Lorena Roman
Houston
Summary
To obtain a position in an organization where skills in communication, program planning and implementation can be utilized to provide resources.
Experienced coordinator with strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Skilled in project management, communication, and problem-solving. Known for flexibility with changing needs and reliability in delivering outcomes. Prepared to make significant impact in dynamic environment.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Agenda Coordinator
Harris County
03.2024 - Current
- Prepare agenda for Commissioners Court and special meetings; task includes inputting, creating, editing and revising agenda item in management system.
- Ensure accuracy, completeness and organizing items by rank.
- Oversee and implement modifications to agenda items as necessary, actively engaging with departments to make revisions.
- Manages the Dashboard to compile list of registered speakers for Commissioners Court and special meetings. Oversees speaker check in to provide update to the meeting host on attendance.
- Participates in meetings to review progress updates and actionable outcomes.
- Deliver comprehensive instructions and guidance to departments regarding the proficient utilization of system, encompassing the process of submitting, uploading and managing a diverse array of agenda items.
Purchasing Coordinator/ Procurement Specialist
BakerRipley
01.2019 - 09.2023
- Completed Request for Quotes for programs as needed – communicated to prospective vendors
- Drafted Contracts for Utility Assistance Program
- Procured, ordered supplies for program
- Ensure proper completion of all requests submitted via request portal
- Train incoming staff on policies and procedures for Purchasing and Contracts systems
- Schedule meetings and monthly posting for Subject Matter Experts as it relates to Purchasing and Contracts program updates
- Special Projects: Project Management for special requests
- Handle all requests for mobile devices, from beginning to end
- Including troubleshooting any issues
- Research cost saving opportunities for agency and implement with approval
- Reporting and Invoicing for 3 of our largest accounts
- Build relationships with external and internal partners to have open lines of communication
- Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
- Reviewed purchase orders for accuracy and compliance with company policies before approval, minimizing errors and potential disputes.
Operations Coordinator
BakerRipley
01.2012 - 01.2019
- Contract overview: reviewing expiring contracts, completing process for new subcontractors, follow up with all parties, create Purchase Orders for payments
- Training: Train incoming staff on policies, procedures and standard operating processes
- Schedule quarterly training required for staff: CPR, First Aid, Driver Safety, Samaritan (Volunteer Intake), Apricot (Client Intake)
- Special Projects: Plan events, procure items, contract vendors, schedule meetings
- Monitor: All sites for proper protocol at community center as well as quarterly reviews of Chase Paymentech, Apricot, Staff stipends, and electronic inventory
- Procurement: procure contracts and marketing items as necessary
- Administrative: Schedule meetings, review/ edit/ create agendas, tasks needed by Sr
- Director
Youth Services Coordinator/ Assistant Program Manager
Neighborhood Centers, Inc.
01.2003 - 01.2012
- Implement and coordinate after-school, full day, and summer program housed at the Cleveland Ripley Community Center for youth ages 11-18
- Ensure program delivery according to agency standards and within budget specifications ($100,000+)
- Ensure multi-center program delivery according to Texas Department of Family and Protective Services licensing standards (Cleveland Ripley, Ripley House, Harbach Ripley and La Porte Community Centers)
- Ensure timely collection and reporting of program and client data for agency evaluation and multiple funding sources
- Supervise full-time and part-time program staff and volunteers
Education
Public Service Leadership
University of Houston- Clear Lake
Houston, TX01.2016
Houston Community College
Houston, TX01.2005
Skills
- MS Office Operating System
- Volunteer recruitment and retention
- Evaluation
- Event Planning
- Multitasking and organization
- Customer service
- Data entry
- Decision-making
- Relationship building
- Meeting coordination
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Agenda Coordinator
Harris County
03.2024 - Current
Purchasing Coordinator/ Procurement Specialist
BakerRipley
01.2019 - 09.2023
Operations Coordinator
BakerRipley
01.2012 - 01.2019
Youth Services Coordinator/ Assistant Program Manager
Neighborhood Centers, Inc.
01.2003 - 01.2012
Houston Community College
Public Service Leadership
University of Houston- Clear Lake
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