Amber Merriam
Colton
Summary
Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Purchasing Assistant
G|M Bussiness Interiors
Riverside
07.2025 - Current
- Assisted procurement team with daily purchasing operations and order processing.
- Maintained accurate inventory records using software tools for tracking supplies.
- Coordinated with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of office furnishings.
- Reviewed and analyzed purchase orders for accuracy and compliance with company standards.
- Communicated effectively with team members to address purchasing inquiries and issues.
- Supported vendor relationship management through regular follow-ups and communication.
- Organized documentation related to purchases, ensuring easy access for future reference.
- Identified discrepancies between purchase orders, invoices and delivered items.
- Monitored stock levels to ensure sufficient supplies were available at all times.
- Responded promptly to customer inquiries regarding order status or delivery issues.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss ways of optimizing supply chain operations.
- Prepared purchase orders, solicited bid proposals and reviewed requisitions for goods and services.
Receiving Clerk
Burlington Coat Factory Warehouse
Riverside
08.2021 - 07.2024
- Verified billing accuracy against customer orders and agreements.
- Assisted in resolving billing discrepancies with customers and vendors.
- Maintained organized files of billing records and payment transactions.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline billing processes.
- Communicated with customers regarding payment inquiries and concerns.
- Performed filing duties including sorting incoming mail, maintaining filing system, and organizing documents.
- Received and inspected incoming shipments for quality and accuracy.
- Managed inventory levels using warehouse management software systems.
- Organized storage areas to optimize space and accessibility of products.
- Coordinated with vendors to resolve discrepancies in shipment documentation.
- Assisted in training new staff on receiving protocols and safety procedures.
- Maintained accurate records of inventory movements in the database.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline receiving processes and workflows.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations during the receiving operations.
- Verified that all merchandise was in good condition upon arrival, and reported any discrepancies or damages immediately.
- Maintained a clean and safe work area in compliance with OSHA standards.
- Completed necessary paperwork including packing slips, bills of lading, receiving reports. accurately and on time.
- Checked accuracy of cargo manifests against purchase orders, identifying errors promptly.
- Prepared outbound shipments ensuring accurate labeling, packaging, weight calculations, shipping charges .
- Identified and reported inventory discrepancies to supervisor with recommendations for correction.
- Investigated missing packages and shipments quickly by contacting carriers directly if needed.
- Compared shipment contents with paperwork to support inventory accuracy and records management.
Ultrasound Technologist
Dr. Brar Maternal Fetal Medicine & Genetics
Riverside
06.2016 - 08.2020
- Assisted in patient preparation for ultrasound examinations.
- Recorded and documented patient information accurately during procedures.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to ensure patient comfort.
- Educated patients about the ultrasound process and its purpose.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss patient care strategies.
- Operated ultrasound equipment to obtain high quality images of internal organs and tissues.
- Provided patient instruction regarding the preparation for their exam.
- Generated summaries describing type and content of captured images.
- Applied independent judgment during exam process to accurately differentiate between normal and pathological findings.
Administrative Assistant
Loma Linda University School of Dentistry
Loma Linda
06.2011 - 06.2016
- Maintained organized filing systems for confidential student records.
- Handled incoming correspondence and directed inquiries appropriately.
- Updated databases with student information and academic records.
- Answered phone calls and emails to provide information, resulting in effective business correspondence.
- Maintained office supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level.
- Greeted visitors in a professional manner, responding to inquiries and directing them to appropriate personnel.
- Ensured efficient operation of office equipment such as printers, copiers and fax machines.
- Coordinated mailings including sorting mail, preparing packages for shipping via courier service or postal service.
Education
Associate of Science - Sonography
Platt College
Riverside, CA11-2016
Associate of Science - Allied Health Science
Crafton Hills College
Yucaipa, CA06-2014
Skills
- Team collaboration
- Project management
- Purchase order processing
- Purchasing report updating
- Data entry accuracy
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Microsoft Excel
- MS office
- Continuous learning attitude
- Purchase order management
- Order processing
- Inventory management
- Vendor communication
- Software proficiency
- Document organization
- Customer service
- Microsoft Office
- Data entry
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Record keeping
- Documentation and recordkeeping
- Customer relations
Certification
- ARDMS OBGYN ( Sonography)
Timeline
Purchasing Assistant
G|M Bussiness Interiors
07.2025 - Current
Receiving Clerk
Burlington Coat Factory Warehouse
08.2021 - 07.2024
Ultrasound Technologist
Dr. Brar Maternal Fetal Medicine & Genetics
06.2016 - 08.2020
Administrative Assistant
Loma Linda University School of Dentistry
06.2011 - 06.2016
Associate of Science - Sonography
Platt College
Associate of Science - Allied Health Science
Crafton Hills College