Walter Thomas Email & Phone Number

Nashville, Tennessee, United States

Franklin, Tennessee

I directed and coordinated activities of personnel engaged in warehouseing, inventory control, and distribution of materials, equipment and supplies. I also was responsible for inventory receiving and reconciliation and management of the company-wide uniform program.

Daily tactical purchasing of equipment and supplies with experience in strategic sourcing and purchasing.

I directed the daily activities of warehouse equipment oversight and inventory control, tool management and local facility upkeep.

Direct the day to day management of federal uniform supply and service contracts with oversight of account management, customer relations, forecasting and compliance reporting.

Managed purchase-product vendors and small business subcontractors for government contracts.· Maintained positive small business subcontract compliance, meeting goals in all primary categories· Implemented a mentor program for small disadvantaged businesses to assist them in growing their businesses into a viable resource for large business prime.

I managed the search for vendors and suppliers who met the requirements for small business subcontracting under the guidelines of the Federal Acquisition Regulations for Federal Prime Contracts.

Managed subcontract sourcing, price negotiation, and federal subcontract small business compliance.· Developed Small Business Subcontract Plan for government contracts in accordance with federal requirements.· Actively sought out small business subcontractors, including women owned and small disadvantaged businesses.· Gained rating improvement from Small.

Life and Health insurance provider with subsidiary ties to property and casualty; Maintained a book of approximately 300 existing clients offering product support and policyenhancements.

A national discount retail merchandise chain with approximately 2,500 stores; Department Manager for Sporting Goods and Automotive Accessories with secondary duties as assistantstore manager.· Hired and trained department personnel.· Forecasted and ordered merchandise.· Maintained department budgets.· Opened and closed the store on a regular basis.