Interned for tax season, processed individual tax returns and other activities in the tax office.

Prepared individual tax returns using Liberty Tax software. Tracked returns for clients and assisted with tax questions by phone or in person.

Purchased materials needed to build cryogenic tanks. Negotiated supplier contracts. Managed ERP via J. D. Edwards(Oracle) replenishment system. Ordered materials and followed up with suppliers. Aligned corporate goals in conjunction with engineering, manufacturing, safety, accounting and quality assurance directives.

Purchased raw material, parts, and tools for poultry processing machinery company based in the Netherlands. Performed International and Domestic purchases using BAAN MRP software.

Value Stream Buyer for innovative manufacturer of commercial, residential and pool heating systems. Negotiated kanban replenishment and stocking agreements with suppliers to reduce on-hand inventory. Planned production to maintain a min/max level of inventory. Later, served as New Products Development Buyer where I purchased small run components for prototypes. Heavy teamwork with engineering, manufacturing and quality to cultivate suppliers that are reliable, high quality and cost competitive..

Managed purchasing department and front desk operation (3-5 employees) for a welding equipment manufacturing company. Hiring, performance reviews and scheduling of personnel. Purchased raw materials, machining, second operations, PCB fabrication, cable assemblies, electronic components, tools, capital equipment, vehicles and everything required to sustain a manufacturing operation. Served as safety committee chairperson.