Experience

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  Varian medical systems

  Jun 1999 - Jul 2004

  Production operator ii

  Manufacture, test, and repair glass insert X-ray tube products in a lean manufacturing environment according to a monthly master schedule.-Perform duties related to manufacturing such as documentation, inventory control, quality control and equipment maintenance.

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  General growth properties

  Dec 2003 - Sept 2007

  General manager

  -Manage all property assets valued in excess of $50 million.-Administer over 50 leases and license agreements at any given time.-Manage all aspects of the shopping center including but not limited to Operations, Marketing, Human Resources, Accounting, Leasing and Business Development.-Supervise contracted services including Security, Landscaping and Housekeeping. -Prepare an annual business plan and marketing plan.-Supervise and develop all center employees: 10 direct reports, approximately 30 contracted.-Canvass for potential tenants and licensees.-Administer and negotiate leases and licenses.-Forecast annual expenses of $3 million on a rolling 24 month basis.-Forecast annual revenue in excess of $18 million on a rolling 24 month basis Show less

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  Utah transit authority

  Sept 2007 - May 2011

  Contract administrator

  Procure goods and services for federally funded projects. Negotiate contracts. Maintain all insurance records for contracted services. Ensure that federally funded projects are in compliance with FTA procurement policies. Report on procurement activities to the FTA. Focused on procurement for IT. Use of JD Edwards for accounting, purchasing and inventory management.

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  Rio tinto

  May 2011 - May 2015

  Sourcing specialist

  Procure goods, equipment and services for Kennecott Utah Copper. Negotiate service contracts and capital equipment purchases. Support the procurement activities for the Kennecott Utah Copper Smelter Shutdown Team and elsewhere as needed. Support and provide input on policies and procedures for the procurement needs of the Kennecott Product Stewardship Team (Sustainbility. Standards Custodian for Distribution Center HSEQMS. Use SAP for various functions throughout the business.

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  Sinclair oil

  Jun 2015 - Feb 2016

  Project buyer

  Led capital procurement activities for Sinclair WY and Casper WY refineries.Worked with project teams to define purchasing requirements.Managed vendors to ensure deliveries in accordance with project timelines.

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  L3 communication systems - west

  Feb 2016 - Sept 2019

  Subcontract administrator

  Managed $10M+ in contracts, ensuring adherence to FAR/DFAR regulations and compliance.Developed financial reports and operational metrics, driving process efficiency.Optimized procurement and supply chain strategies aligning with company objectives.Qualified and managed vendor relationships to support production timelines.Achieved 20% in cost reductions/avoidance.

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  Hose and rubber supply

  Sept 2019 - Apr 2021

  Purchasing manager

  Oversaw multi-location procurement operations ensuring cost control and financial compliance.Managed ERP system transitions from Trulinx to Tribute, ensuring Led supplier negotiations, improving pricing structures and operations success.Managed a team of 5 buyers supporting 8 retail branches spread throughout the intermountain west.Implemented and oversaw the cyber-security program in compliance with government vendor requirements.Identified requirements and ensured compliance with quality programs (AS9100 and ISO900). Show less

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  Wheeler cat rental store

  Apr 2021 - Nov 2024

  Managed $100M in equipment inventory, ensuring financial utilization, operational efficiency and compliance.Developed Excel budgeting and forecasting tools, improving financial planning and decision-making.Implemented process improvements that enhanced data accuracy, reporting and risk management.Led contract negotiations and vendor relationships, optimizing procurement and operational costs.Purchased all parts, merchandise and equipment.Migrated equipment inventory for Alert ERP to CAT DBS ERP. Show less Managed $60M in rental inventory and led $15M+ in annual acquisitions, optimizing resources.Supervised all spend under $100k.Spearheaded process automation and data integrity initiatives, increasing operational efficiencies.Designed and implemented SQL-driven reports, enhancing financial tracking and performance analytics.Implemented a Samsara Asset Tracking system that resulted in the recovery of over $100k worth of stolen assets within its first year of operation. Purchased all equipment, parts and merchandise for the rental operations,Managed the field operation teams consisting of a manager, scheduler, six field mechanics and eight field service technicians.Built a spare parts inventory program from the ground up.Alert Rental Software super-user.Fixed broken relationships with vendors and reestablished payment terms.Identified and developed new vendors.Focused on continuous process improvement initiatives.Improved equipment Time Utilization from 40% to 48%.Increased equipment Financial Utilization from 35% to 45%.Eliminated $1.5M in dead spare parts inventory.Received Green Belt Six Sigma certification. Show less

  • Asset Manager - Wheeler Machinery Company

    Jan 2024 - Nov 2024

  • Parts and Asset Manager - Diamond Rental

    Apr 2021 - Jan 2024