Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Languages
Accomplishments
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Serena Simpson

Chesapeake,VA

Summary

Proven Buyer's Agent at Rivers Casino Portsmouth with a strong command of technological tools and local market trends, driving significant enhancements in purchasing efficiency. Exceptional skills in active listening and goal-oriented strategies facilitate successful negotiations and robust vendor relations. Leadership experience in the U.S. Navy demonstrates a blend of hard and soft skills, contributing to outstanding team performance and operational success.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Buyer's Agent

Rivers Casino Portsmouth
Portsmouth, VA
10.2022 - Current
  • Collaborated with other departments to assess company purchasing needs.
  • Prepared purchase orders, solicited bid proposals and reviewed requisitions for goods and services.
  • Assisted in the preparation of bid documents, including specifications, terms, and conditions.
  • Analyzed price proposals and financial reports to identify reasonable prices.

Retail Service Specialist

U. S. Navy
Chesapeake, VA
10.2000 - 10.2022
  • Restocked inventory as needed throughout the day to ensure adequate availability for customers' needs.
  • Maintained physical appearance of store with continuous attention to areas such as entryways and restrooms.
  • Operated cash registers to accurately process payments from customers.
  • Assisted management in training new employees on register operations and store policies.
  • Engaged customers while solving issues and providing solutions with fast and accurate transaction processing.
  • Ensured store was clean, neat and organized at all times.
  • Increased sales by coaching employees on strategies for promoting and cross-selling items.
  • Managed daily operations, client relations and IT.
  • Trained, managed and motivated employees to promote professional skill development.
  • Handled customer complaints professionally and courteously when necessary.
  • Supervised successful, well-supplied and highly organized establishment thanks to consistent oversight and regular cleanliness inspections.
  • Boosted performance and job satisfaction of new employees by closely mentoring each.
  • Monitored inventory levels and placed new orders for merchandise to keep supply well-stocked.
  • Informed customers of current promotions, pricing and exchange and return policies.
  • Counted and balanced registers.
  • Accurately recorded information into the computer system for tracking purposes.
  • Identified appropriate solutions to minimize issues and quickly solve problems.
  • Maintained knowledge of products and services offered and replenished products on sales floor.
  • Kept department on-target to meet sales and profit objectives by minimizing waste and pursuing revenue generation opportunities.
  • Directed and supervised staff performance.
  • Performed daily opening and closing procedures including counting money in the register drawer.
  • Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
  • Used Point of Sale register system to complete transactions.
  • Trained employees with knowledge to serve customers and deliver exceptional experiences daily.
  • Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
  • Implemented new pricing for special promotions and clearance items, retagged merchandise, and changed signage.
  • Assisted in the unloading of trucks, stocking shelves, setting up displays and organizing merchandise areas.
  • Conducted department walkthroughs to assess and remedy factors such as cleanliness, inadequate stock levels and poor merchandising.
  • Verified that all items were rung up properly at checkout counters.
  • Promoted sales through suggestive selling techniques while maintaining a high level of customer service.
  • Maintained accurate records of all sales transactions using point-of-sale systems.
  • Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.

Education

Business

Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL
10-2015

Skills

  • Technological proficiency
  • Goal-oriented mindset
  • Active listening
  • Local market awareness

Affiliations

  • Volunteer Experience: Food Bank and Women's Shelter

Languages

English
Full Professional

Accomplishments

  • Navy Achievement Medal - Awarded five times for exemplary performance and dedication to duty
  • Rivers Finest 3rd Quarter Nominee

Timeline

Buyer's Agent

Rivers Casino Portsmouth
10.2022 - Current

Retail Service Specialist

U. S. Navy
10.2000 - 10.2022

Business

Columbia Southern University
Serena Simpson