Lynn Caton
@lynncaton
Experienced purchasing and office manager specializing in aviation operations.
What I'm looking for
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
Office Manager
Sebastian Communications
May 2025 - Present (10 months)
Manage purchase of avionic equipment, audit work orders for accuracy, create and distribute customer invoices, and schedule aircraft repair activities to ensure timely service delivery.
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.
Purchasing / Accounts Payable
Jet Accessories Technician
Sep 2018 - Feb 2021 (2 years 5 months)
Handled purchasing, receiving, invoice processing, and reconciliation to control expenses and secure revenue while resolving invoice discrepancies and supporting customer inquiries.
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.
Owner / Manager
Bagel Heads
May 2015 - Feb 2016 (9 months)
Operated all aspects of a retail food business including hiring, training, payroll, POS operations, compliance, and vendor/advertising relationships to maintain service quality.
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.
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.
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
Woodham High School
High School Diploma, General Secondary Education
Completed High School Diploma at Woodham High School.
Pensacola State College
CNA Certificate, Nursing/Clinical Assistance
Completed a CNA certificate program at Pensacola State College.
Pensacola State College
CPR Certificate, Emergency/First Aid
Completed CPR certification through Pensacola State College.
Udemy
Management Skills Training (certificate), Management
Completed online coursework in management and stress management.
Udemy
Stress Management Training (certificate), Personal Development
Completed online coursework in stress management.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
Authorized to work in
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