Annie Thrush
Summary
Dedicated and results-driven Purchasing Professional with 15+ years in management, accounting, purchasing, and contracting. Seeking the position of Executive Director to leverage expertise in leading high-performing teams, driving operational efficiency and ensuring regulatory compliance.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Director, Contracting & Purchasing Services
CENTRAL MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY
01.2017 - Current
- Plans, develops and implements policies and procedures related to various functions of Contracting & Purchasing Services
- Manages staff responsible for contracting, purchasing, payables, receiving, storing, moving, distributing and monitoring goods and services for the University
- Lead strategic planning and goal setting to ensure effective performance, financial and legal compliance, and technical innovation
- Oversees and conducts competitive proposals and bidding processes
- Support stakeholders with procurement strategies, providing subject matter expertise and prompt responses with discretion
- Contribute to university-wide and institutional goals by serving as a resource for strategic procurement issues
- Increased cost savings and cost increase avoidance through strategic contract negotiations
- Collaborates with and guides University departments through the RFI and RFP processes
- Negotiates competitive contracts with vendors
- Prepares cost analyses on university spend and contracts
- Prepares feasibility studies on proposed projects
- Acts as liaison between University departments and vendors/suppliers
- Establish and maintain measurable performance metrics for all levels of procurement activities.
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
Purchasing & Contract Manager
LODGCO HOSPITALITY
02.2016 - 12.2016
- Assist Director of Project Management in planning and execution of multiple hotel renovations and new builds
- Oversee purchasing and contract management for 17 locations
- Responsible for procurement of capital expenditures for 17 locations
- Prepare and maintain capital budgets for all capital expenditures for 17 locations
- Prepare and maintain project budgets to ensure optimal financial performance for owner group
- Forecasting of future projects
- Budget analysis and evaluation
- Prepare and execute purchase orders
- Initiate and negotiate company contracts
- Procure furniture, fixtures, and equipment for hotel renovations and new builds
- Monitor inventory
- Developed and maintain company equipment inventory program
- Communicate with multiple vendors and contractors on schedules, product procurement, and execution
- Develop and maintain relationships with vendors and contractors
- Active onsite supervision of project execution.
- Achieved successful contract negotiations by thoroughly reviewing and analyzing proposals, agreements, and terms.
- Reduced costs for the organization by effectively negotiating favorable contract terms with suppliers and vendors.
Senior Procurement Accountant
CITY OF MIDLAND
11.2015 - 02.2016
- Oversee all major purchases on behalf of the City of Midland
- Supply City employees with goods and services needed to perform their duties
- Maintain purchasing website
- Prepare and execute purchase orders
- Initiate and negotiate city contracts
- Assist City Controller with various accounting functions.
Procurement and Contract Manager
LODGCO HOSPITALITY
12.2011 - 11.2015
- Assist Director of Project Management in planning and execution of multiple hotel renovations and new builds
- Prepare and maintain project budgets to ensure optimal financial performance for owner group
- Forecasting of future projects
- Budget analysis and evaluation
- Prepare and execute purchase orders
- Initiate and negotiate company contracts
- Procure furniture, fixtures, and equipment for hotel renovations and new builds
- Monitor inventory
- Procure capital equipment
- Created and maintain company equipment inventory program
- Communicate with multiple vendors and contractors on schedules, product procurement, and execution
- Develop and maintain relationships with vendors and contractors
- Active onsite supervision of project execution.
Accounts Payable Manager
LODGCO HOSPITALITY
01.2011 - 12.2011
- Manage Accounts Payable for 13 locations
- Analyze and reconcile all general ledger accounts and bank statements
- Prepare and maintain financial statements and reports
- Maintain statistical and financial records
- Compare actual performance to planned performance to identify variances and initiate corrective action
- Assist in preparation of annual budget and forecasts.
Accounting Specialist
LODGCO HOSPITALITY
12.2008 - 01.2011
- Analyze and reconcile all general ledger accounts and bank statements
- Prepare financial statements and reports
- Maintain statistical and financial records
- Assist in payroll responsibilities
- Compare actual performance to planned performance to identify variances and initiate corrective action
- Assist in preparation of annual budget and forecasts
- Manage Accounts Payable for 10 locations.
Operations Manager
LODGCO HOSPITALITY (Hampton Inn)
12.2007 - 12.2008
- Responsible for hotel operations including supervision of multiple departments
- Balance hotel cash deposits daily
- Assisted General Manager with payroll and human resource duties
- Assisted General Manager in operating hotel under budget guidelines
- Supervise, schedule and train staff of 30
- Responsible for recruiting, hiring, training, and evaluation of front desk, housekeeping and maintenance staff.
Education
Graduate Certificate, Acquisitions Administration -
CENTRAL MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY
05.2019
Bachelors of Science, Organization Administration -
CENTRAL MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY
05.2012
Associate in Business Administration -
MID MICHIGAN COMMUNITY COLLEGE
08.2010
Skills
- Staff Management
- Business Planning
- Contract Management
- Staff Development
- Contract Negotiation and Administration
- Legal and Regulatory Compliance
- Vendor Management
- Policy Development
References
- Nathan Hainstock, Leasing Contract Specialist, Dept. of Veterans Affairs, nhainstock@gmail.com, (517) 977-4142
- Cindy Borland, Vice President of Human Resources (Retired), Lodgco Hospitality, cborland@lodgco.net, (989) 506-2352
- Michael Postle, Vice President of Operations and Development, Lodgco Hospitality, mpostle@lodgco.net, (248) 467-4176
Timeline
Director, Contracting & Purchasing Services
CENTRAL MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY
01.2017 - Current
Purchasing & Contract Manager
LODGCO HOSPITALITY
02.2016 - 12.2016
Senior Procurement Accountant
CITY OF MIDLAND
11.2015 - 02.2016
Procurement and Contract Manager
LODGCO HOSPITALITY
12.2011 - 11.2015
Accounts Payable Manager
LODGCO HOSPITALITY
01.2011 - 12.2011
Accounting Specialist
LODGCO HOSPITALITY
12.2008 - 01.2011
Operations Manager
LODGCO HOSPITALITY (Hampton Inn)
12.2007 - 12.2008
Graduate Certificate, Acquisitions Administration -
CENTRAL MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY
Bachelors of Science, Organization Administration -
CENTRAL MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY
Associate in Business Administration -
MID MICHIGAN COMMUNITY COLLEGE