Open to opportunities

Catherine Rodriguez

@catherinecrodriguez

Message

Procurement, logistics, and executive support.Skilled in managing international suppliers.Bilingual

Dominican Republic

Message

What I'm looking for

I am writing to express my interest in remote opportunities where I can apply my background in international procurement, logistics, and executive assistance. I hold a degree in Business Administration and bring over 10 years of experience supporting both public and private organizations in managing operations, vendor relationships, and executive-level support.

Dear Hiring Team,

I am writing to express my interest in remote opportunities where I can apply my background in international procurement, logistics, and executive assistance. I hold a degree in Business Administration and bring over 10 years of experience supporting both public and private organizations in managing operations, vendor relationships, and executive-level support.

I have hands-on experience with SAP, SIGEF, NAVISION, and advanced Excel (including VLOOKUP), as well as modern task automation and communication platforms like Mailchimp and Canva. I am results-driven, detail-oriented, and excel at streamlining processes and fostering strong communication with remote teams.

I am eager to contribute to a dynamic team that values independence, structure, and collaborative work. Please find my resume attached, and I am available for an interview at your earliest convenience.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Procurement & Logistics Coordinator

Current

Sparber Dominicana

Feb 2020 - Present (5 years 5 months)

Coordinated daily international shipments and supported AEO and BASC procedures as a virtual assistant to the Branch Manager. Sourced competitive freight rates and managed international suppliers, while overseeing daily logistics operations and client communication.

Freight forwarding Customer Communications Logistics Coordination Supplier Management AEO BASC Mailchimp Canva Microsoft Excel Workflow Automation

International Purchasing Specialist

Almacenes Carballo

Aug 2018 - Feb 2020 (1 year 6 months)

Created purchase orders based on inventory and supplier communications, managing international sourcing from various countries. Developed private label branding, introduced new product lines, and managed freight logistics and claims for damaged goods.

International Purchasing Supplier Sourcing Private Label Development Freight Logistics Inventory Management Automated Purchasing Systems Digitalization

Procurement Supervisor

Scotiabank / Scotia Crecer AFP

Mar 2016 - Jul 2018 (2 years 4 months)

Managed the full Procure-to-Pay cycle and internal purchase orders, supervising vendor selection, quotations, and inventory requests. Oversaw office supply coordination and vending coin accounting.

Procure To Pay Vendor Management Purchase Order Management Inventory Control Process Improvement Automation Procurement Committee Processes

Management Assistant

Phoenix Calibration

Apr 2012 - Apr 2014 (2 years)

Oversaw office operations, procurement, and executive support, while creating and structuring the HR department, including employee records and onboarding. Led recruiting processes and coordinated training programs.

training coordination Office Management Procurement Executive Support HR Department Setup Recruitment HR System Digitalization Organizational Structure Development

Administrative & Executive Assistant

Tetra Tech

Nov 2010 - Mar 2012 (1 year 4 months)

Provided reception and administrative support to executives and HR, coordinating logistics for events and acting as a vendor liaison. Supported recruitment, scheduling, translation, and document formatting.

Recruitment support document preparation Administrative Support Executive Assistance Event Coordination Vendor Liaison Bilingual Communication

Import/Export Assistant

DB Schenker

Dec 2008 - Oct 2010 (1 year 10 months)

Supported customs documentation and logistics operations, utilizing the SIGA system for shipment tracking and reporting. Assisted in client communication and internal support.

Data organization Customs Documentation Logistics Operations Shipment Tracking SIGA System Client Communication Process Improvement

Customer Service Assistant

Johnson & Johnson

Jan 2008 - Jun 2008 (5 months)

Handled customer calls and processed internal and external orders, issuing credit notes and monitoring the full order cycle. Managed invoice records and the customer database for the National District.