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AREAS OF EXPERTISE Purchasing - Management & Leadership - Material Resource Planning - Communication - Budgeting - Cost Reduction - Negotiation - Reporting - Printing Management - Client Satisfaction - Relationship Management - Oracle ERP Systems MATERIAL RESOURCE PLANNING Continually monitored and addressed raw material inventory needs through use of Oracle ERP system. Coordinated purchasing for all print-related items, including manuals, retail cartons, brochures, and labels. Performed all min/max planning and reporting. CROSS-FUNCTIONAL COMMUNICATIONS & NEGOTIATIONS Received prestigious STAR Award for efforts on cross-departmental project preparing goods and services for Spanish-speaking clients of Symantec. Guaranteed just-in-time delivery for all product builds by gathering requirements and aligning expectations of customers and suppliers alike. Continually communicated with Finance, Marketing, Global Localization, and Manufacturing Planning departments to deliver raw materials needs and assist in sourcing and pricing decisions. Negotiated with external insurance organizations annually to provide organization with optimum coverage. Acted as liaison between Board of Directors and non-profit organization MANAGEMENT & LEADERSHIP Supervised flow of artwork and regulated supplier qualifications to ensure material availability for outsourcing partners as Senior Buyer at Symantec. Held voluntary and compensated leadership positions with USASA for 15+ years resulting in 2008 presentation with Founders Award. Directed 36 separate regional snowboard series encompassing more than 500 events at 200+ locations. Oversaw 5 direct reports as Executive Director of non-profit organization. Managed world's largest snowboarding and skiing event with over 1.4K participants over 5 days. in the roles of Production Manager and Outside Sales Representative at Globe Printing