Angelica Ortiz
Woodburn ,OR
Summary
Energetic and organized professional with a keen eye for detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving. Skilled in bilingual communication, demonstrating critical thinking and interpersonal prowess.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Purchaser
Loen Nursery
07.2012 - Current
- Negotiated with suppliers, vendors and other representatives.
- Prepared purchase orders ensuring accurate data entry and timely communication with suppliers.
- Maintained and reviewed computerized records of items purchased and costs associated with purchases.
- Managed the procurement process from requisition to payment, ensuring timely deliveries and accurate invoicing.
- Checked items received against items ordered by verifying receipts.
- Computed and created purchase orders to monitor stock levels, verify purchase requisitions and expedite customer orders.
- Conducted market research for alternative suppliers, leading to increased competition and improved pricing negotiations.
- Researched and identified new suppliers and vendors.
- Improved supplier relationships, resulting in better product quality and delivery times.
- Collaborated with sales team to identify and fulfill customer needs.
- Researched suppliers based on availability, quality, selection, and price.
- Provided clerks with information to print on price tags such as price, mark-ups or mark-downs or style number.
- Evaluated vendor performance, ensuring compliance with company standards and expectations.
- Maintained optimal inventory levels for production needs through effective forecasting and planning.
- Developed strategic sourcing plans to identify potential cost-saving opportunities.
- Achieved cost savings by negotiating contracts and pricing with suppliers.
- Maintained consistent email communication with stores and suppliers to confirm and track orders and verify price revisions on purchase orders.
- Placed orders for merchandise consistent with quality, quantity and other specification requirements.
- Managed and maintained purchase orders and invoices.
Supervisor & Cook
Luis's Taqueria
02.2006 - 07.2012
- Oversaw daily operations of the department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Improved customer satisfaction with timely response to inquiries, addressing concerns, and finding effective solutions.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Counted money in cash drawers at beginning and end of shifts to maintain accuracy.
- Resolved customer complaints professionally, leading to improved customer relations and loyalty.
- Provided backup support for other departments when needed, showcasing versatility within the retail environment.
- Learned duties for various positions and provided backup at key times.
- Restocked kitchen supplies, rotated food and stamped time and date on food in coolers.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by efficiently preparing high-quality meals in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
- Communicated with customers by telephone or in person to take or enter orders or obtain information to assist in solving customer complaints.
- Exhibited strong multitasking abilities by simultaneously managing multiple orders during peak service hours.
- Assisted with training new hires on kitchen procedures, safety protocols, and recipe execution.
- Supported inventory management by keeping track of ingredient usage and timely reporting low stock levels.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
Education
Woodburn High School
Woodburn, OR06-2006
Skills
- Eye for detail
- Computer proficiency
- Problem-solving abilities
- Scheduling
- Inventory management
- Critical thinking
- Responsibility
- Interpersonal skills
- Effective communication in Spanish and English
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Professional Working
Timeline
Purchaser
Loen Nursery
07.2012 - Current
Supervisor & Cook
Luis's Taqueria
02.2006 - 07.2012
Woodburn High School
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