Michael Valentine

Michael Valentine, CPSM, has extensive experience in purchasing and supply chain management, currently serving as the Purchasing Manager at Give Kids The World Village since May 2021. Prior roles include Supplier Development Manager, Contract Services Manager, and Purchasing Buyer at Westgate Resorts from April 2005 to June 2020, and Purchasing Manager at Connextions from January 2001 to March 2005. Michael also held the position of Corporate Purchasing Agent at Alro Steel Corporation from January 1993 to January 2001, where responsibilities included inventory control and vendor management for significant corporate contracts. Michael earned a Bachelor's degree in Purchasing and Materials Management from Florida State University between 1985 and 1990.