Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
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JAMIE GATSON

Choctaw,USA

Summary

Dedicated professional with proven performance in management, leadership and communication. Detail-oriented in problem-solving and planning. Ready to make an immediate contribution to your organization.

Finance and administration professional with strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Adept at financial planning, budgeting, and resource management. Proven ability to adapt to changing organizational needs and deliver impactful solutions. Known for reliability, strategic thinking, and effective communication.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Finance and Administration Director

Guthrie Job Corps Center
11.2023 - Current
  • Oversaw accounts payable and receivable, ensuring timely processing and accurate recordkeeping.
  • Drove operational efficiency within the administration team through continuous process improvement initiatives.

PURCHASING SUPERVISOR

GUTHRIE JOB CORPS
01.2022 - 11.2023
  • Develop and implement systems to monitor and validate supplier quality.
  • Monitor performance delivery forecasts to take required action.
  • Mediate disputes between suppliers and organization to reach mutual resolutions.
  • Solicit bids and compile recommendations to conduct and participate in negotiation phase.
  • Reconcile variances between purchase orders and invoices.
  • Analyze price proposals, financial reports and other data and information to determine reasonable prices.
  • Prepare purchase orders, solicit bid proposals, and review requisitions for goods and services.
  • Maintain and review computerized and manual records of purchased items, costs, deliveries, product performance and inventories.
  • Confer with staff, users, and vendors to discuss defective or unacceptable goods or services and determine corrective action.
  • Purchase highest quality merchandise at lowest possible price and in correct amounts.
  • Evaluate and monitor contract performance to ensure compliance with contractual obligations and to determine need for changes.
  • Monitor and follow applicable laws and regulations.
  • Manage contractors to ensure projects are scheduled and completed in timely manner and payroll records are submitted after project completion.
  • In the F&A director’s absence, worked with the regional office to request CRA projects.
  • Ensure purchases meet all DOL, FAR and PRH requirements.
  • Managed supplier relationships for enhanced performance, timely deliveries, and quality control.

GENERAL MANAGER

MARKS DRUG/CORNWELL PHARMACY
03.2003 - 01.2022
  • Interviewed and hired prospective employees according to team needs.
  • Tracked store inventory and ordered new products to prevent shortages.
  • Implemented loss prevention strategies, alleviating shrink.
  • Scheduled maintenance and repairs on company equipment to streamline workflow and prevent malfunctions.
  • Solved problems and resolved conflicts for team members and customers.
  • Evaluated customer feedback and complaints to locate weaknesses and improve service.
  • Addressed employee issues, performed corrective actions, and terminated employment when necessary.
  • Communicated with vendors regarding contracts and financial responsibilities.
  • Coordinated and directed financial or budget activities to fund operations, maximize investments or increase efficiency.
  • Monitored suppliers to ensure that efficiently and effectively provide needed goods and services within budgetary limits.

Education

MBA -

SOUTHERN NEW HAMPSHIRE UNIVERSITY
Manchester, NH
08-2025

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (B.S.) - BIOLOGY

OKLAHOMA PANHANDLE STATE UNIVERSITY
Goodwell, OK
05.2002

Skills

  • Supplier Contracts Management
  • Department Development
  • Materials Purchasing
  • Comparing Quotations
  • Bid Proposals
  • Supplier Performance Monitoring
  • Procurement Operations

Timeline

Finance and Administration Director

Guthrie Job Corps Center
11.2023 - Current

PURCHASING SUPERVISOR

GUTHRIE JOB CORPS
01.2022 - 11.2023

GENERAL MANAGER

MARKS DRUG/CORNWELL PHARMACY
03.2003 - 01.2022

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (B.S.) - BIOLOGY

OKLAHOMA PANHANDLE STATE UNIVERSITY

MBA -

SOUTHERN NEW HAMPSHIRE UNIVERSITY
JAMIE GATSON