Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Timeline
Generic

Nathan Paugh

Georgetown

Summary

Motivated employee with a desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively, unsupervised, and mastering new skills. Organized, with a successful history of managing priorities, and meeting challenging performance targets. Works well under pressure complete physically demanding work. Safety-oriented team player with a strong attendance record.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Purchasing Agent/ Warehouse Supervisor

Sussex County Council
Georgetown
12.2022 - Current
  • Secure optimal pricing with vendors to achieve the best rates for goods.
  • Strengthened vendor connections via thorough communication of product specifications and requirements.
  • Generate detailed reports on purchase activity in accordance with management requests.
  • Manage inventory levels of essential items to prevent stock-outs and uphold efficiency.
  • Offer technical insights into procurement approaches and strategies, upon request.
  • Coordinate with multiple departments to facilitate the prompt acquisition of materials.
  • Identified opportunities for improvement in existing processes related to purchasing activities.
  • Facilitate the resolution of discrepancies between invoices, delivery receipts, and products received from vendors.
  • Maintain accurate records of purchases, including item descriptions, quantities ordered, and received.
  • Research and evaluate suppliers based on price, quality, selection, service, support, availability, reliability, and payment terms.
  • Facilitate regular price assessments between diverse suppliers for similar goods.
  • Collaborate closely with the accounting department to address billing and item procurement with vendors.
  • Coordinate with different divisions to determine the company's procurement needs.
  • Research and identify vendors through Sole Source, Sourcewell, Delaware State contracts, and GSA contracts to ensure compliance and cost-effective procurement.
  • Interact with vendors to verify order status, and resolve shipment discrepancies.
  • Establish and uphold partnerships with suppliers to secure dependable supply chains.
  • Prepare purchase orders and send them to distributors and suppliers.
  • Partner with management to evaluate material requirements, and explore enhanced options for adapting to evolving demands.
  • Manage computerized or manual records of purchased items, costs, and inventories.
  • Crafted strategies aimed at boosting warehouse operational efficiencies.
  • Maintain updated inventory records accurately.
  • Assist with scheduling shipments and deliveries according to management requirements.
  • Developed plans for reorganizing storage areas as necessary based on product volume changes.
  • Execute warehouse layout optimization projects, maximizing workflow efficiency and space usage.
  • Coordinated procurement and distribution of comprehensive PPE by issuing standardized safety kits (red bags) to all employees and vehicles, ensuring each facility employee had immediate access to required protective equipment.

Collision Repair Specialist

Paugh's Custom Auto Body & Repair
Georgetown
06.2001 - Current
  • Maintain shop inventory according to set standards, and rectify discrepancies.
  • Evaluate OEM manufacturer schematics and service documentation to identify parts to order.
  • Receive and log incoming part orders.
  • Distribute ordered components to complete repairs.
  • Monitor inventory and process orders for replenishment.
  • Repair vehicles by applying proprietary tools, materials, and methods.
  • Clean the customer's vehicle during the repair process, and perform housekeeping tasks.
  • Deliver invoices, customer administration, and customer communication through technology.
  • Complete the required paperwork while completing vehicle inspections.
  • Inspect new parts and areas of repair to verify correctness and quality.
  • Operate tools, equipment, and machinery according to the best safety procedures.
  • Perform routine maintenance and repairs using hand and power tools to maximize reliability.
  • Welded and finished body pieces and repaired them with great skill and accuracy.
  • Skilled in automotive prep and refinishing, applying paints, primers, and protective coatings for fleet and departmental vehicles.
  • Assemble machines and mechanics according to instructions.
  • Prepare logs on each repair, and maintain customer records for each job.
  • Replace and repair vehicle parts according to customer requests and safety requirements.
  • Report unexpected damage, accidents, or incomplete jobs to the appropriate parties.
  • Communication and documentation processing with insurance companies.
  • Perform research for rare parts, and verify the authenticity of the parts.
  • Provide honest and respectful customer service to clients and vendors.

