Paul Gallmeier Email & Phone Number

Hamel, Minnesota, United States

Minneapolis, Minnesota, Us

Atlanta, Georgia, Us

Conducts meetings with vendors, obtains quotations, negotiates prices and delivery dates.Places orders and selects proper sources of supplies, commodities and materials to ensure most economical deliveries.Contacts suppliers regarding adjustments, incorrect materials, change orders, etc.Locates new sources of supplies as necessary and keeps abreast of market and material conditions.Determines the adequate stocking levels at which product myst be reordered.Maintains pricing and item file to keep system up to date and accurate.Monitors discount and rebate programs; tracks rebate monies year to date purchases as required to meet established goals.Works with management to insure stable inventories and adjusts to varying market availability and demands.

Manage all aspects involved in creating, reviewing and tracking purchased equipment, supplies, products and inventory in order to insure an adequate supply without excessive oversupply. Improved the supply, storage and accessibility of items while conforming to just-in-time inventory practices and cutting delivery costs. Developed and implemented purchasing and contract management guidelines, procedures and tracking processes while formulating policies to improve supplier consistency and accuracy. Established strategic suppliers and negotiated contract agreements to reduce the number of vendors resulting in cost savings due to reduced administrative costs as well as quantity price breaks.Increased profit margin eight percent by negotiating pricing, fees and delivery charges, while ensuring the continuation and enhancements of services with current and potential new vendors. Initiated new inventory control system, schedule and conduct biannual inventory audits to maintain inventory accuracy. Introduced maximum level, minimum level, re-order level, danger level and average level of material and parts to be kept in stock. Increased inventory accuracy by 40%. Source and negotiate price for over 600 items with an annual purchased valve of one million including establishing blanket purchase agreements and bulk commodity pricing agreements.

Construct custom fabrication and production drawings for standard and specialized applications. Create wiring diagrams, weldment prints, sheet metal layout, assembly instructions and exploded parts view/diagrams along with overall construction prints for fabrication. Advise new product design enhancements and development while ensuring proper tolerances are maintained. Manages and assigns manufacturing and engineering responsibilities for complex projects.

Designed commercial and industrial humidification systems based on customer specifications while researching and adhering to local codes and regulations. Evaluated job specification sheets and engineering details in order to generated comprehensive quotes and submittal packages. Researched and acquired detailed product information for representatives and potential customers from project inception to final completion. Recommended and presented company products and services to prospective customers that best suited their needs. Coordinated sales administrative activity when required. Initiated, developed and maintained business relationships with purchasing, engineering, manufacturer representatives and key managerial personnel of potential and existing customer accounts of the assigned humidification market segment. Contacted buying individuals and responded to inquiries and information requests. Advised customers regarding features and benefits of PURE Humidifier's products. Performed prospecting for new business by telephone, fax or e-mail to potential customers.Obtained technical, cost and delivery requirements from customer and prepared complete proposals. Recommended adapting or modifying existing or standard products to meet special customer needs, if required.Received customer orders. Coordinated order entry with Sales Administrative Staff, Accounting and Order Processing, as required.Served as liaison with customer regarding new orders received. Monitored order progress through production; expedites order, if needed, and communicated information to customer, as needed.

Designed industrial and commercial humidification systems. Helped plan and estimate costs of products used in a variety of applications such as; hospitals, school buildings, pharmaceuticals, automotive and aircraft manufacturers.Provided accurate quotes, submittals and product information to customers. Presented company products and services to prospective customers that best suited their needs. Recommended products by evaluating job specification sheets and engineering details.

Set up and operated a variety of woodworking machines and used various hand-tools to fabricate and repair wooden cabinets and high-grade furniture: Studied blueprints or drawings of articles to be constructed or repaired, and planed sequence of cutting or shaping operations to be performed.Marked outlines and dimensions of parts on paper or lumber stock, according to blueprint or drawing specifications.Matched materials for color, grain and texture.Set up and operated woodworking machines, such as power saws, jointer, mortiser, tenoner, molder, and shaper, to cut and shape parts from woodstock.Trimmed component parts of joints to ensure snug fit, using hand-tools, such as planes, chisels, or wood files.Bored holes for insertion of screws or dowels by hand or using boring machine.Glued, fit, and clamps parts and sub-assemblies together to form complete unit, using clamps or clamping machine.Drove nails or other fasteners into joints at designated places to reinforce joints.Sanded and scraped surfaces and joints of articles to prepare articles for finishing.Installed hardware, such as hinges, catches, and drawer pulls.

Install, service, or repair heating and air conditioning systems in residences or commercial establishments.Test electrical circuits or components for continuity, using electrical test equipment.Test pipe or tubing joints or connections for leaks, using pressure gauge or soap-and-water solution. Join pipes or tubing to equipment and to fuel, water, or refrigerant source, to form complete circuit.Repair or replace defective equipment, components, or wiring.Lay out and connect electrical wiring between controls and equipment, according to wiring diagrams, using electrician's hand tools.Install, connect, and adjust thermostats, humidistats and timers, using hand tools.Repair or service heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems to improve efficiency, such as by changing filters, cleaning ducts, or refilling non-toxic refrigerants.Install auxiliary components to heating-cooling equipment, such as expansion and discharge valves, air ducts, pipes, blowers, dampers, flues and stokers, following blueprints.Recommend, develop, or perform preventive or general maintenance procedures, such as cleaning, power-washing, or vacuuming equipment, oiling parts, or changing filters.Cut or drill holes in floors, walls, or roof to install equipment, using power saws or drills.Assemble, position and mount heating or cooling equipment, following blueprints.Measure, cut, thread, or bend pipe or tubing, using pipe fitter's tools.Fabricate, assemble, or install duct work using portable metal-working tools. Wrap pipes in insulation, securing it in place with cement or wire bands. Install and test automatic, programmable, or wireless thermostats in residential or commercial buildings to minimize energy usage for heating or cooling. Install dehumidifiers or related equipment for spaces that require cool, dry air to operate efficiently, such as computer rooms.

Install and repair industrial and commercial refrigerating systems. Install and repair residential HVAC systems. Observe and test system operation, using gauges and instruments. Adjust valves according to specifications and charge system with proper type of refrigerant by pumping the specified gas or fluid into the system.Test lines, components, and connections for leaks. Dismantle malfunctioning systems and test components, using electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic testing equipment. Adjust or replace worn or defective mechanisms and parts, and reassemble repaired systems. Braze or solder parts to repair defective joints and leaks. Perform mechanical overhauls and refrigerant reclaiming.Keep records of repairs and replacements made and causes of malfunctions.Install expansion and control valves, using acetylene torches and wrenches.Install wiring to connect components to an electric power source.Mount compressor, condenser, and other components in specified locations on frames, using hand tools and acetylene welding equipment.Order, pick up, deliver, and install materials and supplies needed to maintain equipment in good working condition.Cut, bend, thread, and connect pipe to functional components and water, power, or refrigeration system.Lay out reference points for installation of structural and functional components, using measuring instruments.Read blueprints to determine location, size, capacity, and type of components needed to build refrigeration system.Lift and align components into position, using hoist or block and tackle.Fabricate and assemble structural and functional components of refrigeration system, using hand tools, power tools, and welding equipment.Drill holes and install mounting brackets and hangers into floor and walls of building.

Associate Of Arts (Aa), Business Management And Entrepreneurship

Associate Of Arts And Sciences (Aas), Cad/Cadd Drafting And/Or Design Technology