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Paula Schultz

Cranston,RI

Summary

To secure a challenge in a reputable organization to expand my learnings, knowledge, and skills. Secure a responsible career opportunity to fully utilize my training and skills, while making a significant contribution to the success of the company.

  • Purchasing Assistant with over 10+ years' experience
  • Strong Vendor Relations and negotiations
  • Worked closely with salesforce on all logistics matters
  • Working towards Associates-Marketing 97% completion rate
  • Skilled in understanding and reviewing purchase orders, invoices, sales and other reports
  • Able to communicate with account department on payment matters
  • Strong administration and data entry skills
  • Excellent customer service and organizational skills
  • Strong evaluation and communication skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Logistics expert with solid track record in managing supply chains and streamlining operations. Strong focus on team collaboration and adaptability to changing needs. Skilled in inventory management, vendor coordination, and transportation logistics. Reliable and results-oriented professional driven to optimize processes and achieve organizational goals.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Logistics Coordinator

Summit Energy Group
05.2022 - 09.2024
  • Calendar management
  • Weekly scheduling for solar installation
  • Process purchase orders
  • Weekly goal setting to optimize best strategies
  • Supported salesforce
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors and carriers to obtain best prices
  • Maintained customer data basis and records of orders
  • Troubleshoot conflicts with scheduling with quick resolution

Customer Service

J&A Marketing
08.2021 - 02.2022
  • Company Overview: RI
  • Order Processing
  • Rep management support
  • Track and manage the distribution of sales material
  • Attend weekly sales meeting
  • Manage and track field credit memos
  • Excel spreadsheets
  • Order tracking and strong delivery follow through
  • Troubleshoot and delivery of all shipments
  • Request artwork and comply with all military agreements and licensing guidelines
  • RI

Administrative Assistant

State of Rhode Island Department of Health
10.2020 - 03.2021
  • Maintained management daily meetings in Outlook Express
  • Conference Committee
  • Minute of Meetings
  • Catering Orders
  • Travel arrangement for management hotel stays, airfare, parking and agenda
  • Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to strict privacy policies and implementing secure filing systems.

Purchasing Coordinator

Jay Strongwater LLC
01.2013 - 07.2020
  • Company Overview: Cranston, RI
  • Responsible for accurate entry of purchase orders, proofing, maintenance, and submission of purchase orders based on customer demand, stock replenishment, and management direction
  • Communicate effectively with domestic/overseas vendors, troubleshoot, and resolve
  • Ability to design and implement strategies for taking customer services to the next level
  • Attend weekly meeting status of rollout orders with Account Reps and Quality Control
  • Process EDI orders
  • Cranston, RI

Guest Service Agent

Sheraton Hotel
04.2009 - 12.2012
  • Company Overview: Providence, Warwick, RI
  • Guest check in
  • Resolve customer guest conflict
  • Launched corporate account program
  • Managed gift shop inventory orders
  • Completed weekly scheduling of employees
  • Providence, Warwick, RI
  • Resolved billing disputes promptly, maintaining professionalism and customer satisfaction throughout the process.

Purchasing Coordinator

Ross-Simmons
01.2004 - 04.2009
  • Company Overview: Cranston, RI
  • Created and maintained full cycle of product purchase orders
  • Maintained product ordering from vendor for thirteen retail stores
  • Collaborated with buyer in preparation of monthly retail catalog
  • Presentation for tabletop merchandise
  • Coordinated catalog research and sample models for monthly presentation
  • Cranston, RI
  • Reviewed purchase orders for accuracy and compliance with company policies before approval, minimizing errors and potential disputes.
  • Contacted each vendor and recorded information regarding price, availability and quality of products.
  • Enhanced procurement efficiency by streamlining purchasing processes and implementing cost-saving strategies.

Education

Associate of Science - Business Administration

CCRI
Warwick, RI
03-2026

Skills

  • Analytical Problem-Solving
  • Strategic Decision-Making
  • Logistics Optimization
  • Commitment to Service Quality

Timeline

Logistics Coordinator

Summit Energy Group
05.2022 - 09.2024

Customer Service

J&A Marketing
08.2021 - 02.2022

Administrative Assistant

State of Rhode Island Department of Health
10.2020 - 03.2021

Purchasing Coordinator

Jay Strongwater LLC
01.2013 - 07.2020

Guest Service Agent

Sheraton Hotel
04.2009 - 12.2012

Purchasing Coordinator

Ross-Simmons
01.2004 - 04.2009

Associate of Science - Business Administration

CCRI
Paula Schultz