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KAIT HAWKINS
Procurement Specialist
Chicago
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Summary
Purchasing and accounting professional with hands-on experience in procurement and accounts payable. Expertise includes managing timely procurement processes, building vendor relationships, and ensuring financial record accuracy in government contracting and corporate environments.
Overview
1
1
Certification
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Purchasing Specialist
GTI Energy
Des Plaines
06.2025 - Current
- Managed and monitored purchases for engineering and project management departments to ensure timely procurement
- Tracked order status, resolved discrepancies, built vendor relationships, and managed supplier communications to enhance order accuracy
- Collaborated with vendors and internal managers on freight terms, pay terms, and credit applications to streamline procurement processes
- Ensure vendor information is accurate and compliant with FAR Regulations
- Create and issue purchase orders from requisition status in Deltek Costpoint
Accounts Payable Clerk
Identiti Resources
Schaumburg
06.2022 - 06.2025
- Processed accurate and timely payment runs (CC, EFT, Wire, Check, Prepayments)
- Established vendor accounts and ensured record accuracy for seamless payment processing
- Executed 2 & 3-way invoice matching with complex chart of accounts
- Reviewed and analyzed statements and invoices to ensure accuracy and compliance with financial policies.
- Maintained accuracy of financial records and coding on invoices (COA)
- Conducted bank verifications for ACH and wire transfers to confirm accuracy of received information.
- Resolved payment inquiries and issues by effectively communicating with vendors, enhancing relationships and ensuring prompt payments.
- Provided necessary financial documentation for audits, facilitating accurate and efficient review processes.
Receptionist
Identiti Resources
Schaumburg
01.2022 - 06.2023
- Confirmed appointments and communicated with clients to ensure accurate and updated client records
- Resolved customer problems and complaints, enhancing client satisfaction
- Implemented project management techniques to navigate obstacles, supporting team productivity
Office Manager
COUNTRY Financial
Rolling Meadows
10.2019 - 01.2022
- Managed office operations and scheduled appointments for department managers to enhance workflow efficiency.
- Requested and created updated Certificates of Insurance (ACORD form) to ensure compliance and protect company assets.
- Updated and generated reports for company database to streamline information access and support decision-making.
Education
Associates - Accounting
Truman College
Chicago, IL01-2028
Skills
- Procurement Processes
- Contract Negotiation
- Purchase Orders
- Vendor Management
- Supplier Relationship
- Inventory Management
- Microsoft Office
- Chart of Accounts
- Vendor management
Certification
- CNP Certified Notary Public
Timeline
Purchasing Specialist
GTI Energy
06.2025 - Current
Accounts Payable Clerk
Identiti Resources
06.2022 - 06.2025
Receptionist
Identiti Resources
01.2022 - 06.2023
Office Manager
COUNTRY Financial
10.2019 - 01.2022
Associates - Accounting
Truman College