Donna Blevins

Bis 2004, Purchasing Manager, Berkline
Morristown, Vereinigte Staaten

Fähigkeiten und Kenntnisse

Top-producing management professional with more th
expertise
and distinguished performance in purchasing
new business development initiatives
and sales
generating millions of dollars to top and bottom l
streamlining
and strengthening business processes to capitalize
drawing in and motivating students to succeed whil

Werdegang

Berufserfahrung von Donna Blevins

  • Bis heute 17 Jahre und 1 Monat, seit Juli 2008

    Account Executive

    Western Southern Life

    • Interact with customers, providing advice in selection of products. Monitor production to ensure realization of customer specifications. • Top-performing, customer service-focused sales professional • Currently 4th in the company for overall sales (out of 39 reps) • On track for Rooky of The Year Award!

  • Bis heute 21 Jahre, seit Aug. 2004

    Instructor

    Tusculum College

    Direct courses in management for oldest college in Tennessee, using all business and leadership faculties to collaborate with administrators and colleagues to ensure students receive high quality instruction and mentoring. Create and offer strong syllabi that challenge adult learners to succeed, balancing stringent academic requirements with worldly knowledge to best benefit student learning and retention. Conducted range of teaching responsibilities, including lecturing, grading, and providing office hours

  • 4 Jahre und 5 Monate, März 2004 - Juli 2008

    Business Manager

    Minnis Drugs

    Recruited as central authoritative figure to facilitate sales and longevity for local leader in over-the-counter products and pharmaceuticals grossing $7 million in profits. Drove significant and strategic growth by leading team of twelve to surpass company goals and business objectives. Key responsibilities included range of daily operations management, including staying under budget, bookkeeping, PR, identifying profitable streams, achieving marketing breakthroughs, devising and offering critical customer

  • 11 Jahre und 3 Monate, Jan. 1993 - März 2004

    Purchasing Manager

    Berkline

    Oversaw purchasing division as well as annual $300,000+ million budget for $500 million internationally-based furniture manufacturer. Responsibilities included interfacing with vendors and negotiating contracts that ensure company’s best interests were served, training and leading five-person team to peak performance, establishing policies and procedures, performing evaluations, maintaining vendor relationships, and managing day-to-day purchasing operations. Met objectives with major cost savings while rema

  • 3 Jahre und 1 Monat, Jan. 1990 - Jan. 1993

    Operations Manager

    Carlson Travel

    • Overseeing the recruitment, selection and retention of staff, as well as payroll matters and staff training. • Overseeing the smooth, efficient running of the business. • Promoting and marketing the business, sometimes to new and ‘niche’ markets. • Managing budgets and maintaining statistical/financial records • Selling travel products and tour packages. • Dealing with customer enquiries and aiming to meet their expectations. • Liaising with travel partners, including airlines and hotels, to manage

  • 5 Jahre und 8 Monate, Juni 1984 - Jan. 1990

    Opearations Manager

    United World Travel

    • Overseeing the recruitment, selection and retention of staff, as well as payroll matters and staff training. • Overseeing the smooth, efficient running of the business. • Promoting and marketing the business, sometimes to new and ‘niche’ markets. • Managing budgets and maintaining statistical/financial records • Selling travel products and tour packages. • Dealing with customer enquiries and aiming to meet their expectations. • Liaising with travel partners, including airlines and hotels, to manage

Ausbildung von Donna Blevins

  • 2 Jahre und 5 Monate, Jan. 2003 - Mai 2005

    Industrial and Organizational Psychology

    Capella University

  • 2 Jahre und 2 Monate, Mai 1997 - Juni 1999

    Organizational Business Management

    Tusculum College

  • 2 Jahre und 6 Monate, Jan. 1994 - Juni 1996

    Business Management

    Tusculum College

Sprachen

  • Englisch

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