Experience

Walker Supply, Inc.

• United States
• Wholesale
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Business Operations

  • Jun 2010 - Present

  Develop and further enhance excellent vendor relations and client loyalty through effective communication and efficient action. Assist in the management and organization of annual company-wide early order program that allows customers to purchase in advance allowing for proper budgeting, seasonal preparation and product savings. Collaborate with Operations Managers to secure proper and timely purchase of stock that results in effective purchasing and product needs based on seasonal demands. Expedite the resolution of customer issues through research, action and customer satisfaction. Maintain vendor and customer accounts in NetSuite keeping all pertinent information current and up to date. Responsible for ongoing communication with product manufacturers to ensure the daily management of internal pricing schedules is accurate and up to date resulting from continual market fluctuations to allow the sales team to price effective and efficiently. Collaborate with outside transportation carriers as a logistics liaison to ensure shipments are on time and cost effective. Assist accounting department as needed for invoicing, billing inquires and reporting. Responsible for all administrative duties in the Pittsburgh and Lancaster distribution centers. Show less



HXC Development Partners

• Executive Assistant Office Manager

  • May 2002 - Feb 2004

  Reported directly to senior leadership. Prepared presentations and assembled franchise documentation for distribution at introductory seminars. Worked directly with all potential and existing owners during pre and post development stages of salon build. Scheduled and arranged all meetings, conferences, events and travel. Responsible for all administrative duties in the Pittsburgh, Phoenix and Ohio offices. Reported directly to senior leadership. Prepared presentations and assembled franchise documentation for distribution at introductory seminars. Worked directly with all potential and existing owners during pre and post development stages of salon build. Scheduled and arranged all meetings, conferences, events and travel. Responsible for all administrative duties in the Pittsburgh, Phoenix and Ohio offices.



FREEMARKETS, INC

• Market Coordinator Team Leader/Market Coordinator

  • Dec 1999 - May 2002

  Monitored all operational activities associated with online bidding events from scheduling through execution to ensure compliance to quality standards, market rules and procedures. Utilized knowledge of bidding software to provide consultation to various teams as they structured events. Directed team that provided technical support during the execution of online bidding events. Coordinated all activity and communication to participants. Mentored, trained and provided guidance in the professional development of team members and ensured that individual performance met or exceeded the departmental standards. Ensured that any emergency situations or marketplace issues were resolved in the most timely and effective manner possible. Responsible for workflow delegation and resource planning. Accountable for developing strong and effective working relationships with cross-functional teams in the company. Show less



FREEMARKETS, INC.

• Assistant/Associate Market Maker

  • Oct 1998 - Dec 1999

  Directed team of three members through supplier management. Acted as commercial decision maker during competitive bidding events. Presented supplier management overview to buyers during kick-off meetings and worked directly with them in regard to supplier management. Managed suppliers from initial opportunity contact through implementation. Scheduled and coordinated software training with suppliers. Directed team of three members through supplier management. Acted as commercial decision maker during competitive bidding events. Presented supplier management overview to buyers during kick-off meetings and worked directly with them in regard to supplier management. Managed suppliers from initial opportunity contact through implementation. Scheduled and coordinated software training with suppliers.



AERIAL COMMUNICATIONS

• Telecommunications
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Executive Assistant

  • Jun 1997 - Sep 1998

  Planned and developed all activities and presentations for the Pittsburgh and Columbus regional offices. Scheduled and arranged all meetings, conferences, travel and events for Regional Vice President and Regional Human Resource Manager. Developed and implemented Aerial's inaugural corporate sales incentive program in Cancun, Mexico for 400 employees through direct telephone contact with internal personnel, travel companies, hotel representatives and corporate planning specialists. Created initial design and proofed all materials utilized throughout the incentive program. Supported the Regional Human Resource Manager in the new hire process from initial screening of all incoming resumes to background checks, offer letters and benefits orientation. Show less



USA WASTE SERVICES, INC.

• Regional Executive Assistant

  • Oct 1996 - Jun 1997

  Promoted to this position after the acquisition of The Arnoni Group of Companies. Functioned as the Office Manager for the new regional office in Pittsburgh and coordinated the office move and set-up. Staffed and supervised clerical personnel. Selected appropriate vendors to meet office service requirements. Arranged all conferences, meetings and travel for an executive staff of fifteen responsible for the management of an 11-state region. Promoted to this position after the acquisition of The Arnoni Group of Companies. Functioned as the Office Manager for the new regional office in Pittsburgh and coordinated the office move and set-up. Staffed and supervised clerical personnel. Selected appropriate vendors to meet office service requirements. Arranged all conferences, meetings and travel for an executive staff of fifteen responsible for the management of an 11-state region.



THE ARNONI GROUP OF COMPANIES

• Executive Assistant

  • Oct 1992 - Sep 1996

  Promoted to this position from the Sales and Marketing Department. Reviewed and prioritized all incoming issues prior to distribution to Executive Staff. Maintained daily schedule for executive staff of four individuals. Supervised sales secretary and receptionist.Prepared all presentations, internal memorandums and external correspondence. Scheduled and arranged all travel, meetings and presentations.

• Assistant Director of Marketing

  • Oct 1992 - Sep 1996

  Assisted in the development and presentation of all marketing materials for direct mail, advertising and public relations. Drafted all introduction letters, sales proposals and follow-up correspondence for a sales staff of ten individuals. Processed all incoming new service contracts as well as changes to existing service and cancellations for routing and billing purposes. Acted as liaison between customer base and operations staff to resolve service issues and complaints.