Hi, I’m
Lakeshia Jones
Little Elm,Texas
Overview
7
years of professional experience
Work History
DALLAS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
SENIOR BUYER
01.2017 - Current
Job overview
- Negotiate contracts with vendors, including terms and conditions, pricing, and delivery schedules, resulting in cost savings of over $2 million per year
- Manage vendor relationships, including conducting regular meetings and performance evaluations, to ensure high-quality products and services are delivered on time and within budget
- Analyze procurement data to identify opportunities for process improvements and cost savings, resulting in a 15% reduction in procurement cycle time
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including engineering, finance, and legal, to ensure that contracts meet all requirements and comply with company policies and regulations
- Prepare and present reports on procurement activities and performance metrics to senior management
- Conduct market research to identify potential suppliers and products, resulting in the expansion of the supplier base and increase competition
- Evaluate vendor proposals and negotiated pricing and terms, resulting in cost savings of over $1 million per year
- Assist the development of procurement policies and procedures to ensure compliance with company and regulatory requirements
- Create and maintain procurement spreadsheets to track vendor performance and procurement metrics.
DALLAS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
AREA SUPERVISOR
01.2017 - Current
Job overview
- Directly supervises 10-15 Supervisors, indirectly supervises 75-100 Food Service Technicians and Food Service Assistants
- Monitor and review all meals in during school day, ensure schools follow Teas Department of Agriculture (TDA) and United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) regulations
- Recommends and adjusts staffing to manage school cafeterias kitchen production and service
- Monitor food cost and work with Cafeteria Supervisor to contain food cost to district goals
- Oversees sanitation policies and procedures
- Generate disciplinary documentation for employees under their direct and indirect supervision
- Recommend terminations, promotions, demotions and transfers of employees
- Assure HACCP food safety practices are monitor
- Provide leadership to assure consistency and compliance with all policies and procedures
- Assess school based departmental needs and make recommendations to department administration to assure quality service to students and staff
- Supervise assigned schools in areas of personnel, operations, facilities, etc
- Observe daily operations and provide training as needed
- Develop and participate in department staff development training program presentations
- Conducts and participates in lunch visits and conducts audits as needed
- Serve as liaison between the Food Service Department and campus administration.
Education
University of Southern MississippiHattiesburg, Mississippi
Bachelor of Science
05.2011
University Overview
Skills
- Strong Negotiation Skills
- Data Analysis & Reporting Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and Oracle
- Excellent Communication Skills
- Knowledge of procurement regulations and compliance
Timeline
SENIOR BUYER
DALLAS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
01.2017 - Current
AREA SUPERVISOR
DALLAS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
01.2017 - Current
University of Southern Mississippi
Bachelor of Science