Ilene A. Laracuente
Bethpage, NY 11714
***************@******.***
516-***-**** (cell)
Career Objective
Looking for a position as a self-starter who has the experience to excel in any role. I am eager to use my knowledge and expertise to the company’s profit while taking on new challenges. I am confident that my abilities to work with a team and adapt to any new work environment would make me a valuable asset.
Key Skills
--Leadership -Adaptability
--Time Management -Attention to Detail
--Critical Thinker -Communicator
--Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Experience
Northwell Health
Buyer, Procurement Department (2005-2025)
-Expert knowledge of people-soft system
-Review and prioritize incoming supply requests from various hospital departments
-Identifies and informs management of items not currently under contract
-Confirm and negotiate accurate pricing when necessary
-Liaison with suppliers, vendors to submit orders and placed with expedited delivery
-Create sub requisitions when there is no stock or department requests emergency supplies
-Build and maintain strong effective relationships with internal hospital department heads
-Consistently meets department order and submission metrics (50 orders daily)
Winthrop-University Hospital
Senior Buyer, Purchasing Department (1997-2005)
-Execute purchase orders for 40 departments on a timely basis
-Facilitate vendors to secure adequate procurement of materials
-Analyze costs and submit formal bids daily
-Initiate, negotiate and manage purchase agreements
-Act as a liaison for the Dietary Department when necessary
Winthrop-University Hospital
Senior Secretary, Director of Material Management (1995-1997)
-Collaborate with five on-site departments
-Generated reports in preparation for monthly reporting with management
-Provided secretarial/administrative support including i.e., travel itineraries, hotel arrangements
-Maintained personnel records, monitored and tracked budgets
-Prepared payroll for 100 employees
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TNT Express Worldwide
Executive Administrative Assistant, Operations (1990-1995)
-Coordinated fleet accident reports
-Assigned and managed fleet credit cards
-Activate and monitored telephone credit cards
-Streamlined national travel program
-Organized operational policies and procedures
-Manage and controlled operational costs
-In-charge of coordinating airlines tickets for 1,000 employees worldwide
-Supervised temporary and clerical staff
Education:
Nassau Community College – Associate in Applied Science A.A.S. (1979-1982)