Purchasing/Buyer's Assistant Resume Example Cimarron Lumber & Supply

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

Exceptional customer service
Cash handling expertise
Sales reports and correspondence
Superb interpersonal skills
Self-Starter

MS Office expert
Budgeting and cost control
Data entry
Relationship-building
Excellent Communicator

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

Cimarron Lumber & SupplyJuly 2013 to September 2015Purchasing/Buyer's Assistant
Kansas City, MO

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.

Truman Medical CentersJanuary 2013 to July 2013Administrative Assistant
Kansas City, MO

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
Kansas City, KS

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
Shawnee, KS

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
Shawnee, KS

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
Kansas City, KS

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 AdministrationOverland Park, KSGPA: GPA: 3.5

Johnson County Community College2009Associate of ArtsOverland Park, KSGPA: 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.

Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

Cimarron Lumber & Supply
Truman Medical Centers
Sparkle & Shine Service
Healthport Technologies
Wineinger Eye Care
Yardhouse

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

Purchasing/Buyer's Assistant Resume Example

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