1. DEBORAH HADDEN
9705 Waltham Court • Charlotte, NC 28269 • haddendeborah@yahoo.com • (704) 766-1323
Targeting positions as a…
BUYER or ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
NEGOTIATION ● PROCUREMENT ● TEAM BUILDING / LEADERSHIP ● MULTI-TASKING
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
• 15+ years’ experience as a Buyer with electronics, communications, and manufacturing companies; earned a sterling
reputation for delivering superb results in terms of cost control, increased efficiencies, and profitability.
• 3+ years of experience as an Administrative Assistant with a leading company in depot power supply repair in the nation;
contributed outstanding interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills in support of streamlined operations.
• Natural leader that inspires others to achieve and maintain peak performance levels while maintaining high morale
across the board.
• Technical programs: Windows XP; Oracle 11.I; Microsoft Office: MS Access, Word, Excel, PowerPoint; QuickBooks;
AS400; Smart Team; Finesse; Proprietary ERP Systems; Internet/email.
CAREER ACHIEVEMENTS / SKILLS
SELECTED ACHIEVEMENTS
• As the very first Buyer at Centerpoint Broadband Technologies, assisted in setting up the Purchasing Department
including bringing in new suppliers and personally training new Buyers, which saved the company significant time and money.
• Created an ongoing $15K per month savings for the Engineering Department at Centerpoint Broadband Technologies
by successfully negotiating for the company to receive samples free of charge.
• Served as the first Prototype Buyer at Premisys Communication; audited and prepared all kits which resulted in a $45K per
year savings for the company in labor costs due to the fact they did not have to hire other employees to perform this process.
• Additionally, negotiated effectively with vendors / suppliers to allow Premisys Communication to receive samples free
of charge which resulted in a continuous $15K per month savings for the company.
• Received an Achievement Award in 2000 from the National Association of Purchasing Management, located in
Fremont, California—for completing the Contract Administration course.
BUYER – PURCHASING / ACQUISITION
• Provided a solid strategic, analytical view in negotiations that led to the acquisition of the highest quality goods, equipment,
and services for the lowest possible price.
• Closely collaborated with internal customers to obtain needs and draft specifications; prepared requests for quotations
(RFQs) and requests for proposals (RFPs) for assigned areas of purchasing responsibility.
• Reviewed proposals, taking into account the current market situation and suitability of responding vendors and effectively
managing supply sources by continuously monitoring performance and quality of vendors and their products/services.
• Monitored assigned raw and finished materials to ensure inventory levels remained within established norms, expedited
shipments as needed, and scheduled future shipments based on production schedules.
• Routinely analyzed test values for materials shipments to ensure material specifications were met, and thereby streamlined
processes, enhanced efficiency, and ultimately increased company profits.

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• Organized, updated, and retained product/service information files and purchase order records; reviewed orders for
completeness, accuracy, and compliance with existing policies and procedures.
• Demonstrated continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work
cooperatively and jointly to provide seamless, high quality customer service.
CAREER ACHIEVEMENTS / SKILLS (Cont’d)
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT – CLERICAL SUPPORT
• Performed a variety of office support and clerical duties for a high volume depot power supply repair company which
included assigning work order numbers for all incoming repair requests and transferring to QuickBooks to maintain
• Received and responded to customer calls regarding repairs needed and price quotes, maintained technicians’ work schedule,
regularly updated the MS Access customer database, and coordinated shipping with UPS and FedEx.
• Generated invoices, processed weekly A/P-A/R, resolved any material shortages, managed the purchase and distribution of
repair component parts, and assigned authorization numbers for all returned merchandise.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
• Buyer (Contract), Lance, Inc., Charlotte, NC.
• Buyer (Contract), Flextronics, Inc., Charlotte, NC.
• Administrative Assistant, JW Global Repair Depot, Livermore, CA.
• Sr. Buyer, Centerpoint Broadband Technologies, San Jose, CA.
• Engineer Buyer / Prototype, Premisys Communication, Fremont, CA.
• Technical Lead / Buyer, GenRad, Inc. Milpitas, CA.
EDUCATION & TRAINING
B.S. DEGREE – BUSINESS MANAGEMENT Expected Graduation: October, 2011
UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX – ONLINE CAMPUS Phoenix, AZ
GPA: 3.5 ● Minor: Accounting
A.A. DEGREE – BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION – MDTA INSTITUTE TECHNOLOGIES San Jose, CA
A.S. DEGREE – ELECTRONICS – OIC ELECTRONIC SCHOOL San Jose, CA
SPECIALIZED TRAINING
• Rowan County Workshop: Readiness Certificate, Rowan-Cabarrus Community College, Charlotte, NC.
• Cabarrus County Workshop: Career Options, Rowan-Cabarrus Community College, Charlotte, NC.
• Computer Empowerment Certificate, Rowan-Cabarrus Community College, Charlotte, NC.
• Business Education Certificate, Business Education Technologies, Oakland, CA.
PROFESSIONAL / OTHER ASSOCIATIONS
• Member, American Purchasing Society, Inc., Aurora, IL, 2007-Present.
• Member – Certified in Adult, Infant & Child CPR, American Red Cross, Hayward, CA, 2002-Present.

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• Member, Society of Developmental Disabilities, Hayward, CA, 2000-Present.