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Cory Watson

Cory Watson

Computer programmer, Cloth cutter, Pattern maker, Box car and Truck loader

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    E-Procurement Manager at Southern Interiors and Designs

  • Education

    • Morgan St. University- Baltimore, MD

      1980 - 1984
      BS Computer Science

  • Experience

    • Drexel Heritage Furniture Plant #37- High Point, NC

      Oct 1981 - Feb 1987
      Computer programmer, Cloth cutter, Pattern maker, Box car and Truck loader

      Worked during the summer while in college. Hired after graduation as a programmer.Designed an inventory control program to archive 1mil in inventory.

    • RR Donnelley

      Feb 1987 - Apr 1994
      Magazine design and page layout design

      Designed Better Homes and Garden Magazine, Metropolitan homes, Macys of California sunday circular. We used Hell Graphics combI-scope pagination systems, Gerber layout systems, Apple Mac computers.

    • Shionogi & Co., Ltd

      Jan 1994 - Jan 2006
      Color Chemist

      Created new color formulations for hard gelatin Capsules. Reverse engineering of generic formulations. Maintainined a world wide color formulation catalog. Maintained a dye dispensing system for production. Made color corrections during production runs. Created Standard Operation procedures for color formulation and capsule imprint design rolls. Created analytical lab procedures for dye concentrations.Created procedures for cataloging of formulations and colorimeter readings.

    • CompuCom

      Mar 2006 - Jan 2009
      Field tech - Contractor- Wachovia XP Project

      • Break fix and Installation of Dell GX260,270 and 280 Desktops and Lenova T50 and T51 Laptop systems• Network Printers and Scanner Installs • Performed over 1000 Live Migrations from Windows 2000 toWindows XP professional of Wachovia employees Desktop and Laptops (plus encryption software)• Install and configure Financial software and security preferences( ie.Essbase,Citrix,Rumba,Lotus Notes) • Installation of Dell, HP, and Lenova Desktops and Laptops• Install and configure Matrox Dual Monitor cards(dual cascading screens)• Perform Pilot Installations to various groups(ie HR-Organizational Development, Risk management, Commercial Sales)• Assign Power User Rights and Administrative Rights Show less

    • PVision

      Jan 2007 - Jan 2009
      IT Consultant- Apple / Windows

      Sales and Service of Apple lease equipment in NC and Virginia. Coding and Network development applications. Beta Testing for Apple. Graphics Platform Training-Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop ,Lightroom,Indesign, Premiere, Dreamweaver, After Effects, Muse and Flash

    • Quantem Aviation Services, Inc.

      Aug 2008 - Jun 2014
      Load Planner-DHL Contract

      I Coordinate loads for Cargo aircraft, and perform security screening for jump seat crew members.

    • Wachovia/Wells Fargo

      Jan 2009 - Mar 2009
      Technical Analyst-AG Edwards/Wachovia Merger

      Installed and configured Securities software for new and current users via Netop.

    • Native River Media

      Jul 2009 - now
      Vice President Sales and Marketing

      QA/Sales- Native River Beverage co., Tech Services-Native River Media/Apparel. Native River Designs-Sales and Distribution of Transitional Furniture. Southern Interiors Flooring and accessories.International Sourcing. https://www.ebay.com/str/nativerivercollegecollectibles

    • Stan Martin Designs

      Jan 2013 - Feb 2017
      VP Sales and Marketing

      We design and sell University,Commercial and Residential furniture. Our team can custom design reinforced furniture for student athletes and common areas. Our contract line produces for Military bases and Military housing.Contact me for more information or to visit our showroom.

    • Piedmont REALTORS

      Apr 2013 - Feb 2017
      IT Manager and HUB coordinator

      I work in the procurement division on State and Federal Contracting of Commercial and Residential Furniture to Veteran Facilities. Medical Supply and Stainless Steel Instrument Design.VOSB Veteran Owned Small Business Cerfified 7/17/13.-NC HUB certified

    • Southern Interiors and Design

      Jan 2018 - now

      Identify and implement strategic programs for companies operations departments, and develop ways to assess, measure, and improve operational performance. Buying and Selling Vintage Glass,Signs and Furniture for TV and Motion picture sets. Selling University,Corporate and Transitional Furniture. Managing Timber Real estate. Selling Rugs,Flooring,and Ceramic Material for Commercial and Residential Housing. Maintain and purchase design hardware and software. Manage Social Media accounts and archive Digital Images. Sales and Wholesale distribution of all flooring, Including, Area Rugs,LVP (Luxury Vinyl Plank),VCT, Ceramic Tile and Enginered Wood. Contract consultant for local,State, and Federal contracting.

      • State and Federal E-Procurement Manager

        Jan 2021 - now

      • Purchasing and Information Technology Manager

        May 2021 - now

      • IT Manager

        Jan 2018 - now

    • Native River College Collectibles Ebay Store and Ruth-Ann Vintage

      Jan 2020 - now
      Owner

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • VOSB-Veteran Owned Small Business

      U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs