Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Buyer (Hybrid)
Wedgewood Connect
San Jose
09.2020 - 01.2025
Procure raw materials and indirect items including packaging and shipping materials for a startup 503B Compounding Pharmacy
Ensure adequate stock levels and provide effective vendor management to support production schedule
Sourced materials from approved vendors following cGMP guidelines
Liaised with accounting and vendors to minimize and clear up invoice discrepancies.
Reviewed and updated purchasing policies and procedures to improve efficiency and compliance.
Worked with suppliers to expedite open purchase orders and shipments in-transit.
Collaborated with quality assurance teams to ensure products met company and industry standards.
Participated in supplier calls to define component deliveries, meeting scheduled production dates.
Coordinated with cross-functional teams to understand material requirements and ensure timely delivery.
Purchased 90% of all materials for site contributing from initial startup and testing through to process stability and final production of over 100 medications.
Main Buyer
Sonoma Graphic Products
San Jose
11.2018 - 09.2020
Purchase and maintain stock for 4 locations across 3 different states.
Process all specialty orders and drop shipments.
Quote & Order Equipment Parts for Technicians.
Enter new items and manage existing items and information in database.
Assists Sales team with various inquiries.
Manage vendor relationships.
Accounts Receivable Specialist
Metro Publishing
San Jose
06.2017 - 11.2018
Process billing and manage A/R for several publications.
Post payments, resolve discrepancies and communicate with customers and sales representatives to resolve account issues.
Accounting Clerk / Office Assistant
Sonoma Graphic Products
San Jose
11.2013 - 06.2017
Process cash receipts, billing, collection, account reconciliations etc.
Assist customer service team with processing orders.
Greet visitors, order supplies, distribute mail and coordinate special lunches and events.
Reservation Agent
Azores Express
San Jose
05.2012 - 10.2013
Book and manage international travel for SATA airlines using Amadeus selling platform.
Provide exceptional customer service.
Prepare end of day reports and deposits.
Sales Agent/Dispatcher
Go East Movers, Inc.
Milpitas
11.2010 - 02.2012
Sales Agent/Dispatcher
ASAP Relocations, Inc.
San Jose
11.2006 - 09.2010
Process leads, conveying services offered to customers and estimating costs for relocation.
Process contracts, update customers on logistics, troubleshoot as needed.
Perform basic office duties such as greeting guests, faxing, filing, distributing mail, answering phones etc.