Linda M. Zarnstorff
Fort Atkinson, WI. *****
920-***-****, *****.************@*****.***
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Enthusiastic Associate Buyer eager to contribute to team success through hard ward, attention to details and excellent organizational skills. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in procurement. Detail-oriented Associate Buyer with dynamic relationship building. Highly trained professional with passion for learning new skills and help serving the needs of the customer and company.
SKILLS
•Vendor Relationships
•Verbal and written communication
•Accurate record keeping
•Negotiating material prices
•Customer service
•Phone sales team
•Product procurement
•Supervision
•Team Building
•Team Management
•Quotes
WORK HISTORY
Associate Buyer, 4/1988 to 6/2020
Nasco, Inc- Fort Atkinson, WI.
•Maintained Timely product deliveries by effectively communicating with vendors, merchants and distribution center.
•Negotiated pricing for materials and supplies from vendors to secure best value.
•Prepare weekly reports regarding orders, costs, status of orders and back orders. Reported achievements for the week and any new issues. Distributed information weekly to appropriate management staff.
•Worked on any projects assigned to me and help others as needed.
•Answer questions from other departments on products or costing of products.
•Helped work on coupons or special sales for the web program.
•Managed support team and approve vacation requests for team. Did reviews and interviews for new team members on the support team.
EDUCATION
High School Diploma- 6/1978
Jefferson High School- Jefferson, WI.
Associates degree in Business Management, 3/2010
University of Phoenix- Tempe, AZ.
Started the Bachelor degree in Business Administration
University of Phoenix- Tempe, AZ.
Did not finish due to Fathers health.
References
Patty Van Stone- Clinton, WI.
Phone # 608-***-****
Email: ***************@*****.***
Buyer
Rhonda Strike- Fort Atkinson, WI
Phone # 920-***-****
Works for Fort Atkinson School District
Diane Kachel- Jefferson, WI.
Phone # 920-***-****
Email: *******@*******.***
Now retired Web Designer
Christy Kelln-Rockteacher- Rome, WI.
Phone # 262-***-****
Email: ***********@*****.***
Associate Buyer
Melany Bishofberger
Phone # 920-***-****
Assistant Supervisor
Teri Allison
Phone # 608-***-****
Buyer