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( 7 8 0 ) 6 6 8 - 4 1 5 8 C G A G N A U X @ T E L U S . N E T
C H R I S T I N E E . G A G N A U X
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICAT IONS
9+ years' combined experience working as a Buyer and Expeditor;
17+ years' experience in customer service
Skilled in planning, organizing and procuring merchandise
Experience in coordinating and negotiating with suppliers
Working in SAP; Issuing Purchase Orders, revisions, cancellations, etc.
Understanding of quality and delivery protocols in compliance to Company requirements
Price Conflict Resolution; Quantity Revision; Trend Anticipation, Evaluations
Dispatch
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2005 - 2016 CoSyn Technology, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
2013 – 2016
Buyer, Procurement
Lead Buyer on several Major Projects
Working with the Client to ensure their needs are met, and all material required has been
ordered and received
Develop source strategies to determine when material needs to be procured in order to meet
required delivery dates, executing procurement and outsourcing plans
Issue Requests for Quotation
Identify and interface with potential suppliers; clarify RFI's that were recognized during Quote
Coordinated with Engineering, Manufacturers and Vendors; Coordinated with Quality to
ensure suppliers are approved to fabricate equipment
Complete commercial bid evaluations
Prepare and issue Purchase Orders and process Change Orders
Generated reports via Microsoft Access and Excel to outline schedule, and budget of materials
on small to multi-million dollar projects
Ensured procurement practices are followed as per Canadian law
Arranged and negotiated expedited shipments to prevent any downtime
Contact suppliers to handle any conflicts, resolve missed deliveries, short shipments and
pricing discrepancies
2007 - 2013
Expeditor, Procurement
Lead Expeditor on several Major Projects
Corresponding with Vendors and Engineering; Inspectors and Engineering
Ensuring timely and accurate deliveries of Materials and Documentation
Advising Engineering and Buyer of changes to schedule
Corresponding with Document Control regarding packages and timeliness of them
Scheduling Pre-Fabrication Meetings
Setting up Inspectors/Inspection sites
2005 - 2007
Vendor Document Control
Locate drawing packages and revision histories for Project Engineers
Provide requested information and files (archived and current) for any requests
Updating and maintaining database to track incoming/outgoing drawing packages
Responsible for receiving and documenting all incoming packages; ensure packages are
reviewed and signed off by Engineers and returning packages to the vendor
Ensuring quality communications between ourselves, vendors and engineers
Responsible for training new personnel in all aspects of Vendor Document Control
Reception relief including redirecting calls and queries to appropriate personnel
2. 11/02 - 04/05 Iris Ministries, Maputo, Mozambique, Africa
Missionary/Office Support/Child Care Provider
Responsible for responding to all inquiries to the ministry
Corresponding with potential visitors
Acquiring applications from those wishing to visit
Providing general information regarding the ministry; transportation for visitors to and from
the airport; transportation to local grocery store
Ensuring visitors are taken care of and feeling comfortable in the environment
Getting visitors involved in outreaches
Oversaw dorm of approximately 12 - 15 girls from 6 - 17 years of age
Responsible for getting the children organized and registered for school
Providing weekly supplies
Arranging transport and funding for children needing medical attention
05/00 - 11/02 Colt Engineering, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Document Control/Reception Relief
Responsible for corresponding between clients and Colt.
Sending and Receiving of all engineering drawings, files and documentation
Data Entry and Input of information on all drawings
Reception Relief; redirecting calls and queries to appropriate persons or departments
Use of 8 line Meridian phone system
Responsible for booking meeting rooms and arranging meals during lunch conferences, etc.
1993 - 2000 The Edmonton Sun, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Circulation; Reception Relief; Dispatch
Dispatch; advising GM's of missed deliveries, and providing them with the address, phone
number and other required information for them to delivery
Organizing incoming messages by district, and relaying messages to drivers for t heir action
Signing drivers in, and out
Receiving calls regarding missed deliveries, cancellation of services, and new start -up services
of The Edmonton Sun Newspaper
Data Entry, ensuring accurate details entered into system
Often dealing with irate customers, and working to ensure they left the conversation feeling
heard, and happy with the end result
Working with the District Managers to advise them of any shortages
Redirecting calls to appropriate persons or departments
EDUCAT ION
2011/2012 PMAC Course - Logistics
12/98 - 12/99 CDI College of Business and Technology Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Computer Programmer/Analyst Diploma
11/96 - 12/96 Grant MacEwan Community College Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Certificate for Completion of Windows, Microsoft Office
APPLICAT IONS
Microsoft Office including Microsoft Word; Excel; PowerPoint; Access; Outlook; Outlook Express;
Internet Explorer; MAC OS; SAP Procurement Software
LANGUAGES/S KILLS
English, Fluent; Portuguese, semi-fluent
Ability to type between 90-100 wpm
Interpersonal Skills
3. REFERENCES
BUSINESS REFERENCES
Name Current title &
company
Phone Email
1 Larry Loveng Department Head;
CoSyn Technology
(Current)
780-440-
7000
Loveng.larry@syncrude.com
2 Glenn Parry Department Head;
CoSyn Technology
(Former)
780-887-
0156
Glenn.parry99@gmail.com
PEER REFERENCES
Name Current title &
company
Phone Email
1 Nicole Tovell CoSyn Technology;
Buyer
780-440-
7000
Tovell.nicole@syncrude.com
2 Karen Becker CoSyn Technology;
Buyer
780-440-
7000
Becker.karen@syncrude.com