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Amanda Dones

Fort Worth

Summary

Skilled in supplier relationship management and strategic planning, with a strong background in driving value-added solutions and fostering collaboration. Proficient in data analysis, supply chain optimization, and account management to support business growth. Adept at building long-term partnerships and delivering impactful results through analytical and relationship-building expertise.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Supplier Specialist

Mouser Electronics
08.2013 - 01.2025
  • Interacted effectively and professionally with others and able to initiate, establish and maintain highly effective business relationships.
  • Maintained and drove trending knowledge of products, competitors, technology and customers in the assigned supplier product market.
  • Subject Matter Expert (SME) for brand product, technology solutions and suppliers.
  • Responsible for the execution of the strategic customer growth and supplier relationships within assigned accounts by providing value added solutions.
  • Focused on supplier’s new product releases and parametric information for those new products.
  • Developed strategies for improving overall customer experience through effective communication and relationship building techniques.
  • Analyzed large volumes of data with spreadsheet software such as Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets.
  • Developed comprehensive reports on inventory levels, enabling better decision-making for replenishment needs.
  • Established long-term partnerships with suppliers by implementing strategic sourcing initiatives.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Managed supplier performance through quarterly business reviews, addressing challenges proactively to maintain service quality standards.
  • Developed strong relationships with key suppliers, fostering collaboration and mutual growth opportunities.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of supply activities into overall business operations.
  • Managed and maintained accountability for suppliers valued at more than $5 million.
  • Optimized supply chain processes by implementing data-driven analysis.

Manager/Marketing Director

Chick-Fil-A
08.2002 - 08.2013
  • Organized events in-store to build a greater customer base
  • Mentored and trained new employees in company policies and procedures
  • Provided support for customers by addressing complaints quickly and efficiently, displaying exceptional customer service skills
  • Assigned, prioritized, and delegated tasks and responsibility to departmental employees
  • Oversaw multiple projects simultaneously and ensured tasks were efficiently completed
  • Designed promotional materials such as brochures, flyers, posters, and web banners
  • Established and maintained strong brand identity through all marketing efforts and initiatives

Education

Associate's Degree - Business Management

Tarrant County College
Fort Worth, TX

Skills

  • Supplier relationship management
  • Exceptional Microsoft Excel skills
  • Strategic planning
  • Analytical skills
  • Product development
  • Relationship building
  • Supply chain distribution
  • Supplier performance
  • Marketing strategy
  • Goals and performance
  • Business planning
  • Account management

Timeline

Supplier Specialist

Mouser Electronics
08.2013 - 01.2025

Manager/Marketing Director

Chick-Fil-A
08.2002 - 08.2013

Associate's Degree - Business Management

Tarrant County College