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Kristen Hillis

Fort Worth,TX

Summary

Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Self-Employed

Myself
01.2023 - Current
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.

Buyer Specialist/Baker

Whole Foods
08.2016 - 10.2022
  • Prepared periodic purchasing and supply reports, verifying supply and establishing professional connections with vendor representatives.
  • Administered purchase order processes and placed orders as requested, streamlining ordering process and receipt organization for future reference.
  • Maintained appropriate inventory levels based on management direction and customer demand.
  • Analyzed bids, troubleshot discrepancies and performed other necessary purchasing functions, managing balanced budget and supporting customer satisfaction.
  • Analyzed and reviewed reorder report recommendations for daily and weekly replenishment, making recommendations on product offerings based on consumer data.
  • Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
  • Collaborated with internal departments to better understand needs and determine purchasing requirements.
  • Maintained key item stock levels and wrote or expedited purchase orders.
  • Computed and created purchase orders to monitor stock levels, verify purchase requisitions and expedite customer orders.
  • Prepared detailed reports to highlight inventory levels, purchase orders and discrepancies.
  • Oversaw purchasing process from initiating requests to finalizing contracts to deliver smooth transaction.

Head Baker

Sprouts Market
03.2015 - 06.2016
  • Produced consistently high-quality baked goods for customers.
  • Operated and maintained bakery equipment, including ovens and mixers.
  • Complied with health and safety codes to protect staff and customers.
  • Packaged and labeled baked goods with accurate descriptions and ingredients.
  • Created appealing displays to showcase products in bakery.
  • Resolved customer concerns with positive approach and constructive strategies.

Education

Associate of Arts - Baking And Pastry Arts

Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Art -
Dallas, TX
02.2015

Skills

  • Analytical Thinking
  • Basic Math
  • Multitasking
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Friendly, Positive Attitude
  • Dependable and Responsible
  • Excellent Communication
  • Flexible and Adaptable
  • Customer Relations
  • Organizational Skills
  • Attention to Detail

Certification

I have a Texas Food Handler's certificate and a TABC certificate as well.

Timeline

Self-Employed

Myself
01.2023 - Current

Buyer Specialist/Baker

Whole Foods
08.2016 - 10.2022

Head Baker

Sprouts Market
03.2015 - 06.2016

Associate of Arts - Baking And Pastry Arts

Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Art -
Kristen Hillis