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Elizabeth Barker

Liberty Hill,TX

Summary

Experienced in office administration, skilled at managing daily operations and ensuring smooth workflows. Utilizes organizational and leadership skills to maintain efficiency and support team productivity. Possesses knowledge of office software, scheduling, and resource allocation to drive operational success.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Procurement Specialist

Trident Research
12.2023 - Current
  • Create Purchase Requests and Purchase Orders. Send Purchase Orders to vendors and ensure orders are accepted by vendors. Purchase items through vendors’ websites then input into Purchase Order.
  • Created and continue to maintain a tracking system to manage: incoming and ongoing Purchase Requests; Quality Questionnaires.
  • Reach out to new and/or existing vendors in order to vet them with quality and accounting questions in an attempt to get them approved for corporate and government contract purchases.
  • Ensure protocols are followed when processing orders purchased under government contracts.
  • Track and follow up on Purchase Orders.
  • Enter Purchase Order information in a database once items are received.
  • Support staff on special assignments and ad hoc projects.
  • Create Packing Lists and parts labels for customer orders for Machine Shop.
  • Purchase and maintain office supplies.

Procurement Specialist

Trident Research
12.2023 - Current
  • Create Purchase Requests and Purchase Orders. Send Purchase Orders to vendors and ensure orders are accepted by vendors. Purchase items through vendors’ websites then input into Purchase Order.
  • Created and continue to maintain a tracking system to manage: incoming and ongoing Purchase Requests; Quality Questionnaires.
  • Reach out to new and/or existing vendors in order to vet them with quality and accounting questions in an attempt to get them approved for corporate and government contract purchases.
  • Ensure protocols are followed when processing orders purchased under government contracts.
  • Track and follow up on Purchase Orders.
  • Enter Purchase Order information in a database once items are received.
  • Support staff on special assignments and ad hoc projects.
  • Create Packing Lists and parts labels for customer orders for Machine Shop.
  • Purchase and maintain office supplies.

Route Manager

Poolwerx
05.2021 - 05.2024
  • Handled Accounts Receivable for pool route and service department. Created Sales Orders and Invoices for cleanings and service work and collected payments from these Sales Orders and Invoices.
  • Monitored open Sales Orders and Open Invoices, and contacted customers to collect payments.
  • Maintained monthly billing for weekly pool clean customers, including: reconciling all billing information before billing date; reviewing all charges from monthly billing and contacting any customers with declined payments to collect payment.
  • Created Estimates to send to customers and work with customers when approved to collect deposits.
  • Re-routed all weekly pool cleans as necessary, including: mapping route to efficiently divide between employees; mapping each employee's route separately to efficiently divide between days; make all changes in operating system.
  • Maintained route efficiency as much as possible between re-routing.
  • Tracked employee absences, pool counts and/or hours and compile information for payroll. Maintained employee timesheets.
  • Scheduled service and pool clean appointments.
  • Reviewed service reports and visited pools for in person spot checks on cleanings.
  • Scheduled, attended and contributed to safety meetings to maintain working relationships and promote maximum morale and productivity.
  • Conducted driver ride-alongs and observations to evaluate and improve driver performance.
  • Tracked production and quality control systems to proactively identify deficiencies.
  • Promoted brand at industry events and through ongoing networking efforts.
  • Developed and maintained a knowledgeable and productive team of employees.
  • Visited customers and customer sites to evaluate and resolve safety issues and seek service alternatives.
  • Maintained and checked inventory of parts and equipment.
  • Handled Human Resources related tasks. Conducted interviews with applicants, communicated with new hires, coordinated and processed completion of all new hire paperwork. Processed personnel paperwork for employees and terminations.

