CAREER OBJECTIVE

To acquire a suitable position that will allow me to practice the

knowledge I've acquired in university and in my job; to join a progressive

company where I can contribute my skills and abilities for personal and

career growth.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Delinatural (Asia) Pte Ltd

Admin Assistant

May 2011 - September 2011

. Performs general administrative duties

. Responsible for order processing and inventory control

. Supports accounts department in A/P and A/R

. Liaise with customers and suppliers

Changi Village Hotel

Admin Executive - Finance Department

December 2005 - August 2006

. Performs general administrative duties

. Prepares A/R billing; ensures that all supporting documents are given

to clients

. Performs different functions within the department - general cashier,

purchasing, receiving and inventory control

Robinsons Supermarket Corporation & Big R Stores, Inc.

Division Merchandise Manager - General Merchandise

July 2004 - July 2005

. Evaluates and recommends suitable suppliers as well as

concessionaires, both local or international and negotiates for better

terms and discounts

. Ensures that the division attains their respective targets by

analyzing the sales performance of the categories and monitoring the

initiatives to improve sales and margins

. Assists the AVP-Merchandising in the formulation of working strategies

that will help achieve sales and margin targets as committed in the

annual strategic plans

Robinsons Supermarket Corporation

Category Buyer - HBA & General Merchandise

July 2002 - June 2004

. Develops merchandise assortment and business strategies to achieve

sales and margin targets; negotiates for better terms and discounts

from suppliers

. Responsible in managing specific merchandise classification, which

includes product development, pricing, presentation and promotion

. Conducts store visits and competitive shopping to ensure that learning

points and corrective measures are prepared to improve sales and

margin performance of the category

Robinsons Supermarket Corporation

Store Coordinator

February 2002 - July 2002

. Responsible for ensuring availability of all products in the

Supermarket by conducting inventory and suggesting order to respective

buyers on a regular basis

. Coordinates with different suppliers and Merchandising Department

about problems regarding deliveries, stock level and merchandisers on

a store basis

Robinsons Supermarket Corporation

Department Head

January 2001 - January 2002

. Supervises the fresh department (Produce, Seafood, Meat, Poultry and

Delicatessen) in its day-to-day operations

. Monitors stocks in the selling area and walk-in chiller to ensure

availability of all products; implements product displays, promotions,

bundling and price-offs given by Merchandising and Marketing

Department

Greenwich Pizza Corporation/Generation X Foods Corporation

Assistant Store Manager

October 1999 - January 2001

. Supervises the store in its day-to-day operations

. Responsible for hiring and training new service crew

. Prepares manpower scheduling for the store

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

1995 - 1999 UNIVERSITY OF SANTO TOMAS

Bachelor of Science in Hotel and Restaurant

Management

Cum Laude

1991 - 1995 HOLY CHILD ACADEMY

2nd Honorable Mention

Outstanding Student (First year - Third year)

1985 - 1991 HOLY CHILD ACADEMY

4th Honorable Mention

Consistent Top Ten Student (Grade 1 - 5)

PERSONAL INFORMATION

Status in USA : Permanent Resident

Nationality : Filipino

Languages Spoken : English & Filipino

Technical Skills : Proficient in Microsoft Application software

JOANNE B. CAYANES

37 Shadow Dance Drive, Milpitas, CA 95035

Mobile Number: 408-***-****

Email address: acgewo@r.postjobfree.com

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