Enthusiastic team player with a strong work ethic and advanced complex problem solving skills. Enthusiastic Purchasing Assistant eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in Chemical Industry.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Insurance Producer
State Farm
Sulphur, LA
10.2021 - Current
Provided coverage option information to assist clients in protecting assets.
Promoted products and services using upselling and other sales strategies.
Attended continuing education courses and workshops to gain additional insurance industry knowledge.
Customized existing insurance programs to suit individual client needs by analyzing specific requirements.
Reviewed policy applications for errors and liaised with underwriters to facilitate quick completion of application process.
Quoted and calculated premium rates for policies, using rate book, ECRM, NECHO and calculator.
Handled approximately 200 outbound and inbound sales-related calls per week to qualify individuals interested in purchasing insurance coverage.
Established payment methods for 100 clients weekly to facilitate customer payments and issue receipts.
Sold auto, home, and other various insurance products to individuals and affinity groups within assigned territory using consultative selling techniques.
Remained impartial in order to advise clients based on circumstances.
Displayed consistent, positive attitude towards customers, peers and other personnel, even during high-stress situations.
Met with customers to provide information about available products and policies.
Finalized sales and collected necessary deposits.
Collected, analyzed and validated agency commissions.
Collected premiums on or before effective date of coverage.
Calculated premiums and established payment methods for sales.
Explained advantages, features and disadvantages of various policies to promote sale of plans.
Determined financial needs by assessing existing coverage and aligning new products and services with long-term goals.
Purchasing Junior Buyer/Assistant
Turner Industries Group LLC
Lake Charles, LA
01.2019 - 02.2021
Worked closely with Project Managers to maintain optimum levels of communication to effectively and efficiently complete projects.
Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Administered project-based data entry assignments within SAP database for accurate record-keeping.
Reviewed proposals, qualified vendors and recommended optimal suppliers.
Communicated with vendors regarding inventory needs and negotiated prices.
Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
Developed and improved account relationships.
Applied proper codes to invoices, files and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable.
Entered invoices requiring payment.
Maintained relationships with vendors and managed invoices for Services rendered.
Assessed data and information to verify entry, calculation and billing code accuracy.
Project Control Analyst
Mcdermott International Inc
Lake Charles, LA
12.2016 - 01.2019
Prepared financial pages for presentation to senior management, clients, and corporate.
Generated reports detailing various metrics and account information.
Collected and reported monthly expense variances and explanations.
Worked with management at the project level to ensure expense plans are achieved.
Provided extensive clerical and administrative support to department staff.
Created periodic reports comparing budgeted costs to actual costs
Developed project scheduling, budgeting and progress reports
Tracked income, labor and expenses via JDE (JD Edwards Enterprise One) spreadsheets, and generated weekly reports.
Created in-depth reports regarding important project data that was distributed to the client on a weekly basis.
Created effective organizational systems for reports, agendas, contracts and records.
Cashier
Walmart
Lake Charles, LA
05.2016 - 12.2016
Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs.
Maintained secure cash drawers, promptly resolving discrepancies in daily totals.
Reconciled cash drawer at start and end of each shift, accounting for errors and resolving discrepancies.
Checked identification for proof-of-age for alcohol and tobacco sales.
Reviewed weekly sales ads and monitored price changes.
Collected and authorized payments of guests.
Performed cash, card and check transactions to complete customer purchases.
General Manager
Vital Transportation LLC
Lake Charles, LA
05.2014 - 05.2016
Created effective organizational systems for reports, agendas, contracts and records.
Reduced financial inconsistencies while assessing and verifying billing invoices and expense reports.
Bidding against other trucking companies for business
Dispatching
Constant networking and communication with customers and sending invoices
Understanding and Complying with Federal Motor Carriers Safety Regulations, Conducting
Safety Audits
Filing Quarterly IFTA (International Fuel Tax)
Real Estate Agent
Coldwell Banker Realty
Lake Charles, LA
07.2007 - 08.2011
Negotiated, facilitated and managed real estate transactions.
Developed and maintained a list of properties suited to different needs and budgets.
Reviewed market research data and changes sales plans accordingly.
Worked closely with clients to get the appropriate loans, inspections and credit reports.
Accompanied buyers and sellers to their home inspections and appraisals.
Negotiated contracts on behalf of clients.
Communicated with escrow companies, lenders, home inspectors, and pest control operators to ensure that terms and condition of purchase agreements are met before closing dates
Production Control Dock Coordinator
AEROFRAME
Lake Charles, LA
12.2003 - 07.2007
Input data of all Maintenance preformed on Aircraft
Enter discrepancies, dispositions and corrective action for aircraft utilizing the PAQ & S-Plan systems.
Customize reports utilizing MS Word & Excel
Creating Aircraft Identification signs utilizing the plotter
Attend weekly meeting and record all progress, then create Weekly Report
Verified data integrity and accuracy.
Automated Logistical Specialist
United States Army
Fort Knox, KY
10.1995 - 04.1999
Unloaded all incoming supplies, equipment and materials and stored them in their proper areas of the warehouse.
Created and maintained records, which included stock lists, inventory and material counts.
Reviewed incoming materials for accuracy against bills of contract, purchase orders and shipping documentation.
Maintained an accurate inventory of all assigned equipment.
Prepare and maintain records on equipment usage, operation, maintenance, modification,
and calibration
Perform accounting and sales functions in self-service supply
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