Elizabeth Gonnella
Newport News,VA
Summary
Highly motivated professional with a background in interviewing vendors for the best possible pricing. An effective Purchasing Clerk with exemplary talents in handling seasonal demand and placing orders with accuracy. Smart and focused and willing to go the extra mile to complete tasks.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Sales Associate
Virginia ABC
01.2020 - Current
- Gained customer trust and confidence by demonstrating compelling, persuasive and composed professional demeanor.
- Promoted conversion of casual shoppers into customers through product knowledge and product solutions to meet customer needs.
- Performed inventory control procedures to manage stock.
- Trained, coached, and mentored new sales associates for maximum performance.
- Developed and maintained knowledge of current sales and promotions.
- Managed inventory effectively, minimizing stock-outs and overstock situations.
- Greeted customers and offered assistance with selecting merchandise, finding accessories and completing purchases.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Purchasing Clerk
QED Systems Inc
06.2016 - Current
- Reduced costs with thorough research and comparison of product prices from multiple suppliers.
- Solved diverse supply chain problems involving numerous sources, logistics, and scheduling factors.
- Employed expert inventory management and oversight skills to formulate business metrics and meet corporate goals.
- Verified accuracy of bills of lading, contracts and purchase requests.
- Provided input on vendor selection criteria during supplier evaluation meetings held by senior management team members.
- Maintained effective and lasting vendor relationships through dynamic communication, collaboration, and intelligent questioning skills.
- Communicated frequently with stores and vendors to manage orders and verify revisions on purchase orders.
- Evaluated proposals from potential vendors, ensuring selection based on quality, service, and pricing factors.
- Coordinated with warehouse personnel to ensure proper receipt and storage of delivered goods upon arrival at the facility.
- Researched industry trends to stay informed on market changes impacting procurement decisions.
- Computed and created purchase orders to monitor stock levels, verify purchase requisitions and expedite customer orders.
- Tracked delivery status of outstanding purchase orders, providing updates to relevant departments as needed.
Education
No Degree -
Tidewater Community College
Norfolk, VASkills
- POS system knowledge
- Sales pitching
- Product Recommendations
- Inventory Control
- Inventory Monitoring
- Order tracking
- Cost Reporting
- Proficient in Excel and Word
- Product sourcing
- Vendor Relationship Management
- Supply Ordering
- Compliance Monitoring
Timeline
Lead Sales Associate
Virginia ABC
01.2020 - Current
Purchasing Clerk
QED Systems Inc
06.2016 - Current
No Degree -
Tidewater Community College
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