Zachary Woods

Hi, I'm Zachary Woods. Welcome to my profile!

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Graduate of Grand Valley State University with a Bachelors of Arts degree in International Business/Relations. Procurement experience in both manufacturing and distribution. Marketing experience working for companies like Dell, Microsoft, Intel, McAfee, and LoJack. I am currently pursuing my Master's Degree in Organizational Leadership at Gonzaga University. Specialties: Experienced with the Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel PowerPoint, and Word. Also trained in both Windows Vista and 7. I have exposure in three different MRP systems (SAP, Pascal, and Prophet 21). Experienced using multiple social media outlets including: Twitter, Facebook, and Blogs. Trained in Guerrilla Marketing initiatives and having a passion for in-field, live events.

Purchasing & Import Coordinator at Big Dutchman

January 2012 - June 2012

Logistics Buyer at Dematic

June 2011 - December 2011

Logistics Buyer for all pulleys, and hardware/fasteners on projects and customer orders.

Central Region Team Lead at Mosaic Experiential Marketing

June 2009 - April 2011

Promoting Dell, Microsoft, and McAfee products and discounts to college students at Grand Valley State University and the surrounding colleges/universities. Promoted discounts and products to prospective/current students, parents, faculty, and staff through tabling, social networking and online contests and promotions. As a Team Lead, I am responsible for communicating client requests, social media goals, changes and incentives to regional brand ambassadors. Checking goals using various reports, and managing accordingly. In addition, I train new ambassadors of our team, as well as alumni ambassadors in new and changing aspects of the program.

Buyer at Great Lakes Fasteners and Supply

June 2012

Buyer of metric & print fasteners and other hardware dealing with automotive and other manufacturing customers. Coordinating Plating and Production Orders. Sourcing and quoting new and ongoing project parts for the lowest cost and best lead times with domestic and international suppliers.

Gonzaga University

2013 – 2014

Master of Arts (M.A.)

Grand Valley State University

2007 – 2012

BA

Concentration: International Business/Relations

Kellogg Community College

2006 – 2007

Concentration: Accounting

St. Philip Catholic Central

2002 – 2006