Alex Garin
Littleton,CO
Summary
Committed team player looking to advance the goals of the company, as well as my own by performing and exceeding the expectations of the tasks assigned. Professional and coachable Customer Service Representative, Purchasing Agent and Inventory Controller always willing to learn and assist any way possible.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Purchasing and Inventory Control
Avalon Cabinetry
Englewood
02.2022 - Current
- Procured raw materials for the manufacturing of box furniture for hospitality and machining parts for in house CNC, table saws and other machines.
- Kept live inventory through cycle counts, daily logs, and job specific paperwork.
- Performed monthly inventory variance reports for management to highlight the how and why material was counted differently than what was shown on the live inventory.
- Worked to highly improve our End of Month inventory and streamline the process to be more accurate and more efficient.
Purchasing Assistant
Colo-Pac Produce, Inc.
Denver
10.2018 - 11.2021
- Assisted the Purchasing team in ensuring the timely delivery of produce from farms and distributors for whole sale stores and restaurants.
- Maintained and grew the relationships with fellow local distributors.
- Sole purchasing agent of product from local growers and operations.
Customer Service Representative
Colo-Pac Produce
10.2015 - 11.2021
- Helped sales representatives to maintain relationships with their stores by mitigating any issues and being proactive on known detriments to their deliveries.
- Daily calls to certain routes to collect orders, as well as collecting orders from emails, calls, and texts. Entered orders and created "Packing Lists" for drivers and warehouse to pull orders the next morning.
- Assisted on delivery routes and in town pick ups when needed.
Driver
Colo-Pac Produce
06.2014 - 10.2015
- Pulled orders and loaded to delivery trucks, including my own.
- Delivered the orders to each customer, up to 20 per route, in excellent condition and in a timely manner.
- Made sure the cab of the truck was clean, organized and that the truck ws full of gas and DEF and documented any issues to the supervisor should they arise.
- Cleaned and sanitized the truck after all routes were completed.
Waiter/Server
Suds Brothers Brewery
01.2014 - 06.2014
- Ensured customer satisfaction with a friendly, courteous and professional environment while providing excellent wait service to each guest.
- Helped other servers and bar tenders by keeping all areas clean and all sections' guests happy.
- Worked with the back of house staff to run food and create various dishes such salads and soups.
Store Associate
Spencer's Gifts
09.2013 - 01.2014
- Ensured the cleanliness and tidiness of the store.
- Engaged positively with each customer, providing professional and polite support for sales and service needs.
- Provided cash register operations and handled customer payments.
Day Care Counselor
YMCA
11.2008 - 02.2010
- Monitored playground areas for safety hazards or inappropriate behavior.
- Collaborated with other counselors in developing team building exercises for groups of children.
- Provided one-on-one support when necessary to ensure that each child's needs are met.
Education
High school or equivalent -
JK Mullen High School
Denver, CO05-2010
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Customer Service
- Sales Support
- Serving Experience
- Host/Hostess
- Bartending
- Restaurant Experience
- Food Service
- Retail sales
- Computer skills
- Data entry
- Sage Buisnessworks Software
- Demand Forecasting
- Order Fulfillment
- Cost-Reduction Strategies
- Cycle Counting
- Inventory Control
- Pricing
- Procurement
- Call Management
- Inbound and Outbound Calling
- Paperwork Processing
- Customer Relations
- Conflict Resolution
Additional Information
Member of the Boy Scouts of America for 12 years. Multiple Volunteer Projects through Scouts and School.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Purchasing and Inventory Control
Avalon Cabinetry
02.2022 - Current
Purchasing Assistant
Colo-Pac Produce, Inc.
10.2018 - 11.2021
Customer Service Representative
Colo-Pac Produce
10.2015 - 11.2021
Driver
Colo-Pac Produce
06.2014 - 10.2015
Waiter/Server
Suds Brothers Brewery
01.2014 - 06.2014
Store Associate
Spencer's Gifts
09.2013 - 01.2014
Day Care Counselor
YMCA
11.2008 - 02.2010
High school or equivalent -
JK Mullen High School