Jorge J. Alvarez
MIAMI, FL *****
Cell: 305-***-****
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Objective:
Highly dedicated purchasing agent with a vast experience in, commitment to,
sales career path. Dedicated to the company's founding values of honesty,
integrity and customer service. Has overcome adversity and is capable of
adapting to ensure a seamless transition during change. Excels at working
across departments to resolve issues and improve the company's bottom line.
Professional Experience:
Handyman - Self employee - Miami, FL 04/14 -
Present
Washer pressure, painting houses inside and outside, electrical
installations, ceiling fan installation, ceiling lamps installation,
plastic water pipe connection and installation, carpenter, floor sealant,
miscellaneous repair and installations.
Account Receivable Clerk - United Wholesaler - Medley FL.
03/14 - 04/14
Verify daily invoices vs. payment: cash, checks, money orders and credit.
Apply payment to accounting system, create reports and make a daily bank
deposit.
Company closed due to loosing big amount of money.
Cashier - Target Corporation - Miramar, FL. 11/13 -
01/14
Assigned to different stations, received payment: cash, checks, credit
card, gift cards. End of the day help crew organizes store.
Seasonal position.
Purchasing/Sales Manager - JOPI International - Miami, Florida
09/08 - 12/12
In charge of RFQ, Purchase Orders comparing different supplier's prices and
inventory items by verifying factory stock and scheduling delivery. Verify
receipt of items packing list, updating
Purchase orders and back orders shipment with supplier; monitoring and
expediting orders.
Verifies receipt of items by comparing items received vs. items ordered;
resolves shipments errors with suppliers. Authorizes payment for purchase
orders handling all documents received by accounting department. Follow-up
purchase orders and transportation schedules.
. Improved existing relationships with customers in the Venezuela
market.
. Enhanced the sales margin profit from 10% to 35% by bringing new
accounts to the company.
. Designed and implemented inventory systems such as daily reports,
analysis reports according to maximum/minimum levels.
Purchasing Agent - American Trade & Export - Medley, Florida
08/06 - 09/08
Handled all heavy machinery parts RFQ's, Purchase Order, documents
necessary for export and logistics as well as inventory maintenance. Follow-
up purchase orders and transportation schedules. Verified and approved all
invoices and all payments by the Accounts Payable Department.
. Warehouse administration improved by hiring new employees and
organization methods enhanced.
. Effectively increased sales margin profit from 10% to 20%.
. Follow-up purchase orders and transportation schedules doing a follow-
up procedure weekly.
Jorge J. Alvarez
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Purchasing Agent/Cargo Handler - GIT - Miami, Florida 12/01 -
01/06
Responsible for RFQ's for a variety of products, placing purchase orders,
invoicing, prepared all B/L's, AWB's, as well as insurance and cargo
documents. Reviewed and verified all A/P's and A/R's procedures.
Scrutinized all shipping and receiving documents. Accomplishes purchasing
and organization mission by completing related results as needed.
. Improved purchasing procedures, reports, presentation, and customer
service.
. Successfully increased sales and margin profit by sales from 5% to
20%.
. Increased the sales volume, analyzing previous sales an offer
X% discount of parts and equipment during off season. E/mail customers
reminding them of sales.
. Implemented an inventory system, daily report, analysis
maximum/minimum.
General Manager - Agrosuperior Inc. - Miami, Florida
01/01 - 12/01
Responsible for the operation related to the Costa Rica market, dealt under
the direct supervision of the Administrative Import Coordinator in Costa
Rica. Handled all aspects of purchasing and export which also included
logistics. Developed new accounts in order to increase the existing
customer database, opened new accounts in markets throughout Central and
South America.
. Designed and implemented policies for a new company. Taking the time
to properly train and showing by example how to do it. Placed signs on
the bulletin board informing of coming events.
. Established new credits, accounting systems and developed sales
strategies.
. Managed, hired, trained, and evaluated all personnel.
Education:
ITT Technical Institute - Miami, FL
. Bachelor of Science Degree in Electronics Communications Engineering
Technology (06/06) GPA: 3.84
. Associate of Science Degree in Electronics Engineering Technology
(09/01) GPA: 3.821
Instituto Tecnol gico de Santo Domingo (INTEC) - Dominican Republic
08/81 - 01/84
Major: Computer Science Engineering
GPA: 3.8
Universidad Nacional Pedro Henriquez Ure a (UNPHU) - Dominican Republic
08/79 - 8/81
Major: Electrical Engineering
GPA: 3.2
Computer Skills:
. Proficiency in Microsoft Applications (Words, Excel, Power Point and
Outlook.)
. Operating Systems (MS DOS and Windows).
. QuickBooks Pro Accounting System.
Membership/Honors
. National Vocational-Technical Honor Society (NV-THS), member.
. The National Dean's List, member.
. The Chancellor's List, member.
ITT Awards
. Highest Academic Honors in the Associate of Science program.
. Perfect attendance certificates.
. Highest Academic Honors in the Bachelor of Science program.
. Best Senior ECET Project.