Route Manager

Poolwerx
05.2021 - 05.2024
  • Handled Accounts Receivable for pool route and service department. Created Sales Orders and Invoices for cleanings and service work and collected payments from these Sales Orders and Invoices.
  • Monitored open Sales Orders and Open Invoices, and contacted customers to collect payments.
  • Maintained monthly billing for weekly pool clean customers, including: reconciling all billing information before billing date; reviewing all charges from monthly billing and contacting any customers with declined payments to collect payment.
  • Created Estimates to send to customers and work with customers when approved to collect deposits.
  • Re-routed all weekly pool cleans as necessary, including: mapping route to efficiently divide between employees; mapping each employee's route separately to efficiently divide between days; make all changes in operating system.
  • Maintained route efficiency as much as possible between re-routing.
  • Tracked employee absences, pool counts and/or hours and compile information for payroll. Maintained employee timesheets.
  • Scheduled service and pool clean appointments.
  • Reviewed service reports and visited pools for in person spot checks on cleanings.
  • Scheduled, attended and contributed to safety meetings to maintain working relationships and promote maximum morale and productivity.
  • Conducted driver ride-alongs and observations to evaluate and improve driver performance.
  • Tracked production and quality control systems to proactively identify deficiencies.
  • Promoted brand at industry events and through ongoing networking efforts.
  • Developed and maintained a knowledgeable and productive team of employees.
  • Visited customers and customer sites to evaluate and resolve safety issues and seek service alternatives.
  • Maintained and checked inventory of parts and equipment.
  • Handled Human Resources related tasks. Conducted interviews with applicants, communicated with new hires, coordinated and processed completion of all new hire paperwork. Processed personnel paperwork for employees and terminations.

Receptionist

Climate Pros, LLC
08.2019 - 05.2021
  • Entered and maintained Refrigerant Tracking entries for leak repairs on service work orders.
  • Entered retirement and installation for construction work orders in the Refrigerant Tracking system.
  • Entered dispatches for repairs.
  • Dispatched work orders to technicians.
  • Met with high profile customers regularly and completed training classes with customers to continue learning and ensure the company stayed up to date on EPA requirements in regards to my Refrigerant Tracking entries.
  • Resolved customer problems and complaints.

Receptionist

Climate Pros, LLC
08.2019 - 05.2021
  • Entered and maintained Refrigerant Tracking entries for leak repairs on service work orders.
  • Entered retirement and installation for construction work orders in the Refrigerant Tracking system.
  • Entered dispatches for repairs.
  • Dispatched work orders to technicians.
  • Met with high profile customers regularly and completed training classes with customers to continue learning and ensure the company stayed up to date on EPA requirements in regards to my Refrigerant Tracking entries.
  • Resolved customer problems and complaints.

Homemaker

N/A
07.2012 - 08.2019
  • Provided care for my children.
  • Provided child care for other children as needed.
  • Planned and facilitated activities to entertain my children and other children under my care.
  • Volunteered at school for library time, checking books in and out and assisting children in the library.
  • Volunteered at school for class field trips, assisting with activities and monitoring children.

Homemaker

07.2012 - 08.2019
  • Provided care for my children.
  • Provided child care for other children as needed.
  • Planned and facilitated activities to entertain my children and other children under my care.
  • Volunteered at school for library time, checking books in and out and assisting children in the library.
  • Volunteered at school for class field trips, assisting with activities and monitoring children.

Telephone Operator

Northwest Hills Surgical Hospital
03.2018 - 09.2018
  • Answered incoming calls from patients using a multi-line phone system and directed them to the appropriate party.
  • Acted as receptionist for rehab doctor: greeting visitors; checking in patients; and collecting payments.
  • Assisted in OR and HOPD areas: checking in patients; verifying patient information; checking financial paperwork and collecting payments when necessary; reviewing paperwork with patients and directing patients to sign correct paperwork.
  • Assisted Accounts Payable department with scanning invoices, renaming them, and filing in correct electronic folders.
  • Followed up on customer inquiries to confirm issues were adequately addressed.

Telephone Operator

Northwest Hills Surgical Hospital
03.2018 - 09.2018
  • Answered incoming calls from patients using a multi-line phone system and directed them to the appropriate party.
  • Acted as receptionist for rehab doctor: greeting visitors; checking in patients; and collecting payments.
  • Assisted in OR and HOPD areas: checking in patients; verifying patient information; checking financial paperwork and collecting payments when necessary; reviewing paperwork with patients and directing patients to sign correct paperwork.
  • Assisted Accounts Payable department with scanning invoices, renaming them, and filing in correct electronic folders.
  • Followed up on customer inquiries to confirm issues were adequately addressed.

