Jake Pollock
Cleveland Heights,Ohio
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Deputy Director of Purchasing
CUYAHOGA METROPOLITAN HOUSING AUTHORITY (CMHA)
01.2019 - Current
- Improve operational efficiency, quality and output with continuous management of day-to-day purchases that total over 5,000 purchase orders and $25M annually.
- Develop and implement department procedures and processes.
- Enforce Agency and federal procurement policies and regulations.
- Oversee central warehouse that distributes over $2M annually to the rest of the agency maintaining almost zero inventory shrinkage.
- Monitor over 150 active contracts tracking progress and reporting updates to Director and departmental contract owner.
- Delegate tasks to employees according to their strengths and skillsets.
- Support Finance Department to ensure all orders and service are processed timely for payment.
- Engage and communicate with vendors and contractors on upcoming projects and requests.
- Research and evaluate suppliers based on price, quality, selection, service, support, availability, reliability, production, and distribution capabilities.
- Create and maintain detailed records of contracts, purchases, pricing, and other important data.
Deputy Director of Asset Management
CUYAHOGA METROPOLITAN HOUSING AUTHORITY (CMHA)
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Assisted director with creation of long-range business strategy.
- Oversaw team that approved all property related purchase orders and managed inventory at the sites that resulted in reduced costs by eliminating waste and unnecessary expenditure.
- Monitored vacant unit report and reported updates while coordinating work with onsite staff.
- Reviewed rent collection for the Agency and provided reports to Management.
- Created PHAS reporting for the Agency and reviewed with AMP leadership.
- Led training for general procurement and procurement software for all applicable staff.
- Oversaw creation of reports, presentations, and other documentation as needed by Director.
- Collaborated with other departments to achieve company-wide objectives.
- Participated in hiring decisions by conducting interviews and evaluating candidates' qualifications.
Business Analyst
CUYAHOGA METROPOLITAN HOUSING AUTHORITY (CMHA)
01.2009 - 01.2016
- In charge of financial reporting, procurement, and accounts payable for multiple housing properties within the Asset Management Property.
- Submitted multiple AMP budgets for approval annually and reported on them monthly.
- Purchase goods, services, and equipment as needed in compliance with policy.
Senior Accountant
VSM SEWING INC.
01.2007 - 01.2009
- Responsible for cash management and all operating cash flow utilizing several banks, reporting directly to Corporate Treasurer.
- Worked alongside Controller to maintain inter-company accounts and assigned special projects.
- Analyzed budget and historical data to prepare weekly and monthly cash forecasts.
Accounting Supervisor
CHEMCENTRAL
01.2007 - 12.2007
- Managed Accounts Payable staff and oversaw all expenses and inventory for 9 branches in Ohio Valley Regional office.
- Prepared month-end financial statements, processed journal entries and accruals, and analyzed Income Statements for budget variances.
Purchasing Agent
CHEMCENTRAL
01.2006 - 01.2007
- Purchased inventory for 3 branch locations from various suppliers that increased customer satisfaction for order fulfillment and minimized backorders.
- Effectively scheduled truck deliveries directly from suppliers or inter-company branches that significantly reduced freight costs.
- Achieved company goals by eliminating variances, moving slow stock, and reducing dead stock.
Accounting Trainee
CHEMCENTRAL
01.2005 - 01.2006
- Worked on various projects to assist the Regional Finance Manager and prepared month-end financials.
- Performed inventory cycle counts, analyzed variances and made adjustments.
Timeline
Deputy Director of Purchasing
CUYAHOGA METROPOLITAN HOUSING AUTHORITY (CMHA)
01.2019 - Current
Deputy Director of Asset Management
CUYAHOGA METROPOLITAN HOUSING AUTHORITY (CMHA)
01.2016 - 01.2019
Business Analyst
CUYAHOGA METROPOLITAN HOUSING AUTHORITY (CMHA)
01.2009 - 01.2016
Senior Accountant
VSM SEWING INC.
01.2007 - 01.2009
Accounting Supervisor
CHEMCENTRAL
01.2007 - 12.2007
Purchasing Agent
CHEMCENTRAL
01.2006 - 01.2007
Accounting Trainee
CHEMCENTRAL
01.2005 - 01.2006