Las Vegas, NV

Apr **** - Apr ****

Las Vegas, NV

May 2004 - Apr 2005

Las Vegas, NV

Sep 2001 - May 2004

Paula J. Kerro

Professional Summary

PROFILE

Results-oriented professional with a strong background in a series of challenging roles within distinct and high-pressured work environments in the hospitality industry. Recognized by upper management as an effective team builder, exhibiting the ability to motivate diverse groups to achieve targeted success. Resourceful and well-organized; skilled in activity planning, task management and follow through. Keen sense of responsibility; solid professional standards; excellent track record of dependability. Skills

STRENGTHS

I have 29 years experience in Administrative/Purchasing and Logistics including Engineering, Construction, FFE, OSE, General and Food & Beverage and various different areas of accounting. I have opened 4 resorts in the Las Vegas area including: Luxor Las Vegas, Buffalo Bill's, Redrock Resort & Casino and Aliante Hotel and Casino. Work independently and make Executive decisions regarding Purchasing in the best interest of the Engineering Department and the Station Casinos. Proficient in Word, Excel, Outlook, AS400, Stratton Warren, JD Edwards, Smart Sheet, Mac IOS and social media. Experience

Station Casinos

Executive Administrative Buyer

Executive Administrative Engineering Buyer for seven properties overseeing the bidding, reviewing of quotes and purchasing all items needed by the Engineering Departments. Work closely with the General Managers, Director of Facilities and their assistants projecting any needs that they have including, contracts, blanket purchase orders, Capital Expense Requests, Template orders, expediting orders and accounting issues. Budgeting and spreadsheets.

Caesars Entertainment

Corporate Administrative Buyer

Engineering Buyer for seven properties overseeing the bidding, reviewing of quotes and purchasing all items needed by the Engineering Departments. Work closely with the Director of Facilities and their assistants in any needs that they have including, contracts, blanket purchase orders, Capital Expense Requests, Template orders, expediting orders and accounting issues.

Unisource Corp.

Administrative Assistant/Project Coordinator

Administrative Assistant and Project Manager to the General Manager of the Las Vegas Division. Duties included typing all memos, monthly sales budgets and P&L's. Helped 2008 Crestwood Blvd, Youngstown, OH 44505 USA

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702-***-****

Jean, NV

Apr 1994 - Jul 2001

Las Vegas, NV

Sep 1993 - Apr 1994

Las Vegas, NV

Sep 1991 - Sep 1993

Las Vegas, NV

May 1986

establishing new clients and following up on there accounts. Answering phones and acting as office manager in their absence. Proficient in Word, Excel, Outlook, AS400, Stratton Warren, JD Edwards and social media.

Primm Valley Casino Resorts

Administrative Assistant/Corporation Buyer to the Vice President of Facilities and Construction

General Buyer for three properties

In 1996 I opened the Corporate Engineering Department as a Project Manager Administrative Assistant to the Vise President of Facilities and Construction. Daily functions included Engineering Buying, Accounting, P & L's, screening applicants for open positions, expediting construction projects. Handling disciplinary actions including write ups and verbal warnings. Luxor Las Vegas

Purchasing Agent/Expeditor

Opened property as a General Buyer.

Boyd Gaming Corporation

Food/General Buyer

Education

Valley High School

High School Diploma

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