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Laura Creech

White Post,VA

Summary

Detail-oriented and self-managing team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Highly experienced in data entry, invoice analysis, and recordkeeping.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Purchasing Manager

Locke Store
02.2016 - Current
  • Maintained store wide inventory
  • Solved diverse supply chain problems involving numerous sources, logistics, and scheduling factors
  • Received inventory, maintained invoices and payment records, and negotiated payment plans when necessary
  • Observed product innovations, competitor activity and market conditions to asses future availability and adjust account sales approach
  • Built relationships with customers and community to establish long-term business growth
  • Collaborated with upper management to implement continuous improvements in efficiency and sales and exceed team goals
  • Engaged in product training, demonstrations, consumer awareness, and branding raise awareness and revenues
  • Increased profit margins by effectively controlling budget and overhead and optimizing product turns

Head Barista

Hopscotch Coffee & Records
08.2015 - 11.2021
  • Handled and resolved customer issues and complaints with professionalism and tact to drive customer satisfaction and repeat business
  • Trained, scheduled, and supervised barista workers to maintain and uphold store policies and optimize customer service and product quality
  • Created new training guidelines, and provided staff orientation and training
  • Developed coffee beverage menu, recipes, specialty coffee drinks, and appropriate menu pricing

Front of House Manager

Espresso Bar & Cafe
05.2011 - 05.2014
  • Resolved guests complaints while maintaining positive customer environment
  • Managed day-to-day FOH operations to drive quality, standards, and meet customer expectations
  • Maintained positive team environment by encouraging teamwork and respect in accordance with company mission
  • Pleasantly interacted with customers during hectic periods to promote positive yet efficient environment
  • Maintained regular and consistent attendance and punctuality

Education

Bachelor of Science - Biology

Bridgewater College
Bridgewater, VA
05.2013

Skills

  • Distribution Experience
  • Data Analysis Understanding
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Budget Management
  • Excellent Verbal/Written Communication
  • Logistics Coordination
  • Account Management
  • Supplier Relations

Timeline

Purchasing Manager

Locke Store
02.2016 - Current

Head Barista

Hopscotch Coffee & Records
08.2015 - 11.2021

Front of House Manager

Espresso Bar & Cafe
05.2011 - 05.2014

Bachelor of Science - Biology

Bridgewater College

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