Amanda Bertrand
Ridgely,MD
Summary
Communicative Purchasing Agent with 10-year background in procurement, evaluating material quality and securing services of suppliers and manufacturers. Consistently maintained accurate sales and purchasing reports for forecasting and cost tracking. Energetic and hardworking individual with high attention to detail and purchasing budget drafting capabilities. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Purchasing Agent and Office Manager
Tanglewood Conservatories
Denton , MD
2024.01 - Current
- Investigate damaged or defective items shipped from suppliers before approving payment.
- Monitor inventory levels of critical items to minimize stock outs while keeping costs low.
- Research and evaluate suppliers based on price, quality, selection, service, support, availability, reliability and payment terms.
- Assist in resolving discrepancies between invoices and delivery receipts and products received from vendors.
- Prepare checks for payment of vendor invoices on a timely basis.
- Enter data into accounting system to maintain accurate financial records.
- Process invoices and payments in accordance with company policies and procedures.
- Maintain accounts payable files and records in an organized manner.
- Manage front desk operations including greeting visitors, answering questions or directing them to appropriate personnel.
- Respond to customer inquiries via phone or email in a professional manner.
- Order supplies and equipment to maintain adequate inventory levels.
- Ensure proper and adequate materials were purchased for completion of million dollar projects.
Buyer and PCard Manager
KeyW Corporation
Hanover , MD
2016.11 - 2019.09
- Prepared purchase orders and sent to distributors and suppliers.
- Contacted vendors to determine order status and communicate discrepancies with shipments.
- Researched potential products, vendors and services to compare price and quality.
- Examined materials offerings from new suppliers to obtain most competitive pricing.
- Sourced new vendors for purchasing needs.
- Prepared, coordinated and communicated price quotes, terms of sale, delivery dates and service obligations to customers and contractors.
- Provided monthly trainings for individuals needing access and instruction to purchasing cards for supply needs.
- Maintained continuous watch on security concerns, employee performance and customer service standards.
- Addressed patron complaints and promptly corrected errors and disputes.
Adminstrative Assistant
KeyW Corporation
Hanover , MD
2014.11 - 2016.11
- Answered phone calls and emails to provide information, resulting in effective business correspondence.
- Provided secretarial and office management support while building cooperative working relationships.
- Inventoried and ordered supplies for office.
- Scheduled appointments, meetings and events for management staff.
- Responded effectively to sensitive inquiries or complaints.
- Coordinated appointments, meetings and conferences.
- Maintained accurate department and customer records.
- Managed physical and digital files, monitored spreadsheets and updated reports to coordinate project materials.
- Developed administrative processes to achieve organizational objectives and improve office efficiency.
- Prepared and prioritized calendars and correspondence.
Education
Associate of Arts - Elementary Education
Chesapeake College
Wye Mills2024-05
Associate of Science - Business Administration
Anne Arundel Community College
Arnold, MD2011-05
Skills
- Cost Control
- Pricing Structures
- Procurement
- Data organization
- Inventory Management
- Negotiation
- Accounts Payable
- Strategic Marketing
- Pricing Structures
- Contract Negotiation
- Vendor Relationship Management
- Documentation Requirements
- Training & Development
- Customer Service
- Active Listening
- Critical Thinking
- People Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Computer Skills
- Planning & Organizing
Accomplishments
- KeyW Employee Excellence Recipient
- Member of Phi Theta Kappa
- Member of Kappa Delta Pi
- Summa Cum Laude (both degrees)
Timeline
Purchasing Agent and Office Manager
Tanglewood Conservatories
2024.01 - Current
Buyer and PCard Manager
KeyW Corporation
2016.11 - 2019.09
Adminstrative Assistant
KeyW Corporation
2014.11 - 2016.11
Associate of Arts - Elementary Education
Chesapeake College
Associate of Science - Business Administration
Anne Arundel Community College
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