Bonnie Peterson
East Hampton,CT
Summary
Resourceful Specialist offering expertise in problem-solving, data analysis and customer service. Adept at quickly learning new technologies and processes for driving success. Proven track record of successfully managing multiple projects and developing innovative solutions. Forward-thinking Operations Specialist bringing 39 years of expertise in Food industry. Cultivates rapport with individuals to optimize project goals and output, resolve complex problems and deliver innovative improvement strategies.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Sysco Specialist- Inside Sales
Freshpoint CT
08.2021 - Current
- Responsibilities include managing 10 Syscos daily needs
- Each Sysco sends multiple purchase order
- Accepting orders through EDI
- Work with buyers to allocate goods
- Work with warehouse personnel to ensure quality
- Manage all intercompany and crossdocks between for each Sysco by working with the transportation department and billing
- Keeping track with spreadsheets
- Manage Panera and Sygma daily needs
- Aldi during the Summer Berry season
- Manage all cruise business including bids and purchase orders, including building pallet configurations
- Communicating with cruise lines and ships
- Work with finance and investigate short pays and skipped payments.
Replenishment buyer and Purchasing assistant
Ferraro Foods of CT
06.2014 - 08.2021
- Assist 3 buyers, two domestic buyer and one international buyer
- Reconcile all purchase order paperwork for Accounts Payable
- Manage pricing, watch commodity pricing
- Communicate directly with vendors arrange sales cuttings, samples market billbacks are in order
- Arrange transportation appointments for backhaul purchase orders
- Source trucking and rates for inbound freight
- FDA liaison FSVP, Federal Supplier Verification Program, cataloging Foreign supplier's safety audit reports and hazard reports
- Track international purchase orders, ensuring all paperwork is to pass customs
- Previously at Napoli Foods I was also the assistant to the Accounting Manager
- In that role I also reconciled invoices, vouchered, and paid all payables
- Due to the Ferraro Foods merger this role was reorganized
- Also reconciled the bank deposit for Accounts Receivable
- Started at Napoli foods as a retail sales account manager
- Successfully adding value to the retail program.
Sales
ADT ALARM COMPANY
10.2001 - 11.2013
- Sell alarm systems
- Provided sales support for new and inactive customers, increasing sales volume [Number]%.
Server
Rossini's Restaurant East Hampton
06.1989 - 06.1999
- Responsibilities included serving, scheduling waitstaff, ordering beer, wine and supplies
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
- Performed opening and closing duties, ensuring the dining area was prepared for seamless service transitions.
- Developed strong rapport with regular customers through genuine hospitality efforts leading to repeat business.
- Increased sales with upselling techniques and thorough knowledge of menu items, specials, and promotions.
Account Manager
Davidson Specialty Foods
06.1989 - 06.1999
- Call on Buyer at Waldbaum's Foodmart, Big Y, Highland Park Market, and other local grocery stores
- Promoted from Sales to District Manager to Account Manager during my 10 years at Davidson.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Tourism And Travel Management
FUGAZY INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL SCHOOL
New Haven, CTDIPLOMA -
LYMAN HALL HIGH SCHOOL WALLINGFORD CT
Wallingford, CT06.1987
Skills
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
- Outlook
- NCR Retalix AS400 trained
- Alpha Beta Telnet trained
- Organized
- Adaptive learner
- Punctual
- Resourceful
- Customer Relations
- Problem Solving
- Management collaboration
- Logistics Coordination
Timeline
Sysco Specialist- Inside Sales
Freshpoint CT
08.2021 - Current
Replenishment buyer and Purchasing assistant
Ferraro Foods of CT
06.2014 - 08.2021
Sales
ADT ALARM COMPANY
10.2001 - 11.2013
Server
Rossini's Restaurant East Hampton
06.1989 - 06.1999
Account Manager
Davidson Specialty Foods
06.1989 - 06.1999
Some College (No Degree) - Tourism And Travel Management
FUGAZY INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL SCHOOL
DIPLOMA -
LYMAN HALL HIGH SCHOOL WALLINGFORD CT
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