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Serve as Procurement Specialist, responsible for reviewing contracts within the department• Assisted in the drafting and review of agreements critical to supporting the Contracts function, such asmodifications, subcontracts, non-disclosure agreements, teaming agreements and other contract documents.• Developed weekly financial reports on contract expenditures that identified potential cost savingsper quarter.• Provided guidance and feedback to project teams relating to monitoring contract and subcontractcosts, compliance with terms, and communicating contracts policies and processes with staff toenhance cross-functional understanding of Contract processes and teamwork.• Participated in cross-departmental teams to ensure that contract terms were aligned with corporatestrategic goals, influencing contractual compliance.• Aided in managing over 300 contracts, ensuring all are updated within the company’s contractmanagement software in a timely manner.• Contributed to a team initiative that standardized contract language across all service agreements,reducing ambiguity and potential conflict. • Assisted in the preparation of contract briefs and summaries, facilitating smoother stakeholderreview and decision-making processes.• Compiled and maintained accurate records of business transactions, supporting contract specialistsin tracking contractual obligations and deadlines.

Perform customer service functions by processing employee requests and answering questions• Manage approx. $150,000+ in monthly receipts of credit card and cash transitions• Manage over 250 timely product deliveries, process approx. 200 customer orders• Responsible for all functions of customer relationships, providing superior customer service• Confirm accuracy and reconciliation of orders and monthly invoices• Control inventory and inform procurement managers of low inventory levels• Receive and assign grocery items and confirm deliveries

United States

Provide Human Resources and Operations Support• Research, develop and implement recruitment strategies for various agency objectives• Customize agency-wide Recruitment Action Plans• Manage university and college recruitment directories for Professors and other Faculty• Route incoming customer inquiries and develop appropriate responses to emails and phone calls• Review and maintain confidential employee files to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations• Gather data to conduct internal/external evaluations and program analytics to determine programmingeffectiveness and recruitment viability• Assist in the develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for communication and information sharing• Prepare PowerPoint/Canva presentations as directed• Makes photocopies, scan documents and performs other administrative functions as directed• Draft or edit written correspondence at the direction Supervisor

Operated under the Large Bank Supervision (LBS) Division - Examinations• Reviewed and analyzed incoming inquiries regarding public Matters Requiring Attention (MRA)• Attended and participated in compliance reviews and banking examinations to ensure the banks arecompliant with state and federal regulations and guidelines• Comprehensive and practical understanding of Risk Management to ensure the banks were conductingactivities that followed FDIC regulations• Routinely participated in Climate Risk Exams and Assessments• Performed daily accounting tasks, with an emphasis on accounts payable, alongside accountingprofessionals• Ensured a smooth flow of communication between staff and external contacts• Collaborated with the finance staff to appropriately batch and reconcile account transactions

Develop innovative digital marketing materials• Analyze and report web traffic for all social media platforms• Utilize on-trend SEO (Search Engine Optimization) strategies to improve marketing content campaigns• Manage client portfolios and individual communications• Analyze and improve the direct mail program by segmenting and targeting consumer messaging• Perform additional administrative tasks as needed

Produced financial reports and contributed administrative support on complex and confidential mattersincluding travel advances, expense reports, and accounting documents to ensure financial compliance• Processed aspects of business documentation for about 100+ business weekly containing confidential andnon-routine information by being knowledgeable of organization's policies and operations• Provided transparent and regular communication between 100+ entities including senior leadership,internal offices such as investigations and accountants, and external stakeholders, and prioritizedconflicting needs, and manage projects to completion, often with deadline pressures

Learned and applied digital marketing techniques for 30+ projects and assignments including SearchEngine Optimization (SEO), Customer Experience (CE), Organic and Paid Search Optimization• Collaborated with SEO and Paid search teams to complete daily tasks• Developed mastery of Excel skills through daily online lessons and projects, including customer experience• Completed professional development and character-building courses on topics such as professionalism,etiquette, communication, and team building over the course of 8 weeks

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Business Administration And Management, General

Activities and Societies: Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Small Business Administration/Management/Finance

Activities and Societies: Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated

Master Of Business Administration - Mba