Cristy Kirkland
Ripley
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
PROCUREMENT OFFICER 1
Tennessee Department Of Transportation
Jackson, TN
10.2025 - Current
- Streamlined procurement processes to enhance operational efficiency and reduce lead times.
- Developed and maintained supplier relationships to ensure consistent quality and reliability.
- Monitored inventory levels and initiated timely replenishment orders to prevent stockouts.
- Built relationships with vendors to negotiate ideal terms for purchases.
- Maintained detailed records of all procurement activities for reference purposes as well as for auditing and compliance.
- Developed strong partnerships with vendors to secure favorable pricing, payment terms, and delivery schedules.
ASA2
Tennessee Department Of Transportation
Jackson, TN
03.2021 - Current
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
- Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
- Consistently one of the top performers in the number of invoices paid
Assistant Manager
Tennessee Check Advance
Ripley, Tennessee
05.2010 - 03.2021
- Managed daily operations and ensured compliance with company policies.
- Oversaw cash handling procedures and maintained accurate records.
- Resolved customer inquiries and complaints effectively and professionally.
- Managed customer service inquiries and complaints in a timely manner.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of company products and services.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and company policies.
- Maintained accurate records of sales transactions using point-of-sale systems.
- Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
- Reviewed completed work to verify consistency, quality, and conformance.
Assistant/Inventory Auditor
Tennessee Medical Equipment
Ripley, Tennessee
01.2015 - 01.2021
- Conducted thorough inventory audits ensuring compliance with industry standards.
- Utilized inventory management software for tracking medical equipment stock levels.
- Collaborated with team members to identify discrepancies in inventory records.
- Reviewed and reconciled inventory reports to maintain accurate data integrity.
- Verified inventory records against actual stock on hand, reconciling discrepancies in a timely manner.
- Maintained detailed documentation concerning all aspects of inventory management activities.
- Reviewed invoices received from vendors against purchase orders prior to payment processing.
- Delivered superior level of customer service to small business clients.
- Audited driver log books to maintain compliance
- Paid invoices in a timely manner
Receiving Manager
Cole's Home Improvement
Ripley, Tennessee
01.2001 - 01.2015
- Managed incoming shipments, ensuring proper documentation and accuracy.
- Coordinated with vendors to resolve discrepancies and delivery issues.
- Inspected received goods for quality and compliance with specifications.
- Maintained organized inventory records using warehouse management systems.
- Collaborated with other departments to support overall supply chain efficiency.
- Conducted regular audits of receiving area to ensure cleanliness and organization.
- Inspected incoming products for damages or defects before accepting them into inventory.
- Tracked discrepancies between invoices and packing slips upon arrival of goods.
- Received and staged incoming inventory for movement to storage or sales floor.
- Compared shipment contents with paperwork to support inventory accuracy and records management.
- Liaised with vendor representatives to rectify damages and shortages.
- Verified items received against purchase orders to ensure accuracy of delivery quantities.
- Managed and organized the receiving of all incoming shipments.
- Ensured accuracy in recording product information into inventory system.
- Supervised a team of 5 workers responsible for unloading, sorting, and stocking merchandise.
- Resolved any disputes or problems arising from deliveries or shipment errors quickly and efficiently.
- Monitored stock levels and initiated reorder processes when necessary.
- Consistently met company and department objectives within budget and time constraints.
- Counted down the registers and safe on a daily basis to ensure correct amount of money
- opened and closed the store on a regular basis
Education
High School Diploma -
Ripley High School
Ripley05-1993
Skills
- Inventory management
- Customer service
- Data accuracy
- Vendor relations
- Team leadership
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Dependable and responsible
- Flexible and adaptable
- Time management
Education and Training
other
Timeline
PROCUREMENT OFFICER 1
Tennessee Department Of Transportation
10.2025 - Current
ASA2
Tennessee Department Of Transportation
03.2021 - Current
Assistant/Inventory Auditor
Tennessee Medical Equipment
01.2015 - 01.2021
Assistant Manager
Tennessee Check Advance
05.2010 - 03.2021
Receiving Manager
Cole's Home Improvement
01.2001 - 01.2015
High School Diploma -
Ripley High School