Monica Prado
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Proven leader in procurement and kitchen management, adept at driving cost savings and enhancing supplier relations, particularly at The Beverly Hilton Hotel. Skilled in Purchase Order Management and fostering team collaboration, I have successfully negotiated contracts and managed high-volume food preparation, achieving significant efficiencies and maintaining quality standards. 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.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Purchasing Manager
The Beverly Hilton Hotel
06.2019 - 06.2024
- Sourced vendors, built relationships, and negotiated prices.
- Purchased new products and oversaw inventory stocking and availability.
- Managed supplier relationships to ensure timely delivery of products and services.
- Achieved cost savings by negotiating contracts and pricing with suppliers.
Complex Purchasing Manager
The Beverly Hilton Hotel/ Waldorf Astoria Beverly
03.2021 - 12.2023
- Sourced vendors, built relationships, and negotiated prices.
- Purchased new products and oversaw inventory stocking and availability.
- Managed supplier relationships to ensure timely delivery of products and services.
- Achieved cost savings by negotiating contracts and pricing with suppliers.
Banquet Sous Chef
Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills
07.2017 - 06.2019
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Plated every dish with attractive flair to meet strict restaurant standards and maintain stellar business reputation.
- Established strong vendor relationships, negotiating favorable pricing on ingredients while maintaining high-quality standards throughout procurement process.
- Coordinated with catering sales team to ensure accurate representation of banquet offerings during client meetings or proposals.
Sous Chef
Beverly Wilshire Beverly Hills A Four Seasons Hotel
07.2006 - 06.2017
- Managed food preparation tasks during high-volume service periods, ensuring all orders were executed in a timely manner without sacrificing quality or presentation standards.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Managed inventory levels effectively, resulting in reduced food waste and cost savings for the establishment.
Linen Attendant
Cedar Sinai Medical Center
01.2006 - 07.2006
- Responded quickly to emergency linen requests, ensuring guest comfort and minimal disruption to hotel operations.
- Streamlined laundry operations by effectively organizing, folding, and storing linens.
- Prioritized laundry tasks effectively to ensure that high-priority items were processed first, allowing for timely completion of all work assignments.
- Monitored detergent usage closely, making adjustments as needed to maintain optimal results while minimizing environmental impact.
File Clerk
Law Offices of Payab and Asoc.
07.2005 - 01.2006
- Assisted with document scanning and imaging projects to support accurate file back-up.
- Identified and corrected inconsistencies in filing systems for increased accuracy.
- Examined, categorized, and sorted incoming documents.
- Sorted and classified documents into appropriate filing systems for increased traceability.
Education
High School Diploma -
Los Angeles Senior High School
Los Angeles, CA06.2005
Skills
- Purchase Order Management
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Inventory Coordination
- Vendor Relationship Management
- New Vendor Setup
- Vendor Sourcing
- Logistics Coordination
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Complex Purchasing Manager
The Beverly Hilton Hotel/ Waldorf Astoria Beverly
03.2021 - 12.2023
Purchasing Manager
The Beverly Hilton Hotel
06.2019 - 06.2024
Banquet Sous Chef
Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills
07.2017 - 06.2019
Sous Chef
Beverly Wilshire Beverly Hills A Four Seasons Hotel
07.2006 - 06.2017
Linen Attendant
Cedar Sinai Medical Center
01.2006 - 07.2006
File Clerk
Law Offices of Payab and Asoc.
07.2005 - 01.2006
High School Diploma -
Los Angeles Senior High School
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