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Jessica Claire
  • , , 609 Johnson Ave., 49204, Tulsa, OK 100 Montgomery St. 10th Floor
  • Home: (555) 432-1000
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Summary

Communicative Purchasing Agent with 3-year background in procurement, evaluating material quality and securing services of suppliers and manufacturers. Consistently maintains accurate purchasing reports for forecasting and cost tracking. Energetic and hardworking individual with high attention to detail and purchasing budget drafting capabilities. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience. Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. Organized and motivated employee eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Seeking entry-level opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth.

Skills
  • Pricing Structures
  • Vendor Relationship Management
  • Supervision & Leadership
  • Active Listening
  • Reliable & Trustworthy
  • Friendly, Positive Attitude
  • Planning & Organizing
  • Computer Skills
  • Organizational Skills
  • Customer Service
  • Problem Resolution
  • Relationship Building
  • Critical Thinking
  • Good Work Ethic
  • Team Building
  • Team Management
  • Data Management
  • Training & Development
  • People Skills
  • Basic Math
  • Conflict Resolution
Experience
Purchasing Agent, 09/20/21 to Current
State Of PennsylvaniaMillmont, PA,
  • Prepared purchase orders and sent to distributors and suppliers.
  • Contacted vendors to determine order status and communicate discrepancies with shipments.
  • Researched potential products, vendors and services to compare price and quality.
  • Researched materials offerings from new suppliers to obtain most competitive pricing.
  • Sourced new vendors for purchasing needs.
  • Considered optimum order quantities and stocking levels when ordering inventory.
  • Managed monthly purchase order shipments by deadline and cancellation dates.
  • Connected with store managers and product suppliers to orchestrate efficient inventory movements.
Quality Inspector, 09/2016 to 09/2021
Bio-TechneWest Des Moines, IA,
  • Examined products and materials for defects or deviations to remove or discard non-conforming items.
  • Documented inspection results by completing reports and logs and summarizing and entering data into quality database.
  • Assessed materials, parts and products for conformance with quality control requirements and production specifications.
  • Recommended improvement measures to production process to meet quality control standards.
  • Trained newly hired employees by explaining company procedures, job duties and performance expectations.
  • Wrote detailed reports outlining performance, quality and defect rates.
  • Adhered to safety protocols to minimize equipment damage and avoid injuries.
  • Oversaw proper tagging and identification of parts and components, enabling rejected or non-repairable parts to be properly marked, quarantined and rendered unusable.
  • Identified production concerns and worked with supervisors to understand and remedy situations.
  • Notified supervisors or other relevant personnel of test or production issues.
  • Compared product and materials colors, shapes, textures and grades with predetermined templates.
  • Marked materials with grade or acceptance status.
  • Matched arriving materials with purchase orders, submitted discrepancy forms as necessary.
Store Manager, 01/2012 to 08/30/16
Trek BikesFremont, CA,
  • Trained and mentored associates to teach daily tasks and procedures.
  • Balanced sales, reconciled cash and made bank deposits to facilitate opening and closing duties.
  • Managed inventory tracking and physical inventory counts to minimize loss.
  • Completed thorough opening, closing and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
  • Monitored employee performance and identified performance gaps for corrective action.
  • Prepared weekly schedules to verify proper floor coverage within fiscal guidelines.
  • Delivered excellent customer service and adhered to standard practices to maximize sales and minimize shrinkage.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction and store operations through relationship building and daily problem-solving.
  • Oversaw inventory management through cycle counts, audits and shrinkage control.
  • Built customer confidence by actively listening to concerns and complaints and quickly resolving issues.
  • Updated and maintained store signage and displays.
  • Strengthened work flow productivity by hiring, managing and developing top talent.
  • Established store tactics and strategies to achieve operational performance and sales goals.
  • Evaluated store performance and incorporated feedback to implement improvement plans.
  • Generated repeat business by responding to customer concerns with friendly and knowledgeable service.
  • Identified operational issues and implemented appropriate process improvements to promote workplace safety and productivity.
  • Answered product questions with up-to-date knowledge of sales and promotions.
  • Preserved product quality by maintaining stockrooms and disposing of damaged items.
  • Reviewed customer feedback to make operational improvements and promote satisfaction.
  • Exceeded team goals and resolved issues by sharing and implementing customer service initiatives.
  • Oversaw storewide merchandising benchmarks to maintain operational excellence.
  • Showcased and built visually appealing displays and signs to encourage customers to buy specific products.
Education and Training
High School Diploma: , Expected in 05/2004 to Christan Kingdom Academy - Swansea, SC,
GPA:

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Resume Overview

School Attended

  • Christan Kingdom Academy

Job Titles Held:

  • Purchasing Agent
  • Quality Inspector
  • Store Manager

Degrees

  • High School Diploma

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