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Jessi Nelson

Lyman,WY

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Purchasing Agent

Lincoln Uinta Child Development Association
04.2018 - Current
  • Maintain complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
  • Maintain consistent email communication with stores and suppliers to confirm and track orders.
  • Performed monthly reconciliation of open purchasing orders.
  • Communicated with vendors regarding inventory needs and negotiated prices to maintain profit margins.
  • Negotiated policies and contracts with vendors to achieve optimal pricing and consistent availability.
  • Solved diverse supply chain problems involving numerous sources, logistics, and scheduling factors.
  • Accepted and processed supply requests from staff, and placed orders per procedures.
  • Maintained documentation for all purchases.
  • Maintained effective and lasting vendor relationships through dynamic communication, collaboration, and intelligent questioning skills.
  • Collaborated with internal departments to identify and manage demand for material and services.

Nutrition Program Manager

Lincoln Uinta Child Development Association
04.2018 - Current
  • Motivated staff to perform at peak efficiency and quality, while following program guidelines.
  • Trained staff on proper planning and preparation procedures as well as safety regulations.
  • Kept facility compliant with health codes, sanitation requirements and license regulations, alleviating potentially heavy fines.
  • Verified prepared food met standards for quality and quantity according to guidelines set by Wyoming Department of Education.
  • Reconciled purchase accounts monthly.
  • Prepared and implemented annual program trainings.


Substitute Teacher, K-12

Uinta County School District #4
01.2013 - 03.2018
  • Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
  • Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on trusted performance.
  • Organized and cleaned teaching areas after daily use to maintain high standards for returning teachers or other substitutes.
  • Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
  • Assigned, explained and graded homework.
  • Monitored student progress and provided feedback to students, parents and school administrators.

Education

Associate of Science - Criminal Justice

Snow College
Ephraim, UT

Associate of Science - Business

Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT
02.2025

Skills

  • Pricing Structures
  • Cost Control
  • Procurement
  • Product Sourcing
  • Accounts Payable
  • Data Organization
  • Negotiation
  • Accounts Receivable
  • Inventory Management
  • Decision Making
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Project Management

Timeline

Purchasing Agent

Lincoln Uinta Child Development Association
04.2018 - Current

Nutrition Program Manager

Lincoln Uinta Child Development Association
04.2018 - Current

Substitute Teacher, K-12

Uinta County School District #4
01.2013 - 03.2018

Associate of Science - Criminal Justice

Snow College

Associate of Science - Business

Western Governors University
Jessi Nelson