ALAN C.

HALPHEN
3920 BERWYN DRIVE SOUTH #213 * MOBILE,AL 36608
228-313-0590 * ahe1b9c0@westpost.net
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Over 26 years of Luxury Hotel and Casino Purchasing management experience. Dire
cted the specification, sourcing, procurement, receiving, storage, and expediti
ng of all products, supplies, services and contracts. Directed procurement of al
l FF&E, OS&E, food, beverage, linen, hotel and guest supplies, janitorial, MRO,
and other categories. Directed warehousing and receiving operations and logistic
s. Coordinated with Accounts payable, Receiving, Accounting, Finance, and Constr
uction project management. Project management and renovation experience. Experie
nce as a multi-line Manufacturer representation/Sales Executive for several fact
ories producing various related goods and services. Well
versed in spreadsheet analysis and operational strategies. Knowledge of all Micr
osoft office applications as well as multiple Purchasing/Inventory software appl
ications.
CAREER EXPERIENCE
PCI Gaming Atmore, AL Corporate Director of Purchasing June 2007-September 2010
Direct the purchase of all pre opening, opening and operating supplies, material
s, equipment, and services for an Indian Gaming Casino Corporation comprised of
three gaming facilities, two dog racing facilities, a 236 room hotel and multipl
e F&B outlets. Oversight of all contracts, Capital budgets, vendor management an
d performance evaluation. Supervised warehouse operations for multiple propertie
s and off site facilities. Coordinated all expansion and operational purchasing
activity, contracts, and services. Integral part of the Finance and operations t
eams for multiple entities.
Beau Rivage Resort and Casino Biloxi, MS Director of Purchasing December 2003
-October 2006
Directed the purchase of all supplies, materials, equipment, and services for a
major gaming entity on the Mississippi Gulf coast comprised of 1800 hotel rooms,
10 Food and Beverage outlets, Golf Course, and Casino operations. Directed the
Purchasing operations during the $650 million reconstruction and re-opening of t
he facility after Hurricane Katrina.
Self Employed New Orleans, LA Business Owner and Factory Representati
ve March 2000 - December 2003
Self employed as owner of a hospitality industry service company. Operated a fra
nchise catering to the Hotel industry offering cleaning services for carpet, dra
pes, and upholstery as well as mold remediation and flood damage repairs.
Also worked as an independent Factory Sales Representative for several manufactu
rers for the hospitality industry. Consulted with clients on china, glassware, f
latware, hollow ware, linen, tabletop accessories, kitchen equipment, and amenit
ies. Covered a territory consisting of several states.
Windsor Court Hotel New Orleans, LA Director of Purchasing August 1993 - Marc
h 2000
Directed the purchase of all supplies, materials, equipment, and services for a
325 room, all suite world class luxury hotel. Coordinated the three year soft go
ods renovation of all guest suites. Supervised the purchase, receipt, storage, a
nd installation of all materials and supplies for the project. Supervised and ma
naged all contractors and crews.
Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles, CA Director of Purchasing July 1989 - Augus
t 1993
Directed the purchase of all supplies, materials, equipment, and services for a
275 room world class luxury hotel.
Regent Beverly Wilshire Beverly Hills, CA Storeroom Manager November
1988 - June 1989
Managed all non food storeroom activity for the re-opening of a landmark lu
xury hotel.
Windsor Court Hotel New Orleans, LA Concierge March 1984 -
November 1988
Worked in several positions in Guest services Division for a 325 room luxury
hotel.
Beverly Dinner Playhouse Metairie, LA Waiter January 1981 - March 1984
Table service for a well known dinner theater while in college.
EDUCATION University of New Orleans New Orleans, Louisiana
BA Communications, 1983