Katie Pritchard
Houston,TX
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Purchasing Manager
Sandcastle Homes
12.2020 - Current
- Sourced new vendors for purchasing needs.
- Cultivated new vendor relationships using dynamic communication and negotiation skills.
- Created and calculated purchase orders to follow price quotes and reductions.
- Obtained quotes from various suppliers to determine most cost-effective purchasing options.
- Reviewed supply levels and aging inventory to forecast purchasing needs.
- Tracked and approved procurement plans and inventory levels.
- Organized and prioritized projects.
- Collected documentation to assemble new purchase order contract folders.
- Negotiated contracts with outside providers to minimize costs to company and customers.
- Evaluated current vendors and sourced out new vendors for bidding requests.
Marketing Director
Sandcastle Homes
05.2016 - 12.2020
- Boosted brand awareness by developing and implementing strategic marketing campaigns.
- Optimized digital marketing efforts for increased online presence and customer engagement.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop innovative product launches and promotions.
- Managed annual marketing budget, ensuring cost-effective allocation of resources for maximum impact.
- Oversaw the creation of compelling marketing materials, including brochures, presentations, and social media content.
- Improved lead generation through targeted email marketing campaigns and data-driven analytics.
- Developed comprehensive marketing plans in alignment with overall business goals and objectives.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Teacher Education
Texas State University
San Marcos, TX05.2016
Skills
- Distribution Experience
- Cost Controls Familiarity
- Bid Process Management
- Cost Assessments
- Documentation and Reporting
- Purchase Orders
- Trends Analysis
- Relationship Building
- Problem-Solving
- Vendor Sourcing
- Contract Negotiation
- Inventory Management
- Pricing Updates
- MS Office
- Project Management
- Team Leadership
- Conflict Resolution
- Basic Mathematics
- Cost Reduction
Additional Information
Committee Experience:
Homeaid Houston Marketing Committee: 2017-Current
Homeaid Houston Project Management Committee: 2021-Current
Greater Houston Builder Association Professional Women in Building Events Committee: 2021- Current
I was also selected to be on the Homeaid Houston Board of 2023.
Timeline
Purchasing Manager
Sandcastle Homes
12.2020 - Current
Marketing Director
Sandcastle Homes
05.2016 - 12.2020
Bachelor of Science - Teacher Education
Texas State University