Kersten (Kerry) Pauline
Dunnellon
Summary
I am currently employed with UF Veterinary Hospital WEC as a veterinary large/small animal technician. I am also very effective at leading purchasing, auditing, and reporting activities for facilities. Proficient in the field inventory requirements and best practices. Proven skills in receiving, moving, and stocking merchandise. Efficient, accurate, and hardworking team player, knowledgeable about veterinary stocking and rotation procedures. Comfortable lifting up to 50 pounds.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Veterinary Techician/Inventory Coordinator
Blue Run Veterinary Practice
Dunnellon
08.2011 - 04.2024
- Performed scheduled inventory counts and supply audits.
- Traced missing material and shipments through vendor and customer communications.
- Assisted in budgeting and financial planning by providing accurate inventory data.
- Kept department records and updated documentation with latest counts.
- Utilized inventory management software for tracking and reporting purposes.
- Received incoming shipments and reviewed contents against purchase order for accuracy.
- Reviewed purchase orders against invoices to ensure items were received correctly.
- Assisted fellow planning staff members with tasks to maintain proper workflows.
- Identified discrepancies between actual stock and computer-generated reports.
- Researched alternative sources for materials when necessary due to backorders or shortages.
- Managed returns from vendors and updated appropriate documents accordingly.
- Contacted suppliers to verify shipment details.
- Managed inventory levels to ensure optimal stock at all times.
- Coordinated pick-up and delivery of express mail services.
- Created and maintained detailed reports related to all aspects of inventory control.
Office Manager/Inventory Specialist
Centennial Bindery
Elk Grove Village
06.1988 - 12.1999
- Resolved customer inquiries in a timely manner while maintaining positive relationships with clients.
- Managed office inventory and placed new supply orders.
- Answered phone calls, responded to emails, routed mail and coordinated courier services.
- Traced missing material and shipments through vendor and customer communications.
- Monitored database system to prepare and deliver customer orders on time.
- Reviewed purchase orders against invoices to ensure items were received correctly.
- Managed returns from vendors and updated appropriate documents accordingly.
- Coordinated logistics for inventory movement between locations.
- Contacted suppliers to verify shipment details.
- Coordinated with suppliers to reorder supplies and manage inventory replenishment.
- Inspected incoming materials for damage.
- Coordinated pick-up and delivery of express mail services.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University Whitewater
Wisconsin05-1988
Skills
- Inventory management
- Customer service
- Purchase order receipts
- Stock control
- Purchasing management
- Shipping coordination
- Packaging management
- Storage solutions
- Inventory optimization
- Warehouse operations
- Logistics planning
- Order processing
- Inventory purchasing
- Ordering supplies
- Inventory accounts reconciliation
Timeline
Lead Veterinary Techician/Inventory Coordinator
Blue Run Veterinary Practice
08.2011 - 04.2024
Office Manager/Inventory Specialist
Centennial Bindery
06.1988 - 12.1999
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University Whitewater
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