Ronald Watson II

2440 Old Calvary Pike

Lebanon, Kentucky 40033
US E rw649620@westpost.net
P 270-692-4678
C 270-402-1639
W 859-336-5389

OBJECTIVE
To utilize my experience in Retail environment in a growing company.
Over 20 years of successful experience in management and 10 years in Purchasing
Manager / Buyer.
Motivated, results-driven buyer /purchasing manager with extensive experience ac
ross multiple industries including retail, manufacturing, purchasing, jewelry, a
nd wholesale. Proven performer and profit "maximize," skilled in capturing domin
ant market share, growing sales revenue to multi million-dollar levels, and nego
tiating cost-saving initiatives reducing overhead by tens of thousands of dollar
s. Demonstrated success in customer/vendor relationship management, with ability
to quickly build genuine rapport and secure competitive contract wins. Hands-on
experiences in purchasing/inventory control/budgeting, with a reputation for de
dication, creative problem solving, and outstanding service.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Toyotomi America
Springfield,/KY
6/2008 - Present Plant Maintenance Materials Buyer
Purchase all inventory for the Maintenance Dept. Responsible for all robotic inv
entory for entire plant. Set up new inventory system to track all maintenance in
ventory and preventive maintenance on equipment for job costing. Purchase all ro
botic supplies and parts to keep plant running at 100 percent.
Research suppliers for cost saving.

2/2006 - 5/2008 District Manager

Friedman's Jewelers
Louisville/Lexington/KY
Manage all store operations, training office and sales staff in daily duties,
credit and collections, store lay out, display of jewelry, store up keep, set st
ore sales goals along with salesperson's goals, shop competitors,. Complete stor
e operations, from store set-up, hiring, training, and sales, credit and collect
ions, display,
jewelry repair and appraisal. Set up and open the first 8 Friedman Jewelry Store
s in Kentucky.
9/2001 - 1/2006 Owner Sears Authorized Dealer Store
Lebanon/KY
Owner and operator
Complete business operations, from purchasing building, complete remodeling of b
uilding. All human resource, duties, training, purchasing inventory, display-pla
n-o-grams, sells, delivering any and all thing to running a business.
7/1996 - 8/2001 Purchasing Manager Ken-Mar Tool / now Summa Technology
Lebanon/KY
Purchased all items for manufacturing plant, steel, plastic, milling equipment
, paint system, findings, and general supplies. Responsible for researching and
locating suppliers to meet the high demands for quality, service, and price. Cer
tify all suppliers for QSI 9000, making sure suppliers are organized to meet all
critical deadlines. I saved this company over $200,000.00 by changing a vendor.

5/1993 - 6/1996 Store Manager

Friedman's Jewelers
Campbellsville / Elizabethtown/KY
Complete store operations, from store set-up, hiring, training, and sales, cre
dit and collections, display,
jewelry repair and appraisal. Set up and open the first 4 Friedman Jewelry Store
s in Kentucky.
3/1987 - 4/1993 Jewelry Department Manager SERVICE MERCHANDISE
Atlanta and Columbus/GA.
Complete Jewelry operations, hiring, training, sales, over see Diamond Consult
ing sales force, small jewelry repair, appraisals, plus interaction with other d
epartment heads within the store.
4/1984 - 2/1987 Co-Owner Rags To Riches
Columbus/GA.
Co-Owner Ladies clothing and Fine Jewelry
From concept through store design, hiring, training, sales, purchasing, display,
marketing, complete store operations.
5/1978 - 1/1984 Store Manager Kay Jewelers
Atlanta and Lagrange/GA.
Manage all store operations, training office and sales staff in daily duties,
credit and collections, store lay out, display of jewelry, store up keep, set st
ore sales goals along with salesperson's goals, shop competitors,.

EDUCATION
Dates Attended School Degree Location
10/2006 - 8/2007 American Intercontinental University "AIU" Associate Degree
Atlanta/Buckhead - Ga. - US
9/1980 - 5/1982 Gemological Institute of America Certification
St. Monica - Ca. - US

REFERENCES
Reference Name: Debbie Rakes
Reference Company Joy Mining Company
Reference Title Accounting
Phone 270-699-4716
Email dsrakes@joy.com
Type Professional

Reference Name: Dana Mattingly

Reference Company Hendrickson Intl.
Reference Title Quality Assurance Assistant Manager
Phone 270-69 9-2049
Email dmattingly@hendrickson-intl.com
Type Professional

Reference Name: Lonnie Moore

Reference Company Lebanon Police (Retired) / Lawn Care
Reference Title Sgt. / Owner
Phone 270-692-2909
Email ljmoore@alltel.net
Type Personal

Reference Name: Tara Maupin

Reference Company Nifco America
Reference Title Purchasing assoc.
Phone 859-336-22338
Email MaupinT@nifcoam.com
Type Personal

ADDITIONAL INFO
Recognitions include designation as " Number One IN Multiple Sales Percentage"
"Number One In District In Replacement Plans Sold"
"Diamond Tweezers Award" for a single Diamond sale over $10,000.00
"Sales Animal Award" for the year in a Tri State area in Sales Increase with "Se
ars"
Plus many sell seminars