Aspen Shaw
Moab,UT
Summary
Results-driven professional with a solid background in procurement and accounts payable. Proven ability to evaluate vendor proposals and streamline purchasing activities, ready to support organizational goals through effective inventory management and teamwork.
Organized educational professional with commitment to supporting school administration and fostering positive school environment. Experience in managing office tasks, coordinating schedules, and facilitating communication between staff, students, and parents. Strong team collaborator known for reliability and adaptability, proficient in handling dynamic school needs with professionalism.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounts Payable/Purchasing Agent
Grand County School District
06.2023 - Current
- Evaluated vendor proposals to ensure cost-effective purchasing decisions.
- Managed inventory levels, coordinating timely replenishment of supplies.
- Reviewed purchase orders for accuracy, ensuring compliance with district policies.
- Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
- Created purchase orders to monitor stock levels, verify purchase requisitions, and expedite customer orders.
- Maintained documentation for all purchases.
- Established and maintained strong relationships with suppliers for optimal service delivery.
- Conducted market research to identify competitive pricing and product availability.
School District Secretary
Grand County School District
09.2021 - 06.2023
- Managed scheduling and logistics for meetings and events to ensure smooth operations.
- Coordinated communication between district administration, staff, and parents to enhance engagement.
- Developed and maintained filing systems to improve document retrieval efficiency.
- Streamlined office procedures, increasing workflow efficiency across administrative tasks.
- Managed sensitive information with discretion, ensuring confidentiality in all aspects of district administration.
- Maintained accurate records of district policies, procedures, and guidelines for easy access during decision-making processes.
- Interacted with vendors, contractors and professional services personnel to receive orders, direct activities, and communicate instructions.
- Volunteered to help with special projects of varying degrees of complexity.
Paraprofessional
Helen M Knight Elementary
08.2017 - 09.2021
- Supported instructional staff by preparing classroom materials and resources.
- Assisted in implementing individualized education plans for students with special needs.
- Fostered a positive learning environment through effective communication and conflict resolution.
- Monitored student progress and behavior, providing feedback to educators and parents.
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize support services for students.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Supervised students during non-instructional periods such as lunch, recess, or field trips, ensuring safety at all times.
- Assisted in the collection and analysis of data on student performance, contributing to ongoing progress monitoring efforts.
Inventory Specialist
Neways International
08.2001 - 07.2007
- Managed inventory levels to ensure optimal stock availability and minimize discrepancies.
- Implemented efficient tracking systems for accurate inventory management and reporting.
- Coordinated with suppliers to streamline ordering processes and reduce lead times.
- Trained new staff on inventory protocols and best practices to enhance team performance.
- Performed data entry and completed proper paperwork.
- Completed physical inventory counts each month.
- Improved warehouse space utilization with strategic reorganization of stock areas.
- Optimized order fulfillment process, reducing time from order placement to shipment.
- Rejected damaged items, recorded shortages and corresponded with shippers to rectify issues.
- Utilized forklift or pallet truck to load, unload, transport and store goods.
Education
High School Diploma -
North Sevier High School
Salina, UTSkills
- Procurement
- Scheduling
- New vendor setup
- Accounts payable
- Accounts receivable
- Purchase order processing
- Excellent communication
- Purchasing
- Multitasking Abilities
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
Timeline
Accounts Payable/Purchasing Agent
Grand County School District
06.2023 - Current
School District Secretary
Grand County School District
09.2021 - 06.2023
Paraprofessional
Helen M Knight Elementary
08.2017 - 09.2021
Inventory Specialist
Neways International
08.2001 - 07.2007
High School Diploma -
North Sevier High School