KIMBERLY A. SHARKEY-LAUVER
New Bloomfield,PA
Summary
EXPERIENCE Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Purchasing Specialist
RAM Industrial Services
Camp Hill, PA
10.2022 - Current
- Considered optimum order quantities and stocking levels when ordering inventory.
- Assisted in resolving discrepancies between invoices and delivery receipts and products received from vendors.
- Received and reviewed department supply requisitions and placed appropriate orders based on need and available funds.
- Analyzed purchase requisitions, determined appropriate vendors, negotiated contracts, and tracked orders.
- Conducted market research to determine appropriate pricing.
- Performed regular price comparisons between different suppliers for similar items.
- Worked closely with accounting department to resolve any billing issues with vendors.
- Collaborated with other departments to ensure materials were purchased in a timely manner.
- Prepared purchase orders and sent to distributors and suppliers.
- Negotiated pricing with vendors to obtain the best prices for goods or services.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Understood and followed oral and written directions.
- Conducted research online using search engines such as Google or Yahoo!
- Entered data into spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel or other similar programs.
- Inventoried and ordered supplies for office.
Purchasing Assistant/Sales
Nb Liebman Furniture
Mechanicsburg, PA
03.2004 - 05.2022
- Purchasing all inventory for company stores
- Work directly with manufacturers to assure expeditious order receiving
- Supply support to the owner/buyer
- Process sales special orders and stock orders daily
- Provide management with daily, weekly and monthly reports
- Analyze ordering patterns and quantities
- Reviewed and resolved sales staff ordering discrepancies
- Assist retail customer in furniture selection and interior design
- Provide management and sales with clerical and research support.
Sales/Service Tech
Dye It Rite
Lemoyne, PA
08.2000 - 10.2003
- Managed and serviced automobile dealership accounts
- Vehicle interior repair and restoration
- Sales calls to prospective businesses
- Determined and proposed service and costs to dealership managers
- Provided exceptional customer service.
Timeline
Purchasing Specialist
RAM Industrial Services
10.2022 - Current
Purchasing Assistant/Sales
Nb Liebman Furniture
03.2004 - 05.2022
Sales/Service Tech
Dye It Rite
08.2000 - 10.2003