Real Estate Investor and Building Rehabilitation. Research foreclosures, short sales, and traditional real estate transactions; and manage investment portfolio. Perform Labor and Material analysis and Purchase to maximize quality, while reducing acquisition costs to maximize returns for properties being flipped. Manage multi-disciplined contractors and building renovations. Purchased distressed property in foreclosure, or pre-foreclosure status; repaired and remodeled them for resale at a… Show more Real Estate Investor and Building Rehabilitation. Research foreclosures, short sales, and traditional real estate transactions; and manage investment portfolio. Perform Labor and Material analysis and Purchase to maximize quality, while reducing acquisition costs to maximize returns for properties being flipped. Manage multi-disciplined contractors and building renovations. Purchased distressed property in foreclosure, or pre-foreclosure status; repaired and remodeled them for resale at a profit. Show less

Consulting services to Purchasing, Materials Management, and Manufacturing; specializing in Quality Improvement, Total Cost Reduction, Supplier Performance, JIT Deliveries, Outsourcing, New Product Development, and Design for Manufacturability.

Managed outside vendors for Production related Services & Materials. Decreased lead-time through Supplier Evaluation, Development, and Re-sourcing. Improved identification of WIP company inventory - reducing shrink. Improved Quality through vendor root cause and corrective action efforts. Managed drivers and company vehicles.

Consulting services to Purchasing, Materials Management, and Manufacturing; specializing in Quality Improvement, Total Cost Reduction, Supplier Performance, JIT Deliveries, Outsourcing, New Product Development, and Design for Manufacturability.

* Managed nine Sales Representatives - from Maine to Virginia.* Facilitated New Product Introductions between Brands, Distribution, and Sales.* Maintained the Monthly Specials Programs with Brands, Sales, and Stores (Whole Foods, Shaws, Independent Health Foods stores, etc.); and submitted appropriate paperwork.* Coordinated all Sales Aids such (Car Stock, Sell Sheets, Coupon Programs, etc.).* Oversee the Office and Inside Sales Staff (three total).* Coordinated all aspects… Show more * Managed nine Sales Representatives - from Maine to Virginia.* Facilitated New Product Introductions between Brands, Distribution, and Sales.* Maintained the Monthly Specials Programs with Brands, Sales, and Stores (Whole Foods, Shaws, Independent Health Foods stores, etc.); and submitted appropriate paperwork.* Coordinated all Sales Aids such (Car Stock, Sell Sheets, Coupon Programs, etc.).* Oversee the Office and Inside Sales Staff (three total).* Coordinated all aspects of Major Events – customer appreciation days, table top shows, etc. Show less

* Managed the procurement of production related materials (castings, machined & fabricated parts, raw materials, etc.), capital equipment, catalog, and MRO items - total purchases of $62.5 million.* Directed the Purchasing, Outsourced Materials, Shipping, and Receiving departments.* Increased monthly production materials from 2,188 to 16,040 units (+ 13,852 units) in a 9 month period.* Reduced annual average Cost of Goods sold from 55.6% to 48.9%, - 6.7% (net of inflation).*… Show more * Managed the procurement of production related materials (castings, machined & fabricated parts, raw materials, etc.), capital equipment, catalog, and MRO items - total purchases of $62.5 million.* Directed the Purchasing, Outsourced Materials, Shipping, and Receiving departments.* Increased monthly production materials from 2,188 to 16,040 units (+ 13,852 units) in a 9 month period.* Reduced annual average Cost of Goods sold from 55.6% to 48.9%, - 6.7% (net of inflation).* Reduced total lead time through transfer of processes to the supply base.* Participated in high-level Supplier Quality Assessments and the Six Sigma Program.* Materials/Purchasing lead/super user - SAP implementation. Show less

