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Betty Armand

Randallstown,MD

Summary

Dedicated professional with solid background in high-volume office environments focused on delivering exceptional clerical and operational support for professionals. Upbeat individual with friendly demeanor and sound judgment to handle diverse daily tasks with minimal oversight. Well-versed in managing office supplies, paperwork and project needs.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Purchasing Agent - Remote

LHH - Adecco Group
Baltimore, MD
07.2023 - 08.2024
  • Implemented purchasing strategies to cut costs and improve efficiency.
  • Negotiated, renegotiated, and administered contracts with suppliers and vendors.
  • Researched and evaluated suppliers based on price, quality, selection, service, support, availability, reliability, and payment terms.
  • Worked with operation managers to develop consistent service levels across locations.
  • Formulated policies and procedures for bid proposals and procurement of goods and services.
  • Maintained and reviewed computerized or manual records of purchased items, costs, and inventories.
  • Evaluated offers from vendors and negotiated better prices or terms.
  • Analyzed purchase requisitions, determined appropriate vendors, negotiated contracts, and tracked orders.
  • Identified opportunities for improvement in existing processes related to purchasing activities.
  • Maintained accurate records of purchases including item descriptions, quantities ordered and received.

HR Assistant - Hybrid

Northside Hospital Atlanta
Atlanta, GA
01.2021 - 05.2023
  • Assisted with payroll preparation by collecting timekeeping information and processing reports.
  • Assisted in developing training programs for staff members.
  • Coordinated new employee onboarding with orientation scheduling and preparation.
  • Processed, verified, and maintained personnel-related documentation.
  • Responded to internal and external HR-related inquiries or requests.
  • Assisted in recruiting and hiring processes by conducting phone screens, scheduling interviews, and completing reference checks.
  • Searched employee files to obtain information for authorized persons and organizations.
  • Responded to inquiries from current or prospective employees regarding human resources policies or procedures.
  • Created, organized, and maintained employee personnel files to secure sensitive data.
  • Compiled and prepared reports and documents about personnel activities.

Estimating Coordinator/Adm Asst - Hybrid

HBW Construction
Rockville, MD
06.2018 - 12.2020
  • Collaborated with project managers and engineering teams to identify cost-saving opportunities.
  • Reviewed customer orders for accuracy and completeness, ensuring all documents complied with company policies.
  • Consulted with clients, vendors, or architects to make estimates and resolve conflicts.
  • Ensured all estimates were compliant with applicable laws and regulations governing construction and contracting services.
  • Negotiated pricing and terms of service with customers to ensure profitability.
  • Consistently followed up with customers to determine satisfaction levels.
  • Ensured compliance with all relevant regulations and standards in the preparation of estimates.
  • Contributed to the preparation of proposals and presentations to secure new business opportunities.
  • Collected data and information from vendors, subcontractors, and teammates to determine exact costs for all aspects of each project.
  • Assessed cost-effectiveness of products or services, tracking costs relative to bids as work progressed.

Administrative Assistant

Sun-Sentinel Newspaper
Fort Lauderdale, FL
04.2008 - 04.2018
  • Coordinated catering services for various functions, including sales training, and department meetings.
  • Created spreadsheets in Microsoft Excel for record-keeping and reporting.
  • Managed incoming calls while providing information or transferring callers to appropriate personnel.
  • Developed and maintained filing systems for confidential documents and records.
  • Developed and implemented filing systems, both digital and physical, improving document organization and retrieval efficiency.
  • Updated contact lists regularly when changes occur in employee status or contact information.
  • Compiled data from various sources into organized reports for review by the management team.
  • Conducted research on various topics as requested by management.
  • Managed database systems containing customer contact information.
  • Handled confidential documents in an organized fashion according to established protocol.

Education

High School Diploma -

Miami Norland High School
Miami Gardens, FL
05-1993

Some College (No Degree) -

The Community College of Baltimore County
Catonsville, MD

Skills

  • Product sourcing
  • Procurement
  • Vendor engagement
  • Scheduling
  • Order tracking
  • Strategic sourcing
  • Records retrieval
  • Program files maintenance
  • Typing 60 wpm
  • Medical terminology
  • Customer service
  • Calendar management

Certification

  • Procore Certified
  • Monday.com experience
  • Microsoft 365 experience

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Purchasing Agent - Remote

LHH - Adecco Group
07.2023 - 08.2024

HR Assistant - Hybrid

Northside Hospital Atlanta
01.2021 - 05.2023

Estimating Coordinator/Adm Asst - Hybrid

HBW Construction
06.2018 - 12.2020

Administrative Assistant

Sun-Sentinel Newspaper
04.2008 - 04.2018

High School Diploma -

Miami Norland High School

Some College (No Degree) -

The Community College of Baltimore County

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