 Develops, coordinates and monitors the purchasing, contract and bidding process throughout the procurement cycle. Supervises and plans the work of assigned staff. Plans and executes procurement strategies that are designed to maximize customer satisfaction and minimize cost. Develops and maintains effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Monitors the procurement card process and payments.

 Managing vendor relationships, budgeting and financial controls, team communication and contract negotiation for high volume business hotel. Renegotiated contracts and managing vendors saving over $10K in marketing spend annually. Reduced expenses 3% year-over-year, consistently meeting budget. Performed monthly reconciliation of open Purchasing Orders and regular inventory analysis to streamline and improve operating efficiency. Created strategic plans to ensure branding while contributing insight into improving promotions and securing new opportunities to increase customer awareness. Implemented mailroom package tracking system improving productivity.

 Managed operations of food & beverage, operating supplies for all departments, equipment and vendor relations at high visibility, 1,073-room downtown hotel.  Arranged domestic and international orders for shipping. Perform weekly inventory and replenish items when they are low. Developed policies, procedures and controls while ensuring adherence within department. Managed and controlled National Commitment contracts.Assistant Office Manager Supervised the work of the office, administrative, or customer service employees to ensure adherence to quality standards, deadlines, and proper procedures, correcting errors or problems with check-ins. Resolved customer complaints or answer customers questions regarding policies and procedures.

 Managed the front end of the store to make sure customers had a pleasant shopping experience. Hired, on-boarded and developed employees. Assisted in setting up new stores in three locations of GA. Monitored accuracy of shipments and maintained inventory efficiency. Effectively managed store budget year-over-year. Elected Manager-of-the-Year for overall inventory, profits and turnover. Excelled in relationship building with my team.

 Manage and overseen day-to-day activities of operations, including planning and coordinating merchandise with other units. Hired, on-boarded and developed employees. Coordinated with donors to accept merchandise to sell. Gathered statistical data for reporting to Corporate Office. Effectively managed store budget year-over-year.

Responsible for managing department inventory, pricing integrity , merchandising, labor, and other operational processes to company standards. Oversees entire night crew team to ensure all shelves are completely and accurately stocked, cleaned and ensures team productivity goals are met.

Field Artillery / Logistics Ammo