Margaret Ann Eckhold Email & Phone Number

Petoskey, Michigan, United States

● Negotiate and work with vendors on the procuring of materials and ingredients needed for the day-to-day operations.● Track significant trends and changes in suppliers, goods, and prices to capitalize on opportunities and/or protect company positions.● Incorporates product quality specifications into all purchase orders to support high company quality standards.● Secure products, merchandise, and services at cost quality, and delivery at competitive levels.● Manage procurement/buying documentation, review for accuracy, and resolve discrepancies: purchase orders, passing/confirmations, bill of lading (BOL), invoices, and inspections.● Manage inventory on assigned materials, ingredients for best in-stock levels.● Knowledge of workflow as related to supply chain management.● Perform monthly accrual updates of supplier rebates and freight expenses, and partner with Accounting Manager to ensure prompt rebate payment from suppliers● Recommend business and cost improvement strategies. Oversee tracking and reporting of savings projects related to procurement, and suppliers.

Remote

● Develop informational content & reports to promote company goals.● Create and coordinate marketing content for Social Media outlets.

Baltimore, Maryland Area

● Worked closely with 16 different shelters & their staff to confirm all volunteers needs were met & volunteers were trained.● Collaborated with local businesses such as Truist Bank to institute volunteer programs from start to finish. ● Collected & reported data to sustain grants.● Updated & maintained a full understanding of all SVDP programming to best communicate to board, staff, donors & employees.● Managed & made purchasing decisions for Event and Inventory budget of $80,000.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

● Developed, coordinated & implemented "Showcase" events from start to finish for clients. ● Provided budgetary & operational support before & after events, including vendor contract negotiation & completing purchasing orders under budget.● Created, managed & maintained timelines to keep events, vendors & clients on track.● Was responsible for all purchasing orders for vendor services, event supplies, food purchases & logistical support.● Managed & made purchasing decisions for all company and client inventory.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

● Supervised communications and timelines with sponsors, volunteers, event vendors & live entertainment. ● Managed event budget of over $1 million.● Analyzed past events & budgets to improve processes● Prepared presentations and written communications for all volunteers, donors & vendors.● Completed purchasing orders & maintained inventory.

Alexandria, Va

● Maintained cost and schedule control for products● Collect and report on data for production schedule● Managed ordering and maintaining inventory ● Managed employee task portfolios to confirm all deadlines are met

Washington D.C. Metro Area

● Alliance Membership Liaison between over 200 organizations across North America.● Key point of contact for member (both current and potential) inquiries regarding confidential information such as invoices and Alliance member credentials as well as upcoming events and other i● Coordinated webinars and national trainings, including payment, catering and housing. ● Responsible for inventory and facility management.● Managed office administrative needs including reviewing budgets, drafting outreach materials and compiling and printing collateral needed for various events.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

● Developed strategies to incorporate capacity-building techniques into volunteer recruitment.● Liaison between volunteer leaders, volunteers and the various departments of Horton’s Kids.● Handled confidential information for staff and volunteers including background checks and personal information.● Attended multiple Combined Federal Campaign sessions to raise the profile and fundraising potential of Horton’s Kids and drafted corresponding grant proposals to pursue priority funding sources.

Dalian, Liaoning, China

● Designed and implemented annual gala to raise funds for the mission. ● Coordinated with local government to secure funding for local charities in accordance with Chineseprotocols.● Served as a point of contact for local and foreign business stakeholders, developing professionalrelationships to promote the organization's goals.● Organized, facilitated, and conducted board processes to address marketing, finance, networking andpotential goals for the club.● Primary contact for volunteers, donors and members.

Bachelor'S Degree, Sociology

Activities and Societies: Ako Pai Marae Volunteer, Queer Activist Collective, Victoria Orchestra, The Wellington Choir,

Education record

Activities and Societies: Kappa Delta, Sigma Alpha Iota, Briton Singers, Albion Orchestra, Habitat for Humanity, Youth Group Leader