Kristi Menken KM

**** ******** ******* ****** ad3ds1@r.postjobfree.com • 702-***-**** • Las Vegas, Nevada 89139 PROFILE A high-energy, skilled, and results-driven professional with over 10 years of experience, and a strong record of achievement in providing the necessary Business expertise to ensure streamlined operations, customer satisfaction, and significantly increased proficiency, productivity, and profitability. Expertise includes: Operations Management; Warehouse Management; Logistics Management; Warehousing Administration; Sales/Sales Management; Human Resources; Inventory Management; OSHA Warehouse Safety Certified, OSHA Forklift Certified; Business Executive; Project and Meeting Management; Legal Negotiations, Office Administration and Support Excellent interpersonal communication, listening, and negotiating skills, coupled with the ability to establish and maintain rapport with all levels of personnel, executives, suppliers, technicians, management and clients.

Computer Operations: Fishbowl WMS Administration. 3PL, iSupplier, Microsoft Office Suite; Adobe Pro, Oracle, Mapics, XA Powerlink, OrderSmart, Agile, TeamCenter, SRS, Internet; Proven background at high levels of team building, planning, organizing, and problem-solving, all of which realized significant contributions to bottom-line results. People Oriented • Service Oriented • Results/Profit Oriented • Multi-Tasker PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

08/22 – 09/23 LIGHT & WONDER, Las Vegas, Nevada

BUYER / PLANNER

• Responsibilities encompassed:

- assisted with planning, sourcing, negotiating, and procuring raw materials, components, and subassemblies while supporting and maintaining manufacturing schedules. In addition, identified manufacturing needs and suppliers, and arranged deliveries of materials

- issued Purchase Orders (PO’s) based on MRP requirements, maintained PO data integrity and ensured promise date integrity, and PO pricing reflects the best possible price, re-quoting if necessary

- maintained Oracle purchasing attributes, including pricing as well as updated raw material inventories to meet company demands and guidelines; analyzed demand requirements to determine the most economical delivery

- obtained supplier delivery commitments, and expedited if commitments don’t meet required dates; strategically resolved supplier issues pertinent to pricing, delivery, receiving, and quality issues

- purchased materials for manufacturing and engineering requirements within assigned product lines and dollar limits; monitored supplier performance to a continuous improvement plan 08/18 – 08/22 TOVIS, Las Vegas, Nevada

SALES AND OPERATIONS MANAGER

• Responsibilities encompassed:

- served as the WMS/Fishbowl Administrator quoting, accounting, invoicing, and executing general Human Resources accountabilities including time clock and payroll

- attended meetings with directors and engineers

- “hands-on” inventory management while maintaining communications with warehouse management and customers, as well as maintaining track of merchandise

- built relationships with SG, Konami Gaming, Aristocrat, and establish network channels with key persons; all of which resulted in highly efficient, and smooth-flowing operations

- interacted with departmental teams and provide a schedule of items to work on, request Purchase Orders (P.O.’s), and send weekly to Director

6/07 – 8/18 SCIENTIFIC GAMES / BALLY TECHNOLOGIES, Las Vegas, Nevada Senior Sales Administrator / Sales Administrator

• Performed a diverse range of responsibilities to include, but not limited to:

- received order information, subsequently input into the system for future retrieval purposes

- contracted pricing for game purposes utilizing legal nomenclature

- software compliance administration

- updated order changes

- accessories and parts inventory control through departmental interaction Kristi Menken KM

6170 Mountain Hemlock Avenue ad3ds1@r.postjobfree.com • 702-***-**** • Las Vegas, Nevada 89139

- worked closely with tech support to locate parts for customers

- interacted extensively with customers directly to arrange shipment and installation schedules

- problem-solved client’s concerns and/or difficulties while implementing viable solutions

- processed conversion orders for games

• Promoted to Senior Sales Administrator resulting from job performance excellence, industry knowledge, and a proven track record

PRIOR EXPERIENCE CHRONOLOGY

2006 - 2008 TROPICANA HOTEL & CASINO, Las Vegas, Nevada Performer

EDUCATION UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, LAS VEGAS (UNLV), Las Vegas, Nevada Bachelor’s Degree in Kinesiological Science

Professional Development / Specialized Training / Certifications:

• Bally Slot Operation Certification

• Reiki Certification

• Holistic Care for Pets Certification

References Available Upon Request.

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