OBJECTIVE
A challenging, growth-oriented position in the plumbing / HVAC, and/or construction industry.

EXPERIENCE
Your Favorite Plumber LLC
Elk River, Minnesota
Plumbing contractor
Master Plumber
Duties and responsibilities included the design, cost estimating, and installation of sanitary and storm drainage, waste, and vent systems; potable water distribution systems; fixtures, faucets, and appliances; and natural gas distribution systems.

The Home Depot, Incorporated
Elk River, Minnesota
The worlds largest home improvement retailer.
Master Plumbing Specialist
Duties and responsibilities include actively seeking and providing customer service to all customers within the plumbing department, with an emphasis on residential, repair and remodel, and other professional customers; maintaining expert knowledge on all products and services offered in the plumbing department; building customer knowledge by explaining the steps needed to complete projects and conducting customer clinics; and training, coaching, and developing other associates.

Roberts-Hamilton Company / Hajoca Corporation
Brooklyn Park, Minnesota
A profit center of the nations largest privately held wholesale distributor of plumbing, heating and industrial supplies.
HVAC Buyer
Duties and responsibilities included analyzing product usage; projecting new product quantities; managing on-hand stock item levels; overseeing vendor returns; negotiating vendor terms; overseeing vendors; overseeing special order activity; tracking inbound orders; and maintaining pricing structures.
Reduced warehouse inventory by 20% to bring in line with current sales.
Reduced HVAC equipment SKUs to better focus on A items.

ev3, Incorporated (Aerotek)
Plymouth, Minnesota
A leading global medical device company focused on catheter-based, or endovascular technologies for the minimally invasive treatment of vascular diseases and disorders.
Value Stream Buyer (Senior Buyer)
Duties and responsibilities as a (temporary) consultant included the purchase of services and materials optimizing total cost of ownership, quality, delivery and service with well-rounded industry knowledge in the value stream and commodity groupings; utilizing MRPII/ERP business system software to place appropriate purchase orders, contracts, and/or applicable agreements; identifying and developing qualified suppliers which meet value stream standards and FDA, GMP and ISO requirements; and develop and execute a strategic plan for the value stream to maximize sourcing performance.
Learned the duties and responsibilities for the position with only 3 days training.
Effective procurement, expediting, and management of inventory supported the introduction of a new product line, as well as supporting existing product lines for which sales were increasing more than 50% per year for the previous 3 years.

Plymouth Plumbing, Incorporated
St Michael, Minnesota
One of Minnesotas largest plumbing, heating, and cooling contractors.
Purchasing Manager
Duties and responsibilities included analyzing, purchasing and managing inventory with Epicor and AccountMate enterprise software; negotiating with vendors; solicitation and review of quotations; and assisting with implementation and administration of enterprise software.
Realized significant material cost savings (up to 25%) by implementing proactive purchasing practices.
Virtually eliminated mid year price increases by negotiating annual price agreements with vendors.
Avoided unannounced price increases with vigilant reconciling of vendor acknowledgements and invoices (for purchase orders).

Wurth / Adams Nut & Bolt Company
Maple Grove, Minnesota
ISO 9002 certified wholesale multi-branch fastener distributor specializing in inventory management programs for OEM/JIT and MRO industries.
Purchasing Agent / Product Specialist (Commodity Manager)
Duties and responsibilities include analyzing, purchasing and managing inventory with Prophet 21 Acclaim enterprise software; negotiating with vendors; solicitation and reviews of quotations; and preparation of reports.
Increased inventory turns by an average of 10% for four of the largest product groups.
Successful initial purchase and management of inventory for five new OEM/JIT customers.
Management appointed to Office Reorganization Team whose objective is to optimize personnel and 21st century technology to increase efficiency.

City of Racine
Racine, Wisconsin
Municipal government.
Assistant Purchasing Director
Duties and responsibilities included analyzing requisitions and preparing purchase orders; negotiating with vendors; preparing specifications, legal notices, requirements and proposals; performing final review of quotations and bids; inspecting goods received; and maintaining records regarding purchase orders, invoices, deliveries, and specifications.

Thomas Supply Company
Racine, Wisconsin
Wholesale distributor of pipe, valves, and fittings.
Buyer
Duties and responsibilities included analyzing inventory levels and preparing purchase orders; negotiating with vendors; and maintaining records regarding purchase orders.

Weiss Plumbing Company
Racine, Wisconsin
Plumbing contractor.
Journeyman (and Apprentice) Plumber
Duties and responsibilities included the design, cost estimating, and installation of sanitary and storm drainage, waste, and vent systems; potable water distribution systems; fixtures, faucets, and appliances; and natural gas distribution systems.

PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATIONS
State of Minnesota master plumber license
State of Minnesota journeyman plumber license
State of Wisconsin journeyman plumber license
NIBCO Dura-PEX certified installer
Rehau, Incorporated PEX certified installer
Roth Industries PEX certified installer
Uponor Wirsbo PEX certified installer
Staedler Viega PEX certified installer
Zurn PEX certified installer
Pro-Flex CSST certified installer
Gastite CSST certified installer
TracPipe CSST certified installer
In-Sink-Erator Pro Circle Program Member

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
Institute of Supply Management (ISM) regular member
NAPM Twin Cities, Incorporated regular member

EDUCATION
Studies for C.P.M. course NAPM Twin Cities, Inc
Purchasing and Materials Management course NAPM Twin Cities, Inc
Plumbing ApprenticeshipGateway Technical College

REFERENCES
Professional references available upon request.