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Shannon Baker

Salem,VA

Summary

Dynamic professional with a proven track record in vendor relationship management at Buy The Season. Skilled in financial planning and exceptional communication, I successfully enhanced vendor performance and fostered strong partnerships. My organizational skills and attention to detail contribute to a thriving business that has been in operation for 20 years.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience

Work History

Vendor Coordinator

Buy The Season
11.2018 - Current
  • Enhanced vendor relationships by establishing clear communication channels and addressing concerns promptly.
  • Monitored vendor performance to ensure adherence to contractual obligations and quality standards.
  • Organized and updated databases, records and other information resources.
  • Signed contracts that promoted long-term stability for the store.

Owner/Operator

Sunflower Creek Home Decor
09.2016 - Current
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Started my own business from the ground up finding, refurbishing and selling farmhouse furniture.
  • Started selling home decor and built my business to two successful booths at Buy The Season with a good following of customers.

Office Administrator

Marbelle Financial Services
05.1993 - 06.2008
  • Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
  • Maintained electronic and paper filing systems for easy retrieval of information.
  • Coordinated communications, financial processing, registration, recordkeeping, and other administrative functions.
  • Tracked office supplies and restocked low items to keep team members on-task and productive.
  • Contributed to a positive work environment by fostering strong working relationships among colleagues.
  • Increased customer satisfaction through professional handling of inquiries and prompt resolution of issues.
  • Demonstrated exceptional multitasking abilities while juggling diverse responsibilities, including reception duties and ad-hoc administrative tasks.
  • Reconciled account files and produced monthly reports.
  • Assisted in preparation and processing of payroll to facilitate prompt staff payments.
  • Maximized office space utilization by maintaining a clean, organized work environment that encouraged productivity and efficiency.

Server

Ramada Inn
01.1991 - 01.1993
  • Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
  • Performed opening and closing duties, ensuring the dining area was prepared for seamless service transitions.
  • Maintained a clean and orderly dining area for an enjoyable guest experience.
  • Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
  • When needed, I assisted with banquet operations to serve large groups such as weddings and meetings.

Education

Moira Secondary School
Belleville, Ontario, Canada

Graduated On The Deans List - Legal Secretary

Ontario Business College
Belleville, Ontario, Canada
04-1990

Skills

  • Relationship management
  • Vendor relationships
  • Vendor negotiations
  • Financial planning
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Customer service
  • Time management
  • Attention to detail
  • Multitasking
  • Reliability
  • Excellent communication
  • Organizational skills
  • Planning and prioritization

Timeline

Vendor Coordinator

Buy The Season
11.2018 - Current

Owner/Operator

Sunflower Creek Home Decor
09.2016 - Current

Office Administrator

Marbelle Financial Services
05.1993 - 06.2008

Server

Ramada Inn
01.1991 - 01.1993

Moira Secondary School

Graduated On The Deans List - Legal Secretary

Ontario Business College

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