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Katherine Lowy

Sonoma,CA

Summary

Dependable Procurement Specialist with a background in tracking products from vendor shipments to the consumer pipeline. Analytical performer with price dispute resolution experience. Considered an enthusiastic employee with great decision making skills.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Procurement Specialist

Precision Wine Company
02.2024 - Current
  • Established relationships with vendors and suppliers to streamline procurement operations.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop project-specific procurement plans, aligning strategies with overall business objectives.
  • Enhanced accuracy of demand forecasting through data analysis, enabling better decision-making in purchasing process.
  • Oversees bottling schedule and works with bottlers to ensure all stakeholder expectations are met
  • Supervise procurement assistant and logistic assistant.

Procurement Assistant

Precision Wine Company
07.2021 - 02.2024
  • Assist Procurement Specialist to maintain orders and prevent production delays
  • Conducted research to identify best suppliers and negotiated best prices
  • Established and maintained relationships with vendors and colleagues to ensure smooth procurement activities
  • Prepared and managed purchase orders, invoices, and contracts
  • Ordered dry goods for 120,000-150,000 cases each month

Human Resources Administrative Assistant

United Way of King County
10.2019 - 07.2021
  • Provided support for multiple departments within organization
  • Assisted in interviews and hiring process, community outreach and research.
  • Analyzed and collected data, event coordinating
  • Monitored funding/donations

Facilities Assistant

United Way of King County
08.2019 - 10.2019
  • Assist facilities manager in providing proactive maintenance and responsive service for repairs
  • Schedule, coordinate, direct and perform routine and comprehensive custodial maintenance of assigned facilities
  • Maintain inventory and submit written requests for supplies.

Tax Site Manager

United Way of King County
01.2019 - 04.2019
  • Managed three different sites provided free tax services within King County
  • Oversee preparation of tax returns and confirm all returns are correct
  • Provide excellent customer service to clients coming into site, resolving issues and making sure clients receive all services for which are eligible
  • Provide support to volunteers, managed and answered any questions may have.

AmeriCorps Member

United Way of King County
09.2017 - 08.2018
  • Established Breakfast After the Bell Program in Sanislo Elementary School
  • Increased student’s access to School Breakfast by a 40% margin
  • Successful coordination of Family Events connecting students and families to fresh produce and community resources; participation of 200+ guests
  • Managed high-profile donors & volunteers in community outreach events.

Teachers Assistant

Nob Hill Academy
12.2015 - 08.2016
  • Assisted in overall management, supervision, planning and implemented activities for 25+ participants in youth development program
  • Initiated programming in Reading and Language Comprehension and Behavioral Management
  • Coordination of commencement ceremonies.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - English - Creative Writing

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL
01.2015

Skills

  • Motivational leader
  • Project management experience
  • Strong communication skills
  • Teamwork oriented
  • Detail attentive
  • Considerable adaptability
  • Self-motivated and goal driven
  • Proven leadership and communication skills in diverse multicultural settings
  • Proficient in in organizational software systems
  • Growing passion in creating memorable opportunities for surrounding communities

Certification

  • Certificate of Completion in Adult First Aid/CPR/AED, American Red Cross - 07/23/23 - 07/23/25


Timeline

Procurement Specialist

Precision Wine Company
02.2024 - Current

Procurement Assistant

Precision Wine Company
07.2021 - 02.2024

Human Resources Administrative Assistant

United Way of King County
10.2019 - 07.2021

Facilities Assistant

United Way of King County
08.2019 - 10.2019

Tax Site Manager

United Way of King County
01.2019 - 04.2019

AmeriCorps Member

United Way of King County
09.2017 - 08.2018

Teachers Assistant

Nob Hill Academy
12.2015 - 08.2016

Bachelor of Arts - English - Creative Writing

University of South Florida

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