Desire simmons
Newark,New Jersey
Summary
Organized Buyers Agent with extensive knowledge of Contracting for my local municipal. Successful at closing deals with accuracy and speed. Trained in Procuring goods and services and Municipal Finance. My adaptability to skills, projects, and environments that are new and different are one of my best qualities.I can also say I am a bery big team player.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Buyers Agent
City of Newark
05.2023 - Current
- Maintained timely product deliveries by effectively communicating with vendors, merchants and distribution center.
- Negotiated pricing for materials and supplies from vendors to secure best value.
- Prepared in-depth reports regarding orders, sales and costs and distributed weekly to appropriate management staff.
- Took tours of supplier facilities to establish lasting relationships and see products in person.
- Prepared and presented contracts and other legal documents to clients.
- Reviewed and executed confidential documents, contracts and disclosures.
- Developed new business and managed new and existing clients.
- Educated clients looking to sell or buy on current market conditions, legal requirements, pricing, and mortgages.
- Leveraged market knowledge and analysis to provide guidance and advice on best options for clients.
Customer Service Rep - Cash Dept
Partners Pharmacy
04.2021 - 07.2021
- My daily task consists of answering phone calls and directing them to the co-worker it suite's best
- Also I make payments to customers/patients accounts
- Doing monthly recons that tracks the money going in and out of the company
- Checked daily credit and debit payments
- Checked mail for mailed checks, and scan them into the bank
- Using a fax machine, printer, and copier machine.
Receptionist
Genesis Healthcare
10.2019 - 03.2020
- Make Flyer and notices using Microsoft as well as excel for spreadsheets and PowerPoint
- Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
- Answered phone promptly and directed incoming calls to correct offices.
- Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive first impression.
- Resolved customer problems and complaints.
- Handled cash transactions and maintained sales and payments records accurately.
- Streamlined front desk operations for increased efficiency by effectively managing phone calls, and walk-in clients.
- Lastly I carry out the nightly duties for closing procedures of the lobby.
Cashier - Assistant Manager
Save A Lots
06.2019 - 12.2019
- Unloading & Loading the truck
- Packing out 7 to 8 ft tall pallets
- Stocking shelves, and rotating supplies
- Handling money such as the cash register
- Nightly duties such as, Cleaning register, and bathrooms, also includes floor sweeps, and locking doors.
Education
HS Diploma -
Hillside High
Hillside, NJ08.2019
Skills
- Adaptability to new skills, projects, and environments
- Customer service interaction
- Public speaking
- Problem solving
- Management
- Leadership
- Team player
- Purchasing strategies
- Knowledgeable in procurment
- Product procurement
- Vendor relationships
- Price Negotiation
- Vendor Relations
- Cost Analysis
- Results-Oriented
- Negotiating material prices
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking Abilities
- Organizational Skills
- Time Management
Certification
Purchasing 1:
Attended: Rutgers, Center for Government Services
From: October 2023 - November 2023
It was a hybrid class, which we attended once a week for four hours.
Municipal Finance:
Attended: Rutgers, Center for Government Services
From: February 2023 - April 2023
It was a hybrid class, which we attended once a week for four hours.
Timeline
Buyers Agent
City of Newark
05.2023 - Current
Customer Service Rep - Cash Dept
Partners Pharmacy
04.2021 - 07.2021
Receptionist
Genesis Healthcare
10.2019 - 03.2020
Cashier - Assistant Manager
Save A Lots
06.2019 - 12.2019
HS Diploma -
Hillside High
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