RAQUEL E. ESPEJO

**** *. ******** ***, *** ***, Mesquite Texas 75150 USA

* *** ******, *** ****** Heights Subd, Tayuman, Binangonan Rizal Philippines Cell: 917-***-**** E-Mail: ad49p9@r.postjobfree.com PROFILE

Purchasing / Shipping / Sales Professional with extensive, diversified experience with an established US Government contracting business specializing in computer systems and components for Department of Defense applications. A know- ledgeable, results-minded producer skilled at researching, sourcing, negotiating pricing and terms and packaging / shipping materials in compliance with government regulations, seeks a position that fully capitalizes on my experience and skills. KEY QUALIFIERS

PROVEN MILITARY PROCUREMENT / SOURCING / SALES / BUSINESS SKILLS ORGANIZED PLANNER / DECISION MAKER

CONSISTENT PRODUCER / QUICK TO LEARN MULTI-TASKING TEAM PLAYER

EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATOR (oral and written) INTERACT PROFESSIONALLY AT ALL LEVELS PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

CITY OF MESQUITE, Mesquite, Texas 2018 to Present

Purchasing / Procurement / Buyer (1986-Present)

As a Buyer, I assist in the procurement process of all bids and coordinates timely bidding of City contracts from user departments; assists in the evaluation of bid responses for adherence to specifications and preliminary recommendation of award; assists Purchasing Manager in composing, reviewing and verifying a variety of memorandums, correspondence, reports, public notices, permits, forms and documents as assigned, including bid specifications and bid addendum; research and verify information as required. Provides a wide variety of support to the Purchasing division including purchases of supplies, services and material for City departments as directed; provide professional, effective and efficient public service assistance to the general public; and, provide highly responsible secretarial support to various department staff. DATAWARE SYSTEMS, INC., Staten Island, New York 1984 to 2018 I was initially hired as a Receptionist for this company that procures specialized electronic components for the US Government and Department of Defense (DOD). As a result of consistent superior job performance, I earned advancement within one year to Administrative Assistant, a position I held for one year before being promoted to my current multifaceted position. Purchasing / Procurement / Sales / Shipping Administrator (1986-Present)

• Manage multiple responsibilities for this established business that specializes in sales of electronic components for the US Government Department of Defense with primary customers being the US Navy and US Air Force.

• Review daily postings issued by the government that request bids on all types of electronic parts and equipment.

• Conduct extensive research and sourcing to locate new or remanufactured components; negotiate pricing with suppliers and submit bids for government review and approval.

• When necessary, recommend alternative sources for a wide range of computers, servers, network switches, power supplies and any obscure or unavailable original parts.

• Utilize specialized software DIBBS and NECO to review government requests for quotes (RFQ’s) as well as tracking the progress of each transaction and acceptance by the government of bids submitted.

• Personally developed and built a private sector client base that currently represents 25% of the company’s total business. Administrative Assistant (1985-1986) / Receptionist (1984-1985)

• As Administrative Assistant, provided direct support to the company president, management and sales staff.

• Prepared business documents, maintained the business calendar, scheduled meetings and efficiently handled multiple administrative functions.

• Maintained extensive communications with customers to build alliances and generate added sales.

• As Receptionist, received, screened and transferred incoming calls; greeted and announced visitors. PRIOR EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE

After college, I commenced my career as an Administrative Assistant with Redson Textile Company, Manila, Philippines (1974- 1979). During my tenure with Redson, I progressed to Export Control Sales where I coordinated production schedules, monitored inventory and interacted with customers. Thereafter, I was hired as an Executive Assistant with subsequent promotion to Inbound Tour & Travel Coordinator with Warner Barnes Travel, Manila Philippines (1979-1983). EDUCATION

Jose Rizal University, Mandaluyong City, Philippines BA Economics and English

SKILLS

MS Word; Excel; Outlook; DIBBS; NECO; WAWF; RFID; SAM; MUNIS PERSONAL

Ambitious…Focused…Detail Minded…Organized…Analytical…Motivated…Perceptive…Resourceful…Knowledgeable