JONI GATCH 4036 Diamond Ridge Drive Fort Worth, Texas 76244 972.849.1408 j.gatch@hotmail.

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-- PURCHASING AND PRODUCTION PLANNER-Self-motivated and high-performing professional, offering extensive background a nd strong qualifications in leading business operations in highly competitive en vironments. Possess wide-range expertise in overseeing multi-million functional operations, client and contract management, deal negotiations, financial structuring, budget allocation, and operations analysis. Demonstrates proven track record of success in streamlining operations, maximizi ng productivity, reducing cost, increasing organizational profitability and perf ormance, and implementing strategies to improve bottom-line results. Exhibits proven capacity to establish and maintain strong business relationships with all level of professionals, while focusing on teamwork and service level t o achieve outstanding results. Adapts quickly to changing work environments while achieving high levels of cust omer satisfaction. Displays technical proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Wor d, Excel, and PowerPoint) and various databases, as well as with purchasing and inventory management software.

CORE COMPETENCIES Procurement Management Inventory Management Vendor Relationship Management Quality Control Management Leadership and Team Building Regulatory Compliance Strategic and Tactical Planning P&L Management Manufacturing Processes Project Plans Execution Safe Operation and Maintenance

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE STEEL CONSTRUCTION SERVICES LLC ~ FORT WORTH, TX Purchasing and Production Planner 2007PRESENT Assume full responsibility in managing production schedule of a multi-mi llion structural steel fabricator to meet production deadlines; administer the p rocurement and inventory management of raw materials. Process and distribute orders to the plant according to production requi rements, through coordination of production schedule with the President of Opera tions and Project Management. Minimize backlog and ensure that target deadlines are met by maintaining , updating, and distributing daily backlog and fabrication summary reports to th e operations team.

Analyze new fabrication drawings for accuracy, and acquire necessary aut horization for different fabrication methods. Formulate sorted cutting list, nested cutting lists, and master shipping lists in preparing new orders for distribution to the plant. Develop and implement vendor base that reliably provides on-time quality materials and at the lowest cost. Generate reports on price trends; procure price variances, market condit ions, and production status analysis. Establish continuous improvement in all phases of purchasing and product ion standard operating procedures based on American Institute of Steel Construct ion (AISC) regulations and guidelines. PRESENTATION SERVICES ~ DALLAS, TX Director of Event Technology 20032007 Served as manager of an audiovisual production service at a four-star re sort and conference center. Ensured customer relationship management; coordination and implementatio n of technically superior programs; as well as conception and execution of finan cial and marketing strategies to maximize revenue growth and productivity. Effectively handled P&L accountability for an audiovisual operation wort h $1.5M. Substantially marketed and coordinated Audio Visual Productions to speci fic clients, with value worth more than $90K. Successfully reconstructed the management procedure upon troubleshooting six hotel locations; generated business solutions that brought each location in to alignment with corporate standards of financial profitability and customer sa tisfaction. Held accountability in maintaining satisfactory staffing levels, as well as performance reviews, training, and facilitation of team development. Assumed full responsibility in managing the development and presentation of sales and marketing plans, quarterly budgets, and financial forecasts while presenting monthly, quarterly, and annual location-specific reports. Administered inventory control, purchasing, accounts payable and receiva ble, and payroll. SUMNER SUITES ~ LAS COLINAS, TX PM (Nightshift) Supervisor 19992000 Coordinated and directed hotel departments to provide guests with firstrate comfort, service, and quality. Facilitated training to new employees on company policies, as well as gu est relations, loss prevention, and computer applications. Performed daily sales and settlements audits, along with creation of rel ated financial reports. Handled inventory control; managed the purchasing of supplies and reconc iliation of accounts payable and receivable.

EDUCATION Bachelor of Business Administration, Double Major in International Business and Business Management Minors in Language Arts, Social Sciences, and Spanish (GPA 3.5; Graduated cum la ude)2002 NORTHWOOD UNIVERSITY ~ CEDAR HILL, TX

AWARDS AND HONORS Best Financial PerformancePresentation Services (2005 and 2006) Save of the Year AwardPresentation Services (2004)