TIMOTHY FRAWLEY

1310 Sycamore Lane * Kingwood, TX 77339 * H: (281) 359-7950 * C: (954) 701-7614

* tf598078@westpost.net

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Accomplished and results-oriented business management professional with over 20
years' experience in United States Air Force managing supply chain initiatives,
continuous improvement, and strategic procurement. Proven expertise and strong a
bility to improve processes, maximize productivity, and introduce system efficie
ncies. Skilled in effective leadership with focus on total organizational coordi
nation to manage resources, provide innovative concepts and ideas, supervise hig
h performing teams, and oversee staff. Record of achievement with outstanding su
ccess in building partnerships and maintaining positive relationships with key d
ecision-makers. Areas of expertise include:
* Inventory Control * Budget and Cost Containment * Problem Resolution
* Research and Analysis * Training and Development * Staff Leadership
* Contract Negotiations * Strategic and Tactical Planning * Customer Service
* Resource Management * Program and Project Management * Risk Management
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Spirit Airlines, Miramar FL 2010-Present Technical Purchasing Manager
Manage technical procurement and logistical operations for rapidly expanding com
pany. Includes providing inventory support for over 3 main maintenance bases and
60 minor maintenance bases. Oversees technical application of material procurem
ent for aircrafts operational readiness to ensure quality, safety and standards
are never compromised.
* Project Leader for negotiating a $30 Million Heavy Maintenance Agreement with
third party supplier.
* Recently negotiated a Fuel Savings Initiative for a 3-year cost savings of $5
Million.
* Reduced Aircraft Grounding events from 62 to 8 thus improving operational read
iness to 99.9%.
* Established process to reduce stock outages by adapting stronger forecasting m
ethods.
* Implemented supplier relationship program to identify "Best of Best" Supplier
for strategic partnership.

HEICO Repair Group, Miami FL 2008 - 2010

Sales Director/Supply Chain Consultant
Manage day-to-day sales operations/activities; develop strategic planning and lo
ng range goals. Perform spreadsheet analysis, close out contracts, evaluate prop
osals, generate RFI/RFP/RFQs, and issue contracts. Develop and manage supplier r
elationships and shared merchandising opportunities. Coordinate among cross func
tional groups.
* Implemented cost reduction strategies to drive down costs.
* Produced sourcing savings and maintained costs by negotiating contracts and pu
rchase terms.
* Increased sales and improved customer service relationships by collaborating w
ith the Repair Group.
* Developed a stronger repair sales presence within ExpressJet and Continental A
irlines.
* Optimized the supply chain throughout the organization using stronger resource
management.
ExpressJet Airlines, Inc., Houston, TX 1997 - 2008
Director Purchasing
Oversaw airline and corporate core business functions for the purchasing departm
ent, including purchasing, human resources, finance, quality control, material m
anagement, warranty, and repair for 274 aircraft across 8 main maintenance bases
and 26 minor bases. Led department initiated Kaizen and 6 Sigma events in areas
of landing gear, planning, repairs, accounts payables, C-Checks, and AOG/DMI. M
anaged a budget of $53 million for purchase of new materials and $17 million for
repair of aircraft parts including $120 million in assets. Served as Ambassador
for ExpressJet Airlines; met with and presented sales plan to booking agents, l
ocal airport officials, and city/town leadership to expand brand recognition. Su
pervised and trained a staff of 42 professionals in 15 locations.
* Improved on time delivery by 53% by implementing planning system based on root
cause analysis and quality.
* Launched purchasing area for a new airline start up, ExpressJet Airlines, Inc.
, e.g. all necessary purchases and planning for the new branded airline, as well
as catering, ground equipment, uniforms, forms, and alcohol.
* Increased Parts Manufacturing Authorization (PMA) for the airline by working w
ith vendors to reduce cost.
* Dramatically increased number of parts on program from 24 to 303 parts in 3 ye
ars; achieved highest amount and most aggressive PMA program for a regional airl
ine.
* Produced cost savings to the airline of over $7 million in fiscal year 2007.
* Reduced purchases for the department by 27% year-over-year by implementing an
automated demand based process that established individual base stock levels for
assets.
* Implemented a purchasing system that automatically purchased 67% of materials,
which freed up resources.
* Ensured on time payments to maximize rebates by managing corporate accounts pa
yable for 278 suppliers.
* Effectively negotiated 50+ contract agreements with vendors to capture long te
rm pricing and favorable terms.
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Kaizen Training and Lean Processing Training, Bearing Point, 2006-2007
Community College of the Air Force
Associate of Science, Major: Logistics, 1994
Noncommissioned Officers (NCO) Leadership and Management Schools
Inventory Managers & Advanced Inventory Managers Schools