Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Purchasing Agent
Florida Department of Transportation
11.2021 - Current
Facilitated smooth operations through accurate tracking of purchase orders, invoices, and payments.
Contributed to a positive work environment through collaboration, professional development, and open communication among team members.
Communicated with vendors regarding inventory needs and negotiated prices to maintain profit margins.
Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
Ensured timely delivery of materials through effective planning and coordination with suppliers.
Negotiated policies and contracts with vendors to achieve optimal pricing and consistent availability.
Reduced lead times by implementing strategic inventory management practices.
Tracked inventory shipments and prepared spreadsheets detailing item information.
Improved supplier relationships through regular communication and proactive problemsolving.
Assisted in developing annual budgets based on historical spend data, projected needs, and company objectives for responsible cost management practices during the fiscal year.
Accepted and processed supply requests from staff, and placed orders per procedures.
Worked with departments to find new and better items to fulfill diverse needs.
Received and processed invoices from consultants to financial services.
Prepared travel in the STMS including all travel arrangements and reimbursements.
Worked closely with lodging agencies to ensure a smooth stay for all client's travels.
Lead Administrator
Southeastern Survey and Mapping
11.2018 - 11.2021
Arranged schedules for management to meet with new clients and business partners
Composed, sent, received, and distributed correspondences through letters, phone calls, and emails
Handled customer questions and complaints with professional courtesy
Juggled answering phones while attending to clients in person
Managed dictations and transcribed them for management
Managed note-taking during business meetings and later composed them to report to others
Prepared technical proposals from receiving the RFP/RFQ all the way through ensuring they were delivered in person on time
Enhanced customer satisfaction with fast, knowledgeable service
Collaborated with team members to meet daily demands and handle challenging projects
Contributed ideas for improving work processes
Prepared per-diem and made travel arrangements for all crews traveling to out of town job sites
Contributed to effective hiring with well-organized recruitment strategies targeted on quality candidates
Assisted with improving employee morale and retention by organizing programs and events
Offered friendly and knowledgeable customer service to team members and employees
Improved employee performance by conducting reviews and communicating expectations with employees
Screened candidates by interviewing applicants and administering pre-employment evaluations
Checked employment-related paperwork against standards for completion and necessary supporting documentation
Helped build, maintain, and revise HR training programs and related documentation
Maintained and updated employee records to reflect accurate information or changes in employment status
Attracted qualified employees by working with hiring manager to develop candidate criteria and target recruitment strategies
Monitored employees through regular assessments and performance evaluations
Improved employee retention by increasing job satisfaction and enhancing communication
Interpreted and explained human resources policies, standards, and regulations
Addressed employee relations issues such as harassment allegations and work complaints
Dental Assistant
Parkway Dental Associates
09.2012 - 10.2018
Administered topical anesthetics, desensitizing agents, and medications as prescribed by the dentist
Assisted and anticipated dentists’ needs when passing instruments, aspirating intraoral fluids, and mixing materials
Assisted with N2O patients
Placed Sealants
Cleaned, stocked and prepared treatment rooms prior to patient appointments
Educated patients on general dental hygiene and pre- and post-operative care
Exposed x-rays using digital imaging sensors
Greeted and escorted patients to procedure rooms
Prepared patients for treatment including going over and explaining procedures as well as materials on a level they could understand
Took dental impressions for diagnostic, opposing models and study cast
Made, arranged, and managed schedules for hygiene and operative appointments