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Earnestine Ashley

Florence,South Carolina

Summary

Seasoned Buyer bringing in-depth retail and professional experience in diverse environments. First-rate planner, manager and communicator highly trained in purchasing and supply chain management. Proficient in managing purchasing needs in high-volume retail operations. Skilled research and forecasting abilities with strengths in communication and key relationship management.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Buyer- New Model/Development Execution

Honda
06.2021 - Current
  • Learned the value of time management, proper accounting techniques and building relationships with suppliers by managing, tracking, and summarizing ADN data from suppliers.
  • Placed orders for new model testing events for research and development.
  • Ensure accuracy of parts delivered using BOM, emissions testing data requirements, and drawings. Negotiating part cost and freight.
  • Communicated with suppliers to confirm orders and part delivery status.
  • Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
  • Built long-term supplier relationships with vendors to establish quality and competitive pricing.
  • Designed and implemented process improvements to streamline purchasing process.

Administrative Assistant

SC DHEC
08.2020 - 04.2022
  • Learned the value of serving the community in an effort to spread knowledge and combat COVID-19 by transcribing calls from healthcare providers and the community for nurses and physicians
  • Provided administrative services for community vaccine clinics
  • Entered lab documents in the statewide database
  • Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.

Administrative Assistant

MUSC Health (Compass Group)
08.2015 - 07.2020
  • Learned the value of time management, proper accounting techniques and building relationships with vendors through Purchasing and Accounts Payable
  • Maintained and updated financial records for private use and contract negotiations
  • Processed payroll and updated all personnel HR files
  • Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
  • Managed department budgets and generated financial reports for management review.

Cashier

Food Lion
05.2014 - 08.2015
  • Learned the importance of hard work, great customer service, and communication skills by completing purchase transactions for patrons
  • Aided in profit maximization through inventory and cash control
  • Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.

Student Custodian

Francis Marion Facilities Management
09.2013 - 04.2014
  • Emptied trash cans and recycling bins to keep building clean and free of germs.
  • Replaced and refilled paper towel and toilet paper dispensers for users convenience.
  • Maintained clean and comfortable environments in commercial buildings by vacuuming, cleaning windows, and dusting.

Education

B.B.A Supply Chain Management -

Francis Marion University
Florence, SC
05.2016

Skills

  • Cost Control
  • Inventory Oversight
  • Presentation
  • Purchase Order Management
  • Relationship Building
  • Verbal and Written Communication

References

Louise Neighbours, ROSI, Sodexo HealthCare, (205) 541-3326 Holly Saleeby-Atkins, Attorney-At-Law, Atkins Law Firm, (803) 251-6406 Kayla Boles, Buyer Planner, Otis Elevator, (336) 755-8977

Timeline

Buyer- New Model/Development Execution

Honda
06.2021 - Current

Administrative Assistant

SC DHEC
08.2020 - 04.2022

Administrative Assistant

MUSC Health (Compass Group)
08.2015 - 07.2020

Cashier

Food Lion
05.2014 - 08.2015

Student Custodian

Francis Marion Facilities Management
09.2013 - 04.2014

B.B.A Supply Chain Management -

Francis Marion University
Earnestine Ashley