Purchasing Clerk at Gulf33 Valve Pros
November 2012 - May 2013
Ordered all products, materials and valve parts, issued purchase orders, and tracked all purchased items to ensure proper billing to customers. Created and responsible for maintaining inventory database in QuickBooks Premier 2012. Suggested improvements to current processes to reduce processing time of customer invoices by 2-3 days and increase accuracy resulting in faster accounts receivable turnaround time. Discovered and corrected multiple previous billing and invoicing errors resulting in $2,000 of recovered income.
Linen Department Supervisor at L. J. Chabert Medical Center
October 2010 - March 2012
Supervised 3 employees and ran the Linen Department on a day to day basis. Tracked and maintained Linen inventory, and submitted monthly purchase requests for additional linen supplies. Organized and restructured linen department, resulting in more efficient work practices. Improved quality of hospital wide linen service. Conducts monthly safety inspections of the linen department and ensures compliance with all Joint Commission standards.
Inventory Manager at Amy's Country Candles
January 2010 - July 2010
Responsible for ordering all production supplies including wax, glassware, scent, wicks, etc. Tracked all inventory at the factory and six retail locations. Implemented production inventory tracking system through Quickbooks Point of Sale. Through research and diligence saved the company over $10,000 a year on supply purchases. Oversaw production, quality control, shipping, and distribution of candles to our retail locations and wholesalers.
Administrative Assistant at Amy's Country Candles
November 2009 - January 2010
Conceived, coordinated and conducted the first ever online "Black Friday" sale in conjunction with the brick-and-mortar store sales and out-sold the brick-and-mortar stores. Discovered a sales tax exemption that was not being utilized with a vendor and saved the company over $2000 annually by notifying the vendor of our exemption from sales tax. Handled all manner of administrative duties, including customer service, orders, filing, making copies, creating signage for our stores, and publishing a weekly customer email. Implemented a new customer email system saving 20-30 hours of work each week. Took the initiative to learn about our software and how we could use it more efficiently saving time and money for the company. Redesigned several labels resulting in reduced production and labor costs. Used graphic design skills to create posters, labels, and advertisements for new line of candle scents. Created and maintained the bar code system and database enabling Amy's Country Candles to be sold uniformly worldwide.
Office Manager at Bow Hunters' Specialties
April 2009 - October 2009
Responsible for day to day operations of an archery pro shop, including inventory, ordering, customer service, and up to two employees. Updated and maintained online shop, resulting in increased revenues. Operated, maintained, and repaired DART Video Bowhunting system. Created documents and systems to streamline several processes, increasing efficiency and accountability.
Independent Sales Consultant at The Pampered Chef
October 2005 - October 2009
Achieved director status after only six months as an Independent Sales Consultant. Was #1 in sales nationwide for consultants that started the same month I did the second month of selling Pampered Chef with $5158 in sales. Conducted in home cooking demonstrations, emphasizing fast and easy meal preparation. Provided excellent customer service, and sales of The Pampered Chef's line of quality kitchen tools. Responsible for all financial procedures involved in owning a business.
Ombudsman at U.S. Coast Guard
January 2004 - June 2006
Volunteered as Ombudsman for the Electronic Support Detachment, Marine Safety Office, and Small Boat Station Valdez. Attended Ombudsman Training held by CG District 17 in Jan. 2004 & 2005. Helped military dependents cope with a wide variety of situations. Provided critical information to incoming personnel and dependents about life in remote Alaska. Developed and maintained a web site to inform new residents about Valdez prior to arrival.
Treasurer at Valdez Coast Guard Family Association
April 2005 - January 2006
Handled all monetary transactions involved in the functioning of the Valdez CGFA. Did all accounting procedures, and researched the feasibility of becoming a Non-Profit Organization. Helped with various functions, and coordinated several events. Developed and maintained a website to make information access easier for all members of the CGFA.
Secretary at Valdez Coast Guard Family Association
January 2004 - January 2005
Kept records of all business of the Valdez CGFA. Organized records and belongings of the CGFA. Helped with various functions and coordinated several events. Maintained calendar of events for
Accountant I at Terrebonne Parish Government
July 2013
Reorganized Section 8 Voucher Management System financial reporting process, reducing workload and increasing accuracy of the monthly report. Assists with various tasks of Grants Management, performing accounting functions required for Federal and State Special Revenue Funds in accordance with GAAP, GASB, and specific Federal/State/Local regulations. Parish grant programs encompass various public assistance programs and entitlements.
Math Tutor at Self Employed Tutor
October 2010
Assist and oversee the learning of students in a 1 on 1 setting. Tutor all subjects through middle school, and all mathematics through college, enriching the learning experience and helping students raise their grades.
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