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Cory Dean Smith 311 Alger St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49507

(616) 308-4261 smithcory24@gmail.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cory-smith-msm-1ab16759?trk=nav_responsive_tab_profile

Summary of Qualifications

Experienced manager with expertise in collaboration and project management. Proficient in

organizational, strategic planning and analysis. Inventory management professional, wholesale

purchasing, customer service and vendor relations specialist. Self-motivated team player and

builder. Superb written and oral communication, outcome driven, effective problem resolution,

systems implementation, sales and marketing. ERP, Microsoft AX, Office, Word, Quick-books, Excel,

POEM

Education

Eastern Michigan University BA Communications December 2013

Cornerstone University MSM Management April 2016

10/1/15-4/6/16 Manpower- Ranir Grand Rapids, MI BUYER

6mo

Create, acknowledge and confirm purchase orders on a daily basis

Review planned orders daily and placing purchase orders as needed

Maintain metrics and process checks to ensure that information and material flows

Work with suppliers to manage their lead times, deliveries, expedites and de-expedites, back

orders, late shipments and quality returns through production and inventory planning

Communicate and process returns and replacements for defective or out of spec material.

Work with the transportation team to deliver goods by the most economical method

Perform analysis on appropriate stock levels to maintain to optimize costs/customer service.

05/24/11-05/10/13 Zondervan Corp Grand Rapids, MI

PRODUCTION BUYER 2yrs

Managed full production cycle to bring books to market on time

Produced purchase orders of various titles for global distribution

Developed strategic plans to deliver book orders outside of the normal business scope

Demonstrated flexibility and adaptability to project changes

Managed lead time and logistics for production

Managed two thousand trade, curriculum, academic reference and Spanish/English titles

Enhanced cross departmental collaboration via communication strategies

Contract Negotiation, Product Development, Strategic Planning, Purchasing

01/28/08-05/24/11 Zondervan Corp Grand Rapids, MI

SUPERVISOR (ORDER FULFILLMENT DEPARTMENT) 3yrs

Analyzed reports to forecast daily completion of global customer demand

Leadership of up to 15 people engaged in multiple tasks, staff training, development,

Encouragement and evaluation, responsible for daily operations within the department

Cost Analysis, Record keeping, Time and Resource management, Facilitate Expedite orders,

Troubleshoot Systems Failure, Maintain Day-Service Standards

Cross departmental strategic coordination of resources

Coordinated fulfillment procedures

Leadership role in lean systems implementation

Cory Dean Smith

311 Alger St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49507

(616) 308-4261 smithcory24@gmail.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cory-smith-msm-1ab16759?trk=nav_responsive_tab_profile

01/06/04- 01/24/08 Family Fare Grand Rapids, MI

RECEIVING MANAGER 2yrs

Managed complete store inventory

Merchandising support and coordination

Vendor collaboration, Cost and resource management, problem resolution

Purchasing, Cross departmental analysis and information management

Achieved 100% each year in random department audit

ASSISTANT GUEST SERVICES MANAGER 1yr

Directed and coordinated activities of store operations in the absence of Store

Director to obtain optimum efficiency, economy of operations and

Maximize profits through cost analysis and quality control

Shift management/ Purchasing, Customer Relations, Accounting, Team Building

Merchandising, Marketing of products within department

09/2003-Present MHSAA Grand Rapids, MI

BASKETBALL OFFICIAL 12 yrs

Developed and cultivated precise decision-making skills

Successful game management of athletic competition of all ages

Maintains integrity and sportsmanship through officiating

Positive role model for youth

Proficient conflict resolution specialist

Chosen to officiate boys and girls District contests

Volunteer Service

04/2015-Present Jason Lamar Stewart Foundation Grand Rapids, MI

PRESIDENT Non-profit 14mo

Manage structuring of the organization from inception

Collaborated with board members to construct; mission, vision and business plan

Complete design of web presence

Establish relationships with other non-profits to fulfill mission

05/2013-Present Resurrection Life Church Wyoming, MI

DIRECTOR HOST MINISTRY 2yrs

Lead first impression ministry for church

Train team members to perform ministry

Cultivate community relationships

Impact visitors and returning members