Chase Damer
Bentonville,AR
Summary
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Experienced with contract negotiation, vendor management, customer satisfaction and retention, and sales. 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
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Capacity Procurement Representative- ICS
JB Hunt
03.2022 - 10.2024
- Resolved daily issues by handling issues with cancellations, rates,and late deliveries.
- Utilized procurement tools to manage quote process and track loads.
- Researched and evaluated new and current carriers to determine best rates and delivery options.
- Worked with carriers to increase their load amounts to get best pricing and on time delivery for future loads.
- Built relationships with carriers to gain trust and confidence in my ability to make the contract good for all parties.
- Achieved cost reductions in procurement projects, utilizing effective negotiation strategies and tactics.
Assistant General Manager of Operations
Grub's Bar and Grille
03.2021 - 01.2022
- Ensured all duties were performed daily to make restaurant run efficiently
- Managed cash handling duties for each shift
- Performed opening and closing duties
- Provided the best customer service and experience possible for all guests
- Handled employee scheduling for daily shifts
- Created new marketing and promotions
- Controlled cost by finding new ways to do duties without sacrificing quality of food and service
- Ensured all local, state and federal laws were followed
- Problem solved during Covid with minimal staff and delivery issues.
- Employee relations for hiring and termination
- Performed all duties required in a restaurant when needed including cooking, bartending, cleaning, hosting, and serving.
Bartender/ Server
Buffalo Wild Wings
08.2018 - 07.2020
- Managed cash handling duties responsibly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Efficiently opened or closed the bar according to established procedures, ensuring preparedness for each shift.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Developed loyal clientele by consistently delivering outstanding service and engaging in friendly conversation.
- Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
- Increased customer satisfaction by providing excellent service and crafting high-quality cocktails.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Political Science
University of Arkansas
Fayetteville05-2020
Skills
- Strategic sourcing
- Purchasing processes
- E-procurement systems
- Cost analysis
- Supplier relationships
- Supplier research
- Organization skills
- Customer service
- Problem-solving abilities
- Writing and verbal communication
- Reliability
- Effective communication
- Product knowledge
- Operations Management
- Quality Control
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Vendor Relations
Timeline
Capacity Procurement Representative- ICS
JB Hunt
03.2022 - 10.2024
Assistant General Manager of Operations
Grub's Bar and Grille
03.2021 - 01.2022
Bartender/ Server
Buffalo Wild Wings
08.2018 - 07.2020
Bachelor of Science - Political Science
University of Arkansas
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