The River Church Community

Hi River Family,

Many of you know about the difficult journey we have been through with the birth of our daughter Hannah Jane and her subsequent brain surgeries and other medical complications.  As I took time off from my job to care for my wife and daughter, I was let go by my employer.  I’ve been actively looking for a position since our return from Duke Medical in November.  As the current economic times are tough and job opportunities are thin, I am hoping some of you might know of opportunities or know other people who might know of opportunities for someone with my work experience or of someone willing to offer on the job retraining.  

To briefly summarize my experience, I have over 12 years of purchasing and project management experience.  I have managed and purchased in medical manufacturing as well as in the restaurant business.  I am experienced with a wide variety of software including Excel, Word, Quickbooks and various purchasing / manufacturing programs.  

I am also willing to change career paths or expand upon the experience I have.  If any of you have a position or might have contacts or suggestions, I would welcome any leads that you can give.  I have included my resume below for more information in an unformatted view.  I can email you a formatted copy directly.  Feel free to contact me via email at 2rod@att.net or on my cell at 408-603-4242.

Thanks again and God Bless,

Rod Geoghegan

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Rod J. Geoghegan
                

1050 Benton Street, Unit 1217
Santa Clara, CA 95050
(408) 603-4242
                                                                                                                                                                   

OBJECTIVE:

A Purchasing/Project Management position within a progressive organization that uses my professional purchasing, customer service, sales, negotiation, management and interpersonal abilities.
 

HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS:

• Successfully managed all aspects of purchasing and customer support, sales and account coordination from start to finish including management of multi-million dollar hi-tech and construction and pharmaceutical projects.
• Worked with Fortune 500 Companies and have successfully managed projects exceeding 7 million dollars.
• Materials management experience including performing, compiling and analyzing production control system, developing and negotiating contracts, supplier audits and visits as well as developing submittal and turnover packages.
• Negotiated consistent price reductions saving an average of 35% on material costs and delivery.
• Secured new suppliers and improved quality of service and turn-around time for delivery.
• Extensive knowledge of industry products used in residential and commercial construction and in pharmaceuticals as well as sheet metal, HVAC, pipes, valves, fittings and fixtures.
• Proven track record working both independently and as a team player to meet demanding deadlines.
• Excellent account representative, purchasing and project management in addition to successful interpersonal and organizational skills with strong attention to detail and a focus on enhancing customer satisfaction.

 
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
 

Restaurant Equipment Design – Oakland, CA                                                 
2004 - 2008

Purchasing and Project Manager:

• Prepared budgets and proposals for President and other Senior Executives.
• Coordinated contract and key documentation.
• Secured quotes and pricing, from initial research through completion resulting in reduction of overall cost expenditures.
• Proactively located, qualified and audited suppliers.
• Trained and managed purchasing employees.
• Managed implementation of signed proposals.
• Coordinated and completed change orders and modifications to contracts.
• Developed, interfaced and managed client accounts in an efficient and effective manner.
• Proactively managed and completed close-out packages.

 

Sunnyvale Fluid System Technologies – Sunnyvale, CA                                               
2002 - 2003

Purchasing Manager and Senior Account Representative:

• Successfully maintained current status reports on all purchase orders and orders in the pipeline.
• Proactively interfaced with purchasing, manufacturing and engineering to ensure on time delivery of products.
• Analyzed bill of materials to ensure proper billing and order fulfillment.
• Developed weekly status reports for materials and purchasing and presented in Senior Staff Meetings.
• Released work orders and control schedules against production plan schedule.
• Proactively handled inside sales and customer support for specific customers such as: Alza, Applied Komatsu, Bruckner Supply, EMC Scientific, Genus, Lumileds Lighting, and Nektar Pharmaceuticals.
• Managed and set up all aspects of consignment sales accounts for Alza, EMC Scientific, Lumileds Lighting, and Nektar Pharmaceuticals.
• Designed and implemented automated database replenishment data entry system for consignment accounts increasing efficiency by 70%.
• Supervised training of Customer Support employee including, Scala order entry and stock software and process fulfillment.
• Evaluated and designed warehouse layout to provide more efficient flow of product that lead to an increase in productivity.
• Demonstrated exceptional knowledge of high purity valves, fittings, and tubing.

 
Therma, Inc. – San Jose, CA                                                                                        
1997 - 2002

Project Representative and Construction Purchasing Manager:

• Successfully managed all aspects of purchasing from start to finish including management of multi-million dollar hi-tech and pharmaceutical projects.
• Supervised multiple concurrent site installations and progress timelines.
• Evaluated jobsites on a regular basis to inspect site and work with installers and customers to streamline the installation process.
• Managed multiple job sites as well as organization, scheduling and verification of time and materials for jobsites.
• Performed thorough inspection of job sites before construction to address any potential specialized needs and after completion to ensure proper installation.
• §         Tracked time and cost accounting/verification for multiple sites.
• Worked interactively with customers to ensure their satisfaction at each level of installation process.
• Developed and implemented custom production fulfillment program for a Fortune 500 company.
• Managed and developed interpersonal relations with subcontractors, vendors, customers and internal management.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING:

California State, Hayward
Bachelors Degree, 1992
 
Advanced Software Experience:  

Excel, Impact Manufacturing Systems, MAS 200, Microsoft Small Business Manager, QuickBooks, Scala, ThermaTrak & Word


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