Customer Service Purchasing Manager

Damion Hawthorne

** ***** ******, *** **** ****3 - 646-***-**** - adyuda@r.postjobfree.com

July 13, 2023

Dear Hiring Manager,

RE: Administrative Professional

I am writing to apply for a position at [Company/Organization Name] and have attached my resume for your consideration. I am excited to bring my diverse skill set and experience to contribute to the success of your team. Please find the details of my qualifications and achievements below.

I recently worked as a Warehouse & Purchasing Manager for the largest Caribbean Food manufacturer and franchisor in the United States. I am highly adept at handling various responsibilities by prioritizing my tasks, establishing clear deadlines, and finding creative solutions to eliminate obstacles. My experience has equipped me with the necessary tools to succeed in this position:

Warehouse Management

Raw Material Sourcing & Purchasing

Warehouse Operations Adherence

Coordinating Warehouse Operations

On my enclosed resume you can see that there is a gap in my work history due to company layoffs at my previous employer, where I was a skilled Warehouse & Purchasing Manager. While this period was unplanned and unexpected, I have put the time into Community Outreach and assisting new business development. I am now ready to get back to the steady workforce. Documentation and references from my former employers will show the depth of my dedication, reliability and abilities and show that I am an excellent fit a position that matches my skill set and experience.

Thank you for your time. It would be a pleasure to speak with you and discuss this opportunity of becoming a part of your Team. I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Sincerely,

Damion Hawthorne

Administrative Professional

Administrative Professional experienced in purchasing, logistics, warehousing, and strong data management skills. Exceptional communicator with exceptional problem resolution and client-needs assessment aptitude.

Areas of Expertise

Administrative Services

File/Office Management

Communications

Event Planning & Catering

Marketing & Promotional Strategies

Database Management

Administrative Coordination

Customer Service Relations

Warehousing & Logistics

Team Leadership & Development

Excel Spreadsheets

Time Management Skills

Computer Operations

Vendor relations

Music performance & Leadership

Professional Experience

GOLDEN KRUST CARIBBEAN BAKERY INC. 3958 Park Avenue, Bronx NY 104**-****-****

Warehouse & Purchasing Manager

As Warehousing and Purchasing Manager I had responsibility the efficient receipt, storage, and dispatch raw materials input to produce products that meet the standards of the United States Department of Agriculture. These included meat, poultry, and sea food along with dry GMO and Non-GMO ingredients.

Direct responsibilities

Ensure workplace health and safety including facility grounds and commodities.

Oversee daily operations in the warehouse.

Liaise with Vendors consistently to ensure availability of products, pricing, and quality.

oIdentify solutions for improvement in the organization through process analysis, determining areas of potential improvement in terms of efficiency, effectiveness, and inflow/outflow of materials.

oContinually seek and share industry and market information by attendance at trade shows Plan day-to-day administration and general management of staff, and work and scheduling organization.

oMonitor the performance and progress of staff.

oDirect and coordinate activities of personnel engaged in organizing storage, distributing requested raw materials to production department in keeping with strict handling procedures.

oProduce regular purchasing reports on a weekly/monthly basis.

oCommunicate market conditions and merchandise costs to management team.

oLocate vendors of materials, and supplies, and interview them to determine product quality, availability, price comparisons and terms of sale.

oParticipate in the development of specifications for equipment, products, or substitute materials.

oReview purchase order claims and contracts

oAnalyze market and delivery systems to assess present and future material availability.

oPrepare and process requisitions and purchase orders for supplies and equipment.

oReceive invoicing and verify against purchase orders, and

oWork with accounts payable to ensure correct Vendor information is entered into accounting system.

CASA BUILDING MATERIALS 175 N Sawmill River Rd, Elmsford, NY 10523 2022 -2023

Store Manager

oLead and manage daily store operations, ensuring excellent customer service and smooth day-to-day activities.

oControl inventory levels and ensure availability of material during emergencies.

oSupervise, evaluate, and coach subordinates.

oMaintain relationships and work closely with drivers.

oKeep detailed records on procurement activity, materials quantity, payments etc.

AMAZING LASH

GOLDEN KRUST FRANCHISE (Multiple Units) 2022 – Present

Personal and business administrative support

oProviding organizational and administrative support to multi-unit and diverse franchise owner

oTraining new employees or handling customer service inquiries.

oPlanning and executing grand openings and marketing campaigns

oExercise good problem-solving skills, sensitivity towards customer and staff issues.

oProcuring office space on a needed basis for meetings and work.

HOBBIES AND COMMUNITY SERVICE INITIATIVES

ROYAL KHOAZ BAND (Reggae fusion music)

Music Manager

oNegotiate contracts for gigs on behalf of the band.

oManage touring schedules.

oPromote the band's music and image.

LIFELINE FOOD PANTRY OUTREACH, operated by Bible Truth Church,3787 Merritt Ave Bronx NY 10466

Coordinator/Team lead

Co-manages all aspects of food inventory procurement, controls, through donations, food rescue initiatives and distribution.

oMaintain adequate food supply to provide the best quality food for 600 persons monthly within budget/supply:

oOrder and receive food from various sources.

oPickup, receive, and record food donations.

oStock shelves and ensure all food is sorted and stored in a safe and sanitary manner.

oWork with area doners to increase food pick-ups.

oUtilize FIFO (first in, first out) inventory practices to ensure food quality and minimize waste.

oOrganize and oversee food distribution process with help of team members and volunteers.

oOrient volunteers to food availability and tasks to be done to prepare for food distributions.

oManage client parking and entry/exit from pantry with the help of other team members and volunteers.

oOrganize musicians and Teams providing background or live music on Pantry days.

Education & Professional Development

Westchester Community College, Westchester NY (Business) – incomplete

Meadowbrook H.S., JWI, (2001)

References

Rev. Garnet Morrison, VP Manufacturing, Golden Krust Caribbean Bakery Inc. adyuda@r.postjobfree.com

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