JODI TAYLOR-HENSON
Long Beach,MS
Summary
Secure a responsible career opportunity allowing me to fully utilize my training skills, while making a significant contribution to the success of the company. Premier planner and communicator highly trained in purchasing and supply chain management. Proficient in managing purchasing needs in high-volume operations. Skilled research and forecasting abilities with strengths in communication and key relationship management.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Corporate Regional Senior Purchasing Buyer- MSR Region
Boyd Gaming Corporate Office
06.2017 - Current
- Direct report to Procurement Operations Manager and Director of Procurement
- Process daily purchase requisitions and purchase orders for multiple properties
- Professional and confidential relationships with vendors which includes bid pricing
- Responsible for soliciting bids for high dollar and high-volume products/services
- Facilitate the purchase and delivery process daily including assisting with invoicing
- Purchase goods, supplies, and services necessary for the operation of the property.
- Optimized supply chain performance through effective communication with cross-functional teams and suppliers, ensuring timely delivery of products.
Sales & Catering Coordinator
IP Casino Resort & Spa
08.2014 - 08.2016
- Direct report to Director of Hotel Sales and Convention Services Manager
- Receive sales group inquiries, leads and RFPs daily
- Mandatory 24 hour turn around
- Responsible for booking IP Express Sales Groups including negotiating rates, preparing contracts, room blocks & rates, rooming lists, preparing banquet checks, and applying deposits
- Responsible for negotiating room rentals and hotel room rates
- One on one on site meeting planner assistance
- Responsible for booking large golf groups including tee times, rooming lists, and preparing welcome packets
- Responsible for monthly golf billing and invoices for Mississippi Golf Association
- Close relationship with banquets staff and account receivables department
- Maintain monthly expenses for the Director of Hotel Sales.
National Casino Marketing Coordinator
Grand Casino Biloxi
08.2007 - 08.2011
- Direct report to VP of Marketing and Director of National Casino Marketing
- Aids Group Sales with daily job duties to include master accounts, room blocks, and meeting space
- Confidential relationship with outside junket reps, independent property reps and multiple branch offices
- Maintained rooming lists, room blocks for 130 seat flight charters including commercial seat blocks
- Maintaining documents such as W9's, liability insurance, and current contracts
- Title 31 and Responsible gaming training.
Special Events and Promotions Coordinator
Grand Casino Biloxi
08.2006 - 08.2007
- Opened Casino after Hurricane Katrina
- Direct report to Special Events Manager and Director of Marketing
- Responsible for executing all VIP events
- Maintained department budget
- Trained new hires
- Mandatory requirement to be able to stand for long hours, and lift heavy objects
- Demanding work schedule
- Title 31 and Responsible gaming training.
- Collaborated with sales staff to plan campaigns.
Sales and Marketing Coordinator
President Casino
09.2003 - 08.2005
- Confidential relationship with General Manager, Casino Directors, and Managers
- Responsible for creating gaming notices, press releases and promotional notices regarding VIP/Public events
- Arranged staff meetings and distributed monthly agendas
- Managed event folders and staff personnel folders including write ups and termination paperwork
- Assisted with upcoming promotions including radio
- Experience in Mississippi Gaming Commission regulations
- Extensive administrative duties including, but not limited to Player Development Manager, Casino hosts, and VIP representatives
- Mandatory requirement to be able to stand for long hours, and lift heavy objects.
Player Development Administrative Assistant and Hotel
President Casino
03.1998 - 09.2003
- Confidential relationship with GM and Player Development Director/Manager
- Responsible for fiscal budgets, payroll, office supplies, clerical duties, agendas, memos, and disciplinary action notices
- Created training logs for departmental use
- Trained new hires
- Monitored monthly boat slips and invoices.
Education
Associates Degree - Business
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College- JD Campus
Long Beach, MSSkills
- Pays very close attention to detail
- Excellent written and communication skills
- Able to execute quick decisions while working in a stressful environment
- Typing Speed 60-70 wpm
- Extensive experience within administrative job duties
- Strong organizational skills
- Teamwork capabilities
- Deadline Management
References
- April Prosser, Harrah's Gulf Coast, Casino Manager, prossera@harrahs.com, 800-946-2946, 228-861-5398, 13, Business/Personal
- Natasha Cello, Boyd Gaming, Regional Purchasing Buyer, natashacello@boydgaming.com, 228-432-3600, 228-282-2696, 4, Business
- Jasmine Henson, Associated Food Equipment & Supplies, Floor Sales Associate, jasmine@afesco.com, 228-896-0043, 16, Personal
Timeline
Corporate Regional Senior Purchasing Buyer- MSR Region
Boyd Gaming Corporate Office
06.2017 - Current
Sales & Catering Coordinator
IP Casino Resort & Spa
08.2014 - 08.2016
National Casino Marketing Coordinator
Grand Casino Biloxi
08.2007 - 08.2011
Special Events and Promotions Coordinator
Grand Casino Biloxi
08.2006 - 08.2007
Sales and Marketing Coordinator
President Casino
09.2003 - 08.2005
Player Development Administrative Assistant and Hotel
President Casino
03.1998 - 09.2003
Associates Degree - Business
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College- JD Campus
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