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Holland, Michigan, United States

Grand Rapids, Mi

• Procures large and small dental equipment for dental practices in the Michigan and Northern Indiana territories• Works with Equipment Specialists and Territory Reps to determine need-by dates for JIT ordering• Manages the receipt, storage, and shipment of items as necessary prior to installation• Works with vendors to make sure shipments arrive in a timely manner prior to installs

Grand Haven, Mi

• Negotiating with suppliers for best terms, cost and delivery to align with production schedules• Conducted cost analysis studies to compare make vs. buy for in-house manufactured parts• Worked closely with outside companies make sure timeframes and quality was met for outplant work• Purchased parts and material for in-house manufacturing/assembly needs• Worked with suppliers to expedite shipments as needed to meet the needs of the business• Manage order confirmations as they come in from suppliers

Grand Rapids, Mi

• Preformed quality control testing on standard and prototype product • Managed the calibration of lab equipment in preparation for specific tests• Followed strict standards to ensure product integrity and quality controls in testing (typically UL standards)• Collected and analyzed data that was captured during testing to write technical reports that will be provide to product engineers and management• Delivered results and judgment to product engineers to assist in decision making• Fabricated prototype parts and tools to use in the lab and model shop • Experience with testing instruments such as calipers, micrometers, height-gauges, saws, drills and other hand tools, along with running machinery such as mills, lathes, presses, HiLo/forklifts, welders and shears• Managed safety standards for the lab and model shop• Ordered materials for the engineering team along with putting in requisition requests for purchasing

Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area

• Generated reports to evaluate suppliers’ pricing and delivery performance• Supported the Purchasing Manager and Commodity Manager on reports, projects, and day-to-day activities• Analyzed price proposals and negotiated pricing with suppliers• Generated Cost Tracking and Quality reports on raw materials purchased from suppliers• Addressed invoice discrepancies and strived to be SOX compliant• Created requisitions and purchase orders for the corporate office, plants, and distribution centers• Predicted future usage of material to negotiate pricing discounts with suppliers

Grand Rapids, Mi

• Handled loan funds on a daily basis• Was in charge of account payables/receivables• Generated daily and monthly reports for upper management and loan officers• Handled many HR functions including payroll, background checks, employee data entry and scheduling• Handled month-end reconciliations for both companies• Very proficient in Microsoft Office with many of the applications being used on a daily basis

Chesterfield, Mi

- Handled firearm acquisitions/dispositions and proper paperwork and logs. - Handled opening and closing duties and procedures along with cash reports, paper-work and time records. - Oversaw the department’s major merchandising projects, change-overs, and price changes. - Met with the district and regional managers to discuss the store's outlook (also had to keep in constant interaction with the corporate offices). - Trained and acclimated new-hire associates to store procedures. - Directed associates on store projects. - Led the store in firearms training and safety courses.

Troy, Mi

Handled claims between customers and insurance companies in the form of paperwork and phone calls. Specialist in repair work on glass chips and small cracks.

Bachelor Of Business Administration (Bba), Management With A Focus On Hr Management, 3.7

Business Administration And Management, General

Business Administration And Management, General