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
Fort Worth
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
Colleyville, TX And Arlington, TX
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
Mansfield, TX
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, TX02.2015
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 -