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BERNEDETTE ATONG

ODENTON,USA

Summary

Result-oriented team leader, project/program manager with extensive knowledge and capability in delivering high end-to-end verifiable project results for large and complex initiatives as well as process and policies, system integration and career/job role changes. A certified project management professional (PMP) and DeVops solutions architect with 8years experience in driving large, small, and medium sized projects simultaneously. Smart decision-making ability, problem solving skills and excellent conflict resolution management skills. With great interpersonal and communication skills, experienced working in different industries from technology to agriculture, construction, healthcare and business delivering results as engage stakeholders, coach and train, reinforce change and work closely with subject matter experts to help drive the implementation of business process initiatives.

Results-driven Purchase Manager with strong history of sourcing, negotiating and buying goods, materials and services to meet company operational requirements. Streamlines procurement processes and requirements through optimization to aid and improve performance and deliver best value and business savings. Seasoned Purchase Manager with 5 years of reliable experience sourcing goods, materials and services to meet operating goals. Manages cost-effective supply chain strategies and vendor negotiations to align with production schedules, customer requirements and continuity expectations. Develops and maintains strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders for optimal performance attainment. Results-driven Purchase Manager with strong history of sourcing, negotiating and buying goods, materials and services to meet company operational requirements.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Procurement /Purchase manager

Delmonte Fresh
01.2018 - 01.2022
  • Coordinate and track purchasing of packaging materials worth 16 million annually
  • Sourcing and engaging reliable suppliers and vendors
  • Negotiating with suppliers and vendors to secure advantageous terms
  • Approving purchase orders and organizing and confirming delivery of goods and services
  • Performing risk assessments on potential contracts and agreements
  • Controlling procurement budget and promoting culture of long-term saving on procurement costs
  • Overseeing and managing inventory, and supply of goods
  • Preparing procurement reports
  • Maintaining relationships with suppliers while continually scouting for additional vendors
  • Evaluating spending operations while seeking ways to improve and enhance quality of products purchased and timeliness of deliveries
  • Communicating with management regularly regarding efficient flow of goods and services affecting production
  • Conducting cost analyses and setting benchmarks for improvement
  • Developing risk management procedures to mitigate losses in event of product shortages
  • Supervising purchasing team and delegating tasks across departments when necessary
  • Working closely with company legal department to make sure contracts and terms are favorable
  • Conducted re-negotiations with vendors on rejections, disposition and adjustment of purchased materials not meeting specifications.
  • Operated in accordance with health, safety and environmental policies and procedures for safety and well-being of staff and visitors.
  • Reviewed and negotiated existing agreements to optimize commercial terms.
  • Collaborated with key stakeholders to facilitate delivery and compliance with purchasing strategy.
  • Established achievement targets and identified actions to reach objectives and operational goals.
  • Negotiated contract terms with vendors to balance cash flow against possible price savings with technical and operational input from stakeholders and colleagues
  • Established achievement targets and identified actions to reach objectives and operational goals
  • Operated in accordance with health, safety and environmental policies and procedures for safety and well-being of staff and visitors
  • Conducted re-negotiations with vendors on rejections, disposition and adjustment of purchased materials not meeting specifications

change consultant

Amazon
01.2017 - 01.2018
  • Implemented communication strategies to spread awareness across all user benefits
  • Coordinated change and implementation of 300 new DSP support system for logistics department
  • Collaborating with management to gather and analyze operational information
  • Preparing change management strategies to reduce expenses, increase revenue, and maximize efficiency
  • Evaluating cost structures and budgetary impact of proposed changes
  • Consulting with staff members and identifying and managing anticipated resistance
  • Creating communication and training plans to enable smooth implementation of all strategies
  • Assisting with restructuring of staff component to optimize effective implementation of projects
  • Tracking implementation progress and reporting back to management
  • Coaching managers and supervisors to improve implementation communication
  • Partnered with business teams to understand needs and mitigate potential problems.
  • Designed processes and systems supporting business needs before, during and after transitions.
  • Created methods to integrate functions, optimize processes and prepare staff through proactive training.
  • Built support for change throughout business unit through direct outreach strategies.

