Malorie Taylor
Purchasing Coordinator
Texarkana,TX
Summary
Diligent Purchaser with over 7 years experience and strong background, transitioning career from retail to the behavioral health/mental health field to further enhance skills, expertise and education. Life long learner with a passion and motivation to put forth the best work, and excel at any task at hand. Hardworking, reliable, adaptable, and dedicated.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Purchasing Coordinator
JP&A Holdings, LLC. Dba Four States Furniture
Texarkana, TX
02.2016 - Current
- Tracked inventory shipments and prepared spreadsheets detailing item information.
- Solved diverse supply chain problems involving numerous sources, logistics, and scheduling factors.
- Computed and created purchase orders in Profit to monitor stock levels, verify purchase requisitions, and expedite customer orders.
- Employed expert inventory management and oversight skills to formulate business metrics and meet corporate goals.
- Implemented monthly cost savings by $40,000+.
Server
Red Lobster
Texarkana, Texas
03.2014 - 02.2016
- Upsold high-profit items such as appetizers and mixed drinks to enhance sales numbers.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Maintained clean and organized dining areas to uphold restaurant hygiene standards.
Collections Manager
Parks Diamond Jewelers
Texarkana, TX
09.2012 - 03.2014
- Performed administrative tasks such as record keeping, writing correspondence and gathering materials.
- Researched accounts and completed due diligence to resolve collection problems.
- Worked with legal resources and recovery teams to manage default issues.
District Training Manager
Check Into Cash
Texarkana, TX
07.2011 - 09.2012
- Coordinated technical training and personal development classes for staff members.
- Assisted clients with improving financial health by counseling on issues such as excessive spending and borrowing.
- Approved loan applications based on customer creditworthiness and provided detailed financial advice.
- Significantly improved store metrics by 20%, to become top store in region.
Rural Carrier Associate/ Postmaster Relief
United States Postal Service, USPS
Genoa, Arkansas
04.2009 - 10.2010
- Maintained records on customers with mail forwarding and change of address requests.
- Signed and received mail with signature requirements upon delivery and loading.
- Delivered mail and packages to customers on prescribed route while processing check submissions, money orders, and stamp purchases in field.
- Sorted mail according to order of address appearance for easy access in field.
Area Communication Clerk
Wadley Regional Medical Center
Texarkana, TX
02.2004 - 04.2004
- Provided front-line support for patients in the Obstetrics wing.
- Delivered quality clerical support to staff.
Student Physician Assistant
Stuttgart Regional Medical Center
Stuttgart, Arkansas
08.2001 - 11.2002
- Member of HOSA & DECA work programs
- Teamed with other physicians, specialists, and health care providers to provide well-rounded care within the Obstetrics & Gynecology department.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Working knowledge of Medical Terminology.
Education
Master of Science - Clinical Counseling
Texas A&M University - Texarkana
Texarkana 08.2023 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Texas A&M University - Texarkana
Texarkana, TX 01.2021 - 05.2023
Associate of Arts - Behavioral Sciences
Texarkana College
Texarkana, TX 08.2019 - 12.2020
High School Diploma -
Stuttgart High School
Stuttgart, AR 08.1999 - 05.2003
Skills
Strategic planning
Document preparation
Discrepancy investigations
Active listening
Emotional intelligence
Critical thinking
Problem Solving
Communication
Organization
Attention to detail
Timeline
Master of Science - Clinical Counseling
Texas A&M University - Texarkana
08.2023 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Texas A&M University - Texarkana
01.2021 - 05.2023
Associate of Arts - Behavioral Sciences
Texarkana College
08.2019 - 12.2020
Purchasing Coordinator
JP&A Holdings, LLC. Dba Four States Furniture
02.2016 - Current
Server
Red Lobster
03.2014 - 02.2016
Collections Manager
Parks Diamond Jewelers
09.2012 - 03.2014
District Training Manager
Check Into Cash
07.2011 - 09.2012
Rural Carrier Associate/ Postmaster Relief
United States Postal Service, USPS
04.2009 - 10.2010
Area Communication Clerk
Wadley Regional Medical Center
02.2004 - 04.2004
Student Physician Assistant
Stuttgart Regional Medical Center
08.2001 - 11.2002
High School Diploma -
Stuttgart High School
08.1999 - 05.2003