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Lynn Caton

@lynncaton

Experienced purchasing and office manager specializing in aviation operations.

United States
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What I'm looking for

I seek a role leveraging procurement, inventory control, and office management in an aviation or manufacturing environment where I can lead teams, improve processes, and strengthen vendor relationships.

I am an accomplished purchasing and office manager with extensive experience in aviation-related operations, shipping/receiving, inventory control, and accounts payable/receivable. I have led production teams, managed vendor relationships, and implemented inventory systems compliant with FAA standards.

Throughout my career I have purchased and processed large-scale orders, negotiated pricing and terms for multi-million dollar spends, and trained staff on inventory and business management software such as QuantumMX, Quantum, Pentagon, and QuickBooks. I have successfully managed scheduling for aircraft repairs, audited work orders, and created invoicing and reporting processes to improve accuracy and timeliness.

I bring a motivated, organized leadership style with strong prioritization skills and a track record of improving operations, maintaining vendor accounts, and ensuring quality in shipping and receiving. I seek to contribute my procurement, production management, and office administration expertise to a company focused on operational excellence.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Purchasing / Production Manager

Vapex Environmental

Jun 2021 - Apr 2025 (3 years 10 months)

Managed purchasing, vendor relationships, inventory control, and production scheduling for manufacturing operations while supervising a team of six production employees to maintain quality and on-time delivery.

MA

Purchasing Manager

Magnum Airdynamics

Apr 2016 - Sep 2018 (2 years 5 months)

Sourced and negotiated pricing for a $2M annual spend, managed purchase orders and vendor terms, and produced reports to ensure timely delivery and cost control.

MS

Purchasing Manager

Magnum Aircraft Repair Services

Mar 2012 - Apr 2015 (3 years 1 month)

Implemented FAA-compliant inventory tracking and organized stockroom operations, managed vendor accounts and purchase/receiving orders to improve parts processing and delivery accuracy.

AT

Purchasing Manager

Aero Marine Technologies

Apr 2010 - Apr 2011 (1 year)

Prepared and verified purchase orders, compared bids and supplier invoices for accuracy, coordinated deliveries, and maintained procurement compliance and inventory levels.

AA

Owner / Purchasing

Anron Aviation

Jun 1995 - Jul 2009 (14 years 1 month)

Owned and managed aviation parts procurement, performed multi-way invoice matching and accounts processing, and led staff hiring, training, and payroll to support operations.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

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Woodham High School

High School Diploma, General Secondary Education

Completed High School Diploma at Woodham High School.

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Pensacola State College

CNA Certificate, Nursing/Clinical Assistance

Completed a CNA certificate program at Pensacola State College.

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Pensacola State College

CPR Certificate, Emergency/First Aid

Completed CPR certification through Pensacola State College.

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Udemy

Management Skills Training (certificate), Management

Completed online coursework in management and stress management.

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Udemy

Stress Management Training (certificate), Personal Development

Completed online coursework in stress management.

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

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