Kayla Brenden
Sioux City,IA
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Associate
Bomgaars Supply
Sioux City, IA
04.2024 - Current
- Performed cashier duties such as accepting payments, issuing receipts and counting money back change.
- Organized stockroom shelves according to size, color or style.
- Conducted inventories on a regular basis to track stock levels.
- Greeted customers and provided exceptional customer service.
- Developed trusting relationships with customers by making personal connections.
- Arranged new merchandise with signage and appealing displays to encourage customer sales and move overstock items.
- Watched for and recognized security risks and thefts to prevent or handle situations.
- Recommended, selected and located merchandise based on customer desires.
Purchasing Agent
1 Vision Aviation
Salina, KS
09.2023 - 04.2024
- Ensured compliance with relevant laws and regulations related to purchasing activities.
- Conducted market research on new products or services available from potential suppliers.
- Reviewed invoices for accuracy prior to processing payments.
- Collaborated with other departments to ensure materials were purchased in a timely manner.
- Provided technical advice on procurement methods and strategies when needed.
- Negotiated pricing with vendors to obtain the best prices for goods or services.
- Developed and implemented purchasing policies and procedures.
- Maintained accurate records of purchases including item descriptions, quantities ordered and received.
- Analyzed purchase requisitions, determined appropriate vendors, negotiated contracts, and tracked orders.
- Identified opportunities for improvement in existing processes related to purchasing activities.
- Maintained vendor relationships by providing detailed information regarding product specifications or requirements.
- Prepared periodic reports detailing purchase activity as requested by management.
- Evaluated supplier performance to ensure that products met quality standards at the lowest cost possible.
- Monitored inventory levels of critical items to minimize stock outs while keeping costs low.
- Worked closely with accounting department to resolve any billing issues with vendors.
Receiving Clerk
1 Vision Aviation
Salina, Kansas
04.2023 - 09.2023
- Monitored stock levels for reordering purposes based on established minimum and maximum thresholds.
- Performed daily cycle counts to ensure accuracy of inventory records.
- Inspected delivered items for damage or defects; returned unacceptable items to vendor immediately.
- Maintained accurate records of incoming deliveries according to established procedures.
- Provided assistance in physical inventories as requested by management team members.
- Updated inventory records to reflect new stock levels.
- Assisted in the loading and unloading of materials when required.
- Received incoming shipments and checked for accuracy of items and quantity against invoices and purchase orders.
- Organized warehouse storage areas by item type and category for easy access and retrieval of products.
- Completed necessary paperwork including packing slips, bills of lading, receiving reports. accurately and on time.
- Identified non-conforming material received from vendors and communicated with suppliers regarding discrepancies.
- Coordinated with purchasing department to resolve invoice discrepancies promptly.
- Investigated missing packages and shipments quickly by contacting carriers directly if needed.
- Identified and reported inventory discrepancies to supervisor with recommendations for correction.
Sales Associate
Bomgaars Supply
Sioux City, Iowa
08.2018 - 04.2023
- Performed cashier duties such as accepting payments, issuing receipts and counting money back change.
- Developed promotional strategies to increase sales volume.
- Attended weekly team meetings to review performance goals and objectives.
- Conducted inventories on a regular basis to track stock levels.
- Handled customer complaints in a professional manner.
- Assisted customers with product selection, sizing and styling.
- Greeted customers and provided exceptional customer service.
- Provided accurate information about products, prices and services.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of store merchandise and policies.
- Helped customers find specific products, answered questions, and offered product advice.
- Sold various products by explaining unique features and educating customers on proper application or usage.
Education
High School Diploma -
Sergeant Bluff-Luton Senior High School
Sergeant Bluff, IA05-2019
Skills
- Inventory Control
- Payment Processing
- Order Processing
- Relationship Building
- Time Management
- Exceptional customer service
- Goal-Oriented
- Inventory Tracking
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Retail Store Operations
- Flexible Schedule
- Reliable and punctual
Timeline
Sales Associate
Bomgaars Supply
04.2024 - Current
Purchasing Agent
1 Vision Aviation
09.2023 - 04.2024
Receiving Clerk
1 Vision Aviation
04.2023 - 09.2023
Sales Associate
Bomgaars Supply
08.2018 - 04.2023
High School Diploma -
Sergeant Bluff-Luton Senior High School