Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Purchasing Assistant CPP
Extended Stay Hotels
04.2019 - Current
Invoice approval for assigned vendors.
Verified receipt of items by comparing items received to items ordered and resolved shipment order errors with suppliers.
Established and managed supplier and vendor relationships.
Performed negotiations for contract terms and conditions.
Evaluated procurement activities and recommended needed improvements.
Processed purchase orders and invoices in accordance with company procedures.
Sourced new vendors and negotiated contracts to reduce costs and improve quality.
Worked with departments to find new and better items to fulfill diverse needs.
Sales and Finance
Harley Davidson
03.2009 - 04.2019
Customer service- sales and finance of motorcycles and products.
Handled customer relations issues, enabling quick resolution, and client satisfaction.
Grew sales and boosted profits, applying proactive management strategies and enhancing sales training.
Established and cultivated solid business relationships with new or existing customers.
Achieved sales goals and service targets by cultivating and securing new customer relationships.
Prepared sales presentations for clients showing success and credibility of products.
Bartender/Manager FOH
BKJ INC
08.1989 - 05.2006
Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
Adhered to safe work practices, food safety regulations, and corporate guidelines.
Managed day-to-day FOH operations to drive quality, standards, and meet customer expectations.
Demonstrated leadership by keeping up with cleanliness and organization and delegating roles to employees.
Education
BSBA in Business - Business Administration And Management
Western Carolina University
Charlotte, NC
06.2025
AA in General -
Carroll Community College
Westminster, MD
05.2005
Skills
Negotiation
Purchasing (4 years)
Customer service (20 years)
Microsoft Outlook (5 years)
Finance Manager (5 years)
Negotiation (8 years)
Sales (10 years)
CRM software
Customer support
Order Entry
Dealership experience
Procurement
Vendor Relations
Pricing Negotiation
Accomplishments
Supervised team of 10 staff members.
American Purchasing Society Member.
Certified Purchasing Professional.
NC Notary
Timeline
Purchasing Assistant CPP
Extended Stay Hotels
04.2019 - Current
Sales and Finance
Harley Davidson
03.2009 - 04.2019
Bartender/Manager FOH
BKJ INC
08.1989 - 05.2006
BSBA in Business - Business Administration And Management