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Kathleen Verner

Washington,PA

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Purchasing Agent

Iron Cumberland, LLC
05.2009 - 05.2024
  • Contributed to a positive work environment through collaboration,
  • Promoted professional development, and open communication among team members.
  • Accepted and processed supply requests from staff, and placed orders per procedures.
  • Worked with departments to find new and better items to fulfill diverse needs.
  • Conducted routine supplier evaluations ensuring high standards are maintained while identifying areas for continuous improvement.
  • Searched for hard-to-find items and found high-quality, reliable vendors.
  • Conducted research, identifying potential vendors and better pricing options.
  • Supported company growth by identifying new suppliers and expanding the vendor base.
  • Maintained compliance with industry regulations and company policies throughout procurement activities.
  • Facilitated smooth operations through accurate tracking of purchase orders, invoices, and payments.
  • Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
  • Ensured timely delivery of materials from suppliers.
  • Tracked inventory shipments,
  • Maintained effective and lasting vendor relationships through dynamic communication, collaboration, and intelligent questioning skills.
  • Computed and created purchase orders in Oracle, Dynamics and IFS.
  • Maintained consistent email communication with suppliers to confirm and track orders and verify price revisions on purchase orders.
  • Performed weekly reconciliation of open purchasing orders.
  • Reviewed proposals, qualified vendors, and recommended optimal suppliers.
  • Sourced and qualified bidders, obtained needed information and coordinated with the Contract Administrator to finalize agreements.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams in data gathering, analysis and migration into ERP systems..
  • Prepared training materials, taught end-users how to use the new ERP system, and provided support to all departments during transition.
  • Maintained records for fleet vehicles.

Administrative Assistant

Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc
10.2007 - 05.2009
  • Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff.
  • Promoted a positive work environment through effective communication skills and fostering professional relationships among colleagues.
  • Received and sorted incoming mail and packages to record, dispatch, or distribute to the correct recipient.
  • Assisted with human resources tasks such as updating employee files or submitting time-off requests per company policy guidelines.
  • Assisted in onboarding new employees, providing training materials, and coordinating orientation schedules to ensure a smooth integration into the team.
  • Weekly scheduling and payroll entry.

Customer Service Representative

Jostens
08.2005 - 10.2007
  • Handled customer inquiries and suggestions courteously and professionally- class ring and graduation division.
  • Participated in team meetings and training sessions to stay informed about product updates and changes.
  • Assisted customers in navigating company website and creating yearbooks online with various local schools.

Private Nanny

Private Family Home
03.1998 - 08.2006
  • Developed strong relationships with parents, maintaining open communication about each child''s progress and needs.
  • Oversaw household duties such as light housekeeping tasks or running errands when required.
  • Preschool classes for 2 children.
  • Regularly traveled with family to help with vacation activities and childcare.

Education

Bachelor of Science - English Secondary Education

Waynesburg University
Waynesburg, PA
05.1996

Skills

  • Order tracking
  • Procurement
  • Scheduling
  • Inventory Management
  • Procurement Software Proficiency
  • New Vendor Setup
  • Product sourcing
  • Vendor Relationship Management

Timeline

Purchasing Agent

Iron Cumberland, LLC
05.2009 - 05.2024

Administrative Assistant

Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc
10.2007 - 05.2009

Customer Service Representative

Jostens
08.2005 - 10.2007

Private Nanny

Private Family Home
03.1998 - 08.2006

Bachelor of Science - English Secondary Education

Waynesburg University

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