Edward J. Volk

Edward J. Volk

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Category Management (MRO)

  • Education

    • The University of Akron

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      Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management
    • St. Edward High School

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      High School Diploma Pre-Engineering

      Activities and Societies: Cross country & track

  • Experience

    • Brooklyn Recreation Center

      Jun 2009 - Jun 2014
      Maintenance

      Support a proactive upkeep of recreation center's pools, parks and ice rink, uphold responsibility for the security of various city property as well as operate city vehicles, lawn care and baseball field machinery.

    • The University of Akron

      Jun 2012 - May 2013

      -Assist the Electrical Technician while maintaining a clean, stocked and secure lab for hours of operation. -Mentored and managed groups of students while encouraging students to achieve academic excellence.-Through leadership, advised students on the necessity of balancing school and recreational time in order to uphold a well rounded academic lifestyle.-Create engaging activities to encourage networking. -Worked seamlessly with graduate students and professors on various tasks while conducting research on flame propagation optimization. -Studied how computer programs, mechanical and electrical systems functioned.-Contacted companies to discuss specifications on parts needed for the continuance of the project.

      • Computer Lab Monitor

        Oct 2012 - May 2013
      • Student Peer Mentor

        Jan 2012 - Sept 2012
      • Undergraduate Student Researcher

        Jun 2012 - Aug 2012
    • L'Oréal

      Jan 2014 - Jun 2014
      Production Engineering Intern

      Optimized production lines, staffing and overall operations through teamwork, brainstorming and progress tracking. Continued relations with suppliers to support operations. Organized the relocation of operations with production team.

    • Spaghetti Warehouse

      Aug 2014 - Jun 2018
      Lead Server
    • Lock 15 Brewing Company, LLC

      Jun 2018 - Jan 2021
      Team Lead

      Creating a new eating experience through paramount customer service and hospitality.Working as a team to sell and distribute beer to Northeast Ohio.

    • Nestlé

      Jan 2021 - now

      Create strategic category strategies to support business and factory objectives. Collaborate with cross functional groups to ensure strategy execution. Engage in supplier discussions aimed at negotiating terms that allow for maximum value. Conduct RFP and E-Auctions for supplies and services in efforts to deliver cost savings. Partner with global buyers to leverage international pricing and agreements. Coordinated factory buyer conversations to address and resolve issues to enable smooth operations. Show less

      • Category Management Specialist

        Aug 2024 - now
      • Category Operations

        Sept 2022 - Aug 2024
      • CMI Analyst

        Jan 2021 - Sept 2022
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • LV3 Advanced Negotiation Workshop

      The Maker Group
      Oct 2024
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Volunteer

      Issued by Buddy Programs on Jan 2009
      Buddy ProgramsAssociated with Edward J. Volk