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Niles, Illinois, United States

Become a subject matter expert on document processing.Communicate between departments to accomplish our goals.Create learning // guide materials for how to process documents within our ERP system.Evaluate Certificate of Analysis on all our products, and input data into the system for traceability purposes.Have a strong understanding of contract and purchase order entering into the ERP system.Follow-up with vendors on issues that arise or documentation missing.Manage 400+ purchase orders and contracts, to make sure things are moving along smoothly.

Niles, Illinois, United States

Attended various harvests to learn about fruit processing. Cherry (Michigan) and Cranberry (Wisconsin).Collaborated between different departments to create solutions to suite all parties.Created a strong understanding of document processing within the procurement team.Earned an Introductory Food and Science Technology Certification from the University of Ohio.

Niles, Illinois, United States

Attended local food conferences to meet and great different vendors. IFT and US Apple.Evaluated different samples, to provide feedback.Learned the ins and outs of the purchasing department.

Des Plaines, Illinois, United States

Attend Monthly / Quarterly meetings about the Condo AssociationRecord meeting notes, to translate into meeting minutes post meetingReview new contracts for any errors or thoughts on how to satisfy all partiesWeigh in on situations that happen throughout our condo association

Des Plaines, Illinois, United States

Attended Monthly / Quarterly meetings about the Condo Association

Des Plaines, Illinois, United States

Des Plaines, Illinois, United States

Des Plaines, Illinois, United States

Create and manage the company websiteManage social media accounts - Blog, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Pinterest, and TwitterCoordinate, conduct, and schedule photo shoots for projectsSchedule appointments via Google Calendars to meet with clients and set up projects and deadlinesEmail management and correspondence Monitor cash flow and distributionsBookkeeping

Bloomingdale, Illinois, United States

Analyzed different divisions to see inventory statuses to determine if there was a need to orderPlaced purchase orders and sample orders based on company needsWorked with the vendors to get orders in the door

Bloomingdale, Illinois, United States

Import and release 500+ new products, while managing 5,000+ existing product on an annual basisCultivate and maintain positive real auto ships with internal and external customers and vendorsTrack and manage current and existing inventoryInternational travel – Manage 40+ Vendors, product reviews, developmental meetings, showrooms, and factories Coordinate arrangements for meetings and eventsProvide onsite and offsite meeting supportProvide basic IT support such as computer and printer set upManage shipments of new and current productsComplete and paginate 3 to 5 catalogs a yearCollaborate with production to create compelling e-commerce imageryCompose and produce documents and reportsResponsible for maintenance of files, records, and reportsAct as a point of contact for international vendorsProvide personal support for executive teamInterim manager, for 3 months, during company restructureAssist with ad-hoc analysis and special projects needed

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Assisted with managing an in-house photo lab and collaborated with the creative team to maintain the production schedulePerformed post-production work including editing, appropriate file naming, and uploading of final filesSupported executives in their work, such as managing calendars, scheduling and organizing meetings and preparing materials

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Small Business Management, 3.25 Gpa

I acquired my degree in 3 and a half years, rather than 4 years.

General Education

Activities and Societies: Student Spring Art Show (March 2013), Art Box Student Art Show (August 2013), Student Spring Art Show (March 2014)

Graphic Design

Activities and Societies: Skills USA (2012)I did a year of dual credit in high school. This class focused on basic graphic design skills.

High School Diploma, 3.67 Gpa

Activities and Societies: Yearbook Staff - Photographer and Art Director, Academic Team, Student Council, Key Club - Stat. Secretary.