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About me
Purchasing Manager at Hilton Trinidad & Conference Centre
Education

Secondary level: curepe junior secondary school
-Bachelor of arts (ba) business, management, marketing, and related support servicesPrimary Level: Bamboo Grove Presbyterian School Pass in Common Entrance Examination; Mathematics Grade One English (A) Grade Two Geography Grade Two Principles of Business Grade Two Social Studies Grade Two… Show more Primary Level: Bamboo Grove Presbyterian School Pass in Common Entrance Examination; Mathematics Grade One English (A) Grade Two Geography Grade Two Principles of Business Grade Two Social Studies Grade Two 'A' Level; General Paper Grade B Sociology Grade C Geography Grade D Show less

Sam caribbean limited
2007 - 2010Bsc. hons bm business management
Tertiary
2007 - 2010School business and computer scienceSBCS)Association of Business Executives Course (ABE)Introduction to Business Communication - Grade AIntroduction to Business - Grade A
Experience

School of international travel and languages
Sept 1997 - Nov 1998Administration officerJob Description:Making ReservationsWriting Tickets For Travelling Passengers Sourcing, Calculating and Negotiation of Rates Training and Supervision of new students on SABRE Computerized Airline SystemAccounting for the Collection of Funds Received

Hilton trinidad and conference centre
Jan 1998 - Jan 2002Guest services representativeCheck In and Check Out GuestAccount for Cash (TT and Foreign Currency)Deal With Guest / Customer ComplaintsHandle Guest RequestWork in cooperation with all Internal CustomersExtensive Training in all Operational areas of the HotelWork Experience in DocuCentre sending faxes, making photocopies, giving internet assistance where applicableWork Experience in Reservations DepartmentWork Experience in Group and Tour Reservations DepartmentExtensive Work Experience in the Executive Clubroom and Hilton Honors Programme Show less

Sital school of international travel & languages
Oct 1998 - Oct 2001Administration assistance and trainer
Hilton trinidad and conference centre ltd
Dec 1998 - nowPurchasing coordinatorSpecialized Purchasing for Food Items Extensive Comparative Analysis and negotiation of Prices Coordinating a just - in - time ordering systemBuilding Extensive Food Consumption Report Complete Daily Food Receiving ReportHandling and Costing of all Food and Beverage Storeroom RequisitionsAccumulation of data for information on cost saving initiativesComplete Pricing Activity for Inventory List Cost control report processing Processing of all orders inclusive of Beverage and StationeryKnowledge of Accounting payables procedures and receiving processResponsible for Handling payment issues and expediting outstanding paymentsSales and purchases both local and foreignInventory of finished and raw materials Handling Documentations for Imports and exportsExtensive use of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint Tools for reporting purposes. Show less

Hilton trinidad & conference centre
Nov 2010 - nowCurrently Holds : (BA) Honors Degree in Business ManagementOverall Responsibility of Handling all Purchasing Aspects Currently manages a staff of nine (9) Members Main Procurement Officer for All Foreign PurchasesIn charge of coordinating all Customs DocumentationPrepares specific reports for Daily Cost ControlCollate all inventory and generic requisitions for cost analysis for credits allocationDetermine Feasibility of purchases to match demand against expenditureFirst Approver for all Purchase request Manages all budgeted items aligned to budgetary allocationMain Department Trainer Extends strong Leadership skills to enhance contemporary proactive work style Quality control checks on Stored Inventory ItemsConduct Bi-Monthly Department meetingsComparative Analysis and negotiation of Prices Develop new strategies for improving Procurement logisticsDevelop and Amend operational processes for functionalityReinforce strong conflict resolution skills where applicableCoordinating a just - in - time ordering system Show less
Purchasing Manager
Nov 2010 - nowPurchasing Manager
Nov 2010 - now
Licenses & Certifications
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Recruiting foundations
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Coaching skills for leaders and managers
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Finding and retaining high potentials
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A toolkit for giving and receiving better feedback
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