* Directed the procurement of production materials, capital equipment, and MRO items; managed total purchases of $9+ million.* Supervised three professionals* Outsourced scope assembly reducing labor and material cost by $211,000 (16.2%).* Consolidated MRO supply base and moved to purchasing credit card - workload reduced 40%.* Consolidated high volume production suppliers by 23%, reduced PO issuance/paperwork by 52%.* Served as purchasing lead for MRP (Ramco/Marshal)… Show more * Directed the procurement of production materials, capital equipment, and MRO items; managed total purchases of $9+ million.* Supervised three professionals* Outsourced scope assembly reducing labor and material cost by $211,000 (16.2%).* Consolidated MRO supply base and moved to purchasing credit card - workload reduced 40%.* Consolidated high volume production suppliers by 23%, reduced PO issuance/paperwork by 52%.* Served as purchasing lead for MRP (Ramco/Marshal) implementation. Show less

* Managed the procurement of production materials (castings, machined and fabricated parts, raw materials, etc.), capital equipment and MRO items.* Supervised a senior buyer, buyer, purchasing assistant, and receiving clerk* Managed total purchases of $11+ million.* Reduced supplier lead times by an average of 15.8%* Reduced Inventory Levels by 17.2% (from $6.5 to $5.4 million) and warehouse area by 17.4%.* Reduced past due customer shipments by 64.1%.

* Managed the procurement of Analytical Services for 7 offices in the Eastern U.S.; supervised three professionals; managed total purchases of $15+ million.* Negotiated an annual total cost reduction of 20.9% while consolidating the supply base from 65 to 7. * Northeast Team Leader - oversee purchasing activities in CT, MA, ME* Conducted Supplier Total Quality Supplier Reviews using Malcolm Baldridge criteria.* Improved performance 26% by issuing monthly “Report Cards” to top… Show more * Managed the procurement of Analytical Services for 7 offices in the Eastern U.S.; supervised three professionals; managed total purchases of $15+ million.* Negotiated an annual total cost reduction of 20.9% while consolidating the supply base from 65 to 7. * Northeast Team Leader - oversee purchasing activities in CT, MA, ME* Conducted Supplier Total Quality Supplier Reviews using Malcolm Baldridge criteria.* Improved performance 26% by issuing monthly “Report Cards” to top 80% dollar volume suppliers. Show less

* Oversaw all production materials; supervised five Buyers; managed purchases of $25+ million.* Reduced supplier lead time by 16%, decreased supply base 21%.* Improved supplier delivery performance by 30%, through root cause and corrective action program.* Instituted “cut-to-length” program for platform beams.* Certified as an ISO 9001 Internal Auditor.* Materials Team Leader for R&D projects, on the Design for Manufacturability team.

* Managed production materials (castings, machined parts, fabricated metals, cable assemblies, pneumatic cylinders, etc.): supervised 3 Buyer/Planners, manage purchases of $12+ million.* Reduced costs 35.3% through value analysis of vendor supplied machined parts.* Achieved total cost reduction of 5.4% through early supplier involvement and blanket purchase agreements.* Directed Supplier Performance Reviews and key negotiations. * Recipient of the company's Quality Performance… Show more * Managed production materials (castings, machined parts, fabricated metals, cable assemblies, pneumatic cylinders, etc.): supervised 3 Buyer/Planners, manage purchases of $12+ million.* Reduced costs 35.3% through value analysis of vendor supplied machined parts.* Achieved total cost reduction of 5.4% through early supplier involvement and blanket purchase agreements.* Directed Supplier Performance Reviews and key negotiations. * Recipient of the company's Quality Performance Award. Show less

* Negotiated long-term blanket agreements for production materials (castings, machined parts, fabricated metals, cable assemblies, pneumatic cylinders, etc.).* Negotiated purchase agreements resulting in a $275,000 direct material cost reduction.* Assisted local offices in implementation of JIT purchase agreements.* Implemented value analysis studies and led favorable negotiations.* Worked with engineering and supplier in the redesign of existing parts; and new product… Show more * Negotiated long-term blanket agreements for production materials (castings, machined parts, fabricated metals, cable assemblies, pneumatic cylinders, etc.).* Negotiated purchase agreements resulting in a $275,000 direct material cost reduction.* Assisted local offices in implementation of JIT purchase agreements.* Implemented value analysis studies and led favorable negotiations.* Worked with engineering and supplier in the redesign of existing parts; and new product development.* Developed and implemented an in-house C.P.M. certification program that was published in the N.A.P.M. C.P.M. Instructors Guide. Show less