Project Manager

Standard Engineering
01.2013 - 01.2017
  • Developed a comprehensive framework to perform current vs future state gap analysis
  • Established strategies to maintain effective communication
  • Prepare, coordinate, manage and track all project implementation palms to, make sure it’s on schedule
  • Endured all adherence to product processes, quality standards and deliverables
  • Facilitated bids, contract negotiations and led vendor approval
  • Successfully achieved 40% savings on overall project cost
  • Managed multidisciplinary and cross-functional teams to achieve construction of mall that yielded over $600k in earnings completed on time, on scope and 20% under budget
  • Collaborate with engineers, architects and other workers on projects
  • Choose subcontractors and delegate their responsibilities
  • Responsible for any delays, emergencies and problems that can arise
  • Comply with safety and building codes as well as legal requirements
  • Report project progress and budget to client
  • Explain contract and technical matter to others clearly
  • Prepare budget and cost estimates, along with work timetables and schedule
  • Managed projects from procurement to commission.
  • Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
  • Developed and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance.
  • Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
  • Orchestrated projects within strict timeframes and budget constraints by solving complex problems and working closely with senior leaders.

Marketing Coordinator (monday.com Specialist)

Castrol Plant
01.2011 - 03.2013
  • Boosted brand awareness by 30% with target customer demographics with social, print and email campaigns.
  • Answered general marketing department inquiries by email, phone and mail.
  • Composed daily posts for social media and helped build corporate presence on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
  • Tracked and reported on marketing campaign responses.
  • Planned and executed internal and external marketing events.
  • Coordinated creation and deployment of videos, social media posts and other marketing collateral.
  • Coordinated meetings between project members and clients to develop ideas, discuss progress and set goals.
  • Managed workflow between staff, coordinating documents, planning and creative material distribution.
  • Planned trade shows and vendor fairs for clients and partners to attend.
  • Managed team calendars and scheduled events for multiple staff members.

Education

Bachelor of Business Administration - Business Administration And Management

Western Governors University
Utah
06.2022

PMP-PMI - Project Management

Career Academy Inc
Texarkana, TX
02.2019

Associate of Arts - Analytics

University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA
01.2018

Bachelor’s Degree - economics science

UNIVERSITY oF BUEA
Buea
2014

Skills

  • Data analysis understanding
  • Procurement expertise
  • Process Development
  • Trend Analysis
  • Advanced problem solving
  • Lean manufacturing and design
  • Business process re-engineering
  • Project planning and development
  • Microsoft Active Directory
  • Logistics Management
  • Project estimation and bidding
  • Contract Management
  • Software Development Lifecycle
  • Marketing Strategy Development
  • Contract Negotiation
  • Budget Forecasting
  • Business Development
  • Business planning
  • Mondaycom Software Proficiency
  • MS Office
  • Interpersonal Communication

Accomplishments

  • Designed and implemented e-commerce marketing system to process over $45000 in volume per quarter.
  • Saved company $23000 per year by creating improved vendor sourcing and negotiations procedures.
  • Increased sales 38% by developing new marketing initiatives.
  • Reduced excess inventory by $56000 through improved purchasing and distribution procedures.
  • Effectively implemented business-required change management to support nationwide expansion for orange Cameroon in 36 additional cities.
  • Trained and successfully coached 4300 new marketing representatives to enable them to succeed in their career. The client saw an overall 43% in employee effectiveness and performance.
  • Planned, executed, and delivered a construction project worth $365000 on time with a cost-saving of $34000.
  • Successfully integrated and implemented an ERP system which improved all facets of daily operations while following industry best practices. This process saved about 18000 in manpower hours.
  • Implemented Monday.com system that helped streamlined repetitive task and saved 300hours.
  • Led and executed the operation of Asana as a CRM tool that improved overall hiring/recruiting process by 30% .

Additional Information

  • EXPERTISE waterfall, agile and SDLC. experienced in managing all phases, requirements gathering, analysis, test, deploy and maintain, initiate, plan, monitor, control, and close projects. regulatory compliance, inventory management, workflow management, procurement. cost control. budget review, cost management, negotiation skills, optimizing resource allocation and controlling scope to make sure it doesn't overlap and incur more cost. time management, effective communication, emotional intelligence, adaptability, and problem solving.

Certification

PMP-Project management Professional, PMI

Devops Solutions Architect- MICROSOFT

Languages

English
Full Professional
French
Full Professional

Timeline

Procurement /Purchase manager

Delmonte Fresh
01.2018 - 01.2022

change consultant

Amazon
01.2017 - 01.2018

Project Manager

Standard Engineering
01.2013 - 01.2017

Marketing Coordinator (monday.com Specialist)

Castrol Plant
01.2011 - 03.2013

Bachelor of Business Administration - Business Administration And Management

Western Governors University

PMP-PMI - Project Management

Career Academy Inc

Associate of Arts - Analytics

University of Pennsylvania

Bachelor’s Degree - economics science

UNIVERSITY oF BUEA
BERNEDETTE ATONG