Emily Raeker
Morris
Summary
Dedicated purchasing professional specializing in logistics coordination, vendor relations and inventory management. Organized and proactive with remarkable project management, communication and planning abilities.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Shift Manager/Prep Line Cook
Pizza Ranch
01.2018 - Current
- Improved overall team performance by effectively delegating tasks and providing clear instructions.
- Achieved consistent customer satisfaction by addressing concerns promptly and professionally.
- Handled escalated customer issues effectively, demonstrating strong problem-solving skills while upholding company values and standards.
- Exercised composure under pressure and in escalated customer service scenarios.
- Cooperated with coworkers to improve customer experience and manage storefront.
- Assisted in training new team members on cooking techniques, kitchen equipment usage, and company policies.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary work environment, adhering to health department regulations and ensuring safety for all staff members.
- Reduced food waste by implementing proper storage techniques and monitoring expiration dates.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail, ensuring accuracy in food preparation and presentation.
- Demonstrated adaptability during peak hours by efficiently handling high-volume orders without compromising quality or speed of service.
- Provided excellent customer service by swiftly addressing any concerns or special requests from guests regarding dietary restrictions or preferences.
- Washed, peeled, and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
- Preserved freshness of food by storing food in designated containers and storage areas within freezer or refrigerator.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Operated dishwasher and manually washed dishes to clean all chinaware, silverware, and cooking utensils.
- Received shipments and placed items on proper shelves to restock and organize restaurant pantry.
- Promoted a positive work environment through open communication and constructive feedback.
Materials Purchasing Agent
Stevens Community Medical Center
05.2014 - Current
- Enhanced supplier relationships by implementing effective communication strategies and timely followups.
- Optimized inventory control with regular audits, reducing excess stock and minimizing storage costs.
- Streamlined procurement processes for increased efficiency in materials purchasing and order management.
- Negotiated favorable contract terms, securing cost savings for the company while maintaining quality standards.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate forecasting of material needs for upcoming projects.
- Established strong working relationships with key stakeholders, ensuring alignment on purchasing objectives and priorities.
- Reduced lead times through careful monitoring of order statuses, proactively addressing delays or bottlenecks in the process.
- Maintained accurate records of purchase orders, invoices, and delivery schedules for easy reference and tracking purposes.
- Evaluated potential risks in the supply chain, implementing mitigation strategies to minimize disruptions to operations or project timelines.
- Coordinated with warehouse teams to ensure timely receipt of purchased materials, facilitating smooth production processes at all times.
- Supported continuous improvement initiatives within the purchasing department by sharing insights from daily activities and offering suggestions for process enhancements.
- Sourced vendors, built relationships, and negotiated prices.
- Purchased new products and oversaw inventory stocking and availability.
- Coordinated paperwork, updated spreadsheets, and maintained permanent records.
- Performed monthly reconciliation of open purchasing orders.
- Contacted location managers and department supervisors to assess requirements.
- Progressed through various purchasing roles.
- Wrote standard operating procedures for department.
- Adjusted procedures to maximize department effectiveness.
- Maintained documentation for all purchases.
- Accepted and processed supply requests from staff, and placed orders per procedures.
- Maintained effective and lasting vendor relationships through dynamic communication, collaboration, and intelligent questioning skills.
- Collaborated with internal departments to identify and manage demand for material and services.
- Identified and resolved supply chain issues to mitigate delays and production disruptions.
- Analyzed and reported on inventory levels to determine purchasing requirements.
- Searched for hard-to-find items and found high-quality, reliable vendors.
- Worked with departments to find new and better items to fulfill diverse needs.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Graphic Design
Alexandria Technical College
Alexandria, MNAssociate of Applied Science - Veterinary Technology
Minnesota School of Business
Waite Park, MNHigh School Diploma -
Hancock Public School
Hancock, MNSkills
- Safety Compliance
- Staff Development
- Supply Ordering
- Inventory Control
- Delegating Work
- Handling Customer Complaints
- Employee Training
- Punctual and Reliable
- Goal setting
- Organizational skills
- Task prioritization
- Effective communication
- Industry knowledge
Timeline
Shift Manager/Prep Line Cook
Pizza Ranch
01.2018 - Current
Materials Purchasing Agent
Stevens Community Medical Center
05.2014 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Graphic Design
Alexandria Technical College
Associate of Applied Science - Veterinary Technology
Minnesota School of Business
High School Diploma -
Hancock Public School
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