Sisvy Giffuni
Vancouver,WA
Summary
Purchasing professional with proven track record in procurement and vendor management. Adept at optimizing supply chain processes to enhance cost savings and operational efficiency. Known for strong team collaboration and adaptability to changing business needs, while leveraging negotiation and analytical skills to drive impactful results.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Spanish Interpreter
TPG Analytics
09.2024 - Current
- Delivered exceptional customer service to both English-and Spanish-speaking clients through skillful written and verbal communication abilities.
- Strengthened relationships with clients by providing culturally sensitive interpretations that demonstrated respect and understanding.
- Tracked, monitored, transcribed and translated intercepted communications and maintained accurate records of intercepted communications.
Purchaser/Mailroom Supervisor
Fort Vancouver Regional Library District
08.2016 - 09.2024
- Supervised, planed and coordinated the activities and operations of the purchasing department.
- Reviewed and approved supply requests and purchase orders for fourteen Library branches and departments based upon budgetary guidelines
- Managed vendors and supplies regarding costs, quality, delivery performance, and warranty issues; monitored assigned budgets
- Managed vendor bid process within policies and procedures guidelines, evaluating responses and participating in the selection process; coordinated deliveries with Facilities, installers and contractors
- Research, recommend, place and track orders for small equipment and furniture purchases;
- Managed and oversaw four library remodels with budgets of over $250,000
- Worked with planning committees on identifying furniture for new buildings and coordinated the design, layout and specifications of furniture in regards to furniture purchase
- Maintained the inventory records and tracking of fixed asset furniture and equipment for the library; conduct inventory of this as needed
Senior Purchasing Assistant
Fort Vancouver Regional Library District
01.2012 - 07.2016
- Processed supply requests from multiple departments, divisions and branch locations for the library operations; reviewed prices, quotes and bids requested for supplies needed in the library
- Prepared purchase orders after price has been found for supplies and materials, entering the information into the accounting applications; ordered supplies, materials and items after approval had been given through the accounting application
- Received items, processed delivery paperwork, and tracked items against purchase orders and accounting application; monitored status of outstanding purchase orders, following up with vendors as necessary to track order information
- Tracked, updated, and gathered information regarding the inventory of fixed assets and furniture across all library branches and buildings; entered pricing and depreciation schedules for inventory of fixed assets and furniture for tracking purposes
Cryptologic Linguist
Conduit Language Specialist
01.2014 - 12.2015
- Tracked, monitored, transcribed and translated intercepted communications and maintained accurate records of intercepted communications
- Provided voice recognition analysis expertise with discernment and clear communication of pertinent intelligence
- Maintained flawless transition of chain of evidence
- Fully transcribed conversations and validated and proofread transcriptions/translations for court testimony
- Supported critical missions with accurate translations and interpretations during high-pressure situations.
Education
Associate's Degree - Mechanical Engineering
Clark College
Vancouver06.2006
None - Mechanical Engineering
Universidad Central De Venezuela
Caracas, Venezuela07.2002
Skills
- Communication
- Project Management
- Supervisory Skills
- Customer Service
- Procurement Contracts
- Native Spanish speaker
- Translation services
- Confidentiality practices
Timeline
Spanish Interpreter
TPG Analytics
09.2024 - Current
Purchaser/Mailroom Supervisor
Fort Vancouver Regional Library District
08.2016 - 09.2024
Cryptologic Linguist
Conduit Language Specialist
01.2014 - 12.2015
Senior Purchasing Assistant
Fort Vancouver Regional Library District
01.2012 - 07.2016
Associate's Degree - Mechanical Engineering
Clark College
None - Mechanical Engineering
Universidad Central De Venezuela
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