GABRIELLE K. SKORA
Castle Rock,Colorado
Summary
Dedicated purchasing professional specializing in logistics coordination, vendor relations and inventory management. Organized and proactive with remarkable project management, communication and planning abilities. Exceptional leader skilled at reducing costs and increasing department efficiency. Articulate and persuasive in dealing with management, peers, staff, and diverse clientele. Consistently meets and exceeds goals, while also mentoring staff to improve client satisfaction with effective time management abilities. Excellent verbal and written communication skills paired with organized nature and advanced problem-solving strengths. Improves policies, reduces waste and supports business needs with efficiency.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
National Purchasing Manager
Century Communities, Inc.
07.2021 - Current
- Monitored and evaluated vendor performance to determine compliance with quality standards.
- Evaluated supplier performance through regular audits and assessments, ensuring compliance with quality standards and contractual terms.
- Implemented strategic sourcing initiatives, reducing overall purchasing costs.
- Collaborated with internal stakeholders to create timely and accurate purchase orders.
- Developed risk management strategies to mitigate potential disruptions in the supply chain.
- Cultivated strong relationships with vendors to maintain and improve levels of customer service.
- Developed and tracked metrics to measure supplier performance and cost savings.
Buyer/Re-Order Buyer
Furniture Row Corporate
09.2017 - 07.2021
- National Buyer for Furniture Row Living (Upholstery & Case Goods): Domestic and international import products.
- Cultivated relationships with wholesalers and distributors to increase inventory availability.
- Sourced new vendors in effort to boost range of products offered in store locations while reducing costs through strategic contract negotiations.
- Provided training and guidance to junior team members on best practices in purchasing, fostering a culture of continuous improvement within the procurement department.
- Maintained key item stock levels and wrote or expedited purchase orders.
Photojournalist/ social media-Web Marketing
40 Below Joe
03.2017 - 08.2017
- Digitally edited photos to enhance appearance.
- Balanced multiple assignments simultaneously while prioritizing tasks effectively to meet all deadlines without compromising quality.
- Captured compelling images by covering various events, including rallies and community gatherings.
- Assisted clients in selecting poses, wardrobe and backgrounds to photograph different looks, concepts and locations.
- Used image processing algorithms to reduce motion blur and enhance color, contrast and light range.
Administrative Aide Assistant
Southern Illinois University Graduate Dean’s Office
09.2014 - 05.2017
- Built and maintained excellent customer relationships through timely response to inquiries and going above and beyond to accommodate unusual requests.
- Created and maintained detailed administrative processes and procedures to drive efficiency and accuracy.
- Maintained complex digital filing system for financial information.
- Fostered collaboration between departments with effective interdepartmental communication skills to solve problems efficiently.
- Managed phone and email correspondence and handled incoming and outgoing mail and faxes.
- Interacted with vendors, contractors and professional services personnel to receive orders, direct activities, and communicate instructions.
- Enhanced team productivity with thorough record-keeping and timely correspondence management.
Event Fundraising Coordinator
Alzheimer’s Association- Greater Illinois Chapter
01.2014 - 12.2016
- Sigma Kappa Sorority Liaison: Event Fundraising Coordinator (Galas raised $50,000+)
- Walk to End Alzheimer’s Carbondale
- Alzheimer’s Tag Days.
- Organized spaces, materials and catering support for internal and client-focused meetings.
- Organized company-wide events that boosted employee morale and cultivated team spirit within the organization.
- Gathered and organized materials to support operations.
Pandora Premiere Specialist
Artsy Abode Boutique
06.2013 - 08.2016
- Visual Merchandiser
- Senior Sales Associate and Key Holder
- Launched successful marketing campaigns that drove brand awareness among target audiences.
- Interpreted clients' needs and introduced services to fit specific requirements.
- Earned recognition as a top performer consistently exceeding targets throughout my tenure as a specialist in the field.
- Organized large-scale events, ensuring seamless execution of logistics, registration, catering, and venue management.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Journalism (Advertising Specialization) -
Southern Illinois University
Carbondale, IL05.2017
Bachelor of Science in Public Relations -
Southern Illinois University
Carbondale, IL05.2017
Minors: Art/Design and Speech/Mass Communication -
Southern Illinois University
Carbondale, IL05.2017
Skills
- Budget Administration
- New Vendor Setup
- Procurement expertise
- Relationship Building
- Contract Negotiation
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Procurement Process Improvement
- Bid coordination
- Strategic Planning
- Trends Analysis
- Materials Management
- Supply Chain Management
Timeline
National Purchasing Manager
Century Communities, Inc.
07.2021 - Current
Buyer/Re-Order Buyer
Furniture Row Corporate
09.2017 - 07.2021
Photojournalist/ social media-Web Marketing
40 Below Joe
03.2017 - 08.2017
Administrative Aide Assistant
Southern Illinois University Graduate Dean’s Office
09.2014 - 05.2017
Event Fundraising Coordinator
Alzheimer’s Association- Greater Illinois Chapter
01.2014 - 12.2016
Pandora Premiere Specialist
Artsy Abode Boutique
06.2013 - 08.2016
Bachelor of Science in Journalism (Advertising Specialization) -
Southern Illinois University
Bachelor of Science in Public Relations -
Southern Illinois University
Minors: Art/Design and Speech/Mass Communication -
Southern Illinois University
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