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Michelle Zarate

CHICAGO,IL

Summary

Experienced Junior Buyer professional with superior attention to detail and high work drive. Dedicated to making a difference within the communities hoping to provide a better environment. Embracing team-work in a very positive light as nothing made possible without a village behind. Always willing to learn & adapt.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Junior Buyer

Sysco / Fresh Point
06.2022 - Current
  • Maintained detailed records of all purchases, enabling effective tracking of expenses and supplier performance.
  • Conducted market research to stay informed about industry trends, new products, and competitor strategies.
  • Reduced lead times through proactive communication with vendors about delivery schedules and potential delays.
  • Developed a strong understanding of company needs across various departments allowing for more relevant product suggestions during procurement discussions.

Produce Clerk

Jetro Restaurant Depot
11.2021 - Current
  • Buying produce with different vendors and making sure invoices added up and matched our numbers.
  • Managed the inventory for fruits and vegetables making sure each store had enough to last .
  • Account payables. In charge of researching unpaid vendor invoices or bills, and recording the company's short-term debts.
  • Trained new coworkers teaching them how use the system and set them up for success.

Senior Teller

Currency Exchange Association Of Illinois
01.2020 - 01.2021
  • Completed highly accurate, high-volume money counts via both manual and machine-driven approaches.
  • Maintained, organized and stocked teller window areas.
  • Handled foreign currency and performed currency transaction reports.
  • Executed wire transfer, stop payments, and plating vehicles in state and out of state.
  • Trained new tellers on procedures within the institution and providing them with study guides.

Education

Associate of Science - General Education

Malcolm X College

High School Diploma -

Hubbard High School
06.2017

Skills

  • Quality Inspections
  • Excel & Powerpoint experience
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Customer Needs Assessments
  • Microsoft excel
  • Detail Oriented
  • Multitasking
  • Adaptable
  • Vendor evaluation
  • Team building

Languages

Spanish
Professional Working

Timeline

Junior Buyer

Sysco / Fresh Point
06.2022 - Current

Produce Clerk

Jetro Restaurant Depot
11.2021 - Current

Senior Teller

Currency Exchange Association Of Illinois
01.2020 - 01.2021

High School Diploma -

Hubbard High School

Associate of Science - General Education

Malcolm X College

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