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LARISSA YAKIS

LARISSA YAKIS

TX

Summary

Recent MBA graduate seeking a HR Assistant position with an intellectually curious and creative mind that has 6 years of experience helping clients identify, analyze, problem-solve, and respond to business-related opportunities. Most improved employee, in first 4 months of employment all KPI's were shattered, and promotion was given, 2020. Improved inventory processes in first 3 months enhancing efficiency by 45%, 2016. Maintained 4.0 GPA while attending University. Graduated Summa Cum Laude.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Procurement Specialist

Raytheon
08.2022 - Current
  • Made valuable contributions to planning of promotions, pricing and inventory levels, enhancing inventory flow, revenue and profits.
  • Reduced downtime in warehouse operations by ensuring reorders were aligned with store sales and backlog.
  • Identified new and more cost-effective suppliers through participation in industry networking events, purchasing advantageous packages and cutting costs.
  • Oversaw setup process for new item specifications and new vendor profiles in procurement system.

Business Manager

WhatsNxtSocial
06.2021 - 05.2022
  • Spearheaded overhaul of company best practices to significantly increase social inbound leads
  • Created, managed and executed business plan and communicated company vision and objectives to motivate teams
  • Communicated with customers and vendors positively with particular attention to problem resolution
  • Hired exceptional candidates and led staff to maximize productivity and eliminate process lags
  • Reduced or eliminated different types of financial discrepancies by improving documentation and reporting accuracy for budget and operational controls.

Loan Manager

Ford Motor Credit
01.2019 - 06.2021
  • Recommended loan approvals and denials based on customer loan application reviews
  • Reviewed and edited loan agreements to promote efficiency and accuracy
  • Originated, reviewed, processed, closed and administered customer loan proposals
  • Compiled database of loan applicants' credit histories, corporate financial statements and other financial information.

Project Management Support

L3Harris Technologies Inc
03.2017 - 01.2019
  • Prepared documents, reports and presentations for executives and board members using advanced software proficiencies
  • Screened calls and emails and initiated actions to respond or direct messages for managers
  • Produced accurate office files, updated spreadsheets and crafted presentations to support executives and boost team productivity
  • Researched, proposed and implemented vendor agreements to decrease costs and improve services.

Education

Ph.D. - Business Psychology

The Chicago School of Professional Psychology
2025

MBA - Business Administration

Colorado Technical University
07.2022

Skills

  • Communication
  • Innovation
  • Problem Solving
  • Business Processes
  • Technical
  • Collaboration
  • Facilitation
  • Data Analytics
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Intuit QuickBooks
  • Data Compiling and Verification

Certification

  • PMP - Project Management Professional

Timeline

Procurement Specialist

Raytheon
08.2022 - Current

Business Manager

WhatsNxtSocial
06.2021 - 05.2022

Loan Manager

Ford Motor Credit
01.2019 - 06.2021

Project Management Support

L3Harris Technologies Inc
03.2017 - 01.2019

Ph.D. - Business Psychology

The Chicago School of Professional Psychology

MBA - Business Administration

Colorado Technical University

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