 Assists in the management of a multi-million-dollar department by overseeing purchases and inventory on a daily basis Liaison between the vendors and organization by managing client relations and negotiating terms and conditions Minimizes department expenditures to meet annual and monthly budgets

 Responsible for daily operations, including staffing personnel (3) for Flooring Department  Scheduled and oversaw deliveries and managed inventory/supplies  Managed a multi-million dollar department and limiting shrink to exceeded budget  Responsible for Price Audits, Markdown Reports, Cycle Counts, Exception Reports

Responsible for everyday operation, including staffing personnel (3). Coordinate, execute and track Special Orders with Vendors. Manage a multi-million dollar department and shrink to budget while increasing sales (10%) yearly. Responsible for Price Audits, Markdown Reports, Cycle Counts, Exceptions Reports on a weekly basis.

 Oversaw, managed, and supervised all daily operations for this wholesale and retail organization Increased sales by 85% by developing sales procedures which prevented foreclosure of one outlet store Performed all human resource duties including interviewing, hiring, disciplining, and firing personnel  Managed computerized inventory control systems ensuring database was up-to-date at all times  Administered all contract responsibilities including negotiations, pricing, finalization and encompassing private sector and government bidding  Initiated sales efforts resulted in the organization being awarded the BOCES contract for one year for all of Orange County

 Reviewed, analyzed and developed long-term purchasing plans  Designed and implemented a centralized purchasing system integrated with all departments  Assisted the accounts payable department ensuring proper coding and charges  Approved or denied purchases for all departments  Formulated Department Budgets  Established relationships with vendors and negotiated payment, terms and delivery schedules  Managed all maintenance, rental/leasing contracts, and handled capital improvement bidding  Purchased a new Chiller system for facility negotiated pricing which saved $150K  Completely automated the facility with computerized operating systems

Reviewed, analyzed and developed long-term purchasing plans  Designed and implemented a centralized purchasing system  Assisted the accounts payable department ensuring proper coding and charges  Approved or denied purchases for all departments  Formulated Departmental Purchasing Budgets  Established relationships with vendors and negotiated payment, terms and delivery schedules  Managed all maintenance, rental/leasing contracts, and handled capital improvement bidding  Completely automated the facility with computerized operating systems

 Responsible for all Janovic Plaza stores, replenishing daily orders, transfers (In and Out) Managed yearly Inventory for Long Island stores (9) Assisted Accounts Payables/Receivables for approval lines of credit Maintained all price increases on daily basis and input into system for all stores Maintained orders to replenish Par levels in warehouse Responsible for ordering for Benjamin Moore, 3M Products and PPG Paints Assisted with completing Bids for NYC, NYC Transit, Port Authority, Silvercup Studios Managed special orders with Vendors Processed orders for Contractors daily Coordinated with dispatcher the delivery schedule by importance

 Developed Purchasing and Central Supply Department, savings of 35% Introduced a Par Stock system for Nursing Department to control cost and usage Reduced deliveries and duplication of merchandise by 35% Negotiated better terms with Vendors to ease cash flow Joined purchasing organizations (GNYHC, Prime Services) to pass on savings up to 60% Developed a Par Stock system for Housekeeping, Maintenance and Dietary to reduce cost and control purchases Responsible for Dietary Buying (after 6 months) which improved cost and reduced overstock

Under the leadership of Purchasing Director, learned the basic workings of Purchasing form the ground up.