A confectionery manufacturing company specializing in quality products.•Perform general clerical duties such as scheduling, general files, typing, data entry, opening mail, and completing and processing standard purchasing forms•Organize and coordinate office operations to ensure organizational efficiency •Manage the procurement needs of the company – determine purchasing needs, solicit bids, negotiate pricing, ensure the availability of goods in a timely manner•Reduce the cost of packaging by 5%-50% by sourcing new vendors and cutting out the middle man•Handle the organization and request of purchase orders and in-season changes•Hold vendors accountable for fully implementing production, quality and food safety requirements•Handle customer and supplier correspondences •Collaborate with the customer in proofing art files - confirming nutritionals, ingredients and additional statements are correct•Ensure packaging and shipping documents align with customer regulations and standards•Lower yearly chargebacks, up to 100%, by identifying document and shipping errors, saving the company anywhere from $500 to $1800 per shipment in non-compliance fees•Ensure inventory is stocked and purchase order can be fulfilled•Ensure production and shipping departments are aligned to meet customer ship dates in a timely manner•Create training manuals and help train current and new employees on procedures and software•Create and implement documents/procedures to ensure departments are organized in order to fulfill orders properly•Assist CEO with various projects - included but not limited to - create historical spreadsheets, coordinate customer visits and training, coordinate meetings •Assist Accountant with the forecast/budget throughout the year based on purchases made•Assist Human Resources with new hire packets, compliant with current labor law postings, file and investigate workers’ comp claims

Assistant to a mortgage loan officer. Assisted in keeping office organized with day-to-day support.• •Answer phones and assist callers with questions•Manage incoming and outgoing mail and faxes•Type correspondences•Schedule appointments and made travel arrangements•File and retrieved documents