Edwina Solares
Brisbane,QLD
Summary
Creative event organizer with success in planning and executing small to large weddings from start to finish while maintaining highest levels of client satisfaction. Adept in creating robust vendor partnerships to mutually build businesses.
Meticulous [Job Title] with background in planning events such as weddings, galas, social events and religious celebrations. Strong organizational skills with success in managing multiple events and executing simultaneous events.
Creative Social Media Intern possessing outstanding written and oral communication skills and deep knowledge of social media marketing and reputation management. Driven and hardworking individual excels in monitoring and replying to tweets and messages and streamlining company social media accounts. Patient problem-solver consistently excels in high-pressure situations.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Restaurant Owner
Jugar Eat+Play+Drink
2019.04 - 2024.04
- Managed payroll, daily deposits, and cost controls.
- Supervised daily restaurant operations, ensuring smooth workflow and timely resolution of any issues that arose.
- Set employee schedules, delegated work, and monitored food quality and service performance.
- Maintained positive relationships with local community and government officials.
- Optimized menu offerings based on customer feedback, leading to better sales performance and high levels of repeat business.
- Recruited, hired, and trained talented staff to fill vacancies.
- Supervised daily activities of restaurant and 15 employees.
- Streamlined back-of-house processes for improved kitchen efficiency, resulting in faster order preparation times without compromising quality standards.
- Mentored and developed staff members, fostering an environment that promoted professional growth within the team.
- Established strong vendor relationships for the consistent sourcing of fresh ingredients at competitive prices.
- Cultivated a positive dining atmosphere by maintaining a clean and inviting establishment.
- Developed and executed marketing strategies to attract new patrons, resulting in higher foot traffic and improved revenue.
- Managed financial operations for streamlined efficiency, reducing overall expenses and maximizing profits.
- Continuously evaluated business operations to effectively align workflows for optimal area coverage and customer satisfaction.
- Managed company social media pages and increased social media presence, monitoring user engagement.
- Monitored website and social media traffic.
- Monitored and managed social media accounts.
- Increased customer engagement through social media.
- Increased brand awareness through creation and management of social media channels, boosting social media engagement by [Number]%.
- Designed and presented social media campaign ideas.
- Delivered exceptional customer service to attendees, addressing concerns promptly and professionally.
Procurement Officer
Rio Tinto
2016.01 - 2018.11
- Built relationships with vendors to negotiate ideal terms for purchases.
- Maintained detailed records of all procurement activities for reference purposes as well as for auditing and compliance.
- Developed strong partnerships with vendors to secure favorable pricing, payment terms, and delivery schedules.
- Managed procurement projects from initiation to completion, ensuring timely delivery of goods and services.
- Developed and strengthened supplier relationships.
- Prepared accurate purchase orders using relevant software applications, ensuring clear communication of requirements to suppliers.
- Set up and negotiated contracts to obtain favorable pricing and delivery structures.
- Collaborated cross-functionally to identify opportunities for improving efficiency in purchasing procedures.
Senior Procurement Officer
Rio Tinto
2017.01 - 2018.09
- Established performance metrics for suppliers, leading to continuous improvement in product quality and service delivery.
- Conducted comprehensive market research to identify potential suppliers and evaluate their capabilities.
- Optimized inventory levels by implementing demand planning techniques and forecasting models.
- Developed procurement strategies to support organizational goals and mitigate supply chain risks.
- Ensured timely delivery of products by closely monitoring order progress and addressing any logistical issues as they arose.
- Managed supplier relationships for improved contract terms and reduced lead times.
- Implemented strategic sourcing initiatives, reducing overall purchasing costs and improving supplier performance.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers to obtain favorable terms and pricing.
- Resolved invoice and payment issues to facilitate prompt payment to suppliers.
- Led sourcing process for new vendors to get quality products and services and mitigate risk.
- Utilized software to order, track and invoice product shipments.
Purchasing Officer
Rio Tinto
2016.01 - 2017.12
- Computed and created purchase orders to monitor stock levels, verify purchase requisitions and expedite customer orders.
- Fostered strong relationships with internal stakeholders by providing timely updates on procurement activities and addressing any concerns promptly.
- Negotiated favorable payment terms with suppliers, resulting in improved cash flow management for the company.
- Streamlined procurement processes for increased efficiency and cost savings by implementing effective negotiation strategies.
- SAP expert withing my team, helped with any processing issues and work arounds.
- Responsible for training employees on SAP
- Reduced purchasing lead times through proactive communication with suppliers and close monitoring of order progress.
- Sourced vendors, built relationships, and negotiated prices.
Document Controller
Rio Tinto
2013.01 - 2015.01
- Scanned, filed and transmitted various documents and adhered to digital filing procedures.
- Maintained document archive and file server of approved documents and drawings to provide easy traceability and retrievability.
- Maintained accurate records of all project-related documents, facilitating quick retrieval when needed.
- Provided support for document controls and worked with contract documents.
- Coordinated document exchange between departments, contractors, suppliers, and customers.
- Ensured timely submission of project documents by closely monitoring deadlines and prioritizing tasks accordingly.
- Allocated unique document numbers to internal documents and incoming external documents and tracked in database.
- Supported quality assurance efforts by conducting thorough audits of existing documentation and making necessary revisions as needed.
- Optimized workflow efficiency by proactively identifying bottlenecks in the document management process and proposing solutions for improvement.
- Managed technical documentation flow of engineering, project management, and construction activities.
- Provided comprehensive training to new hires on company-specific document control procedures, contributing to a smoother onboarding experience.
Logistics Coordinator
Rio Tinto
2011.01 - 2012.12
- Maintained human resources information system and kept employee files up to date and accurate.
- Completed background and reference checks to facilitate hiring and onboarding of employees.
- Explained employee compensation, benefits, schedules, working conditions, and promotion opportunities.
- Assisted with recruitment process by posting job ads, filtering applications, scheduling interviews, assisting in interview process and drafting offer letters.
Education
High School Diploma -
Clayfield College
Clayfield, QLD11.2000
Skills
- Menu development
- Staff Supervision
- Business Planning
- Customer Engagement
- Procurement Process Improvement
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Ethical procurement
- Supply Chain Optimization
- Supplier management
- New Vendor Setup
- Cost Analysis
- Purchase order creation
- Effective Communication
Timeline
Restaurant Owner
Jugar Eat+Play+Drink
2019.04 - 2024.04
Senior Procurement Officer
Rio Tinto
2017.01 - 2018.09
Procurement Officer
Rio Tinto
2016.01 - 2018.11
Purchasing Officer
Rio Tinto
2016.01 - 2017.12
Document Controller
Rio Tinto
2013.01 - 2015.01
Logistics Coordinator
Rio Tinto
2011.01 - 2012.12
High School Diploma -
Clayfield College
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