10919 Kirkbrush Dr.

Houston, Tx 77089
(281) 484-3853 Ph
(281) 507-9599 Cell
Douglas Darrell Williamson
OBJECTIVE Seeking a job in need of a person who is dependable, flexible, detail
oriented, able
to deal with all types of people, and who is willing to learn new job skills.
EDUCATION University of Houston, Houston, Texas
BBA Degree, 1976
San Jacinto Junior College, Pasadena, Texas
AA Degree, 1973
Completed 15 week Elements of Metallurgy Course by the Metal Engineering
Institute of the American Society of Metals in Spring, 1980.
Completed study course in Life/Health Insurance and passed state examination
In April, 2006
EMPLOYMENT Mepco, Inc., Buyer
September, 2007 to August, 2010 (Layoff due to workforce reduction)
Responsible for purchasing materials and supplies utilized in the repair of pum
ps,
turbines, gearboxes, compressors, valves and other equipment. Items purchased
include steel, tubing, pipe, fabricated sheet metal, bearings, gaskets, fastene
rs, API
couplings & fittings. Responsible for purchasing machine shop supplies and main
taining tool room. Responsible for negotiating with vendors to achieve best pric
ing & delivery. Responsible for receiving and staging incoming materials.
Responsible for maintaining vendor file. Responsible for scheduling all shipmen
ts.
Specialty Equipment Conveyor, Buyer
July, 2006 to September, 2007
Responsible for purchasing materials and supplies for manufacturing process. It
ems
purchased included steel, bearings, gears, couplings & fittings and fabricated
fixtures
and assemblies. Responsible for negotiating with vendors to achieve best pricin
g and
delivery. Responsible for receiving materials & staging them on job shelves.
Established and maintained preferred vendor file.
Fann Instrument, Division of Halliburton Energy Services, Buyer
September, 2005 to March, 2006 (Temporary Employee, Project Completed)
Responsible for purchasing materials and supplies for manufacturing process.
Worked with vendors and plant management to expedite purchase orders to insure
timely delivery. Using SAP program.
Cooper Compression, Purchasing Expeditor
March, 2005 to July, 2005 (Temporary Employee, Project completed)
Responsible for working with vendors to expedite purchase orders to insure time
ly
delivery of materials.
Southline Metal Products, Purchasing Agent
February, 1998 to May, 2004 (Layoff due to workforce reductions)
Purchased all company production and maintenance materials, supplies and servic
es
for two plant locations. Purchased all materials for construction of second pla
nt.
Negotiated price and delivery with suppliers. Responsible for maintaining inven
tory levels. Reviewed and coded all invoices prior to routing them to accounting
.
Alamo Iron Works, Operations Manager
March, 1995 to January, 1998 (Branch closed)
Responsible for all aspects of branch operations-purchasing, inventory control,
inside sales, customer service, warehouse operations, shipping, safety, and pet
ty cash
account. Supervised 10 people in branch. Responsible for branch compliance with
corporate policies and procedures. Doubled sales of Danly Die Set materials.
Oceaneering Intervention Engineering, Purchasing Assistant
February, 1994 to April, 1994 (Temporary Employee, Project Completed)
Responsible for making purchases of supplies and equipment under the guidelines
of
ISO-9000. Interfaced with vendor representatives. Responsible for maintaining j
ob
files and purchasing documentation. Assisted in preparing for and passing ISO-9
000
audit.
Combined Benefits Association, Area Representative
October, 1992 to January, 1994 (Company closed)
Assigned geographic area where I was responsible for field distribution of sale
s
literature and making sales presentations to clients. Responsible for maintaini
ng
my own sales office in assigned area.
Southern Petroleum Laboratories, Sample Management Technician
August, 1990 to February, 1991 (Layoff due to workforce reduction)
Responsible for examination of all incoming soil and water samples and
accompanying paperwork for completeness and accuracy. Updated all samples
into the laboratory computer and labeled samples.
Texas Electric Steel Casting Company, Assistant Quality Assurance/Safety Manage
r
January, 1976 to July, 1990 (Company ceased operations)
* Responsible for heavy documentation in compliance with applicable industry
and proprietary specifications and standards. Detailed conversant with ASTM,
ASME, API, and NACE. Responsible for all quality assurance reports and
documentation.
* Communicated instructions and job requirements to 500 plant personnel.
Handled customer inquiries and problems. Acted as liaison between customers and
plant personnel.
* Purchased supplies for departmental use, which were primarily lab,
machine shop, NDE, and first aid supplies.
* Responsible for total design, photography, and preparation of a comprehensive
sales brochure. Developed a slide presentation for customers explaining the
casting process.
* Conducted weekly safety meetings for all plant personnel, assuring compliance
With OSHA and in-plant safety regulations. Prepared safety training videos and
slide programs. Maintained all safety records and reports.