PATTY BRIDGER
** ****** ********, *****, ** *****
PHONE: 731-***-**** ************@*****.***
CAREER OVERVIEW
Ambitious and enthusiastic business professional dedicated to providing outstanding customer service and cost control. Detail-oriented, processes a high volume of purchase orders with a commitment to accuracy. Creative thinker, focused on bottom-line results, contributes to procurement cost-reduction initiatives. Excels in multi-tasking and prioritizing work assignments. Fluent in Microsoft Office, SAP, and Esker.
CORE STRENGTHS
* Strong Organizational Skills * Vendor Management
* Purchase Orders * Accounts Payable and Receivable
* Data Entry * Inventory Control
* Records Management * Customer Service
* Excel, Word, and Outlook * EDI experience
KEY SKILLS
Strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail
Working knowledge of windows-based software such as Microsoft Office, especially Outlook and Word
User knowledge of SAP
Ability to work independently and as a team
Possess strong follow-up skills and able to prioritize workload
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Excellent negotiator
Maintain detailed documentation of customer interaction in order files
WORK EXPERIENCE
STANLEY BLACK AND DECKER
01/15/2016 to 04/30/2021
B2C / B2B / ORDER ENTRY Jackson, TN
Processed orders for all distributors, internal and external sales representatives.
Assisted in maintaining purchase orders for several national accounts.
Assured competent customer service by educating customers on product and warranty services.
Attentive to customers’ needs and wants. Can “read” customers current mood, patience level and personality to maintain a positive interaction and experience.
Worked order blocks and incomplete orders so orders can be released to warehouse floors.
Consistently met metric goals.
Currently, trained in SAP, ESKER, SALESFORCE, ISS, SIS, RSS, and ZON machine.
Trained and mentored new onboarding employees.
Assisted in implementing and updating new software and programs.
Kept up to date on all software enhancements.
BRIDGERS HVAC & WELDING, LLC.
04/2003-01/2016
OFFICE MANAGER / OWNER Milan, TN
Managed quality communication and customer support.
Plan and implement processes and procedures for company product purchases
Overseen accounts payable and receivable.
In charge of all advertising for the company.
Generated leads for new sales through telephone and email with current customers.
Maintained relations with numerous distributors and vendors.
Created a business page on Facebook for the business and advertised promotions that were being offered.
Attended meetings with numerous vendors to learn about new upcoming product releases and government guidelines behind the newly released products.
Worked directly in the field with the construction crew overseeing job sites.
Created employee handbooks.
Handled all human resource activities such as conducting new hire orientation, maintained records and information, and guided employees on obtaining their EPA certification.
ASLYNN’S TIARA
07/2011 to 07/2014
OWNER / OPERATOR Jackson, TN
Maintained up-to-date knowledge of store policies regarding payments, layaways, returns and exchanges.
Designed new display ideas to improve accessibility to merchandise, generate sales.
Tracked and evaluated staff performance.
Created business pages on Facebook and Instagram for the store.
Attended Atlanta market annually to keep up with current styles and trends.
Buyer for all merchandise in store.
Built relationships with designers.
Recommended, selected and helped locate merchandise based on customer needs and desires. Regularly sought opportunities to up sell.
Took special orders in person and over the phone to generate additional revenue.
EDUCATIONIONAL BACKGROUND
ASSOCIATES OF BUSINESS
WEST TENNESSEE BUSINESS COLLEGE
Jackson, TN
Graduated: 1998
CERTIFICATES EARNED
Delegation of Authority – SBD UNIVERSITY
Diplomacy and Tact - SBD UNIVERSITY
SAP Analysis - SBD UNIVERSITY
Unconscious Bias - SBD UNIVERSITY
Excel Skills for Business – COURSERA
Introduction to Artificial Intelligence – COURSERA
Introduction to Cloud Computing - COURSERA