Valentina Boada
Orlando,FL
Summary
Dynamic Assistant Buyer proficient in negotiating with buyers, managing inventory and using data analysis to help companies understand product metrics. Coordinated and detailed professional with 3 years of experience fostering timely delivery of merchandise and keeping accurate track of product flow.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Buyer's Assistant
Calazan
01.2021 - Current
- Processed purchase orders and invoices in accordance with company procedures.
- Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
- Monitored incoming orders and tracked progress to meet deadlines.
- Computed and created purchase orders in excel to monitor stock levels, verify purchase requisitions, and expedite customer orders.
- Established relationships with vendors to support access to latest product information and pricing.
- Helped to built and grew database of preferred vendors to manage supplier performance.
- Sourced new vendors and negotiated contracts to reduce costs and improve quality.
- Reviewed purchasing trends and forecast demand for inventory planning and replenishment.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to facilitate efficient and timely product delivery.
Manager
Holy Grain
01.2022 - 03.2023
- Schedule
- Order inventory
- Cashier management
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
Buyers Manager
Ben and Jerry's
04.2020 - 12.2021
- Helped with planning schedules and delegating assignments to meet coverage and service demands.
- Developed strategy to increase sales and drive profits.
- Reviewed sales and gross profit report to assess company efficiency.
- Cashier management
- Customer service
- Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
- Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
- Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.
- Performed yearly store audits in collaboration with managers, designers, and sales associates to provide feedback
Student Leader
Valencia College
05.2019 - 06.2020
- Public speaking
- Data entry and management
- Event planning
- Worked in team environment to maintain high levels of productivity.
- Assisted with transition to college life by providing one-on-one support.
- Facilitated group activities among assigned students and promoted community bonds through engaging events.
- Addressed variety of visitor questions and concerns, offering additional resources and references for more detailed information.
- Helped students troubleshoot and resolve issues with registration.
- Sustained collaborative relationships with faculty, staff and administration.
- Coordinated and led group campus tours of up to 150 students.
- Maintained record of tours for internal evaluation and incident reporting.
Assistant
Guida Design Group
12.2018 - 08.2019
- Worked closely with management to provide effective assistance for specific aspects of business operations.
- Monitored and ordered supplies and materials to keep office well stocked.
- Answered incoming phone calls to process requests, transfer calls, or relay messages to appropriate personnel.
- Assisted engineries and architects in all aspects of business operations.
- Developed and maintained filing systems to facilitate easy access to information.
- Updated database of contacts and resources for company-wide distribution.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
Valencia College
Associate of Arts - Business Administration And Management
Valencia College
Orlando, FL07.2020
Skills
- Consultative Sales Approach
- Proposal Evaluation
- Inventory Control Processes
- Feature Product Selection
- Supplier Research
- Assortment Planning
- Statistical Trends
- Sales Documentation
- Cost-Effective Design
- Invoice Reconciliation
- Supplier Relations
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Portuguese
Full Professional
Timeline
Manager
Holy Grain
01.2022 - 03.2023
Buyer's Assistant
Calazan
01.2021 - Current
Buyers Manager
Ben and Jerry's
04.2020 - 12.2021
Student Leader
Valencia College
05.2019 - 06.2020
Assistant
Guida Design Group
12.2018 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
Valencia College
Associate of Arts - Business Administration And Management
Valencia College
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