RURAL ELECTRIC INC.
Purchasing Manager
August 2024 – December 2025
· Specialized in optimizing vendor relations to drive mutual benefits and efficient planning.
· Created the purchase order process, implemented and trained the company users.
· Developed strong, trust-based relationships with over 50 suppliers and contract manufacturers.
· Achieved three internal promotions within a six-year timeframe, advancing through management roles in Logistics, Manufacturing, and Purchasing attributed to my consistent high performance and operational improvements.
· Developed and managed key performance indicator (KPI) dashboards to monitor operational efficiency and drive strategic sourcing decisions.
· Led procurement activities for all materials supporting the Airports, Industrial, Manufacturing, and Fleet Divisions, ensuring timely sourcing, cost efficiency, and vendor coordination with 99% on-time delivery.
Manufacturing Manager
December 2019 - August 2024
· Bridged complex technical and manufacturing concepts for non-technical stakeholders, ensuring team initiatives directly aligned with the company’s strategic vision.
· Led the manufacturing team through significant operational challenges and changes, developing and implementing effective, real-time solutions to manufacture control panels and airport connectivity.
· Championed human-centric technology strategies, designing and implementing user-focused tech solutions that optimized the team's workflow and experience.
· Collaborated with packaging and shipping vendors to redesign the customer experience.
· Managed the certified ISO 9001 quality management committee, ensuring continuous compliance and leading audits.
· Managed the relationship with our Engineers and Technicians for to new product developments, while creating compelling technical presentations for companies such as Honeywell, and other key customers.
INGRAM MICRO MOBILITY
Senior Business Development Executive
May 2005 – June 2018
· Established a new standard for business expectations by achieving outstanding results in sales strategy development, efficient channel management, fostering strong relationships, driving successful business expansion, and achieving a minimum of 30% year-over-year revenue growth.
· Leveraged digital marketing and industry trade events to generate channel demand, support partner acquisition, and accelerate market expansion across the Southwest territory.
· Coordinated and hosted trade shows and training seminars to promote the Company's products throughout the SW territory.
· Identify, and maintain close relationships with 50+ representatives, OEMs, and distributors.
· Established and managed over 300 new Sprint and Boost Mobile retailers and franchise locations in the Southwest region, through location research, cold calling, business referrals, building strong relationships, and training.
· Drove the operational strategy for expanding the business footprint from 20 locations to over 300 locations in new markets, while building out the necessary representative support teams.
CRICKET WIRELESS
Retail Sales Coordinator
January 2000 – May 2005
· Coordinated the sales team by ensuring that all schedules are effectively managed, sales reports are filed accurately and on time, and meeting information is communicated promptly and efficiently, resulting in a 20% reduction in administrative errors.
· Streamlined sales efforts by conducting in-depth data analysis of consumer behavior, conducting performance management reviews, and continuous process improvement, resulting in a 15% increase in sales conversion rate.
· Address and resolve escalated customer complaints, ensuring a minimum of 90% customer satisfaction rating in post-resolution surveys and maintaining positive relationships with at least 95% of clients.
· Coordinating sales initiatives, promotional events, and training schedules, often involving the use of project management tools.
