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Monica Prado

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

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

PURCHASING MANAGER

Troy Products
06.2024 - Current
  • Spend approximately $1 Million/month purchasing parts and equipment for police cars.

PURCHASING MANAGER

The Beverly Hilton Hotel
Beverly Hills, CA
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
Beverly Hills, CA
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
Beverly Hills, CA
07.2017 - 03.2021
  • Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
  • Plated every dish with attractive flair to meet strict restaurant standards

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.

Education

High School Diploma -

Los Angeles Senior High School
Los Angeles, CA
06.2005

Skills

  • Purchase Order Management
  • Inventory Coordination
  • New Vendor Setup
  • Logistics Coordination
  • Bilingual (English, Spanish)
  • Supplier Relationship Management
  • Vendor Relationship Management
  • Vendor Sourcing

Timeline

PURCHASING MANAGER

Troy Products
06.2024 - Current

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 - 03.2021

SOUS CHEF

Beverly Wilshire Beverly Hills A Four Seasons Hotel
07.2006 - 06.2017

High School Diploma -

Los Angeles Senior High School