Debra Scott

Procurement Specialist

40 Hours per week

• Responsible for the initiation and completion of hundreds of awards. This included but not limited to, working with end user during the planning process, negotiating with suppliers to achieve best pricing and terms, award administration to include modifications, tracking of open awards, and account closeout.
• Actively participated and sometimes lead briefs to senior leadership on topics such as mission critical tasks and purchases that had potential to affect mission schedule.
• Assisted with bringing on the new Department of Homeland Security Financial Services Management Systems (FSMS). This included reviewing, advising, and assisted with the development and training on the recommended policies and procedures
• Planned, negotiated, and administered fixed-price awards. Often times, these awards came with changes to terms and conditions and required additional funding.
• Maintained effective and lasting vendor relationships through dynamic communication, collaboration, and intelligent questioning skills.
• Implemented policies and procedures for optimal purchasing methods and cost control.
• Provided accurate and up-to-date records of leading procurement procedures.
• Maintained up-to-date database of suppliers, vendors and contracts to support accurate record keeping.
• Utilized software to order, track and invoice product shipments.
• Established relationships with customers to guarantee receipt of requested goods.
• Tracked purchase orders and followed up with vendors and carriers to support timely deliveries.
• Maintained ongoing communication with suppliers to promote workflow and respond to inquiries.
• Carefully read, interpreted, and applied federal, DHS, and CG policy to all aspects of awards and daily processes.
• Successfully transitioned from in-person to 90 percent remote while maintaining the adaptability and flexibility to to arrive in-person with limited notice.

Logistics Specialist

40 Hours per week

• Devised and implemented calculated plans to achieve Covid-19 testing objectives.
• Planned and coordinated movements of personnel and equipment for efficient and perfected testing.
• Assisted in organizational planning, implementing and realigning field and base operational strategies with multiple commands at one time.
• Communicated with command senior leaders to develop and execute testing plans.
• Led team in developing strategic plans to meet operational testing objectives.
• Handled administrative requirements, maintained records and submitted operational reports.
• Monitored and assessed mission progress and provided updates to command.

20-50 Hours per week

• Cultivated positive rapport with over 20 fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.
• Maintained accurate delivery, sales and inventory records for good stock management.
• Used industry expertise, customer service skills and analytical nature to resolve customer concerns and promote loyalty.
• Restocked inventory on shelves by unpacking backroom boxes and filling empty space on shelves with appropriate items.
• Ran nightly reports closing out various accounts and detailing daily activities.
• Supervised employees and oversaw quality compliance with company standards for food and services.
• Secured building for closing by completing run-through of sales floor, turning off electronic systems and turning on alarms.
• Submitted orders for new inventory.
• Organized shift meetings to communicate and resolve issues for night operations.
• Guided and motivated night team by establishing and communicating responsibilities and duties to each team member.
• Utilized interpersonal communication skills to enhance customer experience and add value to each interaction.
• Prepared materials for following shift, oversaw restocking of supplies and other functions to prepare for daytime business.
• Assessed and adjusted staffing levels to meet operational demands.
• Managed 5-15 employees in delivering smooth, productive night shift operations.
• Prepared nightly deposits by accurately counting cash, filling out deposit slips and securing deposit in vault.
• Built constructive working relationships to aid staff loyalty, motivation and productivity.
• Conducted nightly inventory management procedures to track sales and stock levels.
• Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally to maintain satisfaction.
• Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
• Processed customer orders quickly and accurately to meet dispatch targets.
• Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.