Darron Tanksley
Williams
Summary
Dynamic Timber Buyer with a proven track record at Indiana Timber and Veneer LLC, excelling in procurement management and effective negotiation. Successfully reduced costs through strategic sourcing while managing multiple crews. Strong ability to build professional connections and forecast purchasing trends, enhancing overall operational efficiency.
I've worked hard through years on the job, to work within a team and continue its success and I guarantee a strong work ethic.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Timber Buyer
Indiana Timber and Veneer LLC
05.2016 - Current
- Identify and evaluate timber suppliers.
- Negotiate purchase agreements and contracts.
- Reduced procurement costs through strategic sourcing, competitive bidding, and effective negotiations.
- Manage and maintain work for three working crews, while mitigating problems with landowners as they arise.
- Sole person responsible to buy and keep enough work ahead of 30 working crew members.
- Forecasted purchasing trends and improved merchandising strategies.
IT Support
Indiana University Southeast
05.2014 - 05.2015
- Coordinated IT support services for the office, addressing technical issues promptly while minimizing downtime for employees.
- Collaborated with IT support to resolve technical issues quickly, minimizing downtime for employees.
- Provided Tier 1 IT support to non-technical internal users through desk side support services.
- Ensured smooth office operations by resolving technical issues promptly and liaising with IT support services when necessary.
Intern Web Programmer
Indiana University Southeast
11.2013 - 01.2015
- Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.
- Explored new technologies and approaches to streamline processes.
- Gained hands-on experience in HTML, CSS, and JAVASCRIPT programming, increasing proficiency and expanding technical skill set.
- Analyzed problems and worked with teams to develop solutions.
Education
Associate of Science - Information Technology
Vincennes University
Vincennes, IN05-2013
Skills
- Purchase order management
- Building professional connections
- Strong ability to manage multiple tasks
- Procurement management
- Effective negotiation
- Strategic sourcing approach
Timeline
Timber Buyer
Indiana Timber and Veneer LLC
05.2016 - Current
IT Support
Indiana University Southeast
05.2014 - 05.2015
Intern Web Programmer
Indiana University Southeast
11.2013 - 01.2015
Associate of Science - Information Technology
Vincennes University
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