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Calandra Tate

Henning,TN

Summary

Proven Order Expediting Specialist from Komatsu, adept in supply management and fostering vendor relationships, significantly optimizing digital marketing campaigns. Demonstrates exceptional problem-solving abilities and analytical thinking, ensuring projects exceed goals. Excels in team collaboration and effective communication, driving process improvements and efficient resource allocation. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level planner position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Order Expediting Specialist

Komatsu
07.2019 - Current
  • Cultivated positive relationships with vendors to deliver timely and cost-effective supply of services and materials.
  • Placing over purchase orders with different suppliers (Sweden, Germany, Europe, Japan, and others).
  • Following up on different purchase orders.
  • Answering communication threads from dealers, customer care representatives, and suppliers.
  • Confirming orders in numerous systems (PMATES and GTNexus
  • Requesting cancellation of purchase orders from suppliers

Customer Service Representative

Komatsu
07.2010 - 07.2019
  • Responded to customer requests for products, services, and company information.
  • Processed customer service orders promptly to increase customer satisfaction.
  • Utilized customer service software to manage interactions and track customer satisfaction.
  • Developed customer service policies and procedures to meet and exceed industry service standards.
  • Maintained clean and orderly checkout areas by mopping floors, emptying trash cans and wiping down surfaces

Swing Manager

McDonald's Restaurant
05.2002 - 07.2010
  • Organized and oversaw food service training to educate employees on resetting tables, relaying orders to cooks and upselling food and beverages.
  • Reviewed pricing and ordered food ingredients, kitchen appliances, and supplies.
  • Limited portion sizes and used garnishes to control food costs.
  • Oversaw balancing of cash registers, reconciled transactions, and deposited establishment's earnings to bank.
  • Trained staff on proper cooking procedures as well as safety regulations and productivity strategies.
  • Maintained kitchen cleanliness and sanitation through correct procedures and scheduled cleaning of surfaces and equipment.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Education

University of Memphis
Memphis, TN

Skills

  • Root Cause Analysis, Problem-Solving, Time Management Abilities, Analytical Thinking, Team Collaboration, Process Improvement Multitasking, Excellent Communication, Goal Setting Good Written Communication Decision-Making Problem-Solving abilities and Data Analysis

Timeline

Order Expediting Specialist

Komatsu
07.2019 - Current

Customer Service Representative

Komatsu
07.2010 - 07.2019

Swing Manager

McDonald's Restaurant
05.2002 - 07.2010

Some College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Education

University of Memphis
Calandra Tate