Supply Chain On-Site
Resume:
Mary Perajica
Oak Lawn, IL *****
*********@*****.***
Professional Summary
Dedicated, hard-working and professionally skilled. Known for accuracy, attention to detail and timeliness in managing disbursement functions for diverse-industry employers. Career experience in logistics, Supply Chain, manufacturing, telecommunications, and retail. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Powerpoint, Teams, Word, Outlook and Excel), Quickbooks, SalesForce, PeachTree, SaaS, SAP, Adobe, ZoomInfo.
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Catering Coordinator
Nick's Catering-Chicago Ridge, IL
February 2024 to Present
• Managed end-to-end coordination of catering events, including menu selection, logistics planning, and on-site execution
• Collaborated with culinary team to create customized menus tailored to client preferences and dietary restrictions
• Successfully upsold additional services and enhancements to clients, resulting in an average increase of 50% per event
• Maintained accurate records of all client interactions, contracts, and payments using CRM software
• Coordinated with vendors and suppliers to ensure timely delivery of food, beverages, equipment, and decorations for each event
• Developed strong relationships with venue partners to secure preferred rates for clients' events
• Conducted site visits at venues to assess space availability and logistical requirements for upcoming events
Residential Solar Specialist
Venture Solar-Brooklyn, NY
March 2023 to February 2024
Collaborating with team members and management on volume reports and stats.
• Achieved 25% increase in solar sales revenue by implementing targeted marketing strategies and conducting effective customer outreach
• Developed and maintained a strong network of leads through cold calling, networking events, and referrals
• Provided expert knowledge on solar energy systems to potential customers, addressing their concerns and educating them on the benefits of solar power
• Collaborated with engineering team to design customized solar solutions based on individual customer needs and site assessments
• Managed end-to-end sales process including lead generation, qualification, proposal development, contract negotiation, and closing deals
• Utilized CRM software to track leads, manage pipeline activities, and generate accurate sales forecasts for management review
• Built strong relationships with key decision-makers at commercial businesses or residential homeowners associations (HOAs) to secure large-scale projects or group installations Account Executive
Alliance International-Wood Dale, IL
January 2022 to March 2023
• Experienced B2B Sales Executive for freight fowarding, Custom Clearance, NVOCC, Air and Ocean import and export freight shipments.
• Re-established relationships with customers on accounts.
• Constant cold calling, Zoom and Teams conference calls, emails
• Updated Salesforce daily on all accounts
• On-site customer visits
• Established Book of Business
• Updated frequent rates to active accounts
• Sent quotes to potential and existing customers
• Collaborated with Operations team on bookings and invoicing Freight Audit and Claims Specialist
NOTRAX, Inc.(Justrite)-Bedford Park, IL
March 2019 to January 2022
Transportation Clerk promoted to Freight Audit and Freight Claims Specialist
Selected Achievements:
• Auditing all freight invoices and bills.
• Coordinate with all truck carrier Sales Reps regarding costs on freight bills.
• Negotiating costs to short pay on necessary invoices. Researching on rate quotes to selected carriers.
• Reviewing all necessary documents referring all rate quotes to approve process of payments to AP.
• Processing BOL’s for all Sales Orders for daily shipments.
• Entering Vendor Management data daily basis advising AP Department on vendor set up numbers. Operations Specialist
IESCO, Inc.-Bedford Park, IL
September 2009 to March 2019
Concentration & Position Overview:
Directed day-to-day office operations and provided a high-level of administrative support to the CFO as well as the Sales and Service department staff. Provided high-level administrative support by conducting research, preparing statistical reports, handling information requests, and performing clerical functions such as preparing correspondence, receiving visitors, arranging conference calls, and scheduling meetings.
Coordinated shipping documents for Siemens Industry A/C - D/C electrical motors. Prepared appropriate custom documents.
