LISA A. BECTON, A.P.P., C.P.M.

Capabilities:
Innovative, independent, self-starter with proven abilities and experience in ma
nagement, procurement, emergency/crisis management, special projects coordinator
, OSHA-ADEM-HAZMAT team member, human resources, communication, negotiation, exe
cutive administration, marketing, sales and training. Organized and creative, w
ith insight and ability to communicate with people at all levels and function ef
ficiently within decision making and inter-personal environments. Ability to ma
nage, lead and inspire employees. Background includes over twenty-five years of
experience, training and education, which has proven a thorough working knowled
ge in the aforementioned areas.
Certifications & Professional Memberships: (Credentials Available Upon Request)
A.P.P. Certification Accredited Purchasing Practitioner, (Tests 1 & 2) - 2002
C.P.M. Certification Certified Purchasing Manager, (Test 1 & 2) - 2003
Member of Mobile Purchasing Asso. & International Institute of Supply Management
Skills: Outlook Excel Word Windows IBM
Faxmaker Numerous Computer Training Classes
WinShip (Customized MRP / ERP System)
Seminars and Workshops:
Leadership for Supervisors Stress Management Excellent Executive Assistant
Human Resource Law
The Professional Businesswoman Women In Management Keys to Organizing & Prioriti
zing Various Computer Training Classes
How to Become a Leader Ethics and Leadership Dealing With Difficult People
Numerous Tradeshows
Experience:
1996-2010 Bender Shipbuilding & Repair Co., Inc., Mobile, AL - Special Projec
ts Coordinator/ Senior Buyer/Surplus Sales
Over fourteen years of experience in all commodities referencing offshore and in
land needs, shipbuilding/repair needs, as well as material needs for subcontract
ors. Heavy experience in materials and/or services to include, but not limited
to, major equipment, MRO, stock, freight, labor, rentals, safety, office equipme
nt/supplies, tooling, steel (plate and structurals, castings and forgings in an
array of metals), grounds/facility maintenance, material handling, pipe, valves,
fittings, rigging, welding, electrical components, mechanical components, enclo
sures, construction, fasteners and hose/gaskets. Strong contracts and negotiati
on skills. Create, negotiate, award and maintained all annual stock and consuma
bles contracts, materials for all multi-vessel material contracts, all gas, scra
p/recycling and waste (facility and incoming/contracted vessels) contracts. Exc
ellent skills in expediting, bid analysis and make or buy situations. Extensive
daily interaction with Engineering, Planning, Scheduling, Estimating, Warehousi
ng and the end user to insure timelines, quality, material substitutes, etc. are
fully understood by all parties involved in materials procurement. Team member
in all environmental areas to include OSHA, ADEM and HAZMAT. Inventory account
ability and reporting. Searched surplus warehouse daily (+$2.5MIL Invntory) for
substitution/equal material. In charge of all Surplus Sales through the Interne
t, phone requests, emails and sales calls. Led special projects team in emergenc
y/crisis situations. Hurricane preparation procedures and team leader in post h
urricane organization of facilities, equipment, materials and insurance claims.
Supply management and procurement for emergency conditions. Prepared procedures
for crisis situations. Set up and maintain vendor consignment programs. Updat
e extensive in-house parts catalog. Created department procedures within Purchas
ing, Inventory Control and Warehousing. ISO representative before and during c
ompany certification. Purchasing representative for U.S. Navy contracts, purcha
sing and audits. Purchasing Supervisor to Purchasing Assistants, Clerks and Dri
vers. Solicit new vendors in all areas of procurement, working with a vendor ba
se of over one thousand vendors both stateside and abroad. Established excellen
t work relationships with vendors locally, nationally and internationally to inc
lude China, Germany, Korea, Mexico, Canada, Norway and the U.K. Work closely wi
th accounting to reconcile invoices. Prepare cost analysis and make or buy repo
rts. Attend numerous tradeshows and conventions. Visit vendors on-site to be a
ware of all materials/services available, as well as quality control. Earned Ap
plied Purchasing Practitioner (A.P.P.) certification in 2002 and Certified Purch
asing Manager (C.P.M.) certification in 2003, passing all four board certified e
xams without retest. Training and implementation of processes in accordance wi
th Laws of Teamwork, Lean Manufacturing, One Minute Manager series, Six Sigma, C
ontinuous Work Improvement and numerous other programs over a fourteen year peri
od. The company closed in May 2010 due to company bankruptcy & auction of all a
ssets. For the last 1-1/2 yrs. led team in preparation of company auction of ma
terials, equipment and properties. Purchased all materials required to finish a
ctive jobs and to support the Laser/Plate shop which remained a separate viable
company. Administered workers comp, human resources and unemployment issues and
assisted Auditors prior to, during and after auctions.
1995-1996 MAEAAS (Mobile Aerospace Engineering Aircraft Avionics Systems), Mobil
e, AL (OOB) - Human Resource Manager
All areas of H.R. to include creation of company procedures and handbook, interv
iewing, hiring; reprimands/termination; orientation; employee grievances; market
ing; company newsletter; company functions; mediation/communications; Chairman o
f Roundtable; training/seminars; vacation/sick leave; employee evaluations; comp
any/employee reporting; employee insurance; workers compensation; extensive PR;
Mobile COC representative. (Left due to Company closing)

