Dynamic and results-oriented parts purchasing and customer service professional with extensive experience at TransChicago Truck Group. Achieved significant improvements in team performance and customer satisfaction through effective inventory management and relationship development. Proficient in MS Office and administrative support, with a proven ability to train and supervise teams to consistently exceed goals.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Parts Specialist/E-Commerce Specialist
TransChicago Truck Goup
Gary, IN
09.2021 - Current
Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations
Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals
Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
Accept/ input part orders for in multiple computer software programs
Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services
Taught and trained new sales personnel on customer service and sales techniques
Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes
Answered inquiries, resolved problems and finalized parts sales at counter and by telephone
Upselling necessary truck parts and monthly sale promotions
Liaising with vendors to establish/maintain strong purchasing relations
Reporting low inventory findings to maintain proper stock levels in accordance with supply/demand
Collaborating with team members to timely execute part orders/deliveries
Establish a national network with various truck dealerships
Invoicing and payment processing
Contacted satisfied customers to offer additional services
Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service
Lead Parts Clerk
Gary Public Transportation Corporation
Gary, IN
10.2019 - 07.2020
Parts ordering for various types of fleet vehicles
Generate and develop new positive business relations between GPTC and vehicular part suppliers
Create detailed spreadsheets with charts, tables, and filters
Negotiated and closed deals
Utilized clerical skills, inclusive of but not limited to taking messages, scanning documents, and routing correspondences using various office equipment
Schedule, interview and train new parts personnel
Assist team members with special facility projects by coordinating meetings and performing market research
Assessed data information to check entries, calculations, and billing codes for accuracy
Applied mathematical skills to calculate totals, to complete financial forecasts for inventory
Analyzed stock levels to determine reorder points when necessary
Prepared reports summarizing daily activities, such as order status changes
Managed the receiving, stocking, and issuing of parts in accordance with established procedures
Timely process packing slips and invoices to keep financial records current and compliant with FTA standards.
Manage stock: locating, labeling, and issuing parts in accordance with established procedures.
Created purchase orders based on approved requisitions from internal departments
Assisted in resolving discrepancies between invoices and purchase orders
Conducted regular cycle counts to maintain accuracy of inventory records
Follow FTA procurement/requisition procedures for parts purchasing
Resolved discrepancies between purchase orders and invoices in a timely manner
Implementing current state and federal purchasing and accounting procedures to prevent any legal or auditing issue
Storeroom Program Coordinator
Indiana Department of Transportation
Gary, IN
08.2017 - 10.2019
Parts ordering for various types of fleet vehicles
Receive and Issue parts to RO/WO in M20 Fleet system
Maintain and strengthen business relations between state and vendors
Create detailed documents and spreadsheets for invoices and credits
Adminisrative duties; processing documents and routing correspondences using various office equipment
Oversee inventory and logs to ensure optimal stock
Schedule, interview and train new parts clerks
Assess data information to check entries, calculations and billing codes for accuracy
Applied mathematical skills to calculate totals to complete annual, quarterly and monthly budget forecasting
Following current state procurement and purchasing agreements to prevent compliance issues
Timely process invoices, including posting and reconciling receipt of products to address all current and aged receivables
Utilized Paywise and Peoplesoft systems to create receipts and voucher payments from invoices from all PO's to vendors
Schedule and conduct interviews for employment candidates
Certified Nurse Aide-Preceptor
Hammond-Whiting Care Center
Whiting, IN
09.2015 - 11.2016
Assist residents with ADL's (activities of daily living)
Fostered relationships with patients and healthcare teams to create individualized care plans
Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to provide high-quality patient care
Conduct routine checks; monitor patientsvitals, including blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate
Utilization of skilled level caring procedures
Responsible for training new employees
Chart patients medical information in Epic system
Maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations