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Eagan, Minnesota, United States

• Oversees supply chain team members approving all purchase orders over $3000• Optimized purchasing procedures for international vendors leading to a 75% reduction in spending• Saved company 30% per year on office supplies and equipment through improved sourcing practices• Reduced cost of printer toner and maintenance by 20% by consolidating printer purchases under one company and contact• Forecast and plan production and purchasing of 2400 items valued at over $2.2 million from… Show more • Oversees supply chain team members approving all purchase orders over $3000• Optimized purchasing procedures for international vendors leading to a 75% reduction in spending• Saved company 30% per year on office supplies and equipment through improved sourcing practices• Reduced cost of printer toner and maintenance by 20% by consolidating printer purchases under one company and contact• Forecast and plan production and purchasing of 2400 items valued at over $2.2 million from 46 vendors using Microsoft Dynamics NAV (MRP), preventing back-order situations • Trained 6 coworkers on ERP/MRP system, working as the primary trainer• Corrected shipping issues with 2 vendors, resulting in faster shipping times and a reduction in back orders Show less

Eagan, Minnesota, United States

• Manage inventory, vendor relationships, and work cross-functionally to ensure product quality and on time shipments• Primary trainer for ERP/MRP system of other buyers• Found and implemented cost savings of 30% per year through sourcing practices• Managing 4 additional projects focused on cost savings or quality improvement outside of scope of position

Working on developing myself and taking care of my family while in transition between employment.

Big Lake, Minnesota

• Managed over $23 million across 83 accounts (individual, family trusts, and small business retirement plans) and led clients through uncertain financial times, providing coaching and long-term planning• Gave 175-200 client presentations focused on analyses and guidance toward goals and investments• Developed innovative solutions for clients while adhering to the strict regulations of the SEC, FINRA, and Edward Jones

Fort Riley, Kansas

• Managed maintenance program consisting of eight aircraft valued over $42 million, utilizing internal and external teams of 2-10 people (mechanics, electrical technicians, quality inspectors, and pilots)• Increased organizational capacity from 34% to a maximum of 87% via proactive management of the maintenance program in a complex and ambiguous deployed environment• Improved equipment installation efficiency by 30% by providing training for 20 team members• Simplified maintenance… Show more • Managed maintenance program consisting of eight aircraft valued over $42 million, utilizing internal and external teams of 2-10 people (mechanics, electrical technicians, quality inspectors, and pilots)• Increased organizational capacity from 34% to a maximum of 87% via proactive management of the maintenance program in a complex and ambiguous deployed environment• Improved equipment installation efficiency by 30% by providing training for 20 team members• Simplified maintenance operation scheduling through an Excel spreadsheet which tracked flight schedules and maintenance of all 8 aircraft on one sheet • Maintained the highest mission readiness of Blackhawk helicopters in battalion by developing monthly, weekly, and daily forecasts of maintenance projects • Performed quality inspections of the 8 aircraft at every stage to ensure compliance with strict regulation standards Show less

• Mentored 11 junior pilots on FAA and Company guidelines, resulting in 0 safety incidents• Instituted a program change for Aviation Life Saving Equipment that increased the efficiency of inspections and repairs by 50% while exceeding the safety regulations requirements of the U.S. Army• Coordinated with other department Team Leads to plan, develop, and execute complex, strategic objectives balancing multiple variables and accomplishing organizational initiatives• Responsible for… Show more • Mentored 11 junior pilots on FAA and Company guidelines, resulting in 0 safety incidents• Instituted a program change for Aviation Life Saving Equipment that increased the efficiency of inspections and repairs by 50% while exceeding the safety regulations requirements of the U.S. Army• Coordinated with other department Team Leads to plan, develop, and execute complex, strategic objectives balancing multiple variables and accomplishing organizational initiatives• Responsible for every phase of mission planning and risk mitigation, from inception to completion Show less

Master Of Science - Ms, Logistics, Materials, And Supply Chain Management, Graduate With Honors

Supply Chain Management degree

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Geology/Earth Science, General

Activities and Societies: Kappa Alpha Order