VIRGINIA D. MELENDEZ

***** ******* *** ******, ** Cajon, CA 92021

619-***-****

qoxj6e@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE

Seeking an organization offering a career opportunity where I may utilize my 24 plus years of experience and knowledge in procurement, contract management, and administrative assistance, while contributing to the company and team.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Vendor Management Vendor Selection for Quality & Cost

Material Planning Excellent Negotiator

Cost Control Strong Leadership and Communication skills

Strong organizational skills Quality Control Products

Multi-Task Provide a high level of customer focus

Get along well with others Energetic self-starter

Work well under pressure Work well in teams and with low supervision

SPECIAL SKILLS

Bilingual (Spanish) Business English Human Relations

Office Procedures Office Automation Proofreading

Word Perfect 7.0 MS Excel MS Word 2007

MS Outlook Abacus Law Legal Solutions

DSS Module (dictation software) Penta (purchasing/accounting software)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

San Diego & Imperial Counties Labor, San Diego, CA 08/10 – 02/12

Administrative Assistant- Labor to Neighbor Field Organizer

• Perform difficult, sensitive and confidential support to the Secretary-Treasurer/CEO and other staff as necessary.

• Answer all incoming phone lines. Prepare documents, spreadsheets reports and other appropriate information for meetings and negotiations.

• Maintain monthly spreadsheet of all payments received and track all credit card payments and receipts. Troubleshoot accounts for accuracy.

• Plan, organize, communicate and implement special events. Purchase all office supplies and event supplies.

• During special events election, planned, coordinated and negotiated with vendors meals and activities for up to 30 to 80 volunteers.

• Arrange travel, prepare itinerary and expense reports for Secretary-Treasurer. Coordinate office equipment repairs with vendors.

• Coordinate communications with members about campaigns, events and issues. Work closely with staff to plan and organize events as needed.

Law Offices of Gray & Prouty, San Diego, CA 03/08 - 6/10

Secretary

• File Court documents, Case Management Statements, Stipulations and Orders, and Motions for Summary Judgment.

• Prepare subpoenas, depositions notices and binders

• Coordinated with the Courthouse to acquire dates, set dates and inquire about filing of documents.

• Worked closely with Attorneys to ensure all deadlines are met.

• Called counsel to schedule Mediations, depositions, conference calls.

Ryan Young Interiors, San Diego, CA 4/93 - 8/07

Senior Buyer

• Trained 14 buyers in the Procurement Department procedures.

• Responsible for material planning for over 200 suppliers and represented a purchase volume of $600,000.

• Provided weekly delivery schedule, utilize data provided by sales group and production output as part of planning process.

• Responsible for activities to supply chain management including new vendor introduction, continuous improvement and quality assurance activities.

• Worked with production teams to assess and minimize impact of quality issues and coordinate with vendors to implement corrective action plans in a timely manner.

• Identified areas for process and continuous improvement with our vendors

• Worked in a team environment with the Owner, Office Manager and Project Managers to ensure deadlines were met.

• Assigned purchase orders and interacted with vendor personnel, and tracked all products from time of purchase to installation.

• Participated in cost and pricing reviews with Upper Management. Ensured accurate ordering and receiving of all products.

• Responsible for price justification in addition to providing updates to Project Managers.

• Negotiated pricing, monitored delivery, approved payment and maintained necessary records. Worked efficiently and diligently to ensure timely delivery.

• Lead weekly meetings with Project Managers to discuss any problems with projects.

• Created Purchase Orders, packing slips and follow up documentations for International Suppliers in China (Chengdu, Beijing and Wan-An).

• Focused on delivery and cost reduction performance. Worked closely with Installation Company and lead installer to ensure a smooth and on-time installation of every project.

EDUCATION

• Sawyer College of Business - Word Processor, San Diego, CA

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