Elijah Gonzales (Eli)
Strategic Business Operations and Procurement Professional
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About
Strategic Business Operations and Procurement Professional with over a decade of experience in account management, technical administration, and high-volume supply chain coordination. Proven expertise in supplier purchasing, vendor negotiations, and streamlining logistical workflows to enhance profitability. Adept at managing multi-disciplinary teams and bridging the gap between technical service operations and corporate business objectives.
Experience
Branch Coordinator at MRC Wireless (2024-01 – Present)
- Direct business operations for the Kitchener branch, overseeing service scheduling and technician project coordination.
- Execute the full procurement cycle, managing order entry, vendor repair processing, and supplier communications.
- Drive operational efficiency by managing shipping/receiving and providing high-level sales support to ensure seamless product delivery.
Content Coordinator at Cineplex Digital Media (2021-01 – 2024-12)
- Managed digital media content lifecycles, ensuring alignment between technical deployments and customer business goals.
- Led cross-functional problem-solving initiatives and conducted rigorous testing for custom software deployments.
Technical Support / Linux Analyst at Cineplex Digital Media (2019-01 – 2021-12)
- Managed complex case volumes in a high-pressure environment, providing technical oversight and vendor liaison services.
- Collaborated with external hardware and software suppliers to resolve critical system discrepancies.
Instrument Service Administrator at AMT Electro Surgery (2017-01 – 2019-12)
- Managed the end-to-end service lifecycle for specialized medical instrumentation, including identifying qualified external vendors for complex repairs.
- Orchestrated the intake of surgical tools, coordinated outbound shipping to repair facilities, and managed final quality checks and return logistics to healthcare clients.
- Oversaw all Quotes, Invoicing, and Purchase Orders, ensuring strict adherence to medical device documentation standards.
Underwriting Assistant at Economical Insurance (2016-01 – 2017-12)
- Streamlined national intake queues and categorized complex underwriting transactions for executive review.
- Negotiated service terms between carriers and clients to maintain high retention and service standards.
Shared Services Administrator at Open Text (2015-01 – 2016-12)
- Managed international billing requests and revenue posting using Salesforce and Microsoft Great Plains.
- Executed internal audits of financial records to ensure compliance with global reporting standards.
Support Coordinator at Crawford & Company (2013-01 – 2015-12)
- Coordinated asset appraisals and claims processing, ensuring data integrity across internal management systems.
Customer Service Representative at T-Fleet Services (2012-01 – 2013-12)
- Issued purchase orders and managed emergency vendor dispatch for nationwide fleet maintenance.
- Developed standardized operational manuals to improve training efficiency for new hires.
Education
Diploma in Business Administration – Everest College (2012-12)