Professional Experience

Procurement Agent, BOEING, Fort Walton Beach, Florida (2004-Present; 1987-1990)
Worldwide aerospace manufacturer and defense contractor. Administer almost $2 million in tube, wire harness, and labor subcontracts used in the modification of four AC130U Gunships. Led multidisciplinary efforts to resolve contractual issues. Traveled to subcontractor sites to resolve technical and scheduling issues.

• Recognized by two separate programs for outstanding performance as part of team that completed project on time.
• Succesfully sourced hard-to-find components for aircraft over 30 years old.
• Selected to serve as member of Employee Involvement Team charged with improving site communication with procurement department.

Client Representative II, TSYS, Columbus, GA (2003-2004)
One of the world's largest credit card processors, with operations on four continents. Consulted with banking client representatives to develop credit card fraud detection strategies and minimize fraud losses. Served as an intermediary between TSYS programmers and clients.

Buyer, GKN WESTLAND AEROSPACE
Tallassee, Alabama (2000-2003; 1990-1993)
Formerly Dow-United Technologies Composite Products, Inc. International manufacturer and government subcontractor of composite parts for aerospace and automobile industries. Commodities include technically complex plastics, titanium, cutting tools, sheet metal details, and computers.

• Captured more than $135K in price reductions for FY2001.
• Managed complex project involving the transfer of high-tech aerospace parts from one supplier to another.
• Assisted in defining production requirements; established sheet metal supplier base.

Purchasing Manager, DURAND-WAYLAND INC., LaGrange, Georgia (1998-1999)
International manufacturer of fruit packing/processing and spraying equipment. Employs 75-100 personnel and generated sales of approximately $30 million in 1998. Commodities included high-tech sensors, electric motors, and electrical components.

• Trimmed electric motor costs by 7%; contained sprocket and chain costs; saved $30K annually on brushes.
• Reduced lead times on foreign-sourced items and air freight charges through strategic purchasing.
• Supervised daily activities of 1 Buyer and 1 Purchasing Assistant.
• Procured parts, supplies, and services for entire company; resolved supplier quality and delivery issues.

Purchasing Agent, TOM'S FOODS, Columbus, Georgia (1994-1998)
Regional manufacturer and national subcontractor of various snack food products; established in 1925. Employs 750-1000 personnel and generated approximately $200 million in sales for 1997. Commodities included recycling and vehicle leasing services, trucks and automobiles, and packaging.

• Saved more than $1 million through cost avoidance and price reduction.
• Administered company fleet, to include leasing, maintenance, and resale.
• Developed and implemented company policy for vehicles and route trucks.
• Coordinated product development or redesign and resolved quality issues with other departments.

Purchasing Agent / Commodities Manager
SNAPPER, Atlanta (McDonough), Georgia (1993-1994)
National manufacturer of industrial, riding, and push mowers, snow and leaf blowers, and lawn tractors. Commodities included powdered metal, wireform parts, tires, and wheel assemblies.

• Assisted in development of Supplier Certification Program; reduced wheel assembly rejection by 80%.

GKN WESTLAND AEROSPACE (1990-1993; See 200 - 2003)

Buyer, BOEING, Atlanta (Duluth), Georgia (1987-1990)
Formerly Rockwell International Missile Systems Division. Manufacturer of defense missiles and related systems for both U.S. and foreign governments. Commodities included electronic components and sheet metal details. The Duluth facility is now closed.

• Earned promotion from Buyer I to to Buyer II.

Buyer
PEACHTREE WINDOWS AND DOORS, Atlanta (Norcross), Georgia (1985-1987)
Regional manufacturer of high-end windows and doors, primarily for residential construction. Commodities included computer hardware and software, packaging, and MRO.

• Earned promotion from Junior Buyer to Buyer.
• Worked with other departments in the design, production, and delivery of specialty, high-end products.