconciling all outstanding supplier invoices.

This was a real experience in dealing with individuals preconceived opinions.Once I was able to rise above how I felt about the position, I was able to sell 10 cars in two weeks.

500 million dollar retailing Sales Corporation, subsidiary of the Federated Retail Corporation.Home Department Sales Associate, promoted within first six months to Home Department Sales Specialist, with sales responsibilities including; small electrics, cutlery, gourmet cookware, dinnerware, glassware, bedding and table top items including, crystal, china and silverware.Promoted to Diamond Specialist in the fine jewelry department.• Member of Macy’s West Star Academy; membership is restricted to the top 250 sales associates out of Macy’s 30,000 sales force

100 thousand-dollar consulting firm that provides clients the skills and leverage utilized by Fortune 500 companies. These skills maximize client’s resources by reducing costs, upgrading suppliers and improving process efficiencies.Consultant / Owner; company established October 1997; responsible for all facets of company operation.• Centralize Purchasing function; develop unique policies and procedures to support client’s corporate goals.• Evaluate corporate administrative processes and eliminate unnecessary steps.• Validate corporate information database for; single/sole source application, inventory control, cost and lead-time trends.• Provide the necessary training and services required to support the above and in addition instructing staff in the value of supplier base consolidation, metrics (quality, price, lead-time, delivery) and understanding total supplier capabilities.

200 thousand-dollar company that develops Native American craft kits and videos, i.e., “How to make a (Dream Catcher, Gourd Mask, etc.).” Partner; recruited 1995; for all operations, excluding sales. Set up inventory control system & supplier out-source program.

50 million-dollar manufacturer of portable custom lunch box computer systems.Purchasing Manager; recruited 1994; to reorganize the purchasing department according to ISO 9000.• Reallocation of commodities resulted in an on time performance increase from 75% to 96%.• Issued purchasing procedures that increased MIS data base accuracy from 70% to over 99.8%.

170 million-dollar manufacturer of telecommunication headsets.Commodity Manager - Mechanical/Electrical Unit; hired 1989; responsible for the acquisition of consigned & turnkey amplifier assemblies from both foreign and domestic sources.• Managed top 8 suppliers that represented 80% of all supplier expenditures.• Supervised staff regarding the acquisition of all-discrete components, subassemblies, MRO items and capital equipment.• Managed the development and pilot run phase of all new products.

6 million-dollar manufacturer of custom fabrications. Client base includes power, aerospace and petrochemical industries.Manager - Operations; recruited 1987; to reorganize company according to nuclear / industry standards and new corporate vision.• Managed the department heads of: finance, production, project management, purchasing and quality.• Project manager on all contracts over 100 thousand dollars.• Established departmental policies and procedures, training and operational budgets.

60 million-dollar Company that provides high technology computer systems and engineering services to the power, process control and nuclear decontamination industries.Manager - Purchasing; recruited 1981; to establish the purchasing department according to nuclear codes and new corporate vision.• Negotiated and executed all OEM/volume purchasing agreements.• Developed project procurement milestones and critical path reports on all projects over 4 million dollars.• Corporate Risk Manager; reviewed proposals with senior staff regarding cost analysis versus risk exposure.

• Hired 1971; promoted to Quality Assurance Engineer: review and approval of supplier process procedures. Development and qualification of all subcontractors on assigned commodities.• 1979; promoted to Senior Buyer: purchased assigned commodities at optimum cost consistent with technical, quality and schedule requirements.• 1980; promoted to manage the purchasing aspect of critical outages for all Operating Nuclear Power Plants.