GINA GAREAU
Phoenix,Arizona
Summary
Thorough Inventory Coordinator versed in facilitating accurate inventory management procedures and leveraging strong vendor relationships to foster cost-effective procurement. Manage high volumes of inventory in fast-paced environments with efficiency and accuracy. Diligent and hardworking with 3-year history of industry success. Experienced in purchasing, and reporting. Knowledgeable about inventory needs and standards in the pool industry.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Inventory Coordinator
Leslie's Pool Supplies
11.2023 - Current
- I was re-hired at Leslie's Pool Supplies in 2023 to assist in our supply chain department
- Collaborated with sales teams to ensure sufficient product availability for customer orders
- Demonstrated ability to accurately forecast inventory needs and maintain optimal stock levels
- Determined inventory quantity needs, ordering more materials based on minimum or maximum levels
- Verified merchandise received against receiving documents, noting and reporting discrepancies and obvious damages
- Coordinated with suppliers to ensure timely ordering and delivery of inventory
- Compiled and prepared documentation related to production sequences, transportation, personnel schedules, and purchase, maintenance, and repair orders.
Second Grade Teacher
St. Catherine of Siena Catholic School
08.2023 - 11.2023
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with parents, guardians, and other faculty members in order to ensure a safe and supportive learning environment
- Provided individualized instruction based on each student's academic level and interests
- Implemented behavior management techniques to create an orderly classroom atmosphere conducive to learning
- Adjusted learning approaches when necessary to account for class comprehension capabilities.
School Secretary
St. Catherine of Siena Catholic School
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Organized and managed school office operations and procedures, including filing systems, recordkeeping systems, event scheduling, mail distribution
- Provided administrative support to the principal and other staff members with a high degree of discretion and confidentiality
- Greeted visitors, answered phone calls, responded to inquiries in person or via email and phone
- Created spreadsheets using Excel to track class attendance records and grades as required by the school board policy guidelines
- Maintained timekeeping information and submitted and processed payroll
- Created, maintained and entered information into databases.
Customer Experience II
Leslies Pool Supply
11.2021 - 07.2022
- Resolved escalated complaints quickly while maintaining excellent relationships with customers
- Designed innovative solutions that address common pain points experienced by customers throughout their journey
- Developed and implemented customer experience strategies to increase customer loyalty and satisfaction
- Created and managed customer feedback surveys to identify areas for improvement in the customer experience.
Library Page
South Mountain Community College Library
06.2020 - 11.2021
- Maintained records of goods ordered and received
- Reconciled discrepancies between purchase orders and actual received items
- Reviewed requisitions from departments before placing orders to ascertain availability of budget funds
- Oversaw the disposal of obsolete and expired inventory items in a safe and responsible manner.
Library Page
08.2018 - 08.2019
- Developed organizational skills by alphabetizing and shelving library materials
- Performed daily shelf reading to ensure accuracy of collection organization
- Assisted patrons in locating requested items within the library collection.
Education
Associate of Arts - Elementary Education
South Mountain Community College
Phoenix, AZ12.2024
High School Diploma -
St. Mary's Catholic High School
Phoenix, AZ05.2018
Skills
- Discrepancy investigations
- Stock replenishment
- Documentation skills
- Stock counts
- Team Collaboration
- Problem-solving skills
- Lesson Plan Development
- Classroom Management
- Organizational Skills
- Curriculum Implementation
- Strong Organization
- Document Preparation
- Student Supervision
- Complaint Handling
- Team Training
- Performance Tracking
- Call center experience
- Call Control
Timeline
Inventory Coordinator
Leslie's Pool Supplies
11.2023 - Current
Second Grade Teacher
St. Catherine of Siena Catholic School
08.2023 - 11.2023
School Secretary
St. Catherine of Siena Catholic School
08.2022 - 05.2023
Customer Experience II
Leslies Pool Supply
11.2021 - 07.2022
Library Page
South Mountain Community College Library
06.2020 - 11.2021
Library Page
08.2018 - 08.2019
Associate of Arts - Elementary Education
South Mountain Community College
High School Diploma -
St. Mary's Catholic High School
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