Detail-oriented and effective at multitasking in a competitive computerized, high-energy environment, excellent attention to detail, highly dependable, team player, people oriented and friendly nature. Ready to apply my skills and 30+ years of experience to a new position with long-term potential.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Acosta Sales and Marketing
Customer Service Rep
08.2021 - Current
Communicated with vendors regarding backorder availability, future inventory and special orders.
Delivered prompt service to prioritize customer needs.
Investigated and resolved customer inquiries and complaints quickly.
Followed up with customers about resolved issues to maintain high standards of customer service.
Responded proactively and positively to rapid change.
Responded to customer requests, offering excellent support and tailored recommendations to address needs.
International Exports Inc
Assistant Buyer/Reconciliation
01.2020 - 08.2020
Managed and responded to all correspondence and inquiries from customers and vendors.
Matched purchase orders with invoices and recorded necessary information.
Maintained key item stock levels and wrote or expedited purchase orders.
Communicated with vendors regarding inventory needs and negotiated prices to maintain profit margins.
Removed poor performing items from future buys.
Conferred with sales and purchasing to match customer preferences.
Prepared packages for shipment, pickup and courier services for prompt delivery to customers.
Acosta Sales and Marketing
Business Manager Assistant
05.2017 - 01.2020
Responsible for submitting promotional contracts to customers in timely manner
Deduction Clearing on Daily Basis
Assist with any customer orders/pricing issues that may arise
Over see submission of pack and upc change forms, cost change forms and customer new item forms as needed
Meet with various vendors such as Bush, Campbells, Mars Foods to discuss planning of promotional events for fiscal year
Responsible for entering promotions and closing events as needed in clients proprietary system such as SAP, Mercury, Blue Planner and Trade Suite and adding funds to reconcile events
Safeway-Randalls Houston Division
Department Specialist
03.2015 - 06.2017
Negotiate product cost with vendors and support as needed
Execute retail pricing within gross margin goals
Responsible for the planning of division-wide promotions
Ensure advertising integrity
Compile and review sales data and make determinations based on guidelines, parameter and instructions from management
Transmit pricing to all stores on a daily basis
Responsible for making sure all contracts are received and entered from vendors
Coastal Provisions, Inc
Office Manager
04.1992 - 03.2015
Responsible for procuring and monitoring inventory levels on daily basis
Responsible for all accounts receivables/payables for annual sales of 10M
Responsible for preparing weekly payroll using 21st Century Accounting software
Responsible for inputting customer orders and trouble shoot any delivery issues
Customer Service
Walmart.com
10.2022 - 04.2024
Assisted customers with returns and refunds in a timely manner.
Confirmed excellent customer service by quickly resolving customer concerns.
Met customer service goals and exceeded customer expectations.
Education
High School Diploma -
Reagan High School
Houston
1984
Skills
Proficient in Excel, Word, Outlook
Proficient in various systems such as SAP, DemandTec, SIMS, Exceedra Professional
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