Computer Instructor Resume Mahopac, NY - Hire IT People

OBJECTIVE

To obtain a position where my experience in corporate purchasing can be leveraged, while
achieving the opportunity to grow within the company.

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Procurement Specialist with over eight years of experience in purchasing, strategic souring,
supplier relationship management, customer service and product testing. Responsible for
procuring over 4 million dollars worth of IT equipment annually, and directly saving my group in excess of 200,000 dollars by identifying waste, overspending, and product alternatives. Able to self-manage with only semi-annual communication with my supervisor located out of state.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Confidential, 05/04-04/11
Senior Technology Purchasing Coordinator

Coordinated the purchasing of technology related items, both hardware and software, for McGraw Hill Education.
Responsible for supporting over four thousand users.
Verified equipment requests for compliance, and offered alternatives where suitable.
Procured, tested and evaluated new technologies, such as the iPhone and iPad for Enterprise use/product development.
Communicated with various technology vendors on a daily basis.
Tracked order status, cataloged receipt of equipment and maintained records for auditing.
Interacted closely with IT Helpdesks nationwide.
Helped to inventory and sort technology assets.
Ordered hardware and software in excess of four million dollars per year.
Acted as a liaison between end users, IT support and the purchasing department.
Helped to implement and transition to the Ariba purchasing system.

Confidential,08/02-05/04
Assistant to Director of Client Tech. Services

Performed various administrative duties including filing, faxing, scanning, the ordering of supplies and bill payment.
Performed basic IT functions such as upgrading memory, installing hard drives, testing equipment/software, imaging new machines, and setting up new users.
Headed a committee charged with establishing and reviewing technology standards for the McGraw Hill Companies.
Took over all IT ordering for McGraw Hill Education, and helped to mold a new position within the company for myself.

Confidential, 02/02-08/02
Computer Instructor

Instructed ESL and GED students on how to perform basic computer functions.
Introduced students to Microsoft Word, Excel and Internet Explorer.
Worked with students that possessed varied levels of communication skills, and computer literacy.
Constructed daily lessons in order to meet with each individual teacher's goals, in effect, integrating their classroom sessions with their computer lab work.

Confidential, 07/00-07/01
Compliance Representative

Resolved customer questions and complaints on a daily basis.
Maintained company's archived records (order tickets, account statements, etc...)
Assisted the Director of compliance on various special assignments for the NASD, including cases of arbitration.
Acted as a reference for the non-licensed (Series 7), compliance representatives.
Managed the office in the absence of the department's supervisor.
Performed various administrative tasks.
Called clients in order to confirm trade activity in their account(s).
Mediated between brokers, clients, and company officers.
Reviewed and adjusted commissions charged by brokers.
Dealt with other brokerage firms in cases of account transfers.
Trained new employees and interns.
Created and retained spreadsheets for large research projects

TECHNOLOGY

Experience with Windows, Mac OSX and Linux (Ubuntu)
Familiar with mobile platforms; iOS, Android, WebOS, BlackBerry and Windows Phone
I have built, upgraded and repaired several desktops and laptops
Knowledge of Audio Video setup and maintenance
Proficient with MS Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, SharePoint, One Note, Intuit QuickBooks, Adobe Acrobat, Photoshop, and various audio/video editing tools
Able to operate and maintain Crestron Automation systems

EDUCATION / CERTIFICATION

Bachelor of Arts Candidate
Major: Business Management
Received Series 7 Certification