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• Purchase raw materials and components for a domestic manufacturing facility sourcing key components from overseas suppliers. 2010 purchase volume: $18 million.• Implement a database tracking defective items returned to vendor. Quarterly reports sent to suppliers for corrective action.• Schedule daily production based on customer demand utilizing lean replenishment procedures.• Source materials from the optimal supplier both domestic and internationally being mindful of quality, on-time delivery and price.• Reduced inventory costs 15% by implementing scheduled releases of consistent usage items.• Reduced ordering costs 25% by establishing quarterly blanket purchase order process for supply/expense items resulting in fewer purchase orders being issued.

• Purchase raw materials and components for 8 domestic locations which manufacture, service and sell mobile utility infrastructure equipment. 2007 purchase volume: $28 million.• Source key materials from the optimal supplier being mindful of quality, on-time delivery and price leveraging Terex’ buying power in the marketplace.• Develop, source and purchase Terex branded items for retail sale in 16 domestic locations.• Maintain open lines of communication with 8 purchasing contact reports via quarterly branch visits, web seminars, conference calls and email.• Reduced inventory costs 10% by implementing computerized automatic reordering process in 8 locations.• Reduced ordering costs 25% by establishing quarterly blanket purchase order process for supply/expense items in 8 locations resulting in fewer purchase orders being issued.• Research key commodities and negotiate/establish national accounts with suppliers to purchase items for use in 16 domestic locations.• Design, implement and monitor Vendor Managed Inventory programs for 8 locations.

• Maintain Just-In-Time Production for 12 Toyota suppliers by monitoring inventory levels of supplied parts, forecasting customer’s needs based on Toyota Manufacturing forecasts, placing purchase orders to Japanese suppliers, and delivering parts as required. • Track and receive containers arriving daily from Japan using SAP computer programming. Ship parts to customers daily utilizing Kanban process in order to insure a Pull System of production• Initiate open lines of communication between customers and Toyota Tsusho to resolve any delivery or quality issues in order to maintain a leveled production schedule.

• Started a profitable, customer-focused insurance agency from a zero base to a policy count of 1209 policies in force; 2005 annual premium of $1,105,600.• Manage all aspects of business to include payroll, advertising, expense management and customer service.• Provide a thorough analysis of customer’s insurance needs and match with appropriate product.• Collect detailed information and act as a liaison between customer and claim representative.• Regularly visit customers in their home or office to evaluate and manage their needs.

• Manage a five county area claims department to include 75% travel. • Provide quality service to all individuals during claims process.• Conduct thorough claim investigations recognizing coverage issues, evaluating damages comprehensively and maintaining open lines of communications at all times.• Complete accurate estimates of property damage utilizing proper repair techniques and available resources.• Initiate negotiations in order to effectuate prompt settlement of claims.• Provide accurate, legible reports in a timely manner which effectively conveys pertinent information.

• Travel monthly to 39 branch stores to liaison with store management to determine their requirements, design and implement merchandise floor layout, and manage inventory.• Meet with vendors and representatives at trade shows to gather information on new items available and plan programs to market these items.• Achieved annual retail store sales volume of $19.7 million in 39 locations by creating and achieving stock and financial plans for sales, turnover and profit.• Utilized outstanding organizational skills to increase sales by 21% through improved product selection and opportune use of sales promotion.• Increased gross profits by 19 % through negotiation of lower prices and favorable terms.

• Manage a $2 million annual retail department store business to include supervision of a 15 person staff, human resource interviewing/hiring and payroll processing.• Direct and implement merchandise floor plan to achieve desired visual impact. • Coordinate merchandise needs with buying staff.• Increased same store sales by 12% in a 2 year period.• Provide excellent customer service and resolve customer complaints.