Diana Vakoc
Perkasie,PA
Summary
Dedicated and detail-oriented administrative assistant with a proven track record of driving complex, time-sensitive workflows to completion. Expertise in leveraging advanced word and data processing tools to draft, manage, and analyze reports that enhance business operations. Demonstrated ability to streamline processes and improve efficiency, contributing to overall organizational success. Committed to delivering high-quality support in fast-paced environments while maintaining a focus on accuracy and professionalism.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
NATIONAL REAL ESTATE ASSISTANT
ALDI
Center Valley, PA
07.2022 - Current
- Communicate information efficiently on behalf of Director and Construction Managers.
- Facilitate effective partnerships by coordinating with government agencies, contractors, suppliers, attorneys, engineers, and service companies.
- Organize and maintain department filing system in both digital and hard-copy formats per company guidelines.
- Day-to-day tasks include processing pay applications and invoices, permitting, licensing, expense and cost control through SAP, identifying potential sites, ordering materials for site builds using ARIBA, and many more administrative duties.
- Organized meetings and travel plans efficiently for Director Real Estate.
PURCHASING ASSISTANT
ALDI
Center Valley, PA
05.2017 - 07.2022
- Managed purchasing operations to enhance cost-effectiveness and support sales growth across multiple locations.
- Oversaw various projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks, setting deadlines, and coordinating information flow.
- Researched and implemented diverse competitive pricing strategies at store level to enhance profit.
- Contributed to project rollout for localized competitive pricing, enhancing Northeast Division's monthly profit by $1.3 million.
- Assisted in cost management to reduce expenses while maintaining high-quality products.
- Negotiated product costs to enhance advertising coverage.
- Handled invoice processing and addressed discrepancies.
- Provided essential office support to meet Directors' and management's needs.
NIGHT MANAGER
Wawa
Easton, PA
06.2014 - 05.2017
- Maintained high standards of customer service excellence.
- Optimized store operations in sales, expense control, merchandising, marketing, and training.
- Maintained adherence to store operations standards.
- Maintained precise inventory records by performing cycle counts.
SERVER
Bravo Cucina Italiana
Whitehall, PA
05.2012 - 07.2014
- Executed all necessary preparation tasks efficiently.
- Kept current with menu choices, specialties, and deviations.
- Ensured seamless dining experience by delivering items and fulfilling customer needs.
- Accepted payments efficiently.
BRANCH OPERATIONS MANAGER
Sovereign Bank
Bethlehem, PA
10.2010 - 05.2012
- Adhered to all audit, regulatory, and security protocols.
- Identified sales opportunities and referred clients to financial officers for cross-selling bank products.
- Executed daily settlements promptly within established timeframes.
- Managed teller discrepancies and ensured adherence to policies.
- Managed all operational processes at the branch.
Education
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Loan Signing Certification through NNA
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Notary Public Certification
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Bucks County Community College
Newtown, PAundefined
Pennridge High School
Perkasie, PASkills
- MS Office/Teams
- Excellent Communication
- Calendar and Travel Management
- Budgeting
- Organization
- Time Management
- Problem Solving
- Inventory Management
Timeline
NATIONAL REAL ESTATE ASSISTANT
ALDI
07.2022 - Current
PURCHASING ASSISTANT
ALDI
05.2017 - 07.2022
NIGHT MANAGER
Wawa
06.2014 - 05.2017
SERVER
Bravo Cucina Italiana
05.2012 - 07.2014
BRANCH OPERATIONS MANAGER
Sovereign Bank
10.2010 - 05.2012
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Loan Signing Certification through NNA
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Notary Public Certification
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Bucks County Community College
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Pennridge High School