Katherine Lowry
SUGAR HILL,GA
Summary
Experienced procurement specialist skilled in vendor negotiations, inventory management, and cost analysis. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, with flexible approach to changing needs. Known for strategic planning, market research, and ensuring timely delivery of quality products. Dependable and efficient in fast-paced environments.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Set Decorating Buyer and Coordinator
Entertainment Partners
08.2015 - 12.2024
- Managed and tracked a department budget of $900K+, overseeing financial operations for a team of 8 personnel
- Led vendor negotiations, driving cost-effective purchasing decisions that optimized transactional efficiency and reduced overall expenditures
- Ensured adherence to budgetary constraints, proactively identifying discrepancies and mitigating risks through effective tracking and reporting
- Managed legal documentation, including contracts, production service agreements, and clearance forms, ensuring timely and compliant execution
- Stayed abreast of regulatory changes, producing reports to inform department operations and ensure compliance with industry standards
DOT Administrator
Entertainment Partners
04.2019 - 05.2022
- Audited daily driver logs (50+ drivers, over 300 logs weekly), achieving a 98% compliance rate with federal DOT regulations
- Coordinated transportation services and schedules, optimizing operational efficiency for television series production
- Developed and implemented policies to enhance transportation administration, streamlining processes and improving productivity
- Transcribed and scanned data from various sources, ensuring accuracy and completeness for database integration
- Managed all DOT-related documentation, including driver logs, drug screening records, and federal paperwork, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards
Education
Bachelor of Science - Digital Communication Design
Stevenson University
05.2013
Skills
- Budget Tracking
- Auditing
- Supervising
- Scheduling
- Writing
- Communication
- Interpersonal Skills
- Organization
- Problem Solving
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Google Docs
- Data Entry
- Research
- Compliance
- Coordinating
- Documentation
- Management
- Advisor
- Customer service
- Inventory monitoring
- Pricing analysis
- Verbal and written communication
- Purchasing expertise
- Negotiation
- Recordkeeping skills
- Pricing negotiations
- Vendor relations
- Resourcefulness
- Quality assurance
- Vendor coordination
- Pricing
- Attention to detail
- Ordering and purchasing
- Critical thinking
Timeline
DOT Administrator
Entertainment Partners
04.2019 - 05.2022
Set Decorating Buyer and Coordinator
Entertainment Partners
08.2015 - 12.2024
Bachelor of Science - Digital Communication Design
Stevenson University
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