Paula L Schmitt
14 Harwood Drive                                                Danbury, Ct.

Work Experience
2007- present		 Caring for elderly parent
1999-2007	L’AMY  ,Wilton, Ct, eyeglass manufacturer
 		RETURNS MANAGER
		- Review processing of returns and apply appropriate credits
		  to accounts.
		- Interface with Sales Representative to expedite collections
		   and build positive relationships.
		- Created a log system to locate and track returns while expediting
		   credits.
		- Reduced backlog of credit applications from 6       months to 9 days
		   within a 6 month time frame.
		- Processed all returns via SAP system
1998-1999	QEBECOR MODERN, INC. a global printing comp, Brookfield, Ct.
		INVENTORY/PURCHASING COORDINATOR
		- Purchased all paper and related products to support production
		- Used forecasts to determine inventory needs.
		- Purchased items through corporate office and independent 
		  suppliers.
		- Negotiated favorable pricing and quality specifications with
		  supply vendors.
		- Conducted physical inventory and daily cycle counts.
		- implemented a just-in-time inventory system contributing
		  to a positive cash flow.
1996-1998	INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT
		- Started a business specializing in custom bridal wear.
		- Sourced all raw materials and negotiated pricing with
		   vendors.
		- Designed and oversaw production of all garments.
1992-1996	HAWK AIR & SEA, formerly Hawk of Ct, Danbury , Ct.
		a short haul trucking company serving the tri state area.
		TERMINAL MANAGER
		- Coordinated all routing and dispatching of drivers.
		- Interfaced with freight forwarders to arrange pick-ups
		  and deliveries.
		- Handled daily billings.
		- Performed collection calls as necessary. 

1986-1992	JAY ARR SLIMWEAR HEAVENLY INTIMATES, New York, NY.
		ASSISTANT PURCHASING AGENT
		- Placed all orders and scheduled deliveries for raw materials.
		- Preformed all data entry pertaining to inventory control
		   and bill of material maintenance to support production.
		- Prepared all international shipping documents.
		- All above tasked were preformed in a just-in-time
		  environment.
EDUCATION	  CENTRAL CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY, New Britain, Ct
		  Completed three years as a Psychology Major.
		  NEW CANAAN HIGH SCHOOL, Graduate, New Canaan, Ct.