Environmental Services Mainetance IV, Mechanic II

Sussex County Council
Georgetown
03.2005 - 12.2022
  • Independently manage and service 130 district stations.
  • Interact with County staff, citizens, Homeowners Associations, George, and. Lynch and outside business associates while demonstrating good customer service. Service techniques and communication.
  • Clean and disinfect the Wolfe Neck facility to promote sanitary treatment. And service environment.
  • Utilized chemicals and cleaning equipment to meet the facility's sanitation. And cleanliness quality standards.
  • Clean and stock the Wolfe Neck facility by ordering, organizing, and. Restocking supplies.
  • Document and report necessary facility, building, and equipment repairs. observed.
  • Perform equipment, facility, and building repairs.
  • Operate power tools and large facility equipment.
  • I obtained a CDL license.
  • Strip and refinish hard surface floors to maintain quality condition, appearance.
  • Empty trash cans and recycling bins to promote a clean, sanitary environment, and reduce odors and debris.
  • Wear the necessary personal protective equipment to minimize risks from hazardous materials, biohazards, and other harmful substances.
  • Welding
  • Farming assistance.

Inventory Manager & Sales Associate

Nike Factory Outlet
Rehoboth Beach
06.2001 - 03.2005
  • Labeled, organized, and located inventory items in staging areas or on shelves according to quantity, size, or type of material.
  • Strengthened inventory processes to balance supply needs, budget, and space limitations.
  • Collaborated with purchasing and production to maintain levels of quality and on-hand inventory.
  • Analyzed inventory to identify excess, slow-moving, and obsolete inventory, and oversaw disposition.
  • Marked stock items with identification tags, stamps, electric marking tools, or other labeling equipment.
  • Trained new staff on job duties, company policies, and safety procedures.
  • Oversaw warehouse staff, and maintained staff efficiency.
  • Conducted research to address shipping errors and packaging mistakes.
  • Organized records of shipments, schedules, and completed orders.
  • Assessed and targeted customer needs to provide top satisfaction levels.
  • Integrated warehouse operations with existing and new business processes.

Education

High School Diploma -

Sussex Central High School
Georgetown, DE
06-2004

I-CAR Certification (Collision & Refinishing)

PPG Automotive Refinish (Paint & Coating)

EPA 6H Rule Compliance Spray & Automotive Coating

LDP Training

Certified Driver's License: Class CB

Skills

  • Vendor management
  • Task and supply management
  • Vendor sourcing
  • Product replenishing
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Shipping and receiving
  • Conflict resolution
  • Team leadership
  • Price negotiation
  • Inventory counts and material monitoring
  • Critical thinking and problem solving
  • Employee coaching and motivation
  • Part repairs and replacement
  • Delegation
  • Purchase order management
  • Vendor engagement
  • Purchase order processing
  • New vendor setup
  • Adaptability
  • Resource management

Affiliations

  • Sussex Central Pop Warner Head Coach, Assistant Coach (2015-Current)
  • Georgetown Little League Head Coach, Assistant Coach (2015-2022)
  • IRSD Flag Football Head Coach (2017, 2018)
  • DelDOT Adopt-A-Highway Participant (2022)
  • Annual Walk for Autism Delaware Team Fundraising Coordinator (2021-Current)

Timeline

Purchasing Agent/ Warehouse Supervisor

Sussex County Council
12.2022 - Current

Environmental Services Mainetance IV, Mechanic II

Sussex County Council
03.2005 - 12.2022

Collision Repair Specialist

Paugh's Custom Auto Body & Repair
06.2001 - Current

Inventory Manager & Sales Associate

Nike Factory Outlet
06.2001 - 03.2005

High School Diploma -

Sussex Central High School

I-CAR Certification (Collision & Refinishing)

PPG Automotive Refinish (Paint & Coating)

EPA 6H Rule Compliance Spray & Automotive Coating

LDP Training

Certified Driver's License: Class CB

Similar Profiles

CREATE PROFILE
Nathan Paugh