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Teniesha Webster

Newark

Summary

Dynamic procurement professional with a proven track record at Delaware Park Casino, excelling in purchase order management and relationship building. Achieved significant cost reductions through strategic sourcing and effective negotiations. Adept at inventory monitoring and delivering exceptional customer service, ensuring timely product delivery and supplier satisfaction.

Experienced with handling customer interactions and resolving issues promptly. Utilizes communication and empathy to build strong customer relationships. Track record of maintaining high customer satisfaction and fostering loyalty.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Buyer

Delaware Park Casino
11.2023 - Current
  • Built long-term supplier relationships with vendors to establish quality and competitive pricing.
  • Collaborated with internal departments to better understand needs and determine purchasing requirements.
  • Reduced procurement costs through strategic sourcing, competitive bidding, and effective negotiations.
  • Developed strong relationships with suppliers to secure favorable pricing terms and conditions for the company''s benefit.
  • Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
  • Maintained key item stock levels and wrote or expedited purchase orders.
  • Ensured timely delivery of products by closely monitoring vendor performance and addressing any issues promptly.
  • Coordinated with logistics teams to resolve any shipping delays or discrepancies while minimizing impact on operations.
  • Computed and created purchase orders to monitor stock levels, verify purchase requisitions and expedite customer orders.

Patient Care Coordinator

Miracle Ear
08.2021 - 11.2023
  • Managed sensitive patient information with strict adherence to HIPAA guidelines, maintaining confidentiality and privacy at all times.
  • Provided exceptional customer service by addressing concerns, answering questions, and ensuring patient satisfaction with their care experience at the clinic.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by efficiently scheduling appointments and managing patient flow.
  • Streamlined communication between patients and healthcare providers, ensuring timely responses to inquiries and concerns.
  • Communicated with insurance companies to verify coverage and obtain authorizations for medical treatments and procedures.
  • Coordinated with insurance companies for accurate billing and claim processing, reducing errors and financial discrepancies.
  • Delivered excellent patient experiences and direct care.
  • Monitored inventory levels of medical supplies and equipment, placing orders when necessary to prevent shortages or delays in patient care provision.
  • Reduced wait times by implementing an effective appointment reminder system for patients, minimizing no-shows and late arrivals.

Purchasing Assistant

Biotek Remedys
10.2017 - 08.2021
  • Maintained consistent email communication with stores and suppliers to confirm and track orders and verify price revisions on purchase orders.
  • Maintained accurate records of purchases, pricing, and documentation for audit purposes.
  • Established and managed supplier and vendor relationships.
  • Prepared purchase orders accurately and followed up with suppliers to confirm receipt and delivery schedules.
  • Managed inventory levels effectively to prevent stockouts and minimize holding costs.
  • Resolved discrepancies between purchase orders and invoices promptly, maintaining a high level of accuracy in financial records.
  • Achieved cost savings by negotiating with suppliers and securing favorable contracts.
  • Coordinated with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of materials for production needs.
  • Processed purchase orders and invoices in accordance with company procedures.
  • Maintained documentation for all purchases.
  • Accepted and processed supply requests from staff, and placed orders per procedures.
  • Analyzed and reported on inventory levels to determine purchasing requirements.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Connections
01.2013 - 10.2017
  • Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
  • Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.

Education

No Degree -

Delaware Skills Center
Wilmington, DE
06-2013

High School Diploma -

Newark High School
Newark, DE
06-2010

Skills

  • Purchase order management
  • Multi-tasking strength
  • Relationship building
  • Materials sourcing
  • Inventory monitoring
  • Customer service
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Sales experience
  • Procurement procedures

Timeline

Buyer

Delaware Park Casino
11.2023 - Current

Patient Care Coordinator

Miracle Ear
08.2021 - 11.2023

Purchasing Assistant

Biotek Remedys
10.2017 - 08.2021

Certified Nursing Assistant

Connections
01.2013 - 10.2017

No Degree -

Delaware Skills Center

High School Diploma -

Newark High School
Teniesha Webster