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

v1 Accounting
v2 Government Contracts
v3 Negotiations
v4 Relationship Building
v5 Streamlining Operations
v6 Cost Cutting Methodologies
v1 Problem Resolution
v2 Business-to-Business Support
v3 Inventory Control
v4 Operational Analyses
v5 Policy/Procedural Development
v1 Human Resource Management v1 Strategic Planning
v2 Financial Analyses
v3 Project Management
v4 Purchase Orders
v5 Recruiting/Training
v6 Identifying Opportunities
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Collaborates across boundaries, finding common ground with a widening range of v
endors and business affiliations.
Possesses highly developed and effective communication skills and interpersonal
abilities-including solid presentation abilities as well as exceptional document
ation management skills.
Utilizes strong and organized management and prioritization abilities, and perfo
rms well under pressure, in a fast paced, rapidly-changing and highly competitiv
e business environment.
Results driven, focused, meticulously detail oriented and determined performer w
ith exemplary work ethic-offers the highest levels of integrity, initiative, tho
roughness and tenacity in working to achieve goals and objectives.
Highly developed and effective analytical, innovative and proactive approaches t
o identifying and solving complex problems and issues.
A strong self-starter who thrives in leadership of team dynamics, with excellent
collaborative abilities.
CAREER PATH
Purchasing Manager 2005-2008
Nissho of California - Vista, CA
Held ultimate responsibility for all purchasing activity including material and
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 by
buying directly from vendor.
Personally negotiated materials and services resulting in a 10% reduction in ove
rhead 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 or
ders.
Supervised all shipping and receiving activity as well as other daily functions.
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 accounting,
sales, production, collections, inventory control, budgeting, customer service
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 and
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 was
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