DENNIS W.

DAUGHERTY
728 Park Place * Escondido, CA 92025 * (760) 432-9852 * zdaughtery@cox.net

PURCHASING AGENT/MANAGER

Highly qualified, effective, results driven and goal oriented Purchasing Manager
with a strong record of successful, comprehensive and progressive accounting an
d management experience seeks a challenging full accountability leadership posit
ion within a dynamic, high growth organization that values on going initiative,
resourcefulness, dedication, and above all - a proven record of solid experience
. Demands and delivers excellence in consistently meeting business objectives an
d exceeding expectations. Exceptional ability to work under high pressure, offer
ing extensive trading exchange leadership experience, and offers innovative orga
nizational techniques and solid management acumen, complimented by a proven abil
ity to build and maintain high-level vendor relationships. Offers a proven recor
d of accomplishment in the analysis of financial and daily operational methodolo
gies, and brings an unmatched commitment to the achievement of organizational go
als and objectives.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
* Accounting
* Government Contracts
* Negotiations
* Relationship Building
* Streamlining Operations
* Cost Cutting Methodologies * Problem Resolution
* Business-to-Business Support
* Inventory Control
* Operational Analyses
* Policy/Procedural Development
* Human Resource Management * Strategic Planning
* Financial Analyses
* Project Management
* Purchase Orders
* Recruiting/Training
* Identifying Opportunities
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
* Collaborates across boundaries, finding common ground with a widening range of
vendors and business affiliations.
* Possesses highly developed and effective communication skills and interpersona
l abilities-including solid presentation abilities as well as exceptional docume
ntation management skills.
* Utilizes strong and organized management and prioritization abilities, and per
forms well under pressure, in a fast paced, rapidly-changing and highly competit
ive business environment.
* Results driven, focused, meticulously detail oriented and determined performer
with exemplary work ethic-offers the highest levels of integrity, initiative, t
horoughness and tenacity in working to achieve goals and objectives.
* Highly developed and effective analytical, innovative and proactive approaches
to identifying and solving complex problems and issues.
* A strong self-starter who thrives in leadership of team dynamics, with excelle
nt collaborative abilities.
CAREER PATH
Purchasing Manager 2005-2008
Nissho of California - Vista, CA
* Held ultimate responsibility for all purchasing activity including material an
d equipment. Requested bids, analyzed submitted bids and issued awards.
* Handled all daily operations including HR management.
* Oversaw and scheduled deliveries and controlled inventory.
* Performed end-of-month closings.
* Established departmental budget.
* Established purchasing procedures which resulted in over $500,000 in savings b
y buying directly from vendor.
* Personally negotiated materials and services resulting in a 10% reduction in o
verhead reducing costs to a two-year low.

Purchasing Manager 2002-2005

Accutek Packaging Equipment - Vista, CA
* Managed all aspects of warehouse operations from ground-up.
* Organized and controlled inventory.
* Handled all aspects of purchasing including negotiations, awards and purchase
orders.
* Supervised all shipping and receiving activity as well as other daily function
s.
* Utilized QuickBooks to track invoices and perform end-of-month closings
General Manager, Interim 2001-2002
American Packaging Equipment - Vista, CA
* Supervised, managed and administrated all daily operations including accountin
g, sales, production, collections, inventory control, budgeting, customer servic
e and human resource management.
Account Manager 1999-2001
Commercial Petroleum Equipment - Orange, CA
* Identified potential clients and made initial contacts.
* Negotiated and finalized contracts.
* Delivered and billed products to Fortune 500 companies, government agencies an
d private contractors.
Purchasing/Inside Sales Director 1993-1999
Joor Manufacturing, Inc. - Escondido, CA
* Originally hired as a purchasing agent. Because of quality of work produced wa
s promoted to Inside Sales Director within the first two months of employment.
* Supervised all purchasing and sales activity.

EDUCATION
Certificate of Completion - Graduated 1st in Class - Accounting & Bookkeeping
The Accounting Academy - San Marcos, CA - 2008 - 230 Hours
Graduated with Honors
Certificate of Completion - Project Management & Office Automation
Nordstrom Business Institute - San Diego, CA
Graduated with Honors
Certificate of Completion - Dale Carnegie
Public Speaking - How to Win Friends and Influence People - Sorrento Valley, CA
Various College Level Courses in English & Psychology
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Computer skills include Microsoft Office, Outlook, Access and Excel; Peachtree,
QuickBooks, and Inuit

EXCEPTIONAL REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST