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

Diligent Purchaser regularly maintaining inventory to meet vendor product supply requirements and properly fulfill order requests. Maintains market awareness by communicating company needs with suppliers and manufacturers. Liaises with suppliers to determine specialty order pricing and material estimated delivery and freight costs to meet customer expectations.

Skills
  • Purchasing Strategies Development
  • Telephone Management
  • Operational Effectiveness
  • Industry Networking
  • Supplier Performance Monitoring
  • Compiling Statistics
  • Procurement Expertise
Work History
Purchasing Agent, 12/2021 - Current
 Precision Walls, Inc. – Charleston, SC,
  • Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
  • Communicated with vendors regarding inventory needs and negotiated prices to maintain profit margins.
  • Managed company vehicle fleet's registration, repair, and maintenance.
  • Calculated payment errors by running monthly audits of vendor invoices against pricing agreements leading to credits of up to 50% of PO price.
  • Worked directly with designers, material handling, and vendors to source long lead material for upcoming jobs.
Purchasing Clerk, 01/2021 - 12/2021
 Benchmark Hospitality – Trenton, FL,
  • Interviewed suppliers and asked for quotes to determine best possible pricing for materials purchasing.
  • Coordinated with international manufacturers and offices to ensure needs were met.
  • Reconciled open company purchase orders by 30%.
  • Established standard operating procedures for department.
  • Handled customs clearances and documentation to deliver goods in compliance with laws and regulations.
Technical Support Specialist, 06/2020 - 01/2021
 Chase Brass – Dallas, TX,
  • Assisted customers in identifying issues and explained solutions to restore service and functionality.
  • Explained technical information in clear terms to non-technical individuals to promote better understanding.
  • Responded to support requests from end users and patiently walked up to 40 individuals through basic troubleshooting tasks daily.
  • Resolved diverse range of technical issues across multiple systems and applications for customers and end-users across various time zones.
Courtesy Clerk, 06/2019 - 06/2020
 New Leaf Community Markets, Inc. – Santa Cruz, CA,
  • Returned unwanted items to correct store locations and restocked 60 unique items on average daily.
  • Addressed customer needs for price checks and merchandise retrieval from upper shelves or stockroom.
  • Assisted customers with large purchases by carrying items to vehicles.
  • Maintained clean and orderly checkout areas by mopping floors, emptying trash cans and wiping down surfaces.
Education
Associate of Arts: , Expected in 06/2020
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Columbia Basin College - Pasco, WA
 GPA:
Status -
  • Participated in Running Start Program. Graduated 2020 with GED & AA degree.
GED: , Expected in 05/2020
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Connell High School - Connell,
GPA:
Status -
  • 4.0 GPA
  • National Honor Society Member
  • FCCLA Member
  • Running Start Program Participant
Certifications

Email Writing for the Workplace - Fred Pryor Seminars

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Skills
  • Purchasing Strategies Development
  • Telephone Management
  • Operational Effectiveness
  • Industry Networking
  • Supplier Performance Monitoring
  • Compiling Statistics
  • Procurement Expertise
Work History
Purchasing Agent, 12/2021 - Current
 Fire Engineering Company Inc. – Salt Lake City, UT
  • Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
  • Communicated with vendors regarding inventory needs and negotiated prices to maintain profit margins.
  • Managed company vehicle fleet's registration, repair, and maintenance.
  • Calculated payment errors by running monthly audits of vendor invoices against pricing agreements leading to credits of up to 50% of PO price.
  • Worked directly with designers, material handling, and vendors to source long lead material for upcoming jobs.
Purchasing Clerk, 01/2021 - 12/2021
 ESL Vision – Salt Lake City, UT
  • Interviewed suppliers and asked for quotes to determine best possible pricing for materials purchasing.
  • Coordinated with international manufacturers and offices to ensure needs were met.
  • Reconciled open company purchase orders by 30%.
  • Established standard operating procedures for department.
  • Handled customs clearances and documentation to deliver goods in compliance with laws and regulations.
Technical Support Specialist, 06/2020 - 01/2021
 Vivint Home Security – Cedar City, UT
  • Assisted customers in identifying issues and explained solutions to restore service and functionality.
  • Explained technical information in clear terms to non-technical individuals to promote better understanding.
  • Responded to support requests from end users and patiently walked up to 40 individuals through basic troubleshooting tasks daily.
  • Resolved diverse range of technical issues across multiple systems and applications for customers and end-users across various time zones.
Courtesy Clerk, 06/2019 - 06/2020
 Harvest Foods – Connell, WA
  • Returned unwanted items to correct store locations and restocked 60 unique items on average daily.
  • Addressed customer needs for price checks and merchandise retrieval from upper shelves or stockroom.
  • Assisted customers with large purchases by carrying items to vehicles.
  • Maintained clean and orderly checkout areas by mopping floors, emptying trash cans and wiping down surfaces.

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Resume Overview

School Attended

  • Columbia Basin College
  • Connell High School

Job Titles Held:

  • Purchasing Agent
  • Purchasing Clerk
  • Technical Support Specialist
  • Courtesy Clerk

Degrees

  • Associate of Arts
  • GED

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