Purchasing Agent

ZULEIMY RALAT PEREZ

*** *** ****** ****, ***. *** ● Altamonte Springs, FL 32701

407-***-**** ● ******@*****.***

PURCHASING AGENT AND MARKETING SPECIALIST

Highly ambitious MBA graduate with a concentration in International Business and currently obtaining a Federal Acquisition Certificate, possess strong leadership skills, ethical behavior, industry expertise, and adaptability to evolving technologies. Adept at strategic planning, government relations, and policy analysis and an excellent communicator, with an innate ability to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines. Fully bilingual in English and Spanish.

KEY STRENGTHS

Leadership ● Attention to Details ● Planning ● Procurement ● Contracting ● Communication ● Financial Analysis

Coordination ● Negotiation ● Time Management ● Proficiently in Microsoft Office Suite ● Project Management

EDUCATION

Federal Acquisition Certificate, University of Virginia (currently enrolled)

Master of Business Administration, International Business, Metropolitan University (2011) GPA 3.79

Bachelor of Business Administration, Marketing, University of Puerto Rico (2007) GPA 3.56

HONORS

Dean’s List 2003-2007 and Honor Scholarship Recipient ● International Scholar Laureate Delegate on Business Dean’s List 2004-2005 ● Graduated Magna Cum Laude

Student Associations: American Marketing Association (2003-2007) Christian Juvenile Association (2003-2007) Honor Students Association (2003-2007) Chamber of Commerce (2005-2007). International Business Association Vice-president member (2009).

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

STAFFPRO, LLC, Altamonte Springs, Florida 05/2016-Present

Payroll Specialist

Perform daily payroll department operations.

Manage workflow to ensure all payroll transactions are processed accurately and timely.

Process employee Time & Attendance data from the Time system to payroll and reconcile variances utilizing tools in the Time and payroll systems.

Process correct garnishment calculations and compliance.

Process accurately employee pay and billing information for clients.

Process manual check and relocation metric’s

Generated reports for each payroll cycle.

NAVY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, San Diego, California 05/2015 – 03/2016

Member Services Representative

Analyze research and resolve problems and discrepancies related to member accounts/loans.

Assist member submitting consumer loan and credit card applications.

Counsel current and prospective members about product and services.

Ensure cash and other negotiable instruments are handled properly.

Identify opportunities to cross service products and increase product penetration.

Perform platform banking functions and other duties assigned.

Understand and comply with federal and other regulations relating to financial products and services.

LIFETOUCH PORTRAIT STUDIOS, Orlando, Florida 10/2011-11/2013

Photographer

Delivered an exceptional experience for each guest beginning with a warm greeting, explanation of what they should expect and gaining an understanding of their expectations.

Created high quality portraits of families, professionals, infants, militaries, graduations, teenagers, pets, and more. Supervised Winter Park photo studio for an extended time while the company was under restructuring.

Managed studio operations to ensure studio ran effectively and efficiently.

Key Achievements: Increased the amount of appointments booked and sales. Awarded the Chairman’s District Portfolio 1st Place (July 2013).

EURO RSCG Puerto Rico, Guaynabo, Puerto Rico 09/2007-06/2010

MEDIA BUYER & PLANNER

Maintained all activities in a fast pace environment, presenting proposals, prepare media plans; develop strategic media flowcharts, competitive analysis reports and regular status reports in a timely manner.

Negotiated exceptional deals with media communications such as television, radio, newspapers, magazines, outdoors, and websites and maximize clients’ budgets and obtaining more participation in different communication channels.

Participated in planning meetings, researched target audiences, and created insertion and purchase orders, and contract preparation.

Obtained the best advertising rates, adjusted media schedules in response to the latest audience figures, managed budgets, and monitored and updated clients on the effectiveness of campaigns.

Discussed advertising strategies with clients, analyzed and researched the target audience's character, advised the creative team and clients about the most effective media combination.

Kept active daily communication with all media communication vendors, coordinated added value presentations to clients, and worked hand in hand with Senior Media Planners and Public Relation Department in active promotion campaigns in which were involved outside venues, radio and TV promotions.

In charge of the advertising media campaigns of clients such as Capitol Logistics, BBVA (bank), Teatrocentro, AutoZone, Isuzu dealers, Chivas Regal and El Presby Hospital. In charge of the advertising media purchases of clients such as Reckitt Benckiser, Walgreens, and Ferrero Rocher.

Key Achievements: Found exceptional deals for clients, maximizing budgets, placing orders on time, and resolving media placement problems efficiently and effectively.

KAIROS MEDIA DEPARTMENT, Guaynabo, Puerto Rico 05/2006-09/2007

ASSISTANT MEDIA DEPARTMENT / JR. BUYER

Helped Senior Buyers and Planners prepare competitive analysis reports, media plans, and purchases orders.

Developed insertion and purchase orders and built a network of clients and contacts.

Assisted in general day-to-day administrative tasks, including answering phones, communication with vendors, writing correspondence, generating reports, preparing research excel documents and data bases, keeping track of different media advertisements and market information.

Key Achievements: Recognized for outstanding organizational skills and for the being a quick learner.

ORGANIZATIONS

Toastmasters – member since April 2015.

Faith Alliance (To End Slavery and Trafficking) – Member and volunteer since October 2014.

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