1. DANA M BAKER
721 Trevino Ln, Conroe TX 77302
(936) 788-3286
dmbaker63@yahoo.com
AREAS OF STRENGTH/SKILLS
Purchasing Accounts Payable Payroll
Contract Negotiations Accounts Receivable Account Management
Loss Control Prevention Internal Auditing Inventory Control
Business Office
Management
Microsoft Office Suite
(Word, Excel, PowerPoint,
etc.)
Strategic Business
Development
Ten Key Touch
Typing 50wpm
Peripheral Devices
(Scanners,Printers, etc.)
EDUCATION
Sam Houston State University
Bachelors in Political Science Aug ’09 – May ‘14
BA in Criminal Justice Aug ’09 – May ‘14
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
Sam Houston State University Feb’16-present
Huntsville, TX
Interim Asset Management Coordinator
Work with clients and technicians to identify, quote, order, and deliver required
hardware.
Serve as a liaison and provide training and support to clients and staff on technical issues.
Create and maintain procedure manuals, technical and process documentation.
Analyze campus technology needs, research and determine appropriate configurations to
meet client needs.
Follow state and federal guidelines for quoting and purchasing technology hardware and
software.
Monitor campus technology inventory to ensure adequate supplies and items are on hand
for both routine and emergency situations.
Conducting annual inventory audit in conjunction with university procedures and
policies.
Coordinate with departmental staff to discuss optimization of workflow and customer
service.
Supervise the Asset Management storage facilities and student workers
High Energy Lighting (Cheaplights) April ’14 – Feb ‘16
Houston, TX
Inventory Control Manager
Develop policies and procedures and ensuring positive results for inventory control.
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Implementing cost effective strategies for minimal loss or liability
Supervise daily cycle counts at all locations to maintain accurate inventory
Investigating inventory inconsistencies and resolving issues.
Expediting repairs and purchase orders
Supervising shipping/receiving department
ExpressJet Airlines Jan '05 - May '09
Houston, TX
Flight Attendant
Trained to follow FAA regulations for safety of any nature
Single flight attendant responsible for all activities in-flight
Graduated in the top 5% of an intense four-week course requiring daily testing
Maintained control of an in-flight fire ensuring all emergency protocol was implemented
keeping passengers at an appropriate emotional level while preparing for emergency
landing.
Accomplishments: Receivedletters of recommendation from captain and passengers after
an intense emergency landing during a fire onboard and others in 2008.
The Perfect Ten Nail Co. Sep '96 - May '07
Conroe, TX
Owner/Operator
Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable
Hiring/Recruiting began with myself with a growth of 9 employees.
Management Records, Training
Purchasing/Inventory
Customer Service and scheduling maintaining the same clients for 11 years.
Advertising, Chamber Member, and recruiting both clients and employees.
Certification and Compliance with the Texas State Board of Cosmetology
ExpressJet Airlines Nov '88 - Jun '96
Houston, TX
Manager Inventory Control/Purchasing 1994-1996
Supervise stock room managers in each of the company’s three hub locations.
Maintained employee files, reviews, recommendations, and scheduling. Encouraged
team building with all managers reporting to me.
Performing quarterly inventory counts and non-routine spot checks for researching
inventory discrepancies, and working with shipping/receiving to monitor accuracy
Buyer 1990-1994
Purchased new and replacement aircraft parts inventory as well as expediting repair and
overhaul services at advantageous pricing through negotiations and relationship building.
Identified and pursued new strategic purchasing opportunities in corporate aircraft parts
and repair services
Negotiate annual blanket orders with suppliers to obtain best prices, availability, and
delivery based on analyzing usage reports. Make recommendations for additional
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inventory the company should be stocking, vendor negotiations, and implemented a
mandatory three-vendor bid for items procured from other than the aircraft manufacturer.
Point person for handling AOG aircraft on call 24 hours per day for parts or repairs
needed making sure updates were available for morning senior staff meetings.
Parts Room Receptionist 1988-1990
Track and report on open purchase orders for on time delivery including tracking items
delivered but unable to locate. Keep staff updated on OEM price list changes and
additions. Identify and communicate continuous process improvement opportunities.
Seeing that any part needed was available and in the designated location.
Follow-up on delinquent purchase orders from vendors and escalate any un-resolved late
deliveries in order to maintain set minimum inventory requirements. Identify and
recommend disposition actions for excess inventory
Accomplishments:
Won a companywide contest for money saving ideas resulting in more than $100,000.
Named Employee of the Year in 1991 and 1993 after assisting in developing the company’s
Purchasing Department and for proposing and implementing the company’s Inventory
Control Department