BARBARA J.

AYERS
512 Holliday Lane ● Euless, Texas 76039 ● 817-355-0031 ● barbaraayers@hotmail.com

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

• Broad spectrum of experience in purchasing, cost estimating, customer and sales support
• Strong purchasing and contract negotiation experience
• Experience managing and influencing suppliers, materials costs reduction plans
• MS (2003-2007) Word, Outlook, Excel, Power Point, WordPerfect, Adobe Acrobat, ScanSoft
PaperPort, AutoQuotes
• Ability to quickly learn and apply new software programs
• Experience doing take-offs from blueprints and prepare bid documents
• Excellent written, verbal and computer skills
• Self-starter who can work independently and manage multiple projects
• Well organized, detail oriented with excellent problem solving skills
• Ability to work on-line and do Internet research

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

AYERS CONSULTING – Euless, TX

January 2002 – Present
Contract Services
• Cost estimating and purchasing of restaurant equipment and supplies
• Formal quotes, expedite and tracking of shipments and arranging for installation
• Interact with customers, suppliers, factories and local representatives regarding pricing and
lead-times
• Coordinate with accounting to resolve discrepancies on invoices

PRONTO RESTAURANT DESIGN and EQUIPMENT, INC.

February 1991-January 2002
CONSOLIDATED RESTAURANT OPERATIONS - Dallas, TX
Senior Buyer
• Support 300 company and franchise stores by purchasing products and services
• Provide cost analysis and reduction, specification, technical and warranty information
• Maintain warehouse inventory levels and strategies for critical equipment quick ship
• Issue blanket orders, interact with suppliers, factories and local representatives regarding lead-
times
• Negotiate discounts with suppliers and freight companies
• Approve invoices for payment – Coordinate with accounting to resolve discrepancies on
invoices
• Administrative support for department VP
• The scope included kitchen, refrigeration, beverage and bar equipment, furniture, carpet, light
fixtures, sound and security systems, telephone equipment, window blinds, décor, tabletop,
smallwares and office supplies by replacement items, system wide roll outs or new store
opening packages

TEXAS ICE MACHINE COMPANY - Dallas, TX

February 1988 - January 1991
National Account Sales
• Coordinate sale and installation of ice machine, beverage and refrigeration equipment package
to Chili's/Brinker
• Pricing, purchasing, invoicing, department budget, negotiating warranty service contracts
nationwide
• Approve invoices for payment
 EDUCATION
Camden County College - Blackwood, New Jersey