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San Diego, California, United States

Chula Vista, California, United States

● Overseen $36 million dollars annually in purchase orders with meticulous attention to detail, managing cost analysis on all pricing for consistent profitability, using Excel workbook with precision, and providing a breakdown to the Purchasing Manager with an organized presentation ● Developed professional relationships with managers and over 101 vendors by conducting market research and applying customer relations techniques, aiding in the procurement of custom supply orders● Engaged in continuous process improvement, facilitating $2 million dollars in annual savings through cost reduction methods and increasing the efficiency of the M3 operating system with the IT department● Contributed in establishing and managed the Vendor Preferred Program which created a baseline of 1% rebate on purchases as well as growth incentive rebates at 10, 20 and 30% growth of overall purchases● Key contributor in driving the 2022 Ford Bronco kit to market 1st in our industry by navigating tight deadlines and ETAs with strong strategic planning● Trained 3 new Buyers on procedures and processes through tailored coaching and actionable feedback to exceed collaborative team goals ● Managed vendor relationships by scheduling supplier interviews, requesting proposals, and strategic researching/sourcing for new suppliers to ensure consistent and reliable availability of required stock ● Addressed all concerns and performance needs with professional tact, skillful negotiations, and timely issue resolution to meet client’s needs efficiently, earning Employee of the Month for the 4th time

Chula Vista, California, United States

● Attained 12% savings annually on all raw metal plate, tubing, and bar purchases by consolidating materials and increasing order quantities through better forecasting in MRP system ● Supervised 5 overseas vendors in China, Taiwan, and India which included customs clearance, testing reports/certifications, and inbound delivery with meticulous detail● Coordinated and produced purchase orders valued up to $100,000 for outside processing with the manufacturing team (zinc plating, powder coating, metal fabrication) using proactive problem-solving● Assisted in launching the new 2018 Ford SD kit to market 1st in the industry by navigating tight deadlines and ETAs with purchased materials● Implemented 6 vendor facility visits annually to maintain healthy relationships and explore any process improvements for possible cost reductions, including managing open order/overdue reports with proper resolution

Chula Vista, California, United States

● Managed MRP weekly on 80+ vendors for shocks, u-bolts, hardware, leaf-springs, bushings, knuckles, brake-lines, decals, boxes, pitman arms, driveshafts & level-lift kits, generating timely, accurate orders● Constructed a unified discrepancy report and procedures with Receiving Team to issue to Purchasing Team on shortages, overages, and non-conforming materials for consistency and accuracy between departments● Maintained healthy stocking levels and used proactive measures, expediting orders with vendors to avoid stockouts● Drove past due dollars on open purchase orders under 5% (company goal) on a consistent monthly basis

Chula Vista, California, United States

● Established company-standardized bin location sheet for movement of products in the warehouse, registering and removing bins as needed for greater efficiency in services● Analyzed and updated the MPS Excel shared spreadsheet with Production Team for status and coordinated daily workflow by creating, issuing, and closing out daily work orders in ERP system ● Identified and reported any material shortages on work orders to Purchasing/ Production Team with timely accuracy and clear communication

Chula Vista, California, United States

● Established a scheduling calendar with the receiving department in Outlook which included shipping docs and helped to streamline the delivery process between departments● Managed and updated 20+ Excel vendor order spreadsheets for buyers on a weekly basis, confirming costs, placing approved orders, and coordinator vendor status with precision● Engaged in various administrative tasks including purchasing supplies, organizing files, and expediting orders as needed to avoid stockouts

San Diego, California, United States

Responsibilities- Continued Team Assistant Lead duties in addition to the following - Managed approximately 5-10 employees during work shifts with assigned duties of cash register, cleaning the store, restocking the store/ warehouse and attending to guest needs. - Created and managed employee weekly work schedules, breaks and time off requests on a weekly basis- Responsible for opening stores during early work shift and setting up cash registers with opening balance and ensuring store is clean and stocked by delegating task to employees- Responsible for closing down the stores at the end of work day and having all money and paperwork (balance sheets & employee hours worked) turned into security and managementAchievements-Employee of the month-Our store received multiple customer letters for employees going above and beyond to help the guest and make their experience memorable-Employee turnover rate was the lowest of all the stores in the park

San Diego, California, United States

Responsibilities- In charge of setting up cash registers starting balances at beginning of work shift for team members and closing out at the end of work shift with a balance sheet for management- Trained new employees on cash register procedures, stocking the store and warehouse, cleaning the store, guest service and common part questions - Assisted the Lead/ Manager in opening stores during the early work shift and setting up cash registers with opening balance and ensuring store is clean and stocked by delegating tasks to team members- Assisted the Lead/ Manager in closing down the stores at the end of work day and having all money and paperwork (balance sheets & employee hours worked) turned into security and managementAchievements- Employee of the month twice- 100% attendance record- Lowest shrinkage of all the stores in the park

San Diego, California, United States

Responsibilities- Worked as cashier for the front of the park gift shops, selling apparel and theme park related gifts- Assisted guest with purchases, park questions, directions and showtimes- Stocked the gift stores and associated stock warehouse on scheduled merchandise delivery days- Cleaned store during down time (sweeping, dusting, mopping and emptying trash)- Ensured customer satisfaction and retention through top notch guest serviceAchievements- Employee of the month-100% attendance record- Received guest letter for excellent guest service

Chula Vista, California, United States

Responsibilities- Assisted store manager with managing Employees' duties and tasks - Managed employees punctuality and assigned work station for their scheduled shift- Ensured the facility was clean and presentable to the guest by assigning cleaning tasks to employees and following up to ensure they were completed and in a timely manner- Confirmed orders were fulfilled correctly and in the allotted time frame (2 min. per order)- Assisted with producing the weekly work schedule and employee time off requests- Helped with resolving guest service issues (Incorrect orders, bad service, mischarged, etc.)Achievements- 100% attendance record- Learned leadership and team building skills

Chula Vista, California, United States

Resonsibilities- Worked as front end cashier and drive-through taking guest orders- Prepared food orders for guest and restocked food bins when empty- Cleaned the food prep areas and dishes after lunch and dinner rushes- Stocked the freezer and refrigerator from weekly deliveries - Cleaned the facilities, which included: Bathrooms, lobby, eating areas, outside areas and emptying trash bins- Restocked the lobby with utensils, napkins, sauces, ice, etc.Achievements-Employee of the month-100% attendance record- Learned customer service skills

Associate'S Degree, General Studies

Maintained a 3.0 GPA

High School Diploma, General Studies

Activities and Societies: JV Football, JV Basketball and Varsity BasketballGraduated with Honors and maintained 3.5 GPA