Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Purchaser
Hydrofarm
Eugene, Oregon
09.2016 - 11.2024
Reviewed and evaluated supplier contracts to ensure compliance with legal requirements.
Developed strategies for cost reduction and improved quality of purchased goods or services.
Negotiated with vendors to secure advantageous terms and conditions.
Analyzed market trends to identify potential suppliers.
Maintained relationships with existing suppliers to ensure timely delivery of products and services.
Evaluated bids from potential vendors and selected the most suitable one based on price, quality, and delivery terms.
Lead Sawyer
Advance Cabinet Designs Inc
Eugene, Oregon
10.2014 - 09.2016
Supervised and trained sawmill personnel on the proper use of saws, chippers, planers, and other woodworking equipment.
Performed daily checks of machinery performance levels to detect potential problems before they occurred.
Ensured compliance with company policies regarding safety standards, environmental regulations, waste management procedures.
Set up and operated CNC machines to perform repetitive machining operations on a variety of materials according to specifications.
Performed minor maintenance such as cleaning and lubricating machines.
Lead Cashier
Barns & Noble
Eugene, Oregon
11.2011 - 10.2014
Assisted with training new cashiers in departmental operations and procedures.
Ensured accuracy of all transactions by verifying prices, quantities, discounts.
Balanced the daily tills at end of shift and prepared bank deposits for pick up.
Provided support to other departments when needed such as stocking shelves or running register.
Handled escalated customer service issues professionally and courteously.
Organized backroom operations including receiving, storing, restocking merchandise.
Lead Cashier
Best Buy
Springfield, OR
12.2008 - 11.2011
Balanced the daily tills at end of shift and prepared bank deposits for pick up.
Handled escalated customer service issues professionally and courteously.
Assisted in developing store policies related to cashier activities and procedures.
Monitored team performance on an ongoing basis to ensure adherence to standards.
Responsible for opening and closing registers accurately according to established procedures.
Trained new team members in cash register operation, stock procedures and customer services.
Taught employees use of registers, merchandising of stock and satisfaction of diverse customer needs.