Colleen Montague
Katy,TX
Summary
Well-qualified Purchasing Specialist with proven success in improving operations and solving problems. Highly proficient in building lasting relationships with key decision makers, customers and team members to further company goals. Ready to leverage training and experience to take on new professional challenges.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Realtor
Licensed Real Estate Agent
02.2018 - Current
- Coordinated various aspects of real estate transactions such as inspections, appraisals, and financing arrangements, minimizing delays and challenges for clients.
- Built lasting relationships with clients through excellent communication, personalized service, and dedication to their needs.
Purchasing Agent
ALDI, Inc.
03.2016 - 12.2017
- Procuring of Special Buy, core range meat, fresh bread, and alcohol items each week securing delivery via supplier or in house logistics team
- Initial supplier set up of direct delivery items such as Blue Bell, Coca-Cola, Mission, and Oak Farm suppliers to new stores for product delivery
- Organized and maintained the Grand Opening Purchasing Checklist to ensure purchasing assistants had adequate time to increase their orders to support new stores along with the current ones.
Executive Administrative Assistant / Luxury Private Travel Designer
Legendary Expeditions
03.2014 - 08.2015
- Organized travel arrangements successfully with International C-Level Executive clients in regards to the planning stages for their Tanzanian Safari
- Processed and maintained accounting records
- Procurement of materials, then managed application of company branding with promotional vendors.
Corporate Administrative Billing Manager / Accounts Receivable Coordinator
Willis Group LLC
02.2011 - 01.2014
- Effectively supporting C-Level Executives on revenue reporting
- Maintained accurate invoicing procedures within department
- Managed three administrative billing specialists
- Member of the Acquisition Discovery Team on purchases of new companies.
Materials Management Administrative Assistant / Data Entry
Sercel Inc
07.2008 - 02.2011
- Monitored and recorded materials within the stockroom inventory for accuracy
- Interfaced heavily with the Vice President of Manufacturing in regards to department schedules within planning, purchasing, quality, engineering, accounting, and shipping to ensure client delivery expectations
- Supervised warehouse personnel when needed
- Member of the 5s Lean Manufacturing Committee to eliminate waste and implement efficient production lines.
Education
Real Estate
Champions School of Real Estate
Houston, TX02.2018
Education Certificates -
Sercel, Inc.
10.2010
Associate of Arts Degree in General Studies -
Alvin Community College
05.2005
Office Technology Certificate Program -
College of the Mainland
05.1990
Skills
- Client Relations
- Contract Negotiation
- Tech-savvy mindset
- Schedule Coordination
- Negotiation
- Database Management
- Order tracking
- Procurement
- Scheduling
- Inventory Management
- Audit Support
- Accounts receivable management
Skills
Contracts, Customer service, Home showings, 52wpm, Executive Administrative Assistant duties, Corporate management, Self-directed, Detail oriented, Corporate reporting, International travel arrangements, International correspondences, Board meeting scheduling, Conference calls, Maintaining calendars, Proficient invoicing, Document control, Logistics scheduling, Quality control, Receiving, International shipping, Procurement of materials, Expense reporting, Cash management, Balanced accounts, Accounts receivable reporting, Monthly closing activities, Accounts receivable integration, Payroll processing, Collections, Process development, Promotional branding, Promotional brochures, Data entry, Kitting, Cycle counting, Material handling, Inventory management, Maintained office supplies, Working with a revolving inventory (FIFO), Machine shorthand theory, Business English, Legal terminology, Medical terminology, Advanced Microsoft Office 2010, Adobe PDF Editor, Microsoft Great Plains, Dynamics GP Integration Manager, JobDiva, Lotus Notes, StaffSuite, Fourth Shift Manufacturing Software, Visibar Labeling System, SQL Server Reporting Services, Dropbox, Adobe InDesign, SAP, Ariba, OB10, IQNavigator, Peoplefluent, Fieldglass, Oracle, TyMetrix 360, Quadrem, WAND, ADP, iSymphony
Volunteering
I volunteer by receiving clothing donations from the church and dispersing them to community organizations
Timeline
Realtor
Licensed Real Estate Agent
02.2018 - Current
Purchasing Agent
ALDI, Inc.
03.2016 - 12.2017
Executive Administrative Assistant / Luxury Private Travel Designer
Legendary Expeditions
03.2014 - 08.2015
Corporate Administrative Billing Manager / Accounts Receivable Coordinator
Willis Group LLC
02.2011 - 01.2014
Materials Management Administrative Assistant / Data Entry
Sercel Inc
07.2008 - 02.2011
Real Estate
Champions School of Real Estate
Education Certificates -
Sercel, Inc.
Associate of Arts Degree in General Studies -
Alvin Community College
Office Technology Certificate Program -
College of the Mainland
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