ELIZABETH FARMER
************@*****.*** 479-***-****
OBJECTIVE
To obtain a position that allows the utilization of my skills, knowledge, and talents to help the company grow and empower its people.
ABOUT ME
As a dedicated, resourceful, and self-motivated team player, I strive to complete every project with passion. I demonstrate exceptional leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills. With proficiencies in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, I am able to perform a wide range of functions and adapt easily from one task to the next. Using my creative, organizational, and innovative talents, I challenge myself to reach new levels of success whenever possible.
PROJECTS & PHILANTHROPY
2015 Annual Corporate Christmas Party – Overall responsibility
2016 Poultry Festival – Orchestrated/CCO
OK Foods Lending Library – Developed/Implemented
Training Programs – Initiated/Lead
OK Foods Monument – Design/Sourcing
Partners in Education – Team Member/Fundraiser
2016 OK Foods First Tee Golf Tournament – Volunteer
2016 Fort Smith Marathon - Volunteer
Employee Birthday/Retirement Parties – Facilitated/Planned/Organized
Peacemaker Music Festival – Volunteer
2015 & 2016 OK Foods Family Fair Day – Co-Coordinated
CERTIFICATIONS
Event Planner – Event Design & Styling – Music & Film Events Management
EMPLOYMENT
CORPORATE MATERIALS COORDINATOR - OK FOODS, INC.
2015-CURRENT
Assists the Director of Purchasing, Strategic Sourcing Manager, and Vice President on various company projects. Review requisitions for accuracy and completion, issuing purchase orders. Receive and release purchase orders, and maintain communications with vendors to ensure prompt delivery of products or services. Plan and coordinate corporate functions and events. Design and implement training curriculum to employees. Maintain the company employee clothing store; including inventory/ordering of items & distributing product to employees as ordered. Send RFQs to vendors for bids. Designed and created company employee purchase catalog.
ASSISTANT EXPORT COORDINATOR - OK FOODS, INC.
2014-2015
Managed data for international shipments and provided support for distribution processes. Identified and addressed errors on export documentation. Verified that documents adhered to export policies and legal requirements. Utilized spreadsheets to track purchase orders and shipments. Coordinated with warehouse staff for efficient delivery.
RECEPTIONIST/SALES ASSISTANT - BOYD METALS INC.
2011-2013
Assisted the sales team with phone support, emails, & customer relationships. Handled all information regarding Metallurgical Test Reports for our customers & the employees within our company. Mailed invoices & recorded checks while keeping all necessary paperwork up to date & filed. Scanned digital copies of shippers, receivers, & work orders as well as filing original documents.
EDUCATION
VIDALIA HIGH SCHOOL, VIDALIA, LA 2004-2007 ; NORTHSIDE HIGH SCHOOL, FORT SMITH, AR 2007
GRADUATED 2007
Initiated and auditioned a brand new theater program at Vidalia High School. Won “Best Interview” as a contestant in the Miss Vidalia Pageant 2007. Editor of the Yearbook.
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS, FORT SMITH, AR
Preparing to enter a Bachelor’s program in Business & Marketing