Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
COO
Outwater Plastics Industries
01.2002 - 09.2022
Identified and pursued business development opportunities to grow organization and increase revenue.
Negotiated contracts and agreements to secure favorable terms and maximize profits.
Oversaw day-to-day operations to keep organization running smoothly while meeting business goals.
Monitored and analyzed industry trends to identify opportunities for organizational growth and competitiveness.
Managed crisis response to minimize potential negative impacts on company.
Developed and implemented recommendations for service improvement.
Oversaw business-wide changes to modernize procedures and organization.
Established positive and effective communication among organization management, reducing miscommunications, and missed deadlines.
Set, enforced, and optimized internal policies to maintain responsiveness to demands.
Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
Updated and resolved incidents and managed accessorial charges objectively while maximizing profit.
Identified, selected, and maintained logistic suppliers and achieved optimum costs and service qualities.
Developed system to identify and rectify repeat shipping errors and packaging mistakes.
Reviewed and analyzed physical inventory counts. Developed an Inventory Control recording system to efficiently identify trouble spots.
Monitored and evaluated sales performance to make informed decisions and improve results. [FBA and 3rd party marketplace]
Coordinated staff availability for extra shifts during holidays and other busy periods to ensure order deadlines would be met. [FBA and 3rd party marketplace]
Supervised staff of collectors, monitoring phone calls and letters.
Established procedures for collection of past due amounts.
Successfully implemented new technologies and process automations to encourage continuous improvement.
Executive Assistant
Outwater Plastics Industries
06.1985 - 12.2001
Handled confidential and sensitive information with discretion and tact.
Managed executive calendars, scheduling meetings and appointments and coordinating travel arrangements to optimize time.
Organized and coordinated conferences and monthly meetings.
Processed travel expenses and reimbursements for executive team and senior management group.
Created and updated spreadsheets and databases to track, analyze, and report on performance and sales data.
Screened calls and emails and responded accordingly to support executive correspondence.
Facilitated training and onboarding for incoming office staff.
Created and managed office systems to efficiently deal with documentation.
Streamlined operations and prioritized tasks, allowing senior staff to increase productivity.
Trade Show Manager
Outwater Plastics Industries
01.1990 - 06.1995
Negotiated contracts with venues, vendors and suppliers to obtain best rates and services.
Managed administrative logistics of events planning, event booking, and event promotions.
Trained and supervised event staff to complete tasks on time.
Monitored and controlled event expenditures to meet budgets.
Evaluated existing plans, processes and events planning services to identify opportunities for improvement.
Developed and distributed event surveys to gather feedback and assess event success.
Implemented contingency plans to address last-minute changes or unforeseen events.
Implemented protocols and procedures to effectively manage planning process.
Analyzed event costs to identify areas of improvement and cost savings.
Researched and identified new vendors and suppliers to obtain competitive pricing.
Supported senior leadership by developing ROI reports for all events.
Developed detailed event reports, documenting all aspects of each event.
Purchasing Agent
Outwater Plastics Industries
09.1986 - 01.1990
Maintained consistent email communication with suppliers to confirm and track orders and verify price revisions on purchase orders.
Reviewed proposals, qualified vendors, and recommended optimal suppliers.
Searched for hard-to-find items and found high-quality, reliable vendors.
Developed and implemented strategies to reduce operational costs.
Performed monthly reconciliation of open purchasing orders.
Communicated with vendors regarding inventory needs and negotiated prices to maintain profit margins.
Computed and created purchase orders to monitor stock levels, verify purchase requisitions and expedite customer orders.
Education
Associate of Science - Business Management
Bergen Community College
Paramus, NJ
Skills
Operations Oversight
Business Forecasting
Business Analysis
Planning and Execution
Contract Negotiation
Benefits Administration
Process Improvement
Business Administration
Accomplishments
Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Collaborated with team of [Number] in the development of [Project name].
Documented and resolved [Issue] which led to [Results].
Achieved [Result] by completing [Task] with accuracy and efficiency.
Timeline
COO
Outwater Plastics Industries
01.2002 - 09.2022
Trade Show Manager
Outwater Plastics Industries
01.1990 - 06.1995
Purchasing Agent
Outwater Plastics Industries
09.1986 - 01.1990
Executive Assistant
Outwater Plastics Industries
06.1985 - 12.2001
Associate of Science - Business Management
Bergen Community College
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