Promoted from Administrative Assistant to Operations Specialist
• Created receiving shipping documents for domestic and international shipments
• Ordered parts and materials for electrical equipment
• Processed invoices and billing documents
• Liaison for Siemens Industry with Account Executive Administrative Assistant
Iesco, Inc-Bedford Park, IL
June 2007 to September 2009
· Managed all invoicing and billing processes accurately up to 1,000 invoices on a monthly basis.
· Handled daily A/P and A/R processes.
· Managed vendor/supplier relations.
· Processed purchase orders, expense reports, credit memos and payment transactions.
· Resolved various customer issues with proper escalation process.
· Composed proposals and quotations for all sales staff.
· Process all shipping documents (shipping and receiving) for motor equipment and parts to appropriate shipping address.
· Consistently maintained accuracy in calculating figures and amounts such as discounts, sales taxes, commissions, and percentages. Handled general clerical tasks.
· Managed and prepared all shipping documents, prepared BOL, scheduled daily various LTL Freight.
· Managed and distributed inventory parts for incoming jobs.
· Quoted jobs, prepared daily billing and invoicing.
· Coordinated and distributed jobs to technicians. Project Manager
TELLABS-Lisle, IL
July 2000 to June 2007
Concentration & Position Overview:
Managed accounts in 10 East Coast Region states, 30 accounts in total. Prepared all proposals for regional sales totaling between $2M to $10M. Planned and implemented procedures to ensure proper internal controls, including excellent organizational skills. Coordinated, facilitated conference calls with customers and tracked daily reports for installation and testing for DACS equipment from beginning to end of each project.
Selected Achievements:
· Proactively developed analysis process to facilitate implementation on proposals for each project.
· Act as a liaison between customers and Implied Support Team Members.
· Continuous phone and email contact with customers and related Team Members.
· Compiled and analyzed data from monthly reports to presentations.
· Arranged travel arrangements to visit customer job sites (50% travel) yearly.
· Successfully coordinated and facilitated conference calls with customers and team members.
· Provided Management with up-to-date daily status on all projects
· Created various spreadsheets on projects to ensure proper process. Education
Certification in Business
MORAINE VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE - Palos Hills, IL LOURDES HIGH SCHOOL - Chicago, IL
Skills
• Microsoft Access
• Google Docs
• Supply chain management
• Pricing
• Sales management
• Sales
• Multitask in a faced paced environment
• Exceptional Team Player
• Google Suite
• CRM software
• Windows
• Smartsheet
• Social media management
• Inside sales
• Data analysis skills
• Analysis skills
• Power BI
• Project management
• Computer Networking
• AS400
• Database marketing
• Oracle
• SaaS
• SQL
• Trello
• Order entry
• Marketing
• Business analysis
• Communication skills
• HR sourcing
• Highly focused and detail-oriented
• B2B sales
• Vendor Negotiations & Management
• CRM software
• Data structures
• Proofreading
• Sales
• QuickBooks (8 years)
• NetSuite
• ERP systems
• Analytics
• Outbound calling
• Supply chain
• Telecommunication
• Excellent project management abilities
• Forecasting
• Purchasing
• NVOCC
• Administrative experience
• Salesforce
• Operations management
• Visio
• SAS
• Data management
• Microsoft Excel
• Project coordination
• Account management
• Presentation skills
• Transportation management
• Accounting
• Account management
• Spreadsheets & Accounting Report
• Excellent customer service relations
• Records Organization & Management
• Customer support
• Salesforce
• Customer relationship management
• SAP
• Database management
• Supply chain
• Events management
• Transportation management systems
• Team management
• Microsoft Office
• Software troubleshooting
• Vendor Management
• Product management
• Typing
• Compliance management
• Data analytics
• Negotiation
• E-commerce
• SharePoint
Certifications and Licenses
PMP
PgMP
PMI Certification
Certified Purchasing Manager
Additional Information
Tradeshow Organizer
SAP
Wedding Planner
Events Coordinator
Travel
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