Samantha Smith
Athens,Texas
Summary
Sales associate skilled in fostering supplier relationships and improving operational workflows. Expertise in project execution and compliance within medical device manufacturing, integrating quality assurance practices to minimize risks. A results-driven professional dedicated to enhancing customer experiences and operational efficiency.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Associate
Smith Lumber Company
Athens, USA
06.2025 - Current
- Highly motivated sales associate with extensive customer service and sales experience.
- Prepared bid proposals by gathering necessary documentation and information.
- Negotiated terms with suppliers and vendors to secure favorable agreements.
- Maintained and reviewed computerized records of purchases and associated costs to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Verified received items against purchase orders to ensure accuracy of inventory and fulfillment.
Associate Project Engineer
Biomerics FMI
Athens, USA
09.2022 - 06.2025
- Managed medical device manufacturing processes to ensure quality and efficiency.
- Managed clean room setup and compliance for ISO Class 7/8 environments to maintain industry standards.
- Collaborated with quality and regulatory teams to maintain sterile conditions and minimize contamination risks.
- Executed corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) to enhance product quality and minimize downtime.
- Led investigations into process deviations and non-conformances using tools like 5 Whys and Fishbone diagrams.
- Integrated lean manufacturing principles to enhance efficiency and reduce waste.
- Designed and optimized production floor layouts to improve workflow and reduce bottlenecks.
- Facilitated project planning and execution to ensure alignment with project goals.
Sales Associate
Smith Lumber Company
Athens, USA
06.2016 - 08.2022
- Fostered strong relationships with customers and vendors through effective communication and collaboration.
- Helped customers find specific products, answered questions, and offered product advice.
- Trained new hires on company processes and product knowledge, improving customer service and sales techniques.
- Kept merchandise moving smoothly and accurately from stockroom to showroom floor.
- Checked items received against items ordered by verifying receipts.
Education
Bachelor’s of Science - Health Sciences
University of Texas at Tyler
Tyler, Texas12-2021
Associate’s of Arts - Liberal Arts and Sciences
Trinity Valley Community College
Athens, Texas05-2017
Skills
- Customer Service
- Order Processing
- Inventory control
- Project Coordination
- Quality Assurance
- Technical Support
- Technology proficiency
- Excel
- Word
- PowerPoint
- Problem Solving
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Internship
- Lakeland Medical Associates- Nurse Practitioner
- Anderson Gibson's Pharmacy- Pharmacist
Timeline
Sales Associate
Smith Lumber Company
06.2025 - Current
Associate Project Engineer
Biomerics FMI
09.2022 - 06.2025
Sales Associate
Smith Lumber Company
06.2016 - 08.2022
Bachelor’s of Science - Health Sciences
University of Texas at Tyler
Associate’s of Arts - Liberal Arts and Sciences
Trinity Valley Community College