Denise Madera
Huntsville,TX
Summary
Experienced with vendor negotiations, supplier relationships, and procurement strategies. Uses analytical skills to evaluate market trends and make informed purchasing decisions. Track record of maintaining inventory levels and ensuring timely delivery of materials.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Buyer
Huntsville Memorial Hospital
Huntsville, United States
08.2023 - Current
- Computed and created purchase orders to monitor stock levels, verify purchase requisitions and expedite customer orders.
- Coordinated with logistics teams to resolve any shipping delays or discrepancies while minimizing impact on operations.
- Developed and improved account relationships.
- Ensured timely delivery of products by closely monitoring vendor performance and addressing any issues promptly.
- Achieved cost savings by identifying opportunities for consolidation and bulk purchasing across departments.
- Developed strong relationships with suppliers to secure favorable pricing terms and conditions for the company''s benefit.
- Built long-term supplier relationships with vendors to establish quality and competitive pricing.
Receptionist/Administrative Assistant
Huntsville Independent School District
Huntsville, TX
09.2022 - 07.2023
- Receive and distribute all District mail to the appropriate Campus/Department.
- Meter all District mail.
- Answered multi-line phone system, routed calls, delivered messages to staff, and greeted visitors.
- Purchase any needed supplies or subscriptions for Communication and Media department.
- Schedule times for filming with appropriate people for Media Department.
- Keep spreadsheets of both Communication and Media department budgets updated.
- Post any information directed on our District's Facebook and Twitter Pages.
- Update our Huntsville ISD Website with any upcoming events.
- Assist in any events our Communication Department is over. For Example end of year Staff awards, Buyers' Group Dinner/Auction.
- Update District Telephone Extensions.
- Put together all Monthly Board meeting books for our Superintendent and Board of Trustees.
- Translate Expulsions for our Assistant Superintendent.
- Nominate students for PostCards Magazine and turn in students' information to appropriate person.
Receptionist
Huntsville Independent School District
HUNTSVILLE, TX
08.2020 - 09.2022
- Answered central telephone system and directed calls accordingly.
- Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
- Answered phones promptly and directed incoming calls to the correct offices.
- Managed multiple tasks and met time-sensitive deadlines.
- Translated all School documents sent to all Campus Parents.
- Filled all student data regarding Child Protective Services, Tri-County, etc. in each student file.
- Registered students when our Campus Registrar was out of office.
- Translated any meeting, for example, DAEP hearings, ARDs, or etc.
- Helped our Dean with any TELPAS needs.
Cashier Manager
7 Leguas Mexican Restaurant
HUNTSVILLE, Texas
12.2018 - 08.2020
- Monitored areas for security issues and safety hazards.
- Quickly and accurately counted drawers at start and end of each shift.
- Kept orderly and accurate accounting records by monitoring sales documentation.
- Coached employees and trained on methods for handling various aspects of sales, complicated issues, and difficult customers.
- At the end of the Waiter/Waitress's shift, pay them out the correct amount of Tips.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business Entrepreneurship
Lone Star College
Houston Tx2025
High School Diploma -
Huntsville High School
Huntsville, TX05-2019
Skills
- Bilingual
- Problem-Solving Skills
- Records Management Systems
- Customer Service
- Management Skills
- Multitasking Skills
- Cost control
- Inventory oversight
- Vendor relations
- Pricing negotiations
- Recordkeeping skills
- Purchase order management
- Supplier relationship management
Accomplishments
- Employee of the Month for Huntsville ISD
- Employee of the month for Mance Park Middle School
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Buyer
Huntsville Memorial Hospital
08.2023 - Current
Receptionist/Administrative Assistant
Huntsville Independent School District
09.2022 - 07.2023
Receptionist
Huntsville Independent School District
08.2020 - 09.2022
Cashier Manager
7 Leguas Mexican Restaurant
12.2018 - 08.2020
High School Diploma -
Huntsville High School
Bachelor of Arts - Business Entrepreneurship
Lone Star College