Peter Sorensen

Experience

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  Paradise Bakery & Café

  Apr 2008 - Dec 2008

  Barista

  Prepare and serve coffee drinks and baked goods.

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  US Army

  Jan 2009 - now

  As the Government Purchase Card (GPC) Resource Manager for the 807th Theater Medical Command, I lead the strategic oversight of the GPC program across a multi-state operational footprint, ensuring financial compliance, procurement efficiency, and audit readiness in accordance with Army regulations and DoD policies. I provide expert guidance on government purchasing, financial accountability, and risk management, supporting over 9,000 Soldiers in mission-critical operations. Supervise day-to-day civil-military operations. Meet with public officials, private companies, and the general public to establish and build mutual understanding of capabilities and needs. Establish feasible and attainable goals. Maintain accurate records and document all civil-military interactions, activities and discussions.

  • GPC Resource Manager

    Dec 2024 - now

  • Civil Affairs NCO

    Jan 2009 - Jan 2025
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  EBay

  Jul 2011 - May 2013

  Identify problems or errors that occur and proactively educate members of ways to prevent future negative experiences. De-escalate frustrated customers through active listening and a focus on resolution.Research and investigate information quickly and view information from alternative perspectives while demonstrating confidence and compassion when relaying a tough message. Analyze and categorize information that may not easily be interpreted at a glance and make decisions based on the information that is available. Show less

  • Logistics

    Mar 2013 - May 2013

  • eBay Buyer Protection

    Apr 2012 - Feb 2013

  • Customer Solutions Teammate

    Jul 2011 - Apr 2012
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  The Gateway Company of Utah

  Jun 2013 - Dec 2014

  Construction

  Abrasive blasting and the application of paint, special coatings and linings.

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  1-800 CONTACTS

  Dec 2014 - Mar 2015

  Customer Service Supervisor
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  Genysis Brand Solutions

  Mar 2015 - Dec 2017

  Purchasing Agent
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  Nellson LLC

  Dec 2017 - Nov 2020

  • Senior Buyer

    Jan 2020 - Nov 2020

  • Purchasing Agent

    Dec 2017 - Jan 2020
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  Pacific Bridge Advisors

  Nov 2020 - now

  Procurement Manager

  Responsible for handling the company’s end to end Sourcing and Purchasing operations. Responsible for sourcing raw materials, packaging components, services and managing vendors. Continually evaluate procurement activities across multiple categories of spend, identifying opportunities to decrease spending while simultaneously identifying and expanding database of reputable vendors.