Ashley Smith Email & Phone Number

Philadelphia, Pa, Us

•Identify potential partners for different categories and maintain bidders lists for each.•Facilitate the issuance of RFP’s to potential bidders, and answer questions as needed through process. •Assist the Director of Procurement in the creation of Requests for Proposals (RFP’s) based on defined goals and specifications.•Receive bids and prepare bid analysis. •Stay up to date on new designs, products, price point and advances in applicable industries.•Review contract terms as needed, and forward to appropriate parties for review and/or approval. •Development communications “roll out” to inform internal parties of the details of the purchasing programs and partnerships.•Perform ongoing project/contract management and support for existing programs and partnerships. •Track programs and ensure contractual obligations are being met.•Assist properties with questions and/or issues as needed. •Assist with outstanding payables and issue resolution. •Complete audits and reconciliations where required to clear outstanding issues. •Work closely with Accounts Payable when required to ensure vendors are paid in a timely manner.•Function as an inhouse expert on company’s purchasing software platform (currently, OPS Technology) and assist communities as needed.•Provide support in managing vendor catalogs and offers. •Perform reviews as directed of property purchasing to ensure compliance with vendor selection and pricing programs.•Review, research, and approve all requests for new vendors as appropriate.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

•Manage material value engineering to support cost savings. •Create and Maintain finish packages for all suppliers and vendors.•Complete Builder Spec Units per company procedures. •Develop material budgets for GMP contracts.•Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of all Builder options & upgrades available to clearly communicate with all Company Departments.•Maintain relationships with material vendors and suppliers.•Maintain studio displays, current samples, and overall appearance of design center.•Coordinate interior design services for all multi-family common areas, such as lobbies, gyms, and amenities, inclusive of furniture, finishes, and equipment selection, color coordination, construction/design documentation, and on-site installation coordination.•Oversee projects to ensure design intent through regular field visits and meetings with field Project Managers. •Support Project Managers with material purchasing through constant review and enhancements of internal purchasing procedures. •Ensure construction contracts are entered and executed accurately regarding material selections.•Negotiate, track, and report on rebates or discounts from vendors.•Coordinate with suppliers on vendors credit limits & pay terms for each project.•Manage all supplier and vendor pricing for Portfolio. •Prepare necessary reports and presentation materials.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

•Create & administer all project Purchase Orders and Work Orders within Company Software per the Construction Schedule.•Coordinate with Project Accountant to complete budget reallocations across various projects.•Value Engineer developments to meet initial budget.•Complete Builder Spec Units per company procedures.•Ability to build packages that fit both look and budgets of the Builder.•Demonstrate a thorough sales knowledge of all Builder options & upgrades available to clearly communicate with all Company Departments.•Ensure current Options Cost Matrix is up to date per current market costs.•Meet with Home Buyers to provide guidance and assist them in selecting their home options and upgrades based off the Buyer’s needs & preferences and the construction cut-off dates.•Facilitate clear communication with contracted buyers and internal company departments on any discontinued or unavailable materials requested.•Follow industry trends to ensure up to date product is being offered.•Maintain relationships with all material vendors and suppliers.•Maintain role within the company Purchasing Committee to support project success.•Maintain studio displays, current samples and overall appearance of the design center.

Philadelphia, Pa

•Process Agreement of Sales and deposits.•Primary communication coordinator with the Buyer from contract execution, schedulingof appointment(s), selections addendums thru completion of construction.•Continued client updates on Construction timelines/milestones.•Demonstrate a thorough sales knowledge of all Builder options & upgrades available.•Meet with Home Buyers to provide guidance and assist them in selecting their homeoptions and upgrades based off the Buyers needs & preferences.•Ensure Home Buyers are aware of all options & upgrades available and set expectationsregarding cut-off dates and custom option requests in order to maximize customersatisfaction while maintaining the construction schedule and processes.•Coordinate with Marketing to utilize company tools to ensure an innovative & positivecustomer experience.•Facilitate clear communication with sales associates, potential buyers, and contractedbuyers on included features and available options.•Monitor and Report on Selection Sales in order to update inventory available and ensuretop options receive appropriate Marketing & presentation support.•Monitor feedback from buyers and agents on home layout and materials.•Follow industry trends to ensure up to date product is being offered.•Maintain studio displays, current samples and overall appearance of the design center.•Coordinates delivery and settlement.•Coordinate closely with the Purchasing Coordinator to ensure a seamless and flawlesshandoff from Sales & Design to Purchasing.

Eagleville, Pa

• Frequently placed in a managerial role to oversee all employees and handle customer complaints as requested by restaurant owner in his absence• Effectively trained new employees by demonstrating teamwork to meet company goals• Assisted in coordinating and planning large events, inside and outside the restaurant: corporate events, birthday parties, baby showers, rehearsal dinners

West Chester, Pennsylvania

•Manage full-cycle recruitment, hiring, and onboarding process for multiple departments and locations•Review resumes, conduct phone and in-person interviews, oversee accurate completion of paperwork including I-9 verification •Schedule and process required pre-employment clearances: State and Federal Criminal, Child Abuse Clearance, Motor Vehicle Records, Physical and Drug Screening•Maintain pre-employment tracking spreadsheets to ensure each applicant completes requirements•Create reports and analyze hiring metrics to review trends and assist with recruitment planning•Review criminal background results and motor vehicle records against company matrix•Communicate with various departments to ensure they are properly notified of new hires and provide necessary documents to supervisors•Maintain electronic credentials system by entering data, scanning, and uploading corresponding documents to ensure compliance with applicable laws•Ensure timely and accurate filing and scanning of employee paperwork on an ongoing basis•Terminate conditional new hires as needed – communicate effective date and reason for termination •Coordinate local recruitment efforts - yard sign placement, flyers on community boards, banners, etc.•Register for, schedule, and attend job fairs and events

West Chester, Pennsylvania

Blue Bell, Pa

• Create, deliver, edit and optimize marketing materials• Work with advertisers for timely and useable ad submissions• Coordinate and deliver email campaigns• Determine event/advertising budget and manage expenses accordingly• Attend tradeshows throughout the country to generate new customer leads• Handle new and current customer inquiries • Assess aged receivables to determine which kind of action to take with a customer