AARON SHOAFF
Loganville
Summary
Dedicated worker, with a proven track record at Advantage Fire Protection, excelling in vendor management and cost analysis. Maintaining inventory stock while ensuring quality assurance and effective communication across two departments. Skilled in problem resolution and decision-making, consistently delivering results that enhance operational efficiency and reduce costs. I worked in the field as a fitter, then as a foeman, for my first five years in the industry. I bring knowledge and experience from the field understanding how things work to a office setting ordering and dealing with products i have had hands on experience with.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Purchasing Specialist
Advantage Fire Protection
Winder
02.2017 - Current
- Secured bids from vendors and selected the most suitable one based on quality, price and delivery terms.
- Managed inventory levels of purchased items
- Communication with various departments to determine supply needs.
- Verified invoices for accuracy prior to payment processing.
- Assisted in developing specifications for equipment, materials, and services to be purchased.
- Prepared purchase orders and sent to distributors and suppliers.
- Managed inventory levels to meet production needs while minimizing excess stock.
- Updated and maintained purchasing and inventory records and reports.
- Collaborated with two departments to assess company purchasing needs.
- Ensured quality of purchased products by conducting thorough inspections.
- Resolved disputes and claims with vendors and suppliers.
Pool Maintenance Technician
PDQ POOLS
CONYERS
01.2012 - 01.2017
- Cleaned and maintained pool filters, pumps, skimmers, and other equipment on a regular basis.
- Replaced worn out parts such as o-rings and gaskets when needed.
- Assisted with the installation of new inground pools from start to finish.
- Advised customers on proper care of their pools including chemical use, filter maintenance schedules and more.
Pizza Maker
Mellow Mushroom
CONYERS
03.2006 - 12.2011
- Measured ingredients accurately using measuring cups or scales.
- Prepared dough and sauce for pizzas according to recipes.
- Cut toppings such as pepperoni, mushrooms or onions into small pieces ready for use on pizzas.
- Followed established recipes when creating specialty pizzas requested by customers.
- Assisted in loading and unloading food items from delivery trucks.
Education
High School Diploma -
Continental Academy
Newton, GA05-2004
Skills
- Expert in dynamics
- Inventory management
- Purchase order processing
- Cost analysis
- Quality assurance
- Invoice verification
- Problem resolution
- Effective communication
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Order tracking
- Vendor relationship management
- Teamwork
- Decision-making
- Cross-department collaboration
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Inventory management skills
- Multitasking
- Problem-solving
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Purchasing Specialist
Advantage Fire Protection
02.2017 - Current
Pool Maintenance Technician
PDQ POOLS
01.2012 - 01.2017
Pizza Maker
Mellow Mushroom
03.2006 - 12.2011
High School Diploma -
Continental Academy