Alisha Goodwin
Huntsville,AL
Summary
Accomplished and sustained a path of successful cost savings and increased growth using complex systems. Secured vendor relationships on products and trainings that saved the department(s) averaged of $92 Million annually balancing 38% increase in profits. Both quantity and quality were met to purchase goods and services. Passionate to make concise decisions to ensure all documentations were executed in properly negotiating contracts, purchase orders, and managing supplier relationship.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Substitute Instructor
Huntsville City Schools
09.2022 - Current
- Teaching a variety of Math and English subjects in classrooms on an average of 17-22 students to help integrate existing and new technology which provides creative and fun learning
- Diversifies classroom instructions and group activities to successfully support students with unique strengths and learning styles along with parent-teacher conferences
- Administere standardized assessments with streamlined requirements and documented information in permanent records.
Site Director
AlphaBEST Education
02.2022 - 11.2023
- Attended and maintains the required training hours as mandated by the state licensing agency that include but not limited to the child’s learning behavior, health related concerns, or any observations within record keeping
- Adhered to the policy and procedures that requires good judgement and sound decision-making to ensure the safety protocols are in place and prepared for a positive inspection report of the program
- Lead a group of coordinators to brainstorm through exciting adventures in fitness, the arts, technology, and facilitate structured learning.
Business Acquisition Manager
AT&T
11.2020 - 02.2022
- Independently lead and supported, Requests for Proposals, Requests for Offers, Request for Information, and Federal Acquisition Regulation, to identify business risks and efficiencies services via SaaS
- Coordinated, analyzed, and negotiated acquisitions of both cost and fixed reimbursement
- Guided purchasing decisions with my department to determine what equipment or materials were needed
- Cold calling and consultative selling to generate new sales and develop strategic initiatives to grow and retain revenue streams by forwarding quotes and closing sales.
Recruitment Director
Women’s Job Corps
01.2020 - 08.2020
- Collaborated with board members to oversee positive impacts on serving the community, while abiding by the legal and regulatory requirements and financials
- Scheduled and conducted interviews with applicants, mentors, and personnel to determine qualifications and suitability for the upcoming program
- Completed monthly and yearly reports on accomplishments, upcoming events, and organizational metrics that were provided by sponsorships.
Academic Tutor
Remote Environment
01.2018 - 08.2020
- Tutored individual elementary students by providing additional instructions to help them understand their lessons and apply principle taught by the classroom teacher
- Assisted in creating a structured homework style, overseeing lesson preparations, and documenting progress weekly.
National Account Manager
Verizon Wireless
02.2015 - 12.2017
- Collaborated between national clients and brand ambassadors in an organization comprised of new products, services, and corridors while meeting sales goals to increase profits and movement of inventory distribution
- Specialist in strategic accountability for the buyer’s budgets and necessary supplies need to ensure vendors were successful in meeting their needs of the business Established, maintained, and developed business with current and potential customers to enhance the objectives of maximizing profitability and growth through effective sales.
Supervisor Government Operations
Verizon Wireless
05.2012 - 01.2015
- Coached and conducted meetings to maintain relationships with Analysts to ensure policies and procedures were applied properly for procurement within our government entity
- Managed Analyst to ensure inventory was accurate and any disputes concerning price
- Knowledge of instructional design theories and learning principles for facilitation that would impact the process and procedures of government accounts.
Federal Account Manager
Verizon Wireless
03.2010 - 04.2012
- Assigned monthly, quarterly, and annual sales budgets with other regional objectives established by the Director of Federal Sales department for submission of RFO/RFI/FAR proposals
- Developed price quotations and bid responses that are complete, accurate and profitable for federal, state, and local government contracting processes within our procurement procedures
- Expanded and maintainned relationships with government purchasing agents that resulted in execution of devices delivered and increased profitability.
Education
Master of Science - Psychology
Jacksonville State University
Jacksonville, ALBachelor of Science - Psychology
Jacksonville State University
Jacksonville, ALSkills
- Microsoft Suites
- Learning Management Systems
- Deltek Solutions
- QuickBooks
- Adobe Suites
- ZOOM/MicrosoftTeams/Webex
- Social Media Platforms
- Google Workspace
Proficiency Skills
- Leadership
- Efficiency
- Time-Management
- Critical Thinker
- Motivated
- Collaborative
- Attention to Details
- Problem Solving
Timeline
Certified Substitute Instructor
Huntsville City Schools
09.2022 - Current
Site Director
AlphaBEST Education
02.2022 - 11.2023
Business Acquisition Manager
AT&T
11.2020 - 02.2022
Recruitment Director
Women’s Job Corps
01.2020 - 08.2020
Academic Tutor
Remote Environment
01.2018 - 08.2020
National Account Manager
Verizon Wireless
02.2015 - 12.2017
Supervisor Government Operations
Verizon Wireless
05.2012 - 01.2015
Federal Account Manager
Verizon Wireless
03.2010 - 04.2012
Master of Science - Psychology
Jacksonville State University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Jacksonville State University