Kathryn Franklin Email & Phone Number

East Boston, Ma, Us

Boston, Ma, Us

• Support the operations of an office and team of 7-9 individuals.• Maintain core responsibility for key contacts with internal and external constituents including partners in state government, foundations, other similarly aligned non-profits, legislative staff, board members, consumers, business colleagues, vendors, and other stakeholders. Contacts and communications will involve telephonic, written, and face-to-face interactions, as well as work with Board, business and conference meeting planning and execution.• Schedule and synchronize meetings and conference calls with multiple participants, preparing Board packets and minutes, conference and meeting materials, working with outside vendors when necessary, and support the Director for Administration and Finance with accounting and contracting related tasks.• Serve as event coordinator for MAMH conferences and fundraising events. Responsible for conference and fundraising event planning logistics, working with executive staff, including site selection, vendor negotiation, registration, pre- and post-event communications, budget management, audio/visual, onsite staffing, catering, and preparing copies of written materials for the conference attendees.• Maintain an organized file system of paper and electronic documents. Manage MAMH’s list of contacts (housed in Constant Contact), ensuring data is accurate, comprehensive and up-to-date. Manage an organization-wide calendar of key deadlines and events.• Coordinate the day-to-day management of supplies, equipment, and facilities for the organization, as appropriate, to include maintenance, inventory management, logistics, and related activities.

Somerville, Massachusetts, Us

• Maintained contract standards, terms, and conditions.• Provided procurement and audit support on FARS regulated contracts with DAPRA, DOE, DOD and more.• Supported preparation of cost submission for DCAA audits.• Negotiated and recommended cost savings aggressively.• Collaborated with numerous internal stakeholders to ensure savings and on-time deliveries.• Interacted with internal departments and vendors regarding technical specifications.• Streamlined procurement process by implementing automated purchasing software.• Supported team of MIT Ph. D engineers in all administrative functions.• Built, maintained and developed solid vendor relationships.• Reduced cleaning service contractor costs by 10%.

Boston, Ma, Us

• Key team member on project to upgrade authority-wide on-line RFQ process.• Purchased hardware, software and all other IT departmental requirements. Set up Contracts for IT services.• Met with internal customers at various locations to solve purchasing issues.• Sourced supplies and services to support a variety of Authority functions.• Managed the procurement, RFP and bid process for acquisition of goods and service for Tobin Bridge.• Participated in MCPPO training.

• Updated quoting process.• Reduced spending and alleviated ordering problems.• Developed new process to simplify ordering process.• Negotiated pricing and favorable terms with suppliers.

Boston, Ma, Us

• Negotiated with vendors for price, delivery and contract issues.• Collaborated with department heads to resolve procurement and budgeting issues.State Agency supported 18 units of Human Resources services including, municipal exams and training.-Oversaw state budgets for 18 units within HRD-Consulted with department heads to resolve budgeting issues-Negotiated with vendors for price, delivery and contract issues-Supervised department staff-Participated in "Massachusetts Certified Public Purchasing Official" training

Mba, Business Administration And Management, General

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Journalism