Brian Hernandez

• Coordinated purchasing activities for school district supplies and equipment, ensuring compliance with policies.
• Managed vendor relationships, ensuring timely delivery of materials to support 47 schools.
• Conducted market research to identify cost-effective purchasing options, enhancing budget efficiency.
• Collaborated with department heads to forecast supply needs and budget requirements.
• Reviewed purchase requisitions for accuracy and compliance with budget limits, streamlining procurement processes.
• Managed KCKPS District contracts in the areas of HVAC, Office Furniture, Staffing Services, Roofing, Concrete/Asphalt, Copiers, Photography, Pest Control, Facilities Equipment, etc.
• Developed and maintained supplier relationships to ensure quality products.
• Approved purchase orders while ensuring compliance with district policies.
• Network with Minority/Women,Chambers of Commerce to recruit suppliers, vendor, contractors for KCKPS Business opportunities.

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• Collaborated with school administrators to understand purchasing needs.
• Collaborated with other departments such as accounting or logistics to coordinate activities.

• Coordinated community outreach events to enhance awareness of local government initiatives.
• Managed communication between city officials and community organizations to ensure effective collaboration.
• Developed informational materials that supported public engagement and awareness campaigns.
• Organized training sessions for staff on strategies for effective community relations.
• Facilitated meetings to address community concerns and gather actionable feedback.
• Researched best practices in public relations within municipal frameworks to inform strategy.
• Manage/Monitored MBE/WBE contracts for goal compliance
• Prepared presentations summarizing key metrics related to successful event execution.
• Conducted outreach activities to build awareness of upcoming community events.