Customer Service Sales

Scott M. Patrick

*** ********* ****** ( Highland Park, IL 60035 (

*******.***@*******.*** 847-***-****

Dependable and detail-oriented Procurement Professional with extensive

experience in multiple enterprises and additional expertise in meat cutting

and the grocery industry.

customer service ? purchasing ? inventory managEment

MEAT PREPARATION

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

. HISTORY OF SUCCESS IN RETAIL SALE ENVIRONMENTS WITH EXCELLENT ABILITY TO

WORK WELL WITH ALL LEVELS OF MANAGEMENT AND CO-WORKERS WHILE PROVIDING

SUPERIOR CUSTOMER SERVICE.

. Able to multi-task while retaining focus on important details,

insightfully respond to tough situations and find innovative solutions

for complex problems.

. Self-motivated and goal-oriented, thrives in both independent operations

and team dynamics, builds alliances and engages in cross-functional

activities.

. Highly adaptable and resourceful-rapidly learns new procedures and

processes, quickly adjusts to changes in schedule, environment and

organizational objectives.

Recent Professional Experience

PURCHASING / BUYER 2012 - 2013

us foods Rosemont, IL

National food distributor specializing in delivery to national accounts,

schools, healthcare facilities,

restaurants, and grocery stores nationwide.

. Evaluated daily inventory, forecasted future sales, trends and special

orders to determine present needs and order accordingly from vendors.

. Maintained inventory stock for several months in advance, contingent on

product shelf life, to maintain optimal pricing.

. Supervised logistics nationally for vendors and carriers.

. Utilized newest technology developed for purchasing, including Prism and

Manugistics.

Purchasing / Buyer 2009 - 2012

Greco and Sons Bartlett, IL

Local food distributor specializing in delivery to restaurants, country

clubs and pizzerias.

. Managed inventory, determined future needs, and purchased products for

local customers.

. Tracked inventory to maintain ample supply and reduce costs incurred for

special and rushed orders.

Meat Cutter / Buyer 1991 - 2009

Sunset Foods Highland Park, IL

Privately owned grocery store with four locations including additional

stores in Northbrook, Lake Forest and Libertyville that employs

approximately 900 employees.

. Managed meat preparation, purchasing, inventory control and customer

service for 50 to 100 cases of fresh meat and 35 to 50 cases of fresh

poultry, booking cases at best prices to keep costs at a minimum.

. Inventoried stock on hand on a daily and weekly basis and purchased from

multiple locations items of fresh meat, lunchmeat, bacon and frozen

meats.

. Cut special meat orders such as steaks, chops, poultry and veal cuts to

have available to increase sales and profits.

Sales Representative 1996 - 2002

Consumer Development Group Highland Park, IL

Privately owned marketing consulting firm specializing in office supplies.

. Provided inside and outside sales and customer relations, attended

corporate trade shows, generated and developed reports.

. Recognized for efficiency and dedication.

Additional EXPERIENCE

. MEAT CUTTER, POETA'S MEAT MARKET, HIGHWOOD, IL

Education And Training

COURSEWORK / BUSINESS

College of Lake County Grayslake, IL

Coursework / Business

DePaul University Chicago, IL

Additional training and skills

. Certified Food Service Sanitation (CFSS)

. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word), Windows operating

systems and Internet

. Proficient in Prism

. Proficient in Manugistics

. Proficient with SAP experience

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