Paula Valentina Forero Parra
Whole Foods Market
Clifton,NJ
2
Languages
1
Certification
5
years of professional experience
Operations and administrative professional with hands on experience in inventory tracking, receiving, purchasing support, supplier coordination, order management, and workflow support in high volume food service environments. Skilled in Microsoft Excel, data tracking, and operational coordination. Background in Gastronomy with additional training in Global Procurement and Sourcing.
Work History
Cake Decorator
2 Years- Coordinated customer orders and maintained accurate scheduling to ensure timely fulfillment.
- Conducted daily inventory counts and participated in monthly physical inventory counts to maintain accurate stock records.
- Monitored product and supply levels and communicated replenishment needs to support daily operations.
- Maintained accurate records of inventory and supply usage.
- Packed and prepared products for daily operations while maintaining organized work areas.
- Supported high-volume daily operations while maintaining workflow efficiency under tight deadlines.
Cake Decorator
7 Months- Assisted in organizing production schedules and meeting high-volume demand.
- Received incoming merchandise, checked deliveries, and organized products in designated storage areas.
- Maintained accurate inventory records and monitored product levels to support daily operations.
- Supported supply ordering and stock organization based on operational needs.
- Ensured compliance with company procedures and food safety standards.
- Collaborated across departments to support workflow efficiency.
Cake Decorator
3 Months- Supported the opening of a new store by assisting with logistics, inventory setup, product organization, and production preparation.
- Managed inventory and ordered materials to maintain product availability and workflow efficiency.
- Maintained accurate inventory tracking records and monitored product levels.
- Coordinated customer orders and scheduling adjustments to support timely order completion.
- Supported daily production and store operations while maintaining organization and efficiency.
Pastry Cook
1 Year 1 Month- Coordinated daily production schedules to meet service demands.
- Conducted inventory counts, including a comprehensive monthly inventory count, to maintain accurate stock records.
- Prepared ingredient orders every week based on production and operational needs.
- Monitored ingredient usage and supported cost control efforts.
- Assisted in product development and operational planning.
- Maintained operational consistency and process standards in a fast-paced production environment.
Owner
1 Year 2 Months- Managed daily business operations, including budgeting, inventory, supplier coordination, and purchasing activities.
- Tracked inventory, costs, and sales using Microsoft Excel spreadsheets.
- Coordinated supplier orders, client orders, timelines, and delivery logistics.
- Monitored supply needs and coordinated purchasing to support business operations.
- Implemented process improvements to increase efficiency and reduce waste.
- Managed administrative processes including documentation, scheduling, and operational tracking using Excel.
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Gastronomy
High School Diploma
Skills
Inventory Tracking & Recordkeeping
Receiving & Stock Organization
Purchasing & Supply Support
Order Coordination
Microsoft Excel
Word & Outlook
Data Entry & Reporting
Operations Coordination
Administrative Support
Scheduling & Organization
Supplier Coordination
Process Improvement
Food Safety Compliance
Certification
Global Procurement and Sourcing Specialization — Rutgers University | Coursera | 2026
Key areas: Procurement strategy, sourcing, supplier management, negotiation, and supply chain fundamentals.
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
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