Lisa Deeb
Project Management / Negotiations / Purchasing
Boynton Beach,FL
Summary
Well-qualified Sourcing Specialist and Negotiator with excellent communication skills able to foster relationships with key stakeholders and vendors. Expert with over 10 years experience in purchasing, vendor relations, contract negotiation, project management and price structuring. Organized and ambitious with expertise in managing costs and budgets while establishing partnerships with vendors for optimal savings. Possesses strong organizational and administrative skills to coordinate multiple projects, programs and improvements simultaneously.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Event Coordinator
Chamber of Commerce
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Coordinated schedules and timelines for events.
- Managed event logistics and operations.
- Established positive relationships with clients, ensuring their needs were met throughout the event planning process.
- Brainstormed and implemented creative event concepts and themes.
- Oversaw volunteer recruitment and training efforts, building a dedicated team of individuals committed to supporting successful events.
Executive Assistant to the Manager
Village of Key Biscayne
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Maintained confidentiality at all times by handling sensitive information with discretion and adhering to privacy regulations.
- Expedited executive correspondence by drafting well-articulated emails, memos, letters, and various forms of written communication on their behalf.
- Optimized time management for manager with effective calendar management and meeting coordination.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline processes for improved departmental performance.
- Ensured timely completion of projects by monitoring deadlines and coordinating with relevant departments.
- Contributed to positive work environment by acting as liaison between executives, staff, and external stakeholders.
Project Manager / Interior Designer
Dalton Habitat
03.2013 - 06.2019
- Reviewed project requirements to plan workflows and evaluate client time and budget constraints.
- Consulted with clients to define objectives and develop scopes.
- Leveraged industry knowledge and emerging trends to build innovative design concepts and bring them to fruition.
- Educated clients on solar powered products and provided cost benefit analysis to evaluate if installing products were the best fit for their projects.
- Kept projects on schedule and within budget by managing deadlines and adjusting workflows.
Purchaser / Contract Negotiator / Analyst
Target Corporation
11.2005 - 01.2008
- Led projects, addressed concerns, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems regarding price increases related to raw materials.
- Successfully negotiated and implemented index based contracts to obtain favorable pricing in reactive and proactive situations.
- Analyzed commodity markets to minimize risk of price increases due to the volatility of raw materials.
- Resolved conflicts regarding price increases utilizing my problem-solving and interpersonal skills by negotiating mutually beneficial agreements between parties while maintaining excellent relationship with vendors and internal stakeholders.
- Conducted market research for alternative suppliers, leading to increased competition and improved pricing negotiations.
- Identified cost-saving opportunities with thorough analysis of market trends and supplier capabilities, achieving significant budget reductions.
Strategic Sourcing Specialist
Deluxe Check Printers
08.2000 - 11.2005
- Developed and issued RFP's to support sourcing efforts to identify lowest possible cost while factoring in quality, reliability and on time delivery.
- Participated in cross-functional projects aimed at improving overall supply chain performance.
- Acted as key point of contact for Supplier Relationship Management chairing monthly meetings with distribution centers and suppliers with Scorecard Evaluations to monitor key performance indicators to identify weak areas and problematic issues while promoting corrective methods.
- Led cross functional teams on projects in design and redesign phase, challenging specifications to ensure a perfect fit at the lowest cost possible.
- Worked with purchasing management, legal counsel, budget owners and stakeholders to develop and execute new contracts or improve existing contracts.
Case Manager Specialist
Rients Assessment And Consultation Services
04.2000 - 08.2000
- Developed and implemented comprehensive case management plans to address client needs and goals.
- Monitored clients' progress and tracked client services to provide crisis interventions.
- Developed and implemented safety plans for clients at risk of harm to provide protection.
- Facilitated individual and group sessions to promote positive behavior change for clients.
- Assisted clients in navigating housing, legal services and public benefits to gain access to valuable resources.
- Coordinated individual referrals to obtain community services, advocate for client needs and resolve roadblocks.
- Developed comprehensive discharge plans to transition clients to appropriate service providers in community.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
Iowa State University
Ames, IA 05.1996 - 05.2000
Bilingual Multicultural -
Universidad Internacional
Cuernavaca, Mexico 01.1999 - 05.1999
Skills
Contract Negotiation / Resolution
Volunteer Initiatives
-Volunteer Program Coordinator at Serenity Church. Sourced, packed and delivered weekly meals feeding the hungry, low income families and homeless in Minneapolis and Saint Paul, MN.
-Initiated and executed numerous sustainable events at The American School Foundation in Mexico City, Mexico resulting in the school attaining their "Green Flag Certification" by Eco-Schools in 2019.
-Skilled at planning, coordinating, and executing various community events for fundraisers. Sought and gathered financial contributions and donations by engaging individuals for food drives, school supply drives, clothing drives and food for animal
shelters.
-Established various community outreach programs including monthly meals and extra curricular programs to local orphanages in Mexico City, Mexico by acquiring the funds necessary to keep the programs viable for 7 years.
-Alpha Delta Pi - Philanthropy Chair 1998 - 2000
Timeline
Event Coordinator
Chamber of Commerce
01.2022 - 05.2022
Executive Assistant to the Manager
Village of Key Biscayne
05.2021 - 08.2021
Project Manager / Interior Designer
Dalton Habitat
03.2013 - 06.2019
Purchaser / Contract Negotiator / Analyst
Target Corporation
11.2005 - 01.2008
Strategic Sourcing Specialist
Deluxe Check Printers
08.2000 - 11.2005
Case Manager Specialist
Rients Assessment And Consultation Services
04.2000 - 08.2000
Bilingual Multicultural -
Universidad Internacional
01.1999 - 05.1999
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
Iowa State University
05.1996 - 05.2000
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