Jorden Seck
Durand,Michigan
Summary
Motivated professional with a strong work ethic and adaptability. Proven ability to excel in unsupervised environments while quickly mastering new skills. Experience managing projects for an 18 million dollar company with a yearly budget of 1 million dollars. Exceptional interpersonal skills enhance team collaboration and client relations.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Purchasing Agent
Josh's Frogs
Owosso, Michigan
10.2022 - Current
- Negotiated optimal pricing and terms with suppliers for purchasing agreements.
- Analyzed market trends to uncover cost-saving opportunities, enhancing budget efficiency.
- Managed vendor relationships, ensuring timely delivery of quality products to meet operational needs.
- Coordinated inventory levels, maintaining adequate stock to fulfill customer demands without disruption.
- Developed purchasing strategies aligned with company goals and product offerings.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline procurement processes.
- Maintained accurate purchasing records for auditing purposes.
- Prepared purchase orders and communicated order status with vendors.
Production Manager
Josh's Frogs
Owosso, Michigan
10.2018 - 10.2022
- Oversaw daily production schedules and workflows for reptile and amphibian products.
- Managed inventory levels to align stock with production demands.
- Implemented process improvements that increased efficiency in production operations.
- Conducted quality control inspections throughout the manufacturing process.
- Communicated with cross-functional teams to swiftly resolve production issues.
- Trained team members on safety protocols and standard operating procedures.
- Monitored daily operations, providing guidance and support as needed.
- Monitored daily operations, providing guidance and support.
Opener/Dough Preparation
Little Caesar's Pizza
12.2015 - 09.2017
- Managed daily store openings by preparing items and ensuring readiness for customer service.
- Coordinated smooth handover of store operations to manager for preparation tasks.
- Provided exceptional customer service while managing cash register and overseeing store operations during peak times as Person in Charge.
Assistant Service Manager
Neiman's Family Market
06.2013 - 05.2015
- During my second tour of employment with Neiman's I returned as a 'Floating Clerk' helping cover shifts and add manpower to departments of the store in need.
- Within 3 months I was asked to join the Grocery Department full time, responsible for merchandising, signage, receiving of store shipments, inventory and customer service.
- After about another six months I was promoted to Assistant Service Manager.
- From this position I took care of the store as supervisor to the front end associates and the store as a whole during opening and closing hours.
- During my shifts, other than supervisory duties, I took inventory of tobacco and lottery tickets along with keeping accurate registers and daily store accounting.
Person in Charge
Jimmy John's Gourmet Subs
08.2012 - 06.2013
- As an employee of Jimmy John's I worked almost every position in the store.
- I trained as an In-shop, and within a month took over as full time slicer, along with covering any necessary shifts for all positions (including delivery and Person in Charge).
- Supervised daily operations and maintained fast-paced service standards.
- Trained new employees on procedures and customer service expectations.
- Managed inventory levels and ordered supplies to ensure availability.
Dairy Clerk
Neiman's Family Market
07.2011 - 03.2012
- I started at Neiman's as a Front end Clerk (grocery bagger). After a month of great customer service and work, I was asked to move to a full time Dairy Clerk.
- In the dairy department I received deliveries, took inventory, set up sales displays and kept up to date on all products to give the best customer service.
Store Manager
Hungry Howies Pizza And Subs
03.2007 - 08.2010
- As my first job, I started as a delivery driver during my senior year in high school, I worked few hours a week until I took a promotion to Shift Runner.
- I continued to work in this capacity, counting tills and supervising other employees, until three previous store managers at my location stepped down.
- I immediately took all the managerial responsibilities, until I was officially given the title in September of 2009.
- Here I handled scheduling, customer service, accounting, inventory, ordering and human resources.
Education
High School Diploma -
Alpena High School
06-2007
Skills
- Vendor negotiation
- Market analysis
- Inventory management
- Supplier management
- Problem solving and critical thinking
- Critical thinking
- Team leadership and collaboration
- Conflict resolution
References
- Patti Grochowski, Friend, (989) 766-0050, Payless Shoes, Alpena, Michigan
- Andrew G Bernau, Old Manager, (989) 984-2274, Little Caesar's, Alpena, Michigan
Personal Information
Experience caring for many types of amphibians and reptiles in the past, and enjoys woodworking and family activities in my down time.
Timeline
Purchasing Agent
Josh's Frogs
10.2022 - Current
Production Manager
Josh's Frogs
10.2018 - 10.2022
Opener/Dough Preparation
Little Caesar's Pizza
12.2015 - 09.2017
Assistant Service Manager
Neiman's Family Market
06.2013 - 05.2015
Person in Charge
Jimmy John's Gourmet Subs
08.2012 - 06.2013
Dairy Clerk
Neiman's Family Market
07.2011 - 03.2012
Store Manager
Hungry Howies Pizza And Subs
03.2007 - 08.2010
High School Diploma -
Alpena High School