Amber Dunn
Dallas,GA
Summary
Experienced purchasing professional with top-notch leadership, program management and planning abilities. Excellent verbal and written communication skills paired with organized nature and advanced problem-solving strengths. Improves policies, reduces waste and supports business needs with efficient, high-quality materials.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Purchasing
All American Pharmaceutical
05.2020 - Current
- Enhanced supplier performance with regular evaluations, feedback sessions, and improvement plans.
- Ensured adherence to company policies, procedures, and ethical standards in all procurement activities.
- Evaluated new suppliers through a comprehensive qualification process to ensure quality products and services were sourced consistently.
- Developed strategic sourcing plans to identify potential suppliers and achieve best value for the organization.
- Reduced supply chain risks by diversifying the supplier base and implementing contingency plans.
- Managed annual budgets for purchasing activities, ensuring compliance with financial guidelines and targets.
- Achieved cost savings by negotiating contracts and managing supplier relationships.
- Sourced vendors, built relationships, and negotiated prices.
Assistant Store Manager
Claires
03.2022 - 01.2023
- Managed cash registers efficiently, ensuring accurate transactions, balancing drawers daily, and minimizing discrepancies.
- Managed opening and closing procedures and recommended changes to enhance efficiency of daily activities.
- Mentored new employees on company policies, procedures, and best practices to ensure their success within the organization.
- Supervised and evaluated staff to help improve skills, achieve daily objectives, and attain advancement.
- Fostered a positive work culture by promoting teamwork and recognizing individual achievements among staff members regularly.
- Responded to customer concerns, working with manager to significantly raise customer satisfaction ratings.
Store Lead Manager
Sodexo
07.2018 - 10.2019
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by addressing and resolving complaints swiftly and professionally.
- Managed loss prevention efforts by implementing theft deterrent measures and conducting regular audits of security procedures.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Maintained professionalism and courtesy while managing high call volumes during peak hours.
- Delivered exceptional service through active listening, clear communication, and professional etiquette on each call handled.
Merchandiser/Consultant
Scotts Miracle Gro
01.2015 - 01.2019
- Managed fourteen store locations for consistent brand representation and customer satisfaction.
- Implemented targeted marketing campaigns to drive foot traffic and boost in-store sales.
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
- Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
- Identified and qualified customer needs and negotiated and closed profitable projects with high success rate.
- Maximized profitability with strategic pricing adjustments based on market trends and competitor analysis.
- Maintained consistently high visual merchandising standards across all stores for an attractive shopping experience.
Education
MARKETING MANAGEMENT -
CHATTAHOOCHEE TECHNICAL COLLEGE
12.2019
Skills
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Strategic Sourcing
- Purchase Order Management
- Operations Management
- Profit and loss understanding
- Sales and Marketing Techniques
- Budgeting expertise
Timeline
Assistant Store Manager
Claires
03.2022 - 01.2023
Director of Purchasing
All American Pharmaceutical
05.2020 - Current
Store Lead Manager
Sodexo
07.2018 - 10.2019
Merchandiser/Consultant
Scotts Miracle Gro
01.2015 - 01.2019
MARKETING MANAGEMENT -
CHATTAHOOCHEE TECHNICAL COLLEGE