YUEN CHI LI
SOUTH JORDAN,UT
Summary
Well-organized Accounts Payable Clerk prepared to take the next step in the past . Skilled at efficiently processing vendor invoices and maintaining an up-to-date system. Capable of processing checks and producing aging reports and invoice registers.
Skilled Purchasing manager with history of taking on challenging projects while reducing costs and logistics operations. Coordinate effectively with vendors and build highly productive teams focused on business success.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Purchasing Manager
Capital Trading LLC
Murray, UT
05.2018 - 10.2019
- Facilitated efficient purchasing and resource availability through monitoring and oversight of all company inventory.
- Developed and managed cost reduction and waste elimination policies.
- Settled complex new and existing agreements or statements of work, including requests for information or requests for proposals.
- Implemented robust inspection policies to check the quality of all incoming products.
- Located and vetted vendors, established good relationships and negotiated contracts.
- Negotiated new and existing agreements or statements of work of greatest complexity, including requests for information or requests for proposal and reverse auction generation and facilitation.
- Researched market trends.
- Worked with shipment companies to manage distribution.
- Collected documentation to assemble new purchase order contract folders.
- Managed vendor contract negotiation to foster optimal terms and conditions.
Housekeeping Supervisor
Home 2 Suites
South Jordan, UT
01.2017 - Current
- Placed housekeeping staff on specific shifts and room blocks based on abilities and daily requirements.
- Created schedules, shift reports and other business documentation.
- Collaborated with front desk to respond promptly to all guest requests.
- Supervised and supported all new personnel to maximize quality of service and performance.
- Reviewed employee performance and devised improvement plans.
- Developed training programs to build employee performance.
- Supervised employees and developed training programs to ensure maximum performance.
- Stocked room attendant carts with supplies.
- Removed trash and dirty linens from room attendant carts.
- Submitted repair requests to maintenance team.
Teacher Manager
Learning Resources Education Center
Hong Kong, China
07.2004 - 07.2016
- Identified early signs of emotional, developmental and health delays or problems in students and followed up with parents.
- Set and communicated ground rules for classroom based on respect and personal responsibility.
- Collaborated with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning and student engagement.
- Strengthened parent-teacher and parent-child communication by holding regular parent-teacher conferences.
- Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators.
- Created lesson plans in accordance with state curriculum and school-wide curriculum standards.
- Taught students to exercise problem solving methodology and techniques during tests.
- Observed children and recorded activities, maintained daily records and created safe environments during activities, meals and naps.
- Taught after-school and summer enrichment programs.
- Improved students' reading levels through guided reading groups and whole group instruction.
- Met with parents and guardians to discuss student progress and increase participation for comprehensive and long-term student success.
- Prepared unit and lesson plans for courses of study, following curriculum guidelines and common core standards.
- Helped learners of all abilities build learning and study skills to promote life-long educational goals.
- Coordinated after school tutoring hours with other teachers to help students in need of extra attention.
Accounts Payable Clerk
Modern Godown Ltd Co.
Hong Kong, China
05.1999 - 06.2004
- Expedited payments by verifying accuracy and currency of vendor information.
- Analyzed invoice and expense reports, identified variances and researched issues to correct problems and maintain financial compliance.
- Facilitated payment of invoices due by sending bill reminders and contacting clients.
- Eliminated inaccuracies in accounts payable payments by verifying information prior to generating checks and electronic payment transfers.
- Created receiving reports and updated vendor balance sheets to record accounts payable.
- Reconciled monthly statements and transactions to keep records accurate and current.
- Kept detailed records of accounts payable by creating reports and updating vendor balance sheets.
- Problem-solved accounts payable questions on behalf of internal team members, management and vendors.
- Worked closely with department personnel to produce accurate and timely bills.
- Assisted with month-end and year-end closings to support accounting system accuracy.
- Verified accuracy of information and resolved discrepancies with vendors before entering invoices for payment.
- Prepared monthly and year-end closing statements, financial documents, and invoices.
- Prepared and updated vendor files, including tax and insurance information.
- Maintained historical records by microfilming and filing documents.
- Gathered information to produce accounts payable reports for review.
Waitress
Ah Leng Soup Kitchen
Hong Kong, China
02.1997 - 02.1999
- Recorded orders and partnered with team members to efficiently serve food and beverages.
- Assisted in preparing for special functions and banquets by setting up and taking down tables and chairs and decorating.
- Prepared banquet room for next function by resetting room, cleaning surfaces and replenishing supplies.
- Prepared and maintained buffet and salad bar by checking temperatures, restocking food and monitoring potential avenues of contamination.
- Frequently communicated with kitchen staff to stay up to date on supply availability and potential customer wait times.
- Communicated effectively with kitchen staff regarding customer allergies, dietary needs and other special requests.
- Maintained indoor and outdoor dining areas by removing trash, wiping down tables and restocking napkin dispensers.
- Updated repeat customers on menu changes and updates to maintain quality service relationships.
- Cleaned, sanitized and organized food speed racks, bins and dry storage racks to keep food storage areas neat and prevent food-borne illness.
- Transported all dirty glassware and utensils from dining room to dishwashing area for proper cleaning.
Sales Representative
Watson's
Hong Kong, China
01.1995 - 02.1997
- Maintained productive relationships with existing customers through exceptional follow-up after sales.
- Monitored customer order process and addressed customer issues.
- Handled various duties, including inventory oversight, cash control and daily opening and closing procedures for store.
- Performed customer needs assessments and suggested appropriate solutions that would solve business issues.
- Optimized traceability, developing organization systems for contracts, records, reports and agendas.
- Planned and followed through with inventory management for each store.
- Updated database with customer and sales information.
- Followed-up with clients after installations to ensure quality service and customer satisfaction.
- Answered customers' questions and addressed problems and complaints in person and via phone.
- Ensured effective customer communication to maintain customer satisfaction and loyalty.
- Informed management of special sales and service issues.
- Provided support and empathy while succeeding in competitive sales environment.
Insurance Sales Representative
AIA Insurance Company
Hong Kong, China
01.1994 - 01.1995
- Reached out to potential clients to schedule appointments.
- Followed up with customers to check on changing needs and propose new offerings.
- Assessed processes used to send products to customers and discovered more efficient method that was positively received by all involved parties.
- Connected with current customers to assess satisfaction, determine needs and offer new services.
- Streamlined communication efforts by measuring client satisfaction metrics.
Education
High School Diploma -
Hong Kong Government High School
China09.1990
Skills
- Business development
- Reporting understanding
- Schedule coordination
- Team leadership
- Competitive product reviews
- Community involvement
- Coordinating paperwork
- Issue resolution
- Relationship Building
- Client meetings
- Data analytics
- Payment collecting
Timeline
Purchasing Manager
Capital Trading LLC
05.2018 - 10.2019
Housekeeping Supervisor
Home 2 Suites
01.2017 - Current
Teacher Manager
Learning Resources Education Center
07.2004 - 07.2016
Accounts Payable Clerk
Modern Godown Ltd Co.
05.1999 - 06.2004
Waitress
Ah Leng Soup Kitchen
02.1997 - 02.1999
Sales Representative
Watson's
01.1995 - 02.1997
Insurance Sales Representative
AIA Insurance Company
01.1994 - 01.1995
High School Diploma -
Hong Kong Government High School
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