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ELUISA COGNATA

Repentigny,QC

Summary

Forthcoming Leader with exceptional communication and brainstorming talents. Able to manage time effectively and accurately monitor the progress of projects in the Purchasing and Construction field. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Purchasing Agent

Olymbec
09.2021 - Current
  • Reviewed proposals, qualified vendors, and recommended optimal suppliers.
  • Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
  • Maintained consistent email communication with stores and suppliers to confirm and track orders and verify price revisions on purchase orders.
  • Worked with departments to find new and better items to fulfill diverse needs.
  • Collaborated with internal departments to identify and manage demand for material and services.
  • Maintained documentation for all purchases.
  • Processed invoices in a timely manner before sending to the payables.
  • answer numerous e-mails per day from USA and locally requesting purchase order number from Property Manager from buying supplies for the building, to landscaping requests, purchase of HVAC/ Plumbing material, Janitorials, Office supplies Electrical, and major construction jobs for the building etc..
  • Scanning numerous invoices to keep a good record in the system.

Administrative Assistant

ORDRE DES CHIROPRATICIENS DU QUÉBEC
01.2016 - 03.2020
  • Welcomed office visitors warmly and alerted staff to arrivals of scheduled appointments.
  • Performed general office duties, including answering multi-line phones, routing telephone calls or messages to appropriate staff and and greeting visitors.
  • Provided logistical support for programs, meetings and events including room reservations, agenda preparation and calendar maintenance.
  • Managed over 50 calls per day worked at CN Division, Tetratech Engineering, Metro, McMahon, Dufort & Lavign
  • Directed guests and routed deliveries and courier services
  • Provided professional customer service and effectively respond members requests
  • Managed 2000 chiropractors memberships from payments of invoices to daily requests for changes
  • Managed all bank deposits, withdrawals, etc
  • Screened and updated database with additional new members and informed insurer
  • Tracked and kept 2000 contracts up to date as well as service agreements to be renewed
  • Managed cash for small expenditures and maintained inventory of products
  • Produced business reports and other documentation upon request
  • Participated in implementation of special projects
  • Routinely worked overtime outside regular working hours
  • Performed many other related tasks helping Marketing dept
  • Set up and maintained physical and electronic filing systems
  • Organized conference room space and materials for internal and customer meetings, took notes and distributed meeting minutes to support executive needs

Administrator/Color Consultant /Project Manager

Diversa Design
01.2004 - 05.2015
  • Diversa Design - Montreal, Quebec Canada
  • Performed weekly job site observations to provide direction to all general contractor personnel
  • Reviewed plans and specs during schematic design of pre-construction
  • Conducted weekly production and operations contractor meetings, which facilitated stronger communication and help resolve critical issues
  • Established and maintained color design presentation to satisfy clients needs
  • Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
  • Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.

Education

Associate of Arts - Color and Design

Quality Of Course Design School
Ottawa, ON
01.2007

Bachelor of Arts - Linguistics

Concordia University
Montreal, QC
01.1995

Skills

  • Accomplished Leader
  • Fluent in English, French, Italian, and Spanish
  • Pleasant demeanor
  • Independent judgment and decision making
  • Articulate and well-spoken
  • Self-motivated
  • Strong analytical ability
  • Excellent planner and coordinator
  • Creative thinking
  • Friendly and personable
  • Strong communicator
  • Event coordination
  • Customer relations
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Process optimization
  • Office administration
  • Purchasing Strategies Development

Timeline

Purchasing Agent

Olymbec
09.2021 - Current

Administrative Assistant

ORDRE DES CHIROPRATICIENS DU QUÉBEC
01.2016 - 03.2020

Administrator/Color Consultant /Project Manager

Diversa Design
01.2004 - 05.2015

Associate of Arts - Color and Design

Quality Of Course Design School

Bachelor of Arts - Linguistics

Concordia University

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