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, AB03-2025
PMAC SUPPLY MANAGEMENT -
SAIT
Calgary, AB01.2014
ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT -
Bow Valley College
Calgary, AB01.2010
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
Western Canada High School
Calgary, AB01.2008
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