Child Nutrition Worker

Liberty Hill Independent School District
08.2017 - 02.2018
  • Prepared and cooked food for breakfasts and lunches.
  • Set up serving lines and served breakfasts and lunches.
  • Operated cash register ringing up meals while ensuring food service guidelines are followed.
  • Processed daily deposit and completed accompanying paperwork in manager's absence.
  • Inspected meals served for conformance to prescribed diets, palatability and appearance.
  • Followed food safety practices and sanitation guidelines.

Child Nutrition Worker

Liberty Hill Independent School District
08.2017 - 02.2018
  • Prepared and cooked food for breakfasts and lunches.
  • Set up serving lines and served breakfasts and lunches.
  • Operated cash register ringing up meals while ensuring food service guidelines are followed.
  • Processed daily deposit and completed accompanying paperwork in manager's absence.
  • Inspected meals served for conformance to prescribed diets, palatability and appearance.
  • Followed food safety practices and sanitation guidelines.

Executive Assistant

TX DPS
09.2009 - 07.2012
  • Created and tracked all Purchase Memorandums for the department.
  • Assisted with forecasting and tracking budget for current and upcoming fiscal years for Government Agency.
  • Completed all purchasing for the department.
  • Maintained and tracked all credit card purchases and records.
  • Maintained and tracked vehicle records.
  • Processed travel expenses and reimbursements for executive team and senior management group.
  • Organized and coordinated conferences and monthly meetings.
  • Managed executive calendars, scheduling meetings and appointments and coordinating travel arrangements to optimize time.
  • Uphold strict timetables by maintaining accurate, balanced calendars.
  • Took notes at meetings.
  • Coordinated events and worked on ad hoc projects.
  • Served as Human Resources liaison for the department. Maintained personnel records, time records for employees, and employee FMLA documentation and hours.

Executive Assistant

TX DPS
09.2009 - 07.2012
  • Created and tracked all Purchase Memorandums for the department.
  • Assisted with forecasting and tracking budget for current and upcoming fiscal years for Government Agency.
  • Completed all purchasing for the department.
  • Maintained and tracked all credit card purchases and records.
  • Maintained and tracked vehicle records.
  • Processed travel expenses and reimbursements for executive team and senior management group.
  • Organized and coordinated conferences and monthly meetings.
  • Managed executive calendars, scheduling meetings and appointments and coordinating travel arrangements to optimize time.
  • Uphold strict timetables by maintaining accurate, balanced calendars.
  • Took notes at meetings.
  • Coordinated events and worked on ad hoc projects.
  • Served as Human Resources liaison for the department. Maintained personnel records, time records for employees, and employee FMLA documentation and hours.

Education

High School Diploma -

Hays High School
Buda, TX

Skills

  • Vendor Management
  • Spreadsheet development and tracking
  • Billing
  • Invoicing
  • Sales Orders
  • HR Paperwork and Processes
  • Budgets
  • Travel Arrangements
  • Employee Supervision
  • Purchasing processes
  • Writing and verbal communication
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office
  • Data entry
  • Supplier research
  • Time management
  • Quality assurance
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Problem-solving
  • Attention to detail
  • Organizational skills
  • Inventory management skills

Awards

Exemplary Service Award, Poolwerx, 2022

Timeline

Procurement Specialist

Trident Research
12.2023 - Current

Procurement Specialist

Trident Research
12.2023 - Current

Route Manager

Poolwerx
05.2021 - 05.2024

Route Manager

Poolwerx
05.2021 - 05.2024

Receptionist

Climate Pros, LLC
08.2019 - 05.2021

Receptionist

Climate Pros, LLC
08.2019 - 05.2021

Telephone Operator

Northwest Hills Surgical Hospital
03.2018 - 09.2018

Telephone Operator

Northwest Hills Surgical Hospital
03.2018 - 09.2018

Child Nutrition Worker

Liberty Hill Independent School District
08.2017 - 02.2018

Child Nutrition Worker

Liberty Hill Independent School District
08.2017 - 02.2018

Homemaker

N/A
07.2012 - 08.2019

Homemaker

07.2012 - 08.2019

Executive Assistant

TX DPS
09.2009 - 07.2012

Executive Assistant

TX DPS
09.2009 - 07.2012

High School Diploma -

Hays High School
Elizabeth Barker