Gema Soto
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619-***-**** • abiw5w@r.postjobfree.com
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PROFILE: Recent Economics graduate specialized in the area of Micro and Macroeconomics. Passionate and
motivated about providing value to a company by increasing profitability using my skills. Able to keep
composure under pressure and work well with others.
EDUCATION:
National University, Master of Science degree in Accounting, San Diego, CA graduation date: 12/2011
San Diego State University, Bachelor of Arts in Economics July 2010
Relevant Courses: Financial and Managerial Accounting
SKILLS:
• Highly Organized and able to multi task
• Time Management
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Fluent in Spanish
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Jr. Supplies Buyer, Dixieline Probuild March 2003 – April 2009
National City, CA
• Networked and established relationships with different vendors.
• Negotiated pricing with vendors to get the best price and the best quality for customers.
• Purchased materials based upon the study of sales records and inventory levels of current stock.
• Able to expedite orders by working proactively with suppliers in order to meet deadlines.
Retail Coordinator/Mill Coordinator, Dixieline Probuild
National City, CA
• Increased sales volume by 15% generated from the distribution center to retails stores.
• Established a mutually beneficial relationship with personnel, sales personnel, suppliers, dispatchers and customers
to increase the productivity and volume of sales.
• Effectively coordinated and scheduled deliveries to stores in the most cost-efficient way.
• Created profitability and cost analysis reports of milling and sales for upper management.
Office Assistant, Dixieline Probuild
National City, CA
• Ordered office supplies from highest quality and lowest price supplier.
• Created spreadsheets and compiled reports of sales for upper management.
• Provided customer service to walk-in clients.
• Maintained and organized company’s records.
• Assisted upper management with assigned tasks
Cashier/Customer Service Representative, Dixieline Probuild
National City, CA
• Answered customers' questions and provided information on procedures and policies.
• Handled all cash and credit card transactions in retail store environment.
• Counted money in cash drawers at the beginning of shifts to ensure that amounts were correct and that
there was adequate change. Balanced cash drawer at close of shift.
• Provided training to new employees on all facets of job operations
COMMUNITY SERVICE: Tutor children for the Foster Youth Services and Homeless Education Program.