CRYSTAL VENABLE
Royse City,Texas
Summary
Administrative and operations professional with 26 years of experience supporting leaders, administrative duties, coordinating office workflows, maintaining accurate records, preparing reports, resolving inquiries, and handling purchasing and financial documentation. Advanced Excel skills include PivotTables, VLOOKUPs, spreadsheet review, and data analysis. Background in administrative assistant support in public education, corporate procurement, healthcare-related services, manufacturing, and real estate/title offices.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Purchasing Specialist
Princeton Independent School District
Princeton, TX
08.2026 - Current
- Processed purchase orders and requests, ensuring approvals, available funds, and supporting documentation met requirements.
- Communicated with district staff and vendors to clarify requests, follow up on orders, and resolve purchasing inquiries.
- Maintained organized procurement records and vendor information for accurate tracking and reporting.
Purchasing Manager
The Henry Group
Greenville, TX
02.2026 - 08.2026
- Coordinated purchasing of raw materials, components, and fabricated parts, ensuring accurate order and vendor records to support operational efficiency.
- Used Excel PivotTables and VLOOKUPs to analyze purchasing and financial information, monitor costs, and support reporting.
- Tracked inventory, inbound freight, budgets, and order status, collaborating with operations, production, and engineering to optimize supply chain processes.
Senior Procurement Coordinator / Item Master Analyst
Vizient, Inc.
Irving, TX
06.2021 - 02.2026
- Managed procurement, item-master, account, invoice, and reporting activities in ENVI IOS system to ensure accurate and timely processing.
- Used advanced Excel tools, including PivotTables and lookup functions, to review data, investigate discrepancies, and support reporting.
- Prepared information for quarterly and annual business reviews, auditing records and resolving data or transaction discrepancies to support informed decision-making.
- Coordinated client service, implementation activities, and training with internal teams and external contacts to enhance project alignment and communication.
Scheduling Coordinator / Administrative Assistant to the Principal / Purchasing Coordinator
Bonham Independent School District
Bonham, TX
01.2019 - 06.2020
- Coordinated scheduling, interviews, communications, and records maintenance to support campus leadership and ensure smooth daily operations.
- Processed purchase orders and tracked deposits while organizing financial documents to maintain accurate records and streamline reporting.
- Addressed staff, parent, and vendor inquiries professionally, ensuring confidentiality and fostering positive relationships.
Administrative Assistant to the Principal
Lone Oak Independent School District
Lone Oak, TX
09.2015 - 01.2019
- Coordinated campus office activities and administrative support for principal and staff, ensuring smooth operations and effective communication.
- Maintained reports, purchase orders, and inventory records with attention to detail, meeting deadlines for payroll-related tracking.
- Acted as a point of contact for staff, parents, and visitors while handling sensitive information discreetly.
Purchasing Manager / Accounts Payable & Receivable
Sedation Resource, Inc
Lone Oak, TX
08.2010 - 09.2015
- Managed purchasing, accounts payable and receivable, and invoice review to ensure financial accuracy and compliance.
- Analyzed vendor pricing, maintained accurate inventory records, and coordinated with vendors and customers to resolve discrepancies and enhance service.
- Managed purchasing operations for Sedation Resource medical supply inventory and vendor orders.
- Negotiated supplier contracts for Sedation Resource to support equipment and consumable sourcing.
- Coordinated purchase requests, approvals, and order tracking across Sedation Resource departments.
Front Office Receptionist -> Escrow Assistant
Republic Title & Allegiance Title
, Texas
01.2000 - 01.2007
- Started in front-office reception, answering and directing telephone calls, greeting visitors, and providing professional customer service.
- Handled incoming documents, organized files, and maintained accurate transaction records to ensure smooth processing of escrow transactions.
- Communicated with clients and transaction parties to facilitate organized flow of documents and information throughout real estate transactions.
- Handled incoming documents, organized files, and maintained accurate transaction records and paperwork.
- Maintained discretion when handling sensitive client and transaction information while prioritizing multiple administrative tasks.
- Organized documents, communications, and records to support daily office operations.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lone Oak Independent School District
TexasSkills
- Purchasing and purchase orders
- Vendor relationship management
- Supplier negotiation
- Procurement compliance
- Invoice reconciliation
- Budget tracking
- Cost analysis tools
- Spreadsheet reporting
- Inventory accuracy
- Records management
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Administrative & leadership support
- Customer communications
Personal Information
Title: ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS | SPREADSHEET ANALYSIS | PUBLIC & CUSTOMER SERVICE
Timeline
Purchasing Specialist
Princeton Independent School District
08.2026 - Current
Purchasing Manager
The Henry Group
02.2026 - 08.2026
Senior Procurement Coordinator / Item Master Analyst
Vizient, Inc.
06.2021 - 02.2026
Scheduling Coordinator / Administrative Assistant to the Principal / Purchasing Coordinator
Bonham Independent School District
01.2019 - 06.2020
Administrative Assistant to the Principal
Lone Oak Independent School District
09.2015 - 01.2019
Purchasing Manager / Accounts Payable & Receivable
Sedation Resource, Inc
08.2010 - 09.2015
Front Office Receptionist -> Escrow Assistant
Republic Title & Allegiance Title
01.2000 - 01.2007
High School Diploma -
Lone Oak Independent School District