Cindy Semonis Email & Phone Number

Charleston, South Carolina, United States

Summerville, Sc

Just prior to SCRA's selling of Advanced Technology International (ATI) to ANSER in 2017, Cindy was transferred to ATI in 2016 and continued with her assigned work responsibilities.•Responsible for procurement of goods and services for company which includes, but not limited to, sourcing vendors, negotiations, and contracts. Generate requests for quotes and proposals, followed by reviewing and approving received quotes and proposals. Identify FAR requirements if applicable. Conduct cost analysis to determine viability of purchase. •Coordinated corporate events from inception to conclusion.•Represented company at networking events.•Developed, revised and maintained policies and procedures for purchasing department in order to maintain efficiencies for the company and mitigate risks.•Collaborates with corporate, division, and cross-functional teams in order to streamline procedures and develop new processes in order to increase efficiencies; thus, reducing labor costs for the company.•Works in close collaboration with all division and department support staff across the company to develop and train employees on non-procurement responsibilities, electronic purchase requisitions, hotel and venue contracts.•Created presentations and materials for executive leadership, contracts, purchasing department.•Additional tasks: electronic filing; invoice processing; vendor management; bank statement reconciliation; maintain/establish vendor relationships; market research; database management; review/approve purchasing files.•Managed 7 government prime contracts and 25 subcontracts. Managed Board of Directors and Advisory Board contracts. •Supported Executive VP of Corporate Contacts and Compliance.

North Charleston, South Carolina, United States

Responsible for supporting Executive VP of Contracts and Compliance and Sr. VP of Contracts and managed sub-contracts administration. Duties included but not limited to:• Contract and sub-contract administration. • Business correspondence.• Management of Board of Directors and Advisory Board service agreements, invoicing, business receipts reconciliation, and meeting coordination.• Calendar management and meeting scheduling coordinator.• Drafting and proof-reading correspondence.• Creating PowerPoint presentations, brochures, and flyers.• Arranged travel and accommodations.• Managed multi-line phone system.• Database management. • Cost analysis, invoice reconciliation, and administrative tasks.• Gatekeeper for Executive VP of Contracts and Compliance, and Sr. VP of Contracts.

•Owned and operated business successfully and achieved “Best New Business” award.•Responsible for marketing, advertising, and public relations of the business. •Performed all HR duties to include posting employment opportunities, interviewing, hiring, and training. •Managed AP/AR, payroll, bookkeeping, and inventory. •Purchased supplies, food items, and sourced vendors.•Conducted market research in order to establish goods availability, costs, and to identify trends in the industry.•Coordinated and managed special events and catering for local organizations and businesses. Created press releases, newsletters, marketing collateral, and conducted live TV and radio promotions. Worked with vendors and local businesses to cross-market and increase market share.

Anchorage, Alaska

Considered a "One Stop Shop", she was responsible for coordinating every event in the SMERF market from inception to conclusion to include establishing the sale, creating, negotiating, executing the contract, developing the menu and BEO, onsite coordination of event, coordinating audio/visual, directing banquet staff, coordinating breakdown, and working with the customer through the whole process to ensure the event exceed expectations.Also attended Sale Blitzes with convention and visitor's bureau and destination management companies.Notable clients included White House Communications, USAF, Alaska Railroad, Nana Corporation, Alaska Harbor Seal Commission,

Anchorage, Alaska

•Coordinated advertising campaign projects for clients including coordinating TV/radio spots, working with design team, coordinating printing for collateral, adjusting schedules for presentations and launches•Coordinated all aspects of special events from inception to conclusion for brand launches, corporate grand openings, and social occasions on a local and national level•Managed and coordinated vendors: catering, entertainment, audio/visual, rentals •Coordinated travel arrangements for VIP guests•Worked with creative team in developing new ideas for advertising and development•Account, records, and database management•Proofed ads and marketing collateral•Responsible for budgets and account reports

Anchorage, Alaska, United States

• Responsible for all the daily office operations including marketing and customer service.• Coordinated Executive’s schedules, calendars, appointments, and administrative support.• Created website and marketing materials.• Responsible for vendor management, filing, records management retention and destruction, data entry.• Coordinated warehouse inventory project valued at over $1M.

Bachelor'S Degree, Organizational Management

Associate Of Science (As), Office Management Technology