CHELSeA ZIMMERMAN
Longview,WA
Summary
Experienced administrative assistant with strong leadership aptitude and collaborative approach to teamwork. Skilled in coordinating and organizing work processes, designing efficient workflows to optimize productivity. Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate team members, fostering a positive and cohesive work environment.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Purchasing Assistant
Weyerhaeuser
Longview WA
07.2023 - Current
- Maintained consistent email communication with stores and suppliers to confirm and track orders and verify price revisions on purchase orders.
- Maintained accurate records of purchases, pricing, and documentation for audit purposes.
- Established and managed supplier and vendor relationships.
- Verified receipt of items by comparing items received to items ordered and resolved shipment order errors with suppliers.
- Prepared purchase orders accurately and followed up with suppliers to confirm receipt and delivery schedules.
- Collaborated with other departments to identify opportunities for cost reduction or process improvements within the purchasing function.
- Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
- Resolved discrepancies between purchase orders and invoices promptly, maintaining a high level of accuracy in financial records.
- Processed purchase orders and invoices in accordance with company procedures.
Administrative Assistant
WA Trucking
WA
10.2022 - 07.2023
- Day-to -day support to the truck drivers, Managing and maintaining DOT compliance
- Staying on top of Invoices and capital purchases
- Maintain and grow vendor relationship and on boarding new contractor and Employees
- Creating Reports for supervisors
- Maintaining and safe and efficient environment
Administrative Assistant
NAP Steel / Cascadia Metals
Longview WA
09.2021 - 10.2022
- Hardworking and versatile administrative assistant with proven organizational skills and thorough knowledge of corporate policies and procedures
- Excellent communication and people skills with extensive strategic planning capabilities
Assistant Coordinator
Lifeworks
10.2015 - 10.2021
- A higher level of leadership by supporting a program coordinator in overseeing the daily operations and maintenance of a support living program
- This position is expected to provide strong support and structure to clients with developmental disabilities, as well as the development of staff in their skills, knowledge and abilities to perform their job
- I was aware of agency policies and guidelines and making sure to incorporate the principles within the environment
- Strong problem-solving skills, time management, ability to work with little supervision and Ability to adapt to new duties as assigned
Medical assistant Student
St JOHN Hospital
02.2017 - 04.2017
- As a Medical Assistant, I provided patient care under the supervision of an MD
- These duties include: patient vitals, charting, patient education, and room/procedure set up/clean up
- I also assist the Doctor with any needs that they may have while keeping them on a timely schedule and making sure that all the patient's needs are met
Education
Medical assistant - Medical Assistant Certificate
Concord career college
06.2017
Skills
- Attention to detail
- Organized
- Self-motivated
- Quick learner
- Multi-tasking
- Time management
- MS Word
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- Outlook
- Listening skills
- Assertiveness
- Tactfulness
- Adaptability
- Policy development
- Interpersonal skills
- Communication skills
- Confidential information handling
- HIPAA compliance
- Desire to learn
- Team player
- Decision making
- Problem solving
- Employee orientation
- Development and training
- Administrative expertise
Timeline
Purchasing Assistant
Weyerhaeuser
07.2023 - Current
Administrative Assistant
WA Trucking
10.2022 - 07.2023
Administrative Assistant
NAP Steel / Cascadia Metals
09.2021 - 10.2022
Medical assistant Student
St JOHN Hospital
02.2017 - 04.2017
Assistant Coordinator
Lifeworks
10.2015 - 10.2021
Medical assistant - Medical Assistant Certificate
Concord career college