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Brent Dustin

Phoenix

Summary

I am a highly driven and results-oriented Purchasing Manager with extensive experience managing supply chains, vendor relationships, and inventory control within the green industry. A natural communicator and collaborative leader who thrives on sharing knowledge, aligning cross-functional teams, and negotiating high-value contracts. Proven track record of leveraging industry expertise to optimize procurement strategies, reduce costs, and uphold company values while fostering a strong work ethic across operations.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Procurement Manager

Design Tree
02.2025 - Current

• Financial Stewardship & Cost Reduction: Promoted to Purchasing Manager to oversee company procurement strategies; successfully audited supplier driving measurable cost savings. • Team Leadership & Knowledge Sharing: Cultivated a high-performance culture by directing and mentoring a specialized crew of Plant Health Care (PHC) technicians, instilling a strong work ethic, and ensuring strict adherence to safety and execution standards. • Advanced Agronomic Execution: (Licensed Applicator) Supervised and executed technical, high-value plant pathology treatments, utilizing specialized methodologies including systemic trunk injections, target-zone soil treatments, and comprehensive pre-/post-emergent weed control. • Business Development & Revenue Generation: Leveraged exceptional communication skills and technical authority to conduct property assessments, consult with clients, and consistently secure high-margin up-sales that expanded project scope and company profitability. • Regulatory Compliance & Material Management: Managed specialized chemical and hardware inventory while maintaining 100% compliance with state environmental laws, utilizing advanced industry licensing to guarantee safe handling and precise asset allocation.

Tax Examiner Tech

Internal Revenue Service, IRS
02.2001 - 03.2011
  • Tax Account Analysis & Adjustment: Analyzed, researched, and adjusted complex taxpayer accounts in strict compliance with the Internal Revenue Code (IRC), Internal Revenue Manual (IRM), and local regulatory procedures.
  • Case Management & Resolution: Resolved taxpayer issues by conducting thorough account research and utilizing secure IRS databases to rectify discrepancies, issue refunds, or apply necessary account corrections.
  • Multichannel Communication: Facilitated professional correspondence via telephone and official written mail to guide taxpayers through complex procedures, resolve disputes, and clarify account statuses.
  • Performance Excellence: Consistently met or exceeded rigorous agency standards for case quality, processing accuracy, and strict production deadlines under high-volume conditions.

Education

No Degree -

Fresno City College
Fresno, CA

Skills

  • Supplier Management
  • Contract Negotiation
  • Vendor Evaluation
  • Financial Analysis
  • Market Analysis
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  • Landscaping
  • Plant care
  • Grass maintenance
  • Maintenance
  • Commercial cleaning
  • Risk Management
  • Client relations
  • Customer service operations
  • Contract Management
  • Financial Report Writing
  • Tax Experience
  • Tax accounting skills
  • Data Analysis
  • Power tools
  • Hand tools
  • Painting (Interior, Exterior)
  • Detailing
  • Landscaping
  • Organizational skills
  • Mobile devices
  • Mechanical knowledge
  • Computer operation
  • English
  • Contract Management
  • Customer service operations
  • Tax accounting skills
  • Supplier Negotiation
  • Financial Analysis

Timeline

Procurement Manager

Design Tree
02.2025 - Current

Tax Examiner Tech

Internal Revenue Service, IRS
02.2001 - 03.2011

No Degree -

Fresno City College
Brent Dustin