Devon Patton
London,ON
Summary
Adept at driving business growth, I leveraged data analytics and cross-functional teamwork at Self Employed Services to enhance purchasing operations, achieving significant cost savings. My tenure at Dolphin Insurance also honed my ability to manage budgets and lead teams, ensuring project completion with exceptional attention to stakeholder relations.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales and Purchasing Manager
Self Employed Services
09.2023 - Current
- Conducted market research to stay informed about industry trends and competitor activities.
- Managed budgets effectively, ensuring alignment with the company''s financial goals and objectives.
- Spearheaded cross-functional projects aimed at improving overall business performance through enhanced purchasing operations.
- Ensured compliance with relevant regulations and legislation governing purchasing procedures, minimizing risk exposure for the company.
- Achieved cost savings by identifying alternative suppliers and negotiating better contract terms.
- Enabled uninterrupted production flow by maintaining an adequate stock of essential materials at all times.
- Optimized procurement processes by analyzing historical data and identifying areas for improvement.
Gaming Administrator, Mediator
Site Owner
09.2018 - 08.2023
- Handled sensitive information discreetly, maintaining strict confidentiality at all times as required by company policy or legal regulations.
- Maintained personnel records and updated internal databases to support document management.
- Organized workflow and delegated tasks effectively to ensure timely project completion without compromising quality.
- Managed office inventory levels, ensuring adequate supplies were available while minimizing waste and unnecessary spending.
- Provided exceptional customer service to both internal and external stakeholders through prompt response times and thorough issue resolution efforts.
Office Helper
Dolphin Insurance Group Inc.
09.2021 - 05.2023
- Ensured timely completion of assignments by assisting colleagues with various projects as needed.
- Enhanced staff productivity by performing general clerical tasks such as photocopying, faxing, and data entry.
- Created and affixed labels to packages to prepare for pickup by USPS, FedEx or UPS.
- Sorted or classified files according to content, purpose or alphabetical or numerical order.
- Handled confidential information discreetly while organizing employee records according to company guidelines.
Education
Business Co-Op - Business
Fanshawe College of Applied Arts And Technology
London, ON04.2026
High School Diploma -
St. Thomas Aquinas Secondary School
London, ON06.2024
Skills
- Continuous Improvement Mindset
- Technical understanding
- Demand forecasting
- Cross-Functional Teamwork
- Project Management
- Data Analytics
- Team Leadership
- Budget Management
- Stakeholder Relations
- Training and Coaching
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Sales and Purchasing Manager
Self Employed Services
09.2023 - Current
Office Helper
Dolphin Insurance Group Inc.
09.2021 - 05.2023
Gaming Administrator, Mediator
Site Owner
09.2018 - 08.2023
Business Co-Op - Business
Fanshawe College of Applied Arts And Technology
High School Diploma -
St. Thomas Aquinas Secondary School
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