Career Highlights – extensive experience with both sides of supplier/customer relationships.Bozman-Lange Sales: Manufacturer’s Representative specializing in mechanical partsPCB’s Introduced first Asian-based PCB supplier to Dell and COMPAQ resulting in long-term production business for over 15 years with average combined annual revenue of $35M to $50MChanged PCB suppliers in 2015 and joined with the largest China-based PCB supplier. At the time they had no large US based customers. Developed Dell and HPE as customer with over $10M in combined sales.PCBA’s Developed a Mexican-based supplier for desktop and server PCBA’s to Dell.Recognized new opportunity for Trend Microsystems. Complete turnkey specialized internet security server with a significant production volume:Selected US based contract manufacturing supplier and agreed to work together.Participated in quoting process with 16 competitors for 100% of businessOur “team” won the competition resulting in over $100M in revenue the first 2 years.Sheet Metal Developed quick-turn NPI supplier for Dell and HPEIntroduced first Asian-based ODM server chassis assembly to Dell. Including chassis, power supply, and fans.Plastic injection moldingDeveloped US based injection molding supplier for desktop and server products at Dell and HPE.Kimball International – Electronics Division:Began as a customer-centric buyer, responsible for all parts within a specific customer.Moved to project management for IBM printer, Dell Motherboards and CompuAdd Motherboards.In addition, assumed customer service and production scheduling.Key Concepts, INC (start-up keyboard supplier in THE Woodlands, TX):Began as Purchasing and Materials ManagerAdded Manufacturing, Customer Service, and Quality ManagementCOMPAQ Computer (now HPE):First mechanical buyer at COMPAQ. Established first supplier base in:PCB’sSheet metal - including NPI, short-run, and production stamping and assemblyPlastics – injection molding, short and long-termServed as mechanical buyer for 5-month development for first COMPAQ desktop )DeskPro)Responsible for:Sheet Metal – short and long-term productionPlastics – short and long-term productionCable assemblies and power harnessesMiscellaneous mechanical including hardware, labels, and printed materialStorage Technology Corporation:Participated in 18-month training program with emphasis on Production Control, Inventory Control, and Procurement.Purchasing Agent for PCB’s and Cables/Harnesses