• Manage the procurement of all steel material required by structural and fabrication departments for the construction of electrical control buildings, switchgear, and relay panels • Procure over $350K per month worth of material and services for several product categories including metal, paint, and fabricated/processed material• Handle the inventory fulfillment of 300+ SKUs by working with multiple B2B companies to ensure material availability • Uphold existing vendor relationships while periodically sourcing new suppliers, learning their capabilities, and meeting with sales reps to convey the company’s needs• Send out requests for quotes (RFQs) for material and evaluate bids to obtain material by project deadlines at the best price available• Resolve any matters relating to purchases such as invoicing errors, material damages, order returns, and price/credit negotiations• Help train new employees on how to use the company’s in-house ERP software, teaching them basic buying practices, and demonstrating how to pull reports

• Worked cross-functionally with other departments including operations, project management, and engineers as necessary to attain the right material• Arranged the timely delivery of material procured by tracking purchase orders in the company’s ERP system and following up with vendors for updates• Maintained accurate inventory levels by logging monthly stock usage and helping establish minimum/maximum quantity thresholds• Complied with company standard operation procedures (SOPs) when creating/bidding purchase orders for accuracy and to attain the right material documents as needed

• Entered and confirmed 50+ purchase orders on a weekly basis for the company’s 8 nationwide locations to secure stock and maximize sales• Coordinated with vendors and warehouse personnel for the pick-up and delivery of orders after procuring• Regularly worked with accounting to help resolve invoicing errors such as tax discrepancies, price changes, and quantity shortages/overages• Consulted with internal product support and sales as needed for the sourcing of product alternatives• Analyzed inventory levels to make sure orders were within current needs and to prevent warehouses from becoming overstocked

• Monitored, created, and sent purchase orders in Oracle’s NetSuite ERP system for products coming from domestic and overseas suppliers• Helped oversee the inventory level of thousands of different automotive components by working with vendors to obtain product availability, price, and lead times• Tracked orders to ensure a timely delivery and inspected material shipments once received to confirm quantity, condition, and quality of product• Liaised with department managers to select products for purchase by analyzing cost and quality• Worked with international vendors to coordinate the importing of goods from overseas and manage local purchasing activities

Accounts: 20th Century Fox, Fox Searchlight, JPMorgan Chase, Toyota, Lexus, Sonic• Purchased, optimized, and negotiated broadcast media buys to meet client and department KPI goals• Managed the media performance of active campaigns across 7 different markets along the West Coast for all client accounts• Analyzed historical performance data for different television, cable, and radio networks using data from Nielsen and Comscore to negotiate competitive rates when buying media• Kept track of station performances by reviewing performance logs, rectifying performance makegoods, and maintaining quarterly budgets • Handled the request for proposal (RFP) process for new ad campaigns and submitted purchase authorizations as needed • Followed client specific guidelines to ensure advertising spots were airing according to established parameters and that the correct target demographic was being reached

Accounts: 20 Century Fox, Toyota, JPMorgan Chase• Underwent a 4-month rotational program with on-the-job training, project assignments, and client-facing exposure in the agency’s local broadcast and digital media departments• Assisted with active advertising campaigns using Mediaocean’s Spectra and Prisma platforms for multiple media buys

• Overlooked 15+ employees as the lead component and line inspector to ensure consistent quality across several production lines and detect any irregularities• Followed quality control guidelines to ensure products would meet required specifications and that any variances were within the acceptable margin of error• Utilized the Batchmaster ERP software to streamline operations, scale production recordings, and manage all inventory from raw materials to finished goods for active product lines

• Prepared and distributed various items for promotional purposes to retail stores and influencers on Instagram• Assisted the National Marketing Manager for Quiksilver with other administrative tasks

• Supported the marketing team’s efforts to establish the WeMo brand within the smart-home industry• Analyzed how competitors manage social media accounts to better understand the overall market• Assisted the Director of Marketing for the WeMo brand in various projects

• Maintained and utilized the organization’s database of 5,000+ organizations to contact different businesses of interest for ongoing and future projects• Provided administrative assistance to the division by participating as well as preparing for different business events relating to construction projects at LAX• Assisted the Business and Job Resource Division at the monthly workshop to train prospective contractors and vendors on how to do business with the organization• Regularly updated the internal database with new and existing B2B companies as they reached out or as the organization met through different networking events

• Supported the strategic plans of the company by providing research information related to the gaming industry• Assisted the Creative Director in implementing the vision for the game Steam Bandits• Gathered information relevant to the free-to-play RPG gaming genre

• Solidified student perception of a renewed Windows through an intensive 3 week promotional campaign• Engaged peers to showcase the functionality of Windows 8 across multiple devices• Facilitated conversions and/or upgrades to the new Windows 8 operating system

• Attended guests with inquiries related to different products within the electronics department including entertainment products, gaming devices, and digital cameras• Learned the essentials of proper store protocol, merchandise inventory, and loss prevention tactics• Drove profitable sales by showcasing different products to customers and informing them of different promotions that were available