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PURCHASING/BUYER'S ASSISTANT
Summary
Friendly and courteous associate seeks employment with a distinguished travel agency. Consistently delivers first-rate service and fosters positive relationships with guests to promote customer satisfaction and loyalty.
Highlights
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Accomplishments
- Broadened horizons for Cimarron Lumber by assisting in new business venture. We opened the successful James River Archery store in August, 2015.
- Decreased uniform costs for the Sutherland stores by 12%. Noticed delivery issues and gradually increasing costs with work shirts for the retail employees. Condensed programs and negotiated with several sources before choosing a vendor that could meet our demands.
- Established a small cleaning business under the name Sparkle & Shine Service. Maintained positive profit margin for over a year specializing in move in/move out cleaning.
Experience
Radial Commerce, IncJuly 2013 to September 2015Purchasing/Buyer's Assistant
Melbourne , FL
Melbourne , FL
- Analyzes & selects merchandise programs for over 60 Sutherland retail home improvement stores.
- Always working to increase G.P.% by communicating with vendors & negotiating lower pricing for products.
- Boosts workplace efficiency by reconciling purchase orders to invoices and verifying unit pricing.
- Preserves favorable relationships with Sutherland retail stores and vendors, as well as with upper management, and other departments.
- Generates interest from vendors & employees by coordinating annual College of Knowledge event; thus, boosting sales in the process.
- Reduce product return rate by researching and solving business discrepancy issues in a timely matter.
Marriott InternationalJanuary 2013 to July 2013Administrative Assistant
York , PA
York , PA
- Scheduled meetings and appointments, and maintained daily calendar for manager and 13 surgeons.
- Prepared/reserved travel arrangements when necessary.
- Transcribed a wide variety of materials, including confidential reports.
- Enhanced patient care by coordinating monthly Critical Care Committee meetings.
- Maintained friendly environment while receiving visitors, answering telephones and during screening to determine needs.
- Avoided fees & potential lawsuits by processing all annual credentialing for surgeons and keeping them up to date on all requirements.
- Prepared reports, graphs, and other presentation material as instructed. Performed research if necessary.
Sparkle & Shine ServiceAugust 2011 to February 2013Co-owner
City , STATE
City , STATE
- Recognized a need in the community for presentable rental houses. Recruited a friend to start a business where we marketed ourselves to specialize in deep cleaning homes after renters vacated.
- Managed business email and answered client's inquiries.
- Provided quotes based on size of job and initial walk-through.
- Deep cleaned houses an average of twice of a month.
Healthport TechnologiesFebruary 2011 to January 2013Site Coordinator/Manager
City , STATE
City , STATE
- Selected for a competitive lead position in the department based on leadership, motivation and organizational skills.
- Upheld outstanding level of service by working closely with other management, department director, and legal department to resolve issues.
- Enhanced workplace efficiency by creating positive work flow between employees.
- Increased profits by educating employees on our sales policies and improving sales approach.
- Advocated patient confidentiality by ensuring that all releases were in compliance with the request, authorization, company policy and HIPAA law regulations.
- Annual training to keep current on HIPAA laws and procedures.
Wineinger Eye CareJune 2009 to February 2011Office Manager/Optician
City , STATE
City , STATE
- Performed medical/vision screening tests on patients and assisted doctors.
- Co-managed office and performed front desk duties.
- Obtained and distributed medical releases, verified insurance benefits/claims and obtained authorizations.
- Ordered/dispensed contact lenses and eyeglasses orders.
- Responsible for choosing, fitting, and ordering frames and lenses for patients.
YardhouseJuly 2005 to August 2009Front Desk Trainer
City , STATE
City , STATE
- Supervised and coordinated the dining room during it's busiest moments.
- Conducted monthly meetings for current employees and training sessions for new employees.
- Recognized for stamina, attitude, and consistency.
- Responsible for cash register and handling all cash/credit card receipts during shift.
Education
Ottawa University2012Bachelor of Business AdministrationCity, StateGPA: GPA: 3.5
Johnson County Community College2009Associate of ArtsCity, StateGPA: GPA: 3.2
Interests
Domestic & International Travel. Event planning. Running 5K Races. Fitness. Scrapbooking. Crafting.
Volunteer
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kansas City :: June 2010 - June 2013
Skills
Planning. Logistics. Operations. Data Entry. MS Office. Management. Administrative Support. Customer Service. Transcription. Entrepreneurship. Research. Retail. Organization.
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School Attended
- Ottawa University
- Johnson County Community College
Job Titles Held:
- Purchasing/Buyer's Assistant
- Administrative Assistant
- Co-owner
- Site Coordinator/Manager
- Office Manager/Optician
- Front Desk Trainer
Degrees
- Bachelor of Business Administration
Associate of Arts
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