Heather Trainer
Southside,TN
Summary
Dynamic procurement professional with extensive experience at the Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration, excelling in supplier management and compliance auditing. Proven track record in developing procurement strategies that enhance operational efficiency and foster strong supplier relationships. Adept at contract negotiation and risk assessment, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Procurement Officer II
Finance and Administration
Nashville, Tennessee
11.2022 - 10.2024
- Managed procurement processes for diverse goods and services, ensuring alignment with finance and administration needs.
- Developed and maintained supplier relationships, enhancing quality and timeliness of deliveries.
- Collaborated with internal departments to align procurement strategies with business objectives.
- Reviewed requisitions from internal stakeholders, confirming accuracy and completeness to support efficient procurement.
- Managed supplier relationships by providing timely responses to inquiries, addressing issues promptly.
- Ensured that all purchases were made in accordance with organizational policies and procedures.
- Conducted training sessions for new employees in procurement processes.
FISCAL SERVICES ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION SUPPORTING EDUCATION
Nashville, TN
03.2018 - 11.2022
- Audited key invoices for accuracy and compliance
- Executed daily queries for comprehensive reporting across the department
- Resolved daily operational issues
- Managed cancellation and reissuance of warrants for record accuracy
- Reconciling purchase cards weekly
- Handling all spreadsheets for any invoice that may have to leave the AP section to be corrected/ control group
- Provided exceptional customer service to internal and external stakeholders
- Examined legal documents for adherence to state laws and regulations.
FISCAL SERVICES ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND CONSERVATION
08.2016 - 03.2018
- Processed key invoices to ensure timely payments and accurate financial tracking
- Reconciled Purchase Cards to maintain accurate financial records
- Executed database queries to gather essential information for financial reporting
- Delivered high-quality custom services to enhance client relationships
TEAM LEAD
CONVERGENCE MARKETING
Hanover, USA
01.2011 - 08.2016
- Oversaw team members to ensure alignment with project goals
- Coordinated with management to streamline operations and improve communication
- Handled public communications to enhance community engagement and service reputation
- Scheduled appointments for clients
- Performing Resets
- Auditing other teams' stores
- Report all duties performed on a Web portal
- HANOVER, MD
BOOKKEEPER, SECRETARY, INSTALLATION MANAGER
DOO DADDY AND DAUGHTERS REMODELING
08.2006 - 08.2016
- Coordinated appointment scheduling for clients
- Executed installation of systems according to specifications
- Developed strong customer relations to drive loyalty
- Processed banking operations to ensure accuracy
- Executed bookkeeping tasks to ensure financial accuracy
TEAM LEAD
ROCKET RETAIL MERCHANDISING
Atlanta, USA
01.2007 - 12.2010
- Managed team performance and workflow throughout shifts
- Partnered with management to define and align team objectives
- Organized time slots to optimize team workflow
- Executed inventory resets to ensure effective store presentation
- Complete reports and send to corporate office
- Audit all other teams' stores
- ATLANTA, GA
ASSISTANT ACCOUNTING MANAGER
SAFARI GRILL
Nashville, USA
05.2004 - 08.2006
- Opened kiosks and restaurant by setting up cash drawers for smooth operations.
- Maintained change supply across all locations and secured collected funds.
- NASHVILLE, TN
Skills
- Procurement strategy
- Contract negotiation
- Supplier management
- Supplier collaboration
- Risk assessment
- Compliance auditing
- Inventory control
Timeline
Procurement Officer II
Finance and Administration
11.2022 - 10.2024
FISCAL SERVICES ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION SUPPORTING EDUCATION
03.2018 - 11.2022
FISCAL SERVICES ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND CONSERVATION
08.2016 - 03.2018
TEAM LEAD
CONVERGENCE MARKETING
01.2011 - 08.2016
TEAM LEAD
ROCKET RETAIL MERCHANDISING
01.2007 - 12.2010
BOOKKEEPER, SECRETARY, INSTALLATION MANAGER
DOO DADDY AND DAUGHTERS REMODELING
08.2006 - 08.2016
ASSISTANT ACCOUNTING MANAGER
SAFARI GRILL
05.2004 - 08.2006