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What was your most memorable summer job?

I was a park ranger for the Texas State Hillcountry natural area for two summers and I led high adventure backpacking trips into the wilderness for groups of about 10 people.

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Work history

IS Support September 2003 to May 2008
Purchasing Manager

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How would you describe your time at IS Support?

Manager level reporting directly to CEO
Daily Responsibilities include Request for Proposals (RFQ), Request For Quotes (RFP), and purchasing process development for all internal and client acquisitions
Developed over 70 new technology partnerships and contracts with IT software vendors,
distributors and services providers
Developed and maintain our contracts database as well as our software licensing database
Negotiated new partnership agreements with legal reviews and identified new revenue streams from partner referrals
Increased client relationships and retention by building on trusting relationships with suppliers and vendors
Responsible for the management of all business partnerships and agreements
Conducting all purchasing for company including Hardware and Software as required as a VAR and supplier for 100+ small businesses
Reporting monthly goals, forecasting, and departmental financials
Report directly to President. Supervise small staff and accountants
Responsible for Interoffice project management and new software solution development and integration
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Belmont Village September 2002 to July 2003
Building Engineer

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How would you describe your time at Belmont Village?

Director level position reporting directly to Facility Manager
Responsibilities included the hiring, supervision and training of contractors and subcontracted laborers
Management of the departmental budget and auditing
Managed contracts database for all vendors, contractors and suppliers
Forecasting, future expenditures, and budgetary reporting
Conducted all purchasing and partnerships for department
Managed all Outside vendor contracts including services and hardware suppliers
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Lovejoys Antiques May 2001 to September 2002
Procurement Manager

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How would you describe your time at Lovejoys Antiques?

Filed DBA and established first family owned business
Responsible for the daily procurement and pricing of goods and inventory
Created online storefronts and managed virtual bank accounts for transactions and acquisitions
Developed company website and oversaw first physical store opening
Questia.com September 1999 to May 2001
Operations Manager

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How would you describe your time at Questia.com?

Implemented numerous inventory systems for purchasing and inventory management including File maker Pro, QuickBooks, Custom XML Solutions, and Oracle 8.x and 11.x
Chaired Committee at American Productivity and Quality Control Center to redesign operational workflow and successfully implemented
changes
Negotiated digitization contracts as well as the hiring, supervision, and training of new departmental staff as well as contracted employees
Successfully managed a staff of 20 Purchasing and Receiving agents and a much larger contractor staff
Performed Reporting and Inventory control functions while maintaining production goals for new business development
Implemented and maintained all departmental production reporting with various tools including Oracle Discoverer, and Crystal Reports
Created and oversaw Gantt chart project management flowcharts to then present to CEO, Vice Presidents, and Board of Directors weekly
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Education

University of Houston September 1992 to May 1997
Psychology

How would you describe your time at University of Houston?

Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology.

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