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Cassidy Anne Rhodes

Cassidy Anne Rhodes

Simi Valley,CA

Summary

Highly skilled professional with expertise in fast and accurate typing, proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, AdobePro, AWARE, and FI$CAL. Advanced knowledge of electronic systems and software, adept at compiling, configuring, and interpreting data for strategic planning. Demonstrated expertise in RFQ processes, PO creation, vendor negotiations, and compliance. Skilled in analysing workflows to implement efficiencies and experienced in managing complex projects from initiation to completion. Proven track record in coordinating events and meetings, overseeing inventory processes, tracking, and reporting.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Project/ Procurement Manager

Honey Shine
Ventura, USA
02.2015 - Current

• Directed procurement and supply chain operations, negotiating $1M+ in vendor contracts, securing 15% cost savings.
• Led 5+ large-scale projects, ensuring 100% on-time and under-budget completion.
• Optimized inventory management, reducing waste by 20% and improving efficiency.
• Trained and mentored 20+ staff members on procurement best practices and compliance.
• Coordinated logistics across procurement, finance, and operations, managing $500K+ in annual budgets.
Key Achievements:
• Identified $200K+ in cost-saving opportunities through procurement strategy improvements.
• Enhanced workflow efficiency, reducing project turnaround time by 30%.

Staff Services Analyst, District Operations Support (SSA-DOS)

Department of Rehabilitation
06.2023 - 02.2025

Staff Services Analyst, District Operations Support (SSA-DOS)
Department of Rehabilitation | June 2023 – Present
• Trained 50+ staff members on district-level case service operations, ensuring 100% compliance with federal, state, and departmental policies.
• Managed 5+ major projects, including IT inventory tracking for 1,000+ assets, consumer debit card programs, and procurement procedures.
• Conducted data analysis to enhance decision-making, improving operational efficiency by 20%.
• Coordinated emergency drills for 10+ office locations, ensuring readiness and regulatory compliance.
• Served as district SPOC for procurement, overseeing $500K+ in purchases and vendor contracts.
• Led planning and execution of 15+ district events with 50+ attendees, managing logistics, budgeting, and communications.
• Organized the State-Wide District Meeting, with 100+ attendees across multiple departments and vendors.
Key Achievements:
• Spearheaded 10+ procurement training sessions, enhancing staff proficiency.
• Audited and approved $1M+ in credit card transactions, ensuring 100% regulatory compliance.
• Streamlined inventory tracking, reducing update time by 30%.

Senior Procurement Specialist (PTII)

Department of Rehabilitation
04.2021 - 06.2023

• Managed procurement processes, handling $2M+ in RFQs, POs, and vendor negotiations to ensure cost-effective, high-quality purchasing.
• Developed training materials and led 20+ AdobePro sessions, reducing paper usage by 50% and lowering office carbon footprint.
• Provided procurement support across 10+ districts, resolving backlogs and improving processing time by 40%.
• Served as CALDOR Card SPOC, generating reports to track 1,000+ consumer enrollments.
Key Achievements:
• Reduced costs by 15% through strategic procurement and vendor management.
• Standardized electronic procurement, increasing efficiency by 25%.
• Trained 10+ staff members on specialized purchasing for low-vision consumers.

Insurance Agent

GEICO
05.2014 - 04.2021
  • Built strong client relationships by identifying individual needs and recommending tailored insurance coverage
  • Developed sales strategies to achieve and exceed targets, making 200+ outbound calls daily
  • Managed office operations, including supply procurement and vendor coordination, ensuring smooth daily operations

Education

Dental Assistant Certification - Dental

Regional Occupational Program
Camarillo, CA
01.2011 - 01.2012

Some College (No Degree) -

Ventura Community College
Ventura, CA
01.2012 - 01.2016

Skills

  • Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, Access)
  • AdobePro
  • FI$CAL
  • Expertise in RFQ processes
  • PO creation
  • Vendor negotiations
  • Compliance
  • Auditing
  • Tracking
  • Reporting
  • Cross Selling
  • Customer Engagement

Certification

  • Property & Casualty Insurance Producer, 2014
  • Life-Only Insurance Producer, 2019

Custom

Available upon request.

Timeline

Staff Services Analyst, District Operations Support (SSA-DOS)

Department of Rehabilitation
06.2023 - 02.2025

Senior Procurement Specialist (PTII)

Department of Rehabilitation
04.2021 - 06.2023

Project/ Procurement Manager

Honey Shine
02.2015 - Current

Insurance Agent

GEICO
05.2014 - 04.2021

Some College (No Degree) -

Ventura Community College
01.2012 - 01.2016

Dental Assistant Certification - Dental

Regional Occupational Program
01.2011 - 01.2012
Cassidy Anne Rhodes