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Victoria Rupert
Executive Officer
Ladera Ranch,CA
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Summary
- Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
- Senior-level Supply Chain and Operations leader with extensive experience in creating strategies and leading execution of all global supply chain activities, including procurement, manufacturing and distribution management. Manages and leads cross-functional international teams to drive product supply and productivity improvements.
- Effective at sourcing products, vetting vendors and managing bid process. Good relationship-builder and problem-solver with methodical approach and excellent verbal and written communication skills. Well-versed in ingredient, packaging, general MRO procurement needs and processes.
- Detail-oriented professional promoting expertise in supply chain planning. Confident Procurement Specialist knowledgeable in managing vendor relations, tracking products and the methods needed to obtain the best pricing.
- Bilingual with experience managing talented warehouse staff. Background in supply chain management and inventory control within automotive, retail distribution and food chain shipping. Clear knowledge of FDA regulations and requirements for regulated products.
Overview
12
years of professional experience
3
years of post-secondary education
2
Languages
Work History
VFR Import Export, Inc.
Chief Operating Officer
04.2021 - Current
Job overview
- Oversaw day-to-day operations to keep organization running smoothly while meeting business goals.
- Identified and pursued business development opportunities to grow organization and increase revenue.
- Monitored and analyzed industry trends to identify opportunities for organizational growth and competitiveness.
- Negotiated contracts and agreements to secure favorable terms and maximize profits.
- Represented organization at external meetings and events to promote and build relationships with key stakeholders.
- Made large-scale financial decisions and supervised company spending to reduce material losses and maximize profits.
- Established and maintained strong relationships with customers, vendors and strategic partners.
- Collaborated with legal, accounting and other professional teams to review and maintain compliance with regulations.
- Maintained P&L and shouldered corporate fiscal responsibility.
- Managed procurement activities to secure resource acquisitions at best possible cost.
VJR Consultants, LLC.
Founding President
08.2020 - Current
Job overview
- Developed strong partnerships with other businesses to allow for collaboration and more significant opportunities for growth.
- Identified business development challenges and customer concerns for proactive resolution.
- Defined company roles and responsibilities to establish and enhance processes.
- Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.
- Secured sufficient funds to cover business obligations by tracking expenses and budgeting accurately.
- Created organization's mission and vision statements for use by employees.
- Established, optimized and enforced business policies to maintain consistency across industry operations.
- Directed market expansions to propel business forward, meet changing customer needs.
- Conducted target market research to scope out industry competition and identify advantageous trends.
- Negotiated terms of business acquisitions to increase business base and solidify market presence.
- Created and monitored promotional approaches to increase sales and profit levels.
- Cultivated forward-thinking, inclusive and performance-driven company culture to lead industry innovations.
- Prepared annual budgets with controls to prevent overages.
- Established organizational mission statement through extensive collaboration and review.
- Formed senior leadership team through rigorous interviews and extensive candidate research.
- Established and maintained strong relationships with customers, vendors and strategic partners.
- Managed financial, operational and human resources to optimize business performance.
- Oversaw business-wide changes to modernize procedures and organization.
- Cultivated company-wide culture of innovation and collaboration.
- Developed innovative sales and marketing strategies to facilitate business expansion.
- Represented organization at industry conferences and events.
- Collaborated with legal, accounting and other professional teams to review and maintain compliance with regulations.
- Initiated strategy to drive company growth and increase market share and profitability.
- Formulated and executed strategic initiatives to improve product offerings.
- Created succession plans to provide continuity of operations during leadership transitions.
- Monitored key business risks and established risk management procedures.
- Led recruitment and development of strategic alliances to maximize utilization of existing talent and capabilities.
- Analyzed industry trends and tracked competitor activities to inform decision making.
- Maintained P&L and shouldered corporate fiscal responsibility.
- Devised and presented business plans and forecasts to board of directors.
- Oversaw divisional marketing, advertising and new product development.
- Shaped solutions and approaches by leveraging trends in customer marketplaces and industries.
- Founded performance- and merit-based evaluation system to assess staff performance.
- Communicated business performance, forecasts and strategies to investors and shareholders.
- Directed technological improvements, reducing waste and business bottlenecks.
VFR Import Export
Purchasing Manager
03.2014 - 04.2021
Job overview
- Purchased new products and oversaw inventory stocking and availability.
- Sourced vendors, built relationships, and negotiated prices.
- Solved diverse supply chain problems involving numerous sources, logistics, and scheduling factors.
- Coordinated paperwork, updated spreadsheets, and maintained permanent records.
- Monitored and evaluated vendor performance to determine compliance with quality standards.
- Used Quickbooks to authorize and monitor purchase orders and consumables.
- Generated reports, documents and analysis in Quickbooks for senior management review and approval.
- Wrote standard operating procedures for department.
- Identified and targeted critical procurement issues.
- Cultivated strong relationships with vendors to maintain and improve levels of customer service.
- Negotiated pricing and terms with vendors to secure best value for company.
- Communicated regularly with suppliers to uphold accountability for quality standards and timely delivery of goods.
VFR Import Export
Administrative Assistant
11.2012 - 03.2014
Job overview
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
- Restocked supplies and placed purchase orders to maintain adequate stock levels.
- Executed record filing system to improve document organization and management.
- Scheduled office meetings and client appointments for staff teams.
- Created and maintained databases to track and record customer data.
- Developed and updated spreadsheets and databases to track, analyze, and report on performance and sales data.
- Drafted correspondence and other documents for CEO and department heads in company's voice.
- Assisted coworkers and staff members with special tasks on daily basis.
- Managed paper and electronic filing systems by routing various documents, taking messages and managing incoming and outgoing mail.
- Built and maintained excellent customer relationships through timely response to inquiries and going above and beyond to accommodate unusual requests.
- Interacted with vendors, contractors and professional services personnel to receive orders, direct activities, and communicate instructions.
- Established administrative work procedures to track staff's daily tasks.
- Liaised between clients and vendors and maintained effective lines of communication.
- Surpassed team goals by partnering with colleagues to implement best practices and protocols.
Pelican Hill ResortNewport Beach, CA
Cook III
10.2011 - 11.2012
Job overview
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
Education
Capistrano Valley High SchoolMission Viejo, CA
High School Diploma
08.2007 - 06.2010
Purdue UniversityWest Lafayette, IN
Bachelor of Science from Business Administration
09.2023 - Current
Purdue UniversityWest Lafayette, IN
MBA from Business Administration
09.2023 - Current
Skills
- Project Oversight
- Articulate Communication
- Budgetary Oversight
- Production
- People and Culture
- Approachable and Outgoing
- Attention to Quality
- Management
- Leadership and People Development
- Management Team Leadership
- Delegation
- Quality Control Planning
- Personnel Development
- Business Administration
- Financial Management
- Business Development
- Change and Growth Management
- Operations Administration
- Project Management
- Operational Analysis
- Networking
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
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Timeline
Purdue University
Bachelor of Science from Business Administration
09.2023 - Current
Purdue University
MBA from Business Administration
09.2023 - Current
Chief Operating Officer
VFR Import Export, Inc.
04.2021 - Current
Founding President
VJR Consultants, LLC.
08.2020 - Current
Purchasing Manager
VFR Import Export
03.2014 - 04.2021
Administrative Assistant
VFR Import Export
11.2012 - 03.2014
Cook III
Pelican Hill Resort
10.2011 - 11.2012
Capistrano Valley High School
High School Diploma
08.2007 - 06.2010
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