1990-1995 MAE (Mobile Aerospace Engineering), Mobile, AL - Executive Assistant

to President/CEO
Hired during company start up. Involved in procedures, policies, and all areas
of set-up for business. Work encompassed all executive and clerical skills. Co
ntracts, executive payroll, marketing bids, meeting and dinner planning/hosting
to include Colin Powells Office, Defense Minister of Singapore, CEOs, Owners and
Presidents of major airlines from U.S., Japan, UK, Singapore, China, Korea, Afr
ica, South America, Indonesia, New Zealand and other foreign countries. Dealt d
irect with all customers. Personally assisted CEO/President in all areas. Plan
ned and organized all company functions. Company Newsletter. Worked with Mobil
e Airport Authority and Mobile Chamber of Commerce. (Left to go to Engineer
ing Side of MAE)

1982-1990 Loyal American Life Insurance Company, Mobile, AL

1988-1990 Regional Cancer Brokerage Manager (Birmingham, AL)
Held life and health Alabama Insurance License. Position was to coordinate mid
to north Alabama region to include: product/service promotion, penetration and
new business development. Extensive practical experience in utilization of all
types of marketing methods to insure effective penetration, analysis of results
and profitability. Experience in marketing and sales, including products and se
rvice promotion, as well as developing new products.
1985-1988 Supplemental Health Brokerage Director
Report direct to senior management, with sole responsibility being to assure the
profitability and expansion of this new division. Tested for and received Heal
th and Life State Insurance License. Created, developed, organized and managed
brokerage division. Approval for products in all states; recruiting and trainin
g of agents; direct mail solicitation; contract negotiation; proposals; budgets;
travel; newsletter; 900+ agents under my supervision; ranked as #1 department i
n profitability and growth.
1982-1985 Executive Assistant to Vice President
Executive skills to include: All clerical and administrative areas; meeting and
conference planning; events and functions; productivity reporting; contract neg
otiation; yearly projections; independent correspondence.

Personal: Education: Mobile College (University of Mobile) 3+ years

Social Science Composite, Double Major
President and Deans Lists
C. F. Vigor High School Graduated 1977
National Honor Society
Whos Who Among American High School Students
Gifted Student College Program (Attended College while in H.S.- Univ. of Mobile)
President of numerous clubs/organizations
Professional and Personal References: (Written References Available Upon Reques
t)
Mike Miller, U.S. Joiner, Vice President, 251-786-8888
John Kimmel, Southern Gas and Supply, Owner, 251-654-0080
Bobby Smith, Rubber Hose and Gasket, Owner, 251-379-4840
Debbie Garner, W&O Supply, District Manager, 251-433-2816
Andrew Veith, Signal Ship Repair, Engineering Manager, 251-338-7400
Tack Bower, Signal Ship Repair, Purchasing Mgr, 251-338-7034