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Melissa Preston

Conroe,TX

Summary

Dedicated administrative professional adept at providing administrative and logistical support for various projects, programs and initiatives. Professional and knowledgeable office clerk offering several years of experience in administrative support and customer service. Highly efficient planning, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Administrative Assistant - Sales

National Oilwell Varco, L.P
07.2015 - Current
  • Created and maintained reports, documents and presentations to assist with administrative support.
  • Managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks.
  • Managed phone and email correspondence and handled incoming and outgoing mail and faxes.
  • Assisted coworkers and staff members with special tasks on daily basis.
  • Managed paper and electronic filing systems by routing various documents, taking messages and managing incoming and outgoing mail.

Buyer/Planner - Manufacturing

National Oilwell Varco, L.P
02.2013 - 07.2015
  • Evaluated product quality and vendor performance to maintain quality standards.
  • Collaborated with sales team to identify and fulfill customer needs.
  • Analyzed sales and inventory data to determine purchasing needs and reorder points.
  • Established relationships with vendors to secure competitive pricing and discounts.
  • Researched and identified new suppliers and vendors.
  • Managed and maintained purchase orders and invoices.
  • Designed and implemented process improvements to streamline purchasing process.
  • Maintained key item stock levels and wrote or expedited purchase orders.
  • Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.

Shipping and Receiving Clerk

National Oilwell Varco LP
03.2008 - 02.2013
  • Received incoming shipments, compared contents against associated records and transmitted to proper department.
  • Reviewed order data to verify transactions and shipping dates.
  • Completed basic mathematical calculations to check weights and dimensions of shipments.
  • Packaged goods in safe containers to prepare for shipping, adhering to packaging protocols.
  • Conducted counts and audits of inventories to identify and resolve discrepancies in records.
  • Processed invoices and order forms for goods received and shipped for proof of transactions.
  • Operated equipment such as forklifts to move outgoing/incoming shipments.
  • Communicated with vendors and suppliers to verify timely delivery of goods.
  • Monitored scheduled shipment dates to achieve timely delivery, expediting as necessary, and communicating variances to sales group.
  • Handled high-volume paperwork and collaborated with administrators to resolve invoicing and shipping problems.
  • Inspected merchandise and sent damaged pieces back to vendors.
  • Inspected incoming and outgoing shipments to identify discrepancies with records.
  • Rejected damaged items, recorded shortages and corresponded with shippers to rectify issues.
  • Partnered with representatives from different carriers to arrange materials shipments.
  • Corresponded with carrier representatives to make arrangements and provide instructions for shipment and delivery of orders.
  • Compared shipping orders and invoices against contents received to verify accuracy.
  • Packed, secured, labeled and applied postage to materials to prepare items for shipment.
  • Verified orders by comparing names and quantity of items packaged with shipping documents.
  • Processed required paperwork to expedite handling of shipped and received goods.

Receptionist

National Oilwell Varco, L.P
03.2007 - 03.2008
  • Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
  • Confirmed appointments, communicated with clients, and updated client records.
  • Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive first impression.
  • Answered phone promptly and directed incoming calls to correct offices.
  • Responded to inquiries from callers seeking information.
  • Corresponded with clients through email, telephone, or postal mail.
  • Answered central telephone system and directed calls accordingly.
  • Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing, and filing documents.
  • Answered questions and addressed, resolved, or escalated issues to management personnel to satisfy customers.
  • Scheduled office meetings and client appointments for staff teams.
  • Helped office staff prepare reports and presentations for internal or client-related use.

Education

High School Diploma -

Sam Houston High School
Houston

Skills

  • Office Support
  • Accounting Familiarity
  • Microsoft Office
  • Inquiry Requests
  • Calendar Maintenance
  • Staff Meetings
  • Administrative Procedures
  • Document and File Management
  • Training Junior Team Members
  • Vendor Relations
  • Manage Correspondence
  • Employee Timesheet Processing
  • Contract Preparation
  • Greeting Visitors
  • Sales Recordkeeping
  • Office Supplies and Inventory
  • Organize Files
  • Multi-Line Telephone Systems
  • Postage Meter
  • Customer Relations and Communications
  • Customer Inquiries
  • Inventory Coordination
  • Month-End Reporting

Timeline

Administrative Assistant - Sales

National Oilwell Varco, L.P
07.2015 - Current

Buyer/Planner - Manufacturing

National Oilwell Varco, L.P
02.2013 - 07.2015

Shipping and Receiving Clerk

National Oilwell Varco LP
03.2008 - 02.2013

Receptionist

National Oilwell Varco, L.P
03.2007 - 03.2008

High School Diploma -

Sam Houston High School

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