This resume is for Cory Dean Smith, who has over 15 years of experience in inventory management, purchasing, production, and customer service roles. He has a BA in Communications from Eastern Michigan University and an MSM in Management from Cornerstone University. His previous roles include Production Buyer at Zondervan Corp, Receiving Manager and Assistant Guest Services Manager at Family Fare grocery store, and currently serves as President of the Jason Lamar Stewart Foundation nonprofit and Director of Host Ministry at Resurrection Life Church.

1. 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

2. 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