DANA BROWN
Lucedale
Summary
I am very hands on and adaptable to my environment. I strive to do well in all aspects of the duties expected to complete given task having full confidence in my understanding and ability to perform any responsibilities assigned to me with little to no supervision needed once I have been trained in expected role.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Purchaser
International Welding
02.2022 - 03.2024
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers to secure favorable terms and pricing.
- Developed vendor relationships to enhance product quality and reliability.
- Helped with Quality Control in ensuring all material received had correct documentation.
- Kept team updated in daily meetings on status of material/equipment pertaining to each project.
- Managed purchase orders from initiation through delivery, ensuring timely fulfillment of requirements.
- Checked items received against items ordered by verifying receipts.
- Maintained and reviewed computerized records of items purchased and costs associated with purchases.
- Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
- Managed and maintained purchase orders and invoices.
Project Management Assistant
Tindall Corporation
12.2021 - 01.2022
- Prepared and Sent out Bid Packages.
- Prepared and assisted with contract negotiations with subcontractors.
- Supported budget tracking by maintaining accurate records of expenses related to ongoing projects.
- Coordinated project timelines and deliverables to ensure alignment with organizational goals.
- Assisted in managing communication between cross-functional teams to streamline project processes.
- Developed and maintained project documentation to enhance transparency and support decision-making.
- Monitored project progress, identifying potential risks and implementing mitigation strategies proactively.
- Began working independently with subcontracts.
- Was Part of our plants Safety team.
Construction Office Manager
M & W Engineers and Constructors
02.2018 - 12.2021
- My duties working for this company extend from not only inside the office, but in the field as well. I manage and submit time for our superintendents and other employees on a weekly basis. I am also in charge of creating and overseeing all Purchase Orders for our company. Included in my responsibilities are shipping & receiving. I physically inspect and check each piece of material received for our company (piping, steel and other materials per job specific). When needed, i pick up other tasks as well such as checking the quality of the material to ensure we have the correct documentation, as well as experience weld mapping and other Quality Control experience. I keep up with and set up deliveries for heavy machinery and other things our crews will need for jobs to ensure they have everything needed to perform the job from beginning to end.
Pipe-fitter Apprentice
VT Halter Marine
06.2013 - 03.2015
- At VT Halter, I assisted Pipe Fitters and helped perform duties needed per task which included the use of handheld power tools, use of basic hand-held tools needed for fitting pipe, tacking material in place and getting materials/tools together before beginning work.
Education
High School Diploma -
George County High School
Lucedale, MS05.2010
Skills
- Purchasing and Procurement
- Time Management
- Teamwork
- Knowledge of good safety practice
- Project planning
- Document management
- Contract management
- Computer Literacy with some knowledge in Excel and Quickbooks
- Vendor Sourcing
- Supplier relationship management
- Product inspection
Certification
OSHA 30 Certified
Timeline
Purchaser
International Welding
02.2022 - 03.2024
Project Management Assistant
Tindall Corporation
12.2021 - 01.2022
Construction Office Manager
M & W Engineers and Constructors
02.2018 - 12.2021
Pipe-fitter Apprentice
VT Halter Marine
06.2013 - 03.2015
High School Diploma -
George County High School