Christine Molter
Walden,United States
Summary
Operations and Purchasing Manager overseeing daily activities, procurement, and inventory management. Streamlined processes and negotiated vendor contracts to achieve cost savings and maintain optimal inventory levels. Demonstrated commitment to cross-functional collaboration and operational excellence.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations / Purchasing Manager
Alto Music of Orange County
Middletown, NY
05.2020 - Current
- Oversee daily operational and purchasing activities to support efficient business operations.
- Managed procurement activities, supplier relationships, purchasing processes, and inventory levels to ensure seamless operations.
- Negotiate pricing and purchasing terms with vendors to support cost-effective procurement.
- Evaluate suppliers, monitor pricing and market trends, and identify opportunities for cost savings.
- Monitor inventory levels and coordinate purchasing to maintain appropriate stock and product availability.
- Developed and implemented operational strategies that streamlined workflow and enhanced efficiency.
- Identified process improvements that optimized productivity and minimized unnecessary costs.
- Managed resources across departments to ensure optimal allocation and usage. and collaborate with operations, finance, sales, customer service, and leadership teams.
- Support quality, compliance, and timely delivery of products and services.
- Facilitated problem-solving by identifying challenges and working with teams to develop effective solutions. and day-to-day operational issues across departments.
Band & Orchestra Manager
Alto Music of Orange County, Inc.
Middletown, NY
05.2017 - 05.2020
- Managed inventory and ordered stock for Band & Orchestra department, ensuring availability of instruments and materials.
- Assisted customers by phone and in person, delivering product information and resolving inquiries to enhance customer satisfaction.
- Worked closely with customer service and repair departments to coordinate customer and department needs.
- Supported daily administrative and operational functions of department, facilitating smooth operations and effective service delivery.
- Performed data entry related to sales, rentals, inventory, and department records.
- Organized files and maintained accurate department documentation.
- Prepared school bids, quotes, and other purchasing and sales documents.
Education
Associate of Arts - Music Performance
SUNY Orange
Middletown, NY05-2002
High School Diploma - General Education
Pine Bush High School
Middletown, NY01-1999
Skills
- Purchasing & Procurement
- Order Management
- Inventory Management
- Cost Control
- Vendor relations
- Operations Management
- Process Improvement
- Compliance documentation
- Department collaboration
- Professional communication
- Problem Solving
- Customer Service
- Staff training
- Professional communication
Personal Information
- Authorized To Work: United States
- Title: Operations & Purchasing Manager
Timeline
Operations / Purchasing Manager
Alto Music of Orange County
05.2020 - Current
Band & Orchestra Manager
Alto Music of Orange County, Inc.
05.2017 - 05.2020
Associate of Arts - Music Performance
SUNY Orange
High School Diploma - General Education
Pine Bush High School