Kareen T. Achman

• Managed the purchasing of materials and services for GVEA’s Healy and North Pole power plants.
• Collaborated with other departments, such as finance and operations, to coordinate purchasing activities and support organizational goals.
• Assessed and selected suppliers based on factors like price, quality and delivery speed.
• Negotiated costs with vendors and collaborated with the purchasing team to provide the most cost-effective and timely procurement of material.
• Streamlined purchasing processes for increased efficiency and reduced operational costs.

• Visited customer locations to evaluate requirements, demonstrate product offerings, and propose strategic solutions for diverse needs.
• Participated in weekly sales meetings to discuss performance metrics, strategize on improvements, and share best practices among colleagues.
• Contacted new and existing customers to discuss ways to meet needs through specific products and services.
• Ensured timely delivery of materials through effective planning and coordination with suppliers.
• Created purchase orders to monitor stock levels, verify purchase requisitions, and expedite customer orders.

•Scheduled and tracked repairs for buyer and seller agents.

•Responsible for compiling and organization of all documentation related to buying or selling of real estate.

•Created and maintained a compliant Broker escrow file.

•Facilitated communications between all parties involved in the escrow transaction; listing and selling agents, broker, closing coordinators, title officers and lenders.

•Assisted customers in locating product to order and helped to make purchasing decisions.
• Effectively handled irate customers and complaints in a friendly, patient manner.
• Order and track product, schedule appointments based on arrival date.
• Created an email signature for all sales staff relating to pricing of auto starts, to be used as
a quicker, more streamlined response to emailed inquiries about options and pricing.

• Meter installation and removal for service disconnect/connection.

• Identified potential problems during routine inspections, proactively preventing costly repairs or replacements.

• Drive daily route and read meters for billing purposes.
• Facilitated efficient communication between field technicians and office staff for seamless operations coordination.

• Maintained consistent email communication with stores and suppliers to confirm and track orders and verify price revisions on purchase orders.

• Maintained accurate records of purchases, pricing, and documentation.
• Established and managed supplier and vendor relationships.
• Managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks.