Denise Short
Newborn,GA
Summary
Detail-oriented Purchasing Assistant with a solid background in production and manufacturing. Delivered effective communication with employees and vendors through comprehensive knowledge of large-scale purchasing methods and contracts. Committed to enhancing customer experience through strong multitasking and time management skills.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Purchasing Assistant
Contract Packaging Inc.
Covington, GA
07.2024 - Current
- Processed purchase orders for contract packaging materials and supplies.
- Communicated with suppliers to confirm pricing, delivery dates, and order status.
- Tracked inventory levels for packaging components and production materials.
Customer Service Representative
Contract packaging Inc.
Covington, GA
05.2021 - 07.2024
- Resolved customer complaints with clear communication and active listening.
- Responded to customer inquiries about contract packaging orders and shipment status.
- Processed purchase orders using order management and customer service systems.
Quality Control Inspector
Contract packaging Inc.
Covington, GA
05.2020 - 05.2021
- Inspected packaged products for defects on contract packaging production lines.
- Verified labels, seals, and codes against customer specifications.
- Documented quality checks and inspection findings in production records.
- Checked line setups for proper materials, paperwork, and lot control.
Shipping and Receiving Clerk
Contract Packaging Inc.
Covington, GA
04.2018 - 05.2020
- Coordinated inbound and outbound shipments for contract packaging warehouse operations.
- Verified packing slips, bills of lading, and shipment labels for accuracy.
- Inspected incoming materials and packaging supplies against purchase orders.
Assistant Plant Manager
Harper Engraving & Printing Company
Covington, GA
03.1991 - 04.2018
- Coordinated plant operations at Harper Engraving & Printing Company.
- Supervised production schedules and daily work assignments.
- Monitored quality standards across engraving and printing departments.
- Trained staff on procedures, policies, and workflow changes.
- Reviewed inventory levels and material usage for production needs.
Education
High School Diploma
Covington, GASkills
- Purchase order processing
- Order management systems
- Supplier coordination
- Pricing verification
- Inventory tracking
- Material requirement planning
- Proficiency in MRPII and Acumatica
- Customer order support
Timeline
Purchasing Assistant
Contract Packaging Inc.
07.2024 - Current
Customer Service Representative
Contract packaging Inc.
05.2021 - 07.2024
Quality Control Inspector
Contract packaging Inc.
05.2020 - 05.2021
Shipping and Receiving Clerk
Contract Packaging Inc.
04.2018 - 05.2020
Assistant Plant Manager
Harper Engraving & Printing Company
03.1991 - 04.2018
High School Diploma