Jocelyn Lapidus

• Developed strong relationships with key suppliers, fostering trust and collaboration that enabled successful negotiations.
• Enhanced procurement efficiency by streamlining purchasing processes and implementing cost-saving strategies.
• Negotiated favorable pricing with suppliers, resulting in significant annual savings for the company.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of products and services, contributing to overall operational effectiveness.
• Analyzed market trends and supplier performance data to identify opportunities for improvement and cost reduction.

• Coordinated events for staff members, promoting team-building activities and boosting morale within the workplace.
• Stayed organized and on top of sales activities through regular Sales Force tracking.
• Directed work of efficient administrative team maintaining accurate sales, inventory and order documentation.
• Collaborated with upper management to implement continuous improvements and exceed team goals.
• Promoted teamwork and culture of mutual accomplishment with sales team members.
• Processed travel expenses and reimbursements for executive team and senior management group.
• Handled logistics, catering, agendas and travel arrangements for meeting and event planning for board of directors, president and executive vice president.
• Answered high volume of phone calls and email inquiries.
• Distributed company-wide announcements, booked conference rooms and coordinated catering for staff development.
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• Worked with clients to effectively plan and coordinate logistics for special projects and events.
• Assisted with team building initiatives and overall support for maintenance of organizational culture and employee morale
• Managed and coordinated television shoots for clients
• Managed the CEO’s complex and frequently changing travel arrangements and coordinated pre-planning of trips
• Processed travel expenses and reimbursements
• Developed and maintained internal client filing system
• Managed external contacts for CEO and kept track of periodic communication needed for priority contacts
• Handled logistics, catering, agendas and travel arrangements for meeting and event planning for board of directors, president and executive vice president.
• Conducted research to prepare, gather and proof briefing materials, agendas and decks for all executive-level meetings

• Communicated corporate objectives across all divisions through regular correspondence and scheduled follow-up
• Maintained computer and physical filing systems
• Ordered all office supplies including ink cartridges, toner, and paper
• Prepared vendor invoices and processed incoming payments
• Sourced vendors for special project needs and negotiated contracts
• Provided complete meeting support including preparing materials and taking notes
• Coordinated special projects and managed schedules
• Received, screened and routed incoming calls
• Recruited and hired qualified candidates for vacant and new positions

Years of Studies: 2000 - 2005

Member of JROTC - 4 Years

Member of Medical Magnet - 4 Years