Kristen Jackson
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Experienced purchasing analyst with nearly 10 years of public sector purchasing experience. Skilled in routine to complex purchasing activities for a wide range of commodities and services, including solicitations, contract negotiation, and drafting.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Purchasing Analyst
Clark County, Nevada - Purchasing and Contracting Services
Las Vegas, Nevada
08.2022 - Current
- Analyze requisitions and issue purchase orders in accordance with institution policies, and all state and federal laws.
- Manage the entire procurement process from drafting to finalizing and posting competitive procurements including Requests for Proposals and Bids.
- Responsible for contract negotiation, drafting, and evaluation.
Purchasing Analyst
University of Nevada, Las Vegas - Purchasing and Contracting Services
Las Vegas, Nevada
08.2018 - 08.2022
- Analyzed requisitions and issued purchase orders in accordance with institution policies, and all state and federal laws. Responsible for processing over 500 purchase orders, with over $7 million in spend annually.
- Managed the entire procurement process from drafting to finalizing and posting competitive procurements including Requests for Proposals and Bids.
- Negotiated and drafted contracts.
Entertainment Contract Manager
MGM Resorts International - Corporate Entertainment, Booking & Development
Las Vegas, Nevada
04.2017 - 06.2018
- Prepared and administered entertainment contracts for numerous venues across multiple states including Nevada, Maryland, Michigan, and Massachusetts.
- Assisted in the settlement process after events by communicating deal points to finance managers at individual venues.
- Built collaborative partnerships with agents and their assistants for streamlined and timely completion of contracts.
Purchasing Analyst
University of Nevada, Las Vegas - Purchasing and Contracting Services
Las Vegas, Nevada
07.2015 - 04.2017
- Analyzed requisitions and issued purchase orders in accordance with institution policies, and all state and federal laws. Processed over 500 purchase orders, with over $7 million in spend annually.
- Managed the entire procurement process from drafting to finalizing and posting competitive procurements including Requests for Proposals and Bids.
- Responsible for contract negotiation, drafting, and evaluation.
Contracts Technician 2
University of Oregon - Purchasing and Contracting Services
Eugene, Oregon
07.2013 - 07.2015
- Contracting: Responsible for preparation, review, and signing contracts up to $100,000.00.
- Managed the entire procurement process from drafting to finalizing and posting competitive procurements including Requests for Proposals and Bids.
- Purchase Orders: Review, revise, and sign purchase orders up to $100,000.00.
- Contributed to the professional development of UO employees by co-teaching the fundamentals of purchasing and contracting. Covered subjects comprised 'Contracts 101,' 'Purchasing Rules, Regulations,' along with 'Processes, Procedures for Purchasing, Contracting.'
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Music
Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY01.2003
Associate of Sciences - Music
Onondaga Community College
Syracuse, NY01.2001
Skills
- Specification preparation
- Purchasing and solicitations
- Contract negotiation and drafting
- Data analysis and reporting
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel
- Workday
- SAP
- Nevada Government eMarketplace (NGEM)
- Bonfire
Timeline
Purchasing Analyst
Clark County, Nevada - Purchasing and Contracting Services
08.2022 - Current
Purchasing Analyst
University of Nevada, Las Vegas - Purchasing and Contracting Services
08.2018 - 08.2022
Entertainment Contract Manager
MGM Resorts International - Corporate Entertainment, Booking & Development
04.2017 - 06.2018
Purchasing Analyst
University of Nevada, Las Vegas - Purchasing and Contracting Services
07.2015 - 04.2017
Contracts Technician 2
University of Oregon - Purchasing and Contracting Services
07.2013 - 07.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Music
Syracuse University
Associate of Sciences - Music
Onondaga Community College
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