Purchasing

Dorothy E. Higgins 609-***-****

**** ***** ***** **, *** Harbor City, NJ 08215

*********@*******.***

OBJECTIVE

To secure a position within an aggressive organization where my experience and purchasing knowledge can be used to their fullest extent.

EMPLOYMENT

4/24 – Present

Senior Buyer, Philadelphia Zoo, Philadelphia, PA

Senior Buyer for Zoo campus.

Review and order items including vehicles, uniforms, FF&E, minor construction and repair RFP’s.

Maintain vendor relations, and search for new.

Administer and reconcile P-card program.

Installed, Administer, and train users on Oracle Net Suites for Purchasing and AP.

1/23 – 7/23

Purchasing Manager, Vivamee Hospitality, Egg Harbor City, NJ

Purchasing Manage for 3 properties, including hotels, golf courses, and winery.

Installed Red Rock Inventory/Purchasing System at Renault Winery Golf Resort and Hotel

Review and order all items requested for Food & Beverage Department, Liquor Storeroom, restaurants, bars, and others as needed. Including tabletop, food, beverage, disposables, and décor.

Create item numbers, updated, and maintain item master in Red Rock I/P system.

Train new users in Red Rock I/P system.

Review contracts and maintain bids.

Research and development for new menu items and suppliers.

Oversee and resolve issues, conflicts, situations that arise between A/P, G/L, Loading Dock, and suppliers.

11/20 – 1/23

Senior Food and Beverage Buyer, Bally’s Atlantic City, NJ

Part of opening team, November 2020 switch from Caesars Entertainment to Twin River ownership.

Review and order all items requested for Food & Beverage Department, Liquor Storeroom, restaurants, bars, and others as needed. Including tabletop, food, beverage, disposables, and décor.

Create item numbers, update and maintain item master in Red Rock I/P system.

Train new users in Red Rock I/P system.

Review contracts and maintain bids.

Research and development for new menu items and suppliers.

Oversee and resolve issues, conflicts, situations that arise between A/P, G/L, Loading Dock, and suppliers.

Interview sales representatives and review vendor proposals relative to qualifications, ideas, pricing trends and makes recommendations to management.

Work with Corporate Office for compliance to all policies and procedures.

06/19 – 11/20

Unemployed

02/18-05/19

Purchasing Manager Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Atlantic City, NJ

Part of Grand Opening Team for June 28, 2018.

Key Super user Trainer inventory purchasing system.

Team leader for inventory system and retail point of sale system.

Negotiate pricing and purchase items for IT, Wardrobe, I-Gaming, Retail and other commodities as needed.

Negotiate contracts as required, submitted, and requested.

Review all purchase orders, approve all purchase orders to $25,000.00.

Review all policies and procedures for compliance with New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement policies and procedures.

Interview sales representatives and review vendor proposals relative to qualifications, ideas, pricing trends and makes recommendations to management.

Research and development for new commodity items and cost containment.

Review, recommend changes, on food and beverage distribution programs.

11/18-05/19

Wardrobe Manager Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Atlantic City, NJ

Review and order uniforms for 3,500 employees as needed.

Direct Supervisor and staff for daily laundry needs.

Review uniforms submitted by team for damage and irregularities.

04/11 – 02/18

Purchasing Director, Monticello Casino and Raceway, and Montreign Operating Company, LLC d/b/a Resorts World Catskills

Responsible for all purchasing for Empire Resorts, Monticello Casino and Raceway (MRMI), and Montreign Resort Casino d/b/a Resorts World Catskills (RWC).

Create, update, and reconcile annual budgets.

Coordinate all capital projects.

Reconcile monthly inventories for all warehouses.

Key onsite user/trainer for Red Rock I/P system.

Create, issue, review and award all RFP’s.

Negotiate, review, and implement all contracts.

Negotiate and purchase for Retail, Wardrobe, IT, and Facilities.

Buying, coordinating, tracking all contracts, FF&E and OS&E for 332 room hotel/casino – RWC.

Increased staff to handle Warehouse operations at RWC.

Interview sales representatives and review vendor proposals relative to qualifications, ideas, pricing trends and makes recommendations to management

Upgraded warehouse inventory for barcoding inventory processes.

Overseeing all training of new hires in inventory purchasing system.

Track, record and report MWBE purchases to NYSGC.

02/07-08/10

Food & Beverage Purchasing Manager, Harrah’s/Caesars Atlantic City Operations

Responsible for all food & beverage purchases for (4) Major Atlantic City properties.

Develop policies and objectives for Purchasing Department, implements best practices for all properties in accordance with corporate objectives.

Assist and support corporate offices with regional contract compliance.

Research products and negotiate for cost savings on non-contracted items.

Oversee and resolve issues, conflicts, situations that arise between departments, properties, and suppliers.

Interview sales representatives and review vendor proposals relative to qualifications, ideas, pricing trends and makes recommendations to management.

Assisted in roll-out and compliance for National Beverage Program for all Atlantic City properties.

06/05-01/07

Purchasing Manager, Seneca Niagara Falls Gaming Corp, Niagara Falls, NY

Negotiate multi-property contracts for like items/services.

Final approval on all Purchase Orders.

Support (2) properties with special needs/projects.

Completed FF&E for 604 room Hotel and Spa in Niagara Falls with expanded casino, FF&E for 225 room Hotel and Spa and casino floor move in Allegany.

Worked with interior and exterior sign development teams.

Developed Contract Routing Procedures, and revised Purchasing Policies.

Developed Suspended Vendors Report for Seneca Gaming Corp.

Supporting creation of Vendor License Status Report.

Provided e-documents of SGA License packages.

01/01-06/05

Senior Purchasing Agent, Resorts Atlantic City

Purchased items for Marketing, Junkets, Promotions, Executive Office/Gifts, Human Resources, Bus Programs, IT, Wardrobe, and all FF&E. Covered all other purchasing areas as necessary

Designated Property Key User for inventory purchase system, responsible for training new employees.

Approved all requisitions, purchase orders, and contracts when the Director is unavailable.

Temporary Wardrobe Manager for 5 months.

Graduated Upward Mobility Program.

LICENSES

New York State Gaming Commission Key License

New York State Racing and Wagering Key License

Seneca Gaming Authority July 2005 - withdrawn

State of New Jersey Casino Control Commission, Expired 2005

State of New Jersey Casino Control Commission, Expires 2009

Educational Institute of the American Hotel Motel Association

1994 Certified Hospitality Supervisor

1987 Hospitality Accounting

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