WONDEM ASRES

2501 Glenallan Avenue #3

Silver Spring, MD 20906
Home 301-929-5495
Cell 240-535-3403
wa519c32@westpost.net
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Accomplished, resourceful Purchasing and Inventory Manager
with 14+ years success implementing cost-effective
purchasing, procurement, supply management and inventory
management programs. Recognized for implementing best
practices, driving numerous automation and productivity
improvements and developing/sustaining a robust and
responsive supply base. College Adjunct Professor with 2+
years teaching wide variety of international, governmental
and security courses at McDaniel College and Prince George's
Community College.
* Astute leader who adds value through proactive decision-
making and long-term negotiation of blanket purchase and
bulk commodity pricing agreements.
* Consensus builder, skilled at working with management,
business units, staff and vendors to effectively prioritize
activities and achieve defined objectives.
* Intuitive and analytical, assessing difficult
procurement/inventory issues and developing strategies for
quick resolution. Seasoned "go to" resource when the
impossible is requested.
* Continuously seek innovative ways to improve operating
efficiency and reducing costs, through the introduction of
new technologies, systems and methods.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
MCDANIEL COLLEGE/PRINCE GEORGE'S COMMUNITY COLLEGE; 01/2008
- Present
Westminster, MD
ADJUNCT PROFESSOR
Dedicated, conscientious teacher with a passion for bringing
out the best in students. Teach a broad range of
international relations, political science, security and
government courses.
KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
Produce exceptional results by guiding students in:
* Identifying the key topics, both historical and
contemporary, that are relevant to the specific area of
study.
* Critically evaluating popular and scholarly literature.
* Synthesizing diverse information and understanding the
characteristics and implications of diverse worldviews.
* Using theory to explain, analyze and interpret
historical, philosophical, artistic and scientific
development.
Courses: Approaches in International Relations, Introduction
to Political Science, National Security, American National
Government, American Local Government, Research Design and
Methodology, International law and Organizations,
Comparative Politics/Government, International Migration,
The Politics of Nationalism, African Politics,
Democratization in Africa, Third World Politics, Politics of
the African Diaspora
Research Projects: The Politics of Education, Territorial
Sovereign State and Multi-ethnic Africa, Sino-USA Fierce
Competition for Africa's Natural Resources and Its Impact.
BROWNING POOLS & SPAS, Germantown, MD; 12/2003 - 02/2008
PURCHASING AND INVENTORY MANAGER; 4 years 2 months
Major pool construction, service and supply firm with chain
of retail pool supply stores
Effectively sourced and negotiated best pricing for 250+
items with an annual value of $5MM for this fast growing
company. Originated 90% of total company purchases
supporting construction, maintenance service, renovation and
retail services. Supervised, trained and motivated 3 Store
Managers, a Warehouse Manager and Assistant Purchasing
Managers. Established blanket purchase agreements and bulk
commodity pricing agreements. Spearheaded process
improvements and directed projects through the life cycle.
KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
* Developed company's first purchasing, inventory
control, transfer and delivery policies with input from all
department managers.
* Wrote complete purchasing/inventory working manual
detailing purchasing requests, approval, purchasing orders,
received items, inventory maintenance and release/transfer
of items. Ensured for every project that all purchased
items were properly received and used by the appropriate
department or employee(s).
* Successfully implemented new purchasing management,
inventory control and point-of-sale software as part of new
accounting system.
* Proposed and secured buy-in to implement Fuelman card
system, reducing fuel costs by 18% while raising efficiency
in scheduling, tracking and maintaining vehicles.
* Designed a 3-quote policy to assure transparency of
purchasing transaction.
* Diversified both the supply base and the customer base
of the company, reducing costs and increasing profit
margins.
* Enhanced professionalism/morale of employees by
developing training manuals and conducting consistent on-job
training.
* Skillfully negotiated long-term pricing with vendors
for frequently used materials.
* Identified high-margin opportunities for additional
product offerings through market research and networking
with customers, vendors and academic community.
* Implemented a cycle count system, improving physical
inventory control process.
* Minimized inventory levels by evaluating and
identifying excess/obsolete materials.
* Developed and implemented spa (hot tap), chemicals and
other accessories' delivery system to customers,
dramatically increasing customer satisfaction.
ISS, The Hague, Netherlands; 06/1995 - 05/2003
PURCHASING COORDINATOR; 7 years 11 months
Leading research and post-graduate educational institution
that focused on social science disciplines.
Managed purchasing, inventory control, receiving and
distribution groups for this premier institution. Oversaw
Assistant Manager, 3 buyers, Inventory Manager and
Publication Coordinator. Accountable for product/service
research, vendor selection, price/contract negotiation and
purchase order completion. Prepared budget estimates and
monitored all departmental expenses. Identified and
introduced numerous policy and process improvements.
KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
* Significantly improved efficiency by instituting "best
practices" to purchasing/inventory control policy, after
completing extensive research on procedures of similar
educational institutions.
* Developed/implemented comprehensive manual on
purchasing/inventory processes.
* Conducted review of job functions within the
procurement group and realigned certain functions to more
appropriate departments.
* Brought together department heads and created the first
effective usage report system. Also developed an early buy
procedure that made it possible to supply necessary items to
departments on time at a reasonable price.
* Lowered number of vendors and partners by developing
strategic suppliers and contract agreements with quantity
price breaks and guaranteed on-time delivery.
TECHNOLOGY TRAINING
MS Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Works, WordPerfect
Purchasing/Inventory Management, Customer Services

EDUCATION
University of Amsterdam, The Netherlands
M.A., International Relations and Political Science, 1994
Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia
B.A., International Relations and Public Administration,
1991