Monday, May 30, 2011

Purchasing Manager Custom and Exotic Automobiles

With your permission and indulgence, I'd like to post my resume here. I had a great time at Performance Outfitters Group, and it's a shame that the new owners have let all of the real talent go :) So- here goes and thanks for reading on- please feel free to contact me via e-mail if you know of an opportunity.

PERFORMANCE OUTFITTERS GROUP LLC/ AFTERFX CUSTOMS LLC
May 2004- Feb. 2011
Purchasing Manager    Acquisition Manager, responsible for business migration
to AfterFX.
·    Organized and audited all inventory, supplies and project vehicles
·    Performed Valuations on all holdings
·    Refined Purchasing and Costing Systems to
reflect the new business model
·    Renewed, re-negotiated and revised all vendor contracts     
Purchasing Manager, responsible for:      
·    Developing a proper inventory control system
·    Establishing purchasing & pricing procedures
·    Tracking and accounting for all shipments
·    Coordination with sales persons, technicians, vendors and customer
·    Maintaining timely and efficient work flows    Projects included custom vehicle construction:
·    Design & Specification
·    Contract manufacturing of specialized parts
·    Negotiating pricing and delivery dates with
vendors
·    Programming electrical components into
specialized systems     
Project Manager of all Vintage Restoration projects, including:
·    Vehicle history research
·    Sourcing correct original and reproduction parts
·    Scheduling in house labor and sub-contractors
·    Documentation (photographs and written journals) of all phases of the disassembly, repair and re-assembly of several vehicles, including the complete restorations of a 1966 Corvette Convertible and a 1969 Porsche 911S     
Trained and supported technicians for automotive accessory installation and troubleshooting.
Also responsible for all mechanical system tuning and pre-delivery systems testing.     
Accessory Systems, including:
·    GPS tracking
·    In car video and sound systems
·    Communications and telematics    Training and Support, including:
·    Design & execution of electrical systems
·    Research evolving technologies
·    Programming system modules     
Projects included completion of 1969 Camaro restoration-modernization with:
·    Custom fabrication of interior components
·    Complete vehicle wiring harness to incorporate modern computer controlled engine management system
·    Security and entertainment systems     

GROUP CARE HOLDING LLC
2002-2004
Purchasing + Distribution Manager 

Purchasing and distribution of pharmaceuticals and
surgical supplies.
Responsibilities included:
·    Management of one million USD weekly
inventory
·    Integration of vendors supply chain website with company’s Peachtree accounting system
·    Create and maintain surgical supply website and manage all online sales
  
THE RADIO STATION, INC.
1988-2002
Purchasing + Store Manager    Responsible for all phases of retail sales/ installation
of automotive electronics and accessories.
Duties included:
·    Customer and vendor relations
·    Scheduling and Billing
·    Warranty claims procedures
·    Detailed knowledge of
purchasing & inventory
management
 ·    Strong supervisory skills over sales and technical staff     
Master Technician with design, installation and troubleshooting experience in automotive electrical systems, including:     
·    Remote access
·    Telematics
·    GPS navigation    ·    Recovery systems
·    In car entertainment     
·    Custom fabrication of interior panels and fittings, vehicle electrical wiring harness’ and mechanical components
Responsible for Operation of Automotive
Electronics Installation Facility.
Duties include design, installation and troubleshooting of mobile electronics systems, management of inventory, technical support and training of retail sales associates, reporting and coordinating with corporate offices.

NEW ENGLAND AUDIO, INC.
1987-1988
Operations Manager
    
ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF
AMERICA
1986-1987
Technical Sales Trainer + Liaison    Provided technical training and support to Alpine Dealer Network including field service for the tri-state area.
Duties included relaying and clarifying technical concerns to retail staff and management personnel, troubleshooting installation and product concerns, consulting on system design and technical specifications and reporting field concerns to manufacturer to further product development.     
Responsible for daily operation of a high-end
auto sound installation facility.
Duties included design, installation, troubleshooting and fabrication. Extensive development of electrical noise abatement techniques. Large scale mobile sound system installations for celebrity clientele. Technical liaison with pioneering manufacturers in the auto sound industry.  

FOUR WHEEL SOUND
1980-1985
Lead Installation Tech + Project Manager  

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