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Catrina Pool

Tomball

Summary

To thoroughly educate young minds, and assist them in developing the skills needed to move on within their schooling experience.

Experienced procurement specialist skilled in vendor negotiations, inventory management, and cost analysis. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, with flexible approach to changing needs. Known for strategic planning, market research, and ensuring timely delivery of quality products. Dependable and efficient in fast-paced environments.

Knowledgeable in retail environment with solid foundation in procurement and vendor management. Successfully negotiated favorable terms and streamlined purchasing processes to enhance operational efficiency. Demonstrated ability in cost analysis and inventory control, ensuring optimal stock levels and budget adherence.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Storage Unit Buyer/Reseller

Self
08.2020 - Current
  • Built long-term supplier relationships with vendors to establish quality and competitive pricing.
  • Collaborated with internal departments to better understand needs and determine purchasing requirements.
  • Reduced procurement costs through strategic sourcing, competitive bidding, and effective negotiations.
  • Developed strong relationships with suppliers to secure favorable pricing terms and conditions for the company''s benefit.
  • Have customized content directed towards supplying return customers with wholesale prices

Dance Instructor / Administrative Management and Marketing

Bridging Cultures Danz House
01.2018 - 04.2020
  • Employed initially as dance instructor, then in January of 2019, moved to administrative management and marketing and continued on as ballroom and broadway instruction on top of the other duties
  • Due to COVID-19, systems shut down

Teacher

Primrose Preschool
01.2018 - 01.2019
  • Employed as a teacher in the toddler classroom, ages 3-4, and assisted children in learning proper communication skills, initial reading and writing as well as creative arts
  • Trained in early childhood development
  • Trained in proper teaching etiquette as well as procedures on handling various issues within a preschool environment

Community Assistant

American Campus Communities
01.2018 - 01.2019
  • Employed as temporary Community Assistant for the Callaway Villas
  • Was trained to receive calls and transfer accordingly, give community tours and to properly prepare amenities for students events and/or normal everyday uses
  • Trained in leasing management
  • Trained to handle community issues and how to properly handle maintenance issues as well

Education

Diploma -

College Station High School
01.2015

Skills

  • Fluent in multiple languages
  • Advanced computer skills
  • Customer service skills
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
  • Cash handling experience
  • Classroom management
  • Studio management
  • Working with children
  • Working with individuals with disabilities
  • Purchase order management
  • Relationship building
  • Multi-tasking strength
  • Materials sourcing

Accomplishments

  • Supervised team of many staff members over the years
  • Documented and resolved inventory related issues which led to maximized profit margins through supplier understandings resolved.
  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
French
Professional Working
Greek
Limited Working

Timeline

Storage Unit Buyer/Reseller

Self
08.2020 - Current

Dance Instructor / Administrative Management and Marketing

Bridging Cultures Danz House
01.2018 - 04.2020

Teacher

Primrose Preschool
01.2018 - 01.2019

Community Assistant

American Campus Communities
01.2018 - 01.2019

Diploma -

College Station High School

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