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Brandt Bannister

Woodbridge,NJ

Summary

Energetic and detail-oriented communicator with exceptional contract negotiation and customer service skills. A quick learner with a passion for process optimization and a strong work ethic.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Bar Manager

Elks Lodge 2116
04.2023 - Current

Manage day-to-day operations of the bar, ensuring customer satisfaction and adherence to all legal requirements.

  • Providing direction and guidance to bar staff, ensuring smooth and efficient service.
  • Ensuring exceptional customer service by personally interacting with patrons, handling inquiries, and addressing any issues or concerns.
  • Managing bar inventory, including ordering, receiving, and monitoring stock levels to prevent shortages or overstocking.
  • Implementing inventory control measures to reduce waste and maximize profitability

Global Strategic Sourcing Analyst

Fiserv
09.2020 - 01.2023

Focused on optimizing supply chain logistics. Conducted research to identify, select, and maintain new suppliers and achieve goals.

  • Ensured all business transactions followed ethical standards and company compliance requirements.
  • Fostered positive long-term relationships by providing prompt and courteous service, which in turn led to better deals.
  • Reduced expenses by negotiating contracts with vendors for new and existing projects. Had total savings up over 200,000. Did so by being thoroughly prepared , skillful bargaining and persistent attention to closing deals.
  • Streamlined logistics and improved services by collaborating with business leaders and cross-functional team members.

Management Trainee

Enterprise Holdings
04.2018 - 04.2020

Supported operations by facilitating and maintaining service schedules, maintenance history, and car availability information. Dropped off and picked up customers and examined vehicles upon return to ensure they were in working condition.

  • Ensured security of cars when not in use by ensuring cars were properly locked and keys were locked up and properly accounted for.
  • Resolved issues related to car rentals while providing outstanding customer service by de-escalating problems and coming up with solutions that worked for everyone.
  • While only management trainee was left to manage branch in times of great need due to management skills and my colleagues recommendations.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice

University of Delaware
Newark, DE
05.2017

Skills

  • Team Leadership
  • Supplier Contract Negotiation
  • Skilled in Mediation
  • Supply Ordering and Management
  • Strategic Sourcing
  • Critical Thinking
  • Business Operations
  • Purchasing
  • SAP Ariba

Affiliations

Inter-guard/Bar Chair/Member, The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks (2018-Present)

Member, Alpha Sigma Phi Fraternal Order

Timeline

Assistant Bar Manager

Elks Lodge 2116
04.2023 - Current

Global Strategic Sourcing Analyst

Fiserv
09.2020 - 01.2023

Management Trainee

Enterprise Holdings
04.2018 - 04.2020

Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice

University of Delaware
Brandt Bannister