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Kathy Murry

Hephzibah,GA

Summary

Talented and inventive professional with a proven track record of accelerating revenue growth through strategic and tactical development of processes for cost savings and market development specialization. Sought out by Fortune 500 corporations, government agencies, and universities to lend expertise and implement strategic planning initiatives, while maintaining outstanding working relationships in all areas of business. Identifies and capitalizes on emerging business ventures to propel an organization to the top tier of its industry.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Compliance Specialist

Richmond County City Government
2022 - Current
  • Implemented robust record-keeping systems that ensured accurate documentation was maintained according to regulatory requirements at all times.
  • Served as a point of contact for employees seeking guidance on compliance matters, instilling confidence in the organization''s commitment to regulatory adherence.
  • Assisted in the preparation of regular reports for senior management, detailing compliance activities and progress towards established goals.
  • Reduced instances of non-compliance through meticulous monitoring of internal controls and periodic audits.

Technical Acquisition Specialist

Augusta Information Technology Department
01.2008 - Current
  • Evaluate the procurement of hardware, software and services on assigned projects for the Information Technology department. Managed to reduce the equipment cost by thousands of dollars for the department over a 2yr span. Directed 40-member team to develop the most efficient inventory system for millions in supplies and equipment. Participate in project meetings to determine and agree to the specific procurement strategies, policies, procedures, lines of communications and to specify necessary terms and conditions of purchases.
  • Prepare and edit contracts between the company and potential clients. Handle breach of contracts in a timely manner. Serve as the main liaison with outside contracting representatives. Develop and implement effective procurement proposals. Research regulations to guarantee contracts are updated and in compliance with laws.
  • Coordinate with clients to guarantee terms of contracts are fulfilled in compliance with the contract terms and regulations.
  • Manage the final process of purchase orders for Augusta, saving thousands of dollars on purchases of all technology goods and services. Perform yearly IT audits throughout Augusta to ensure all assigned hardware equipment are in inventory. Assists staff or vendors with ordering & purchasing procedures, required documentation, etc. for the purpose of providing information and facilitating purchasing process in accordance with established policies and guidelines.
  • Compile data from a variety of sources for the purpose of analyzing issues, ensuring compliance with procurement policies and procedures and/or monitoring procurement processes.
  • Evaluate documentation for orders ensuring proper use of funds in the acquisition of supplies, equipment and or services are in accordance with established guidelines.
  • Maintain information, files and records for ensuring the availability of documentation in compliance with established policies and guidelines.

Procurement Technician (Bid and Contract Team)

Augusta Procurement Department
01.2005 - 01.2008
  • Under the direction of the Team Leader acquired services, supplies and goods as required by the department at a competitive price in a timely and efficient manner. Responsible for invitation to bid, reviewed and analyzed the purchase of supplies, services and goods; reviewed the methods of acquisition and preparation of related documentation.
  • Create and update vendor files and related documentation.
  • Received, reviewed and determined compliance with requirements of bids and proposals.
  • Reviewed bids, contracts and related documentation to verify accuracy and completeness.
  • Generated and filed departmental related reports and documents relating to the procurement function.
  • Maintained current knowledge of trend and developments regarding governmental procurement procedures and new technologies.
  • Negotiated contracts with outside providers to minimize costs to the company and customers.

Procurement Analyst

Bridgestone Firestone/UNICCO
01.2001 - 01.2005
  • Administrative and purchasing assistant for the Engineering and Maintenance Department. Tracked work hours for over 120 maintenance employees for the following departments, Mixing, ACTAS, Final and Mold Shop. Ordered all material for the Maintenance Department and maintained the budgetary control of materials ordered for particular projects. Responsible for evaluating vendors and suppliers based on quality, price and speed of delivery.
  • Approved and tracked over $500,000 work orders and purchase orders, ensuring they were signed and referenced on an excel file before sending to Accounting for payment.
  • Produced daily and monthly expense reports showing production activity for the following departments and areas, Mixing, Final, ACTAS and Mold Shop.
  • Research and compare products and services from suppliers in order to decide what will be most compatible for the company.
  • Liaise with executive and senior administrative assistants to handle requests and queries from senior managers.
  • Update and maintain office policies and procedures.

