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ALEXANDREA SCHMIDT

Calgary,Canada

Summary

I'm a Motivated and highly organized professional who possess strong leadership skills. I have a certification in accounting and financial management as well as a diploma in supply chain management. I've completed training in Advanced Operations Management. I also have a ICF coaching certification. I'm looking for a position which will allow me to grow my career in a challenging and supportive environment.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

BRANCH OPERATIONS AND BUYER

MOTION INDUSTRIES
Calgary, Canada
08.2013 - Current
  • Assist in overseeing daily branch operations
  • Conduct monthly safety meetings
  • Enter bi-weekly payroll for the 30 employees
  • Primary contact for accounts receivable and accounts payable
  • Manage branch expenses, inventory and freight invoices, debit memos and acquiring statements for customers
  • Schedule meetings
  • Ensure key processes and procedures are being upheld
  • Assist in Financial, ISO and Safety audits
  • Manage and coordinate training events held at the branch, including catering
  • Complete ISO reports
  • Manage 3-way match in DMR
  • Create internal transfers
  • Enter data and process yearly inventory counts
  • Monitor inventory levels and ensured timely replenishment of stock
  • Create purchase orders for inventory and approve purchase orders and requisitions from the inside sales team and MRP system
  • Review committed non-moving inventory
  • Resolve discrepancies with shipments
  • Expedite purchase orders
  • Built and maintain relationships with vendors and suppliers to ensure cost-effective resources
  • Manage monthly freight recovery
  • Bill out direct ships and summary bills to customers
  • Process credit card payments for branch expenses and inventory
  • Enter customer orders as well as credits and rebills
  • Enter invoices in Ariba, Coupa and Pagero

BUYER

TESCO CORPORATION
Calgary, Canada
06.2011 - 07.2013
  • Managed a supply chain for twenty vendors crucial to the development and delivery of TESCO oilfield equipment (Drilling rig top drives)
  • Kept inventory levels within safety stock and target quantity levels
  • Compared invoices against purchase orders and shipping and received documents to verify receipt of ordered items
  • Negotiated for fairest and most reasonable price of purchased items
  • Validated order quantities based on actual consumption trends or approved forecasts
  • Developed strong relationships with vendors to ensure timely completion of projects within budget
  • Collaborated with logistics teams to ensure timely delivery of purchased items
  • Created purchase orders and requisitions from an MRP system
  • Traced shipments and follow up undelivered goods
  • Expedited parts required immediately for rush orders
  • Resolved discrepancies with shipments

ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT (PRACTICUM)

CEDA INTERNATIONAL
Calgary, Canada
05.2011 - 06.2011
  • Prepared, verified, coded, and processed invoices
  • Entered prepared batches of invoices
  • Made collection calls, emails, and faxes
  • Filled and organizing financial documents
  • Other administrative duties

ASSISTANT MANAGER

ALDO GROUP
Calgary, Canada
02.2010 - 06.2010
  • Monitored, evaluated and enhanced individual and team performance of four employees
  • Coached and mentored new employees on company policies and procedures
  • Helped oversee the daily operations of the store, managing staff and inventory
  • Generated reports summarizing key metrics such as employee productivity levels or customer feedback surveys
  • Prepared monthly budget forecasts based on projected sales volumes
  • Utilized knowledge of company products and services to make recommendations and up-sell items according to customer needs
  • Maintained accurate records of sales transactions using point-of-sale systems
  • Resolved customer complaints quickly and effectively while maintaining a high level of professionalism
  • Assisted with new employee training
  • Managed daily operations of the store, including scheduling staff, assigning tasks, and overseeing inventory control processes
  • Performed opening and closing duties
  • Received and transferred merchandise
  • Handled cash, credit and debit transactions

Education

ICF Certificate - Coaching

Euphoric Coaching Academy
Calgary, AB
03-2025

PMAC SUPPLY MANAGEMENT -

SAIT
Calgary, AB
01.2014

ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT -

Bow Valley College
Calgary, AB
01.2010

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -

Western Canada High School
Calgary, AB
01.2008

Skills

  • Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
  • Experience with accounting software
  • Experience with SCM software
  • Experience in a cloud ERP system
  • Financial management
  • Accounting management
  • Ability to prioritize
  • Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
  • Ability to work in a team environment
  • Ability to work independently
  • Self-motivated
  • Goal driven
  • Strong sense of ownership
  • Adaptable to changing processes
  • Creative problem-solving
  • Analytical thinking
  • Excellent time management
  • Exceptional organizational skills
  • Desire to continue learning new skills

References

  • HARLEY OGILVIE, MOTION INDUSTRIES, Operations Manager, (587) 888-5297, HARLEY.OGILVIE@MOTION.COM
  • LEANNE PYPER, DIRTT, Purchasing Manager, (403) 519-4386, LPYPER@DIRTT.NET

Timeline

BRANCH OPERATIONS AND BUYER

MOTION INDUSTRIES
08.2013 - Current

BUYER

TESCO CORPORATION
06.2011 - 07.2013

ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT (PRACTICUM)

CEDA INTERNATIONAL
05.2011 - 06.2011

ASSISTANT MANAGER

ALDO GROUP
02.2010 - 06.2010

ICF Certificate - Coaching

Euphoric Coaching Academy

PMAC SUPPLY MANAGEMENT -

SAIT

ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT -

Bow Valley College

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -

Western Canada High School
ALEXANDREA SCHMIDT