Coordinates activities involved with procuring goods and services, such as raw materials, equipment, tools, parts, supplies, and advertising, for establishment: Reviews requisitions.Confers with vendors to obtain product or service information, such as price, availability, and delivery schedule.Selects products for purchase by testing, observing, or examining items.Estimates values according to knowledge of market price.Determines method of procurement, such as direct purchase or bid.Prepares purchase orders or bid requests.Reviews bid proposals and negotiates contracts within budgetary limitations and scope of authority.Maintains manual or computerized procurement records, such as items or services purchased, costs, delivery, product quality or performance, and inventories.Discusses defective or unacceptable goods or services with inspection or quality control personnel, users, vendors, and others to determine source of trouble and take corrective action.Approve invoices for payment.May expedite delivery of goods to users.

Small business liaison to the branch.Proactively anticipates customer needs, recognizes opportunities and refers customers to appropriate staff for product sales or problem resolution.Acts as a resource to less experienced Customer Service Associates by assisting with problem resolution and on-the-job training.Delivers accurate, quick and efficient customer service. Performs complicated or unique transactions requiring in-depth product and operations knowledge. Answers moderately complex inquiries by customers and refers high level inquiries to appropriate staff.

Engaged guest interaction to ensure they had memorable experiencesCommunicated with multiple populations and culturesAnticipated guests shopping needs by maintaining a show ready floor and continuously stocking key itemsProficient in MATRA, TCR, delivery services, front of house, heart of houseKept a positive image under pressure and meeting deadlines

* Contacted 120 prospects to educate them about upcoming national event in OrlandoResearched companies with the right fit for eventCreated informational correspondence and followed up with phone calls* Worked collaboratively with marketing to create materials to attract new clients* Planned and executed national 1nService Interchange event* Communicated and aided in persuading executives to attend event

* Interacted directly with customers to meet their needs in any way possible to enhance their shopping experience* Merchandised departments for great visual appeal to attract more customers* Customer Service Desk: Customer issues and concerns, front end coordinationCommunicated with diverse populations to sell merchandiseSwitched between T.J.Maxx and Marshalls for college