Social Science Teacher

Richmond County Board of Education
01.1996 - 01.2001
  • Provided students with professional knowledge of social sciences by teaching the fundamentals and critical thinking of government, economics, history, culture, geography and sociology.
  • Taught the history curriculum provided by the Board of Education.
  • Assign and grade homework tests and essays.
  • Engage students with lectures, classroom discussions, relevant activities and demonstrations.

Purchasing/Engineering Technician

Savannah River Site/Bechtel
01.1988 - 01.1996
  • Reviews and prepares purchase requisitions and related documents for goods and services in the area or division assigned. Related documents include, but are not limited to, purchase requisition change notices (PRCN), blanket order requests, master order requests, cash procurements, stores requests, lease requests, emergency procurement requests, sole source justifications, make or buy analyses, vendor documentation requirements, and associated cost estimates.
  • Prepares and assist in the preparation and development of statement of work documents, procurement specifications, inspections, quality and other technical base documents in a collaborative effort with the field organization.
  • Ensures initial and ongoing compliance and consistent application of all company procurement policies and practices.
  • Collaborates with engineering, technical, and quality personnel. Coordinates the approval of the requisition and related documents with subcontract technical representatives, end users, cognizant quality and technical sources, and other approvers.
  • Reviews established site stores spares and material access center (MAC) items for suitability with requisition’s needs. Coordinates the establishment, receipt, and storage of stores spares items.
  • Reconciles the procurement credit card statement as needed. Reviews statement detail for authorized purchases and ensures proper credit for returns.
  • Utilizes systems for tracking, resolving, dispositioning and reporting delivery, invoicing, inspection, and non-conformance problems/issues.
  • Expedites delivery of materials from vendors and or stores inventory as needed.

Education

Masters of Business Administration - Business & Acquisition Management

Strayer University

Fast Track Education Program - undefined

Paine College

Bachelors of Science - Minor in Criminal Justice

Tennessee State University

Skills

  • Monitoring adherence to regulations
  • Internal audit proficiency
  • Regulatory compliance management
  • Data protection knowledge

Accomplishments

  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
  • Achieved [Result] through effectively helping with [Task].
  • Documented and resolved [Issue] which led to [Results].
  • Collaborated with team of [Number] in the development of [Project name].
  • Achieved [Result] by completing [Task] with accuracy and efficiency.
  • Achieved [Result] by introducing [Software] for [Type] tasks.
  • Resolved product issue through consumer testing.

Certification

  • [Area of certification] Training - [Timeframe]
  • Certified [Job Title], [Company Name] - [Timeframe]

Timeline

Technical Acquisition Specialist

Augusta Information Technology Department
01.2008 - Current

Procurement Technician (Bid and Contract Team)

Augusta Procurement Department
01.2005 - 01.2008

Procurement Analyst

Bridgestone Firestone/UNICCO
01.2001 - 01.2005

Social Science Teacher

Richmond County Board of Education
01.1996 - 01.2001

Purchasing/Engineering Technician

Savannah River Site/Bechtel
01.1988 - 01.1996

Fast Track Education Program - undefined

Paine College

Compliance Specialist

Richmond County City Government
2022 - Current

Masters of Business Administration - Business & Acquisition Management

Strayer University

Bachelors of Science - Minor in Criminal Justice

Tennessee State University

Training

  • Procurement Policies and Procedures
  • SunGard Public Sector One Solution
  • Business Oriented Software Solution
  • Supply Chain
  • Business Integration and Strategic Planning
  • SAP Purchase Requisitions & Purchase Approvals
  • Cost/Price Analyst
  • 6 Sigma Understanding
  • Lean Techniques
  • Data Mining & Visualization

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