Lorie Priest
Pontotoc,MS
Summary
Detail-oriented professional with extensive experience in finance, purchasing, and customer service. Demonstrated success in managing invoices, purchase orders, and high-volume data while enhancing team collaboration and customer satisfaction in fast-paced environments.
Overview
1
1
Certification
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Office Administrator
Tru Cut Frames
Pontotoc, Mississippi
07.2026 - Current
- Supported daily office administration and handled routine operational tasks.
- Managed office messages and correspondence to keep information moving smoothly.
- Maintained filing systems and organized records for quick document access.
- Assisted with tracking office supplies and equipment inventory.
- Process payroll for multiple departments using advanced payroll software.
- Verify employee timecards and attendance data for accuracy and compliance.
- Manage employee benefits enrollment and changes in benefits systems.
- Prepare and distribute payroll reports for management review and decision-making.
- Provided information by answering employee questions about payroll-related matters.
- Processed vendor invoices for timely payments and accurate record-keeping.
- Verified account discrepancies and resolved issues with vendors directly.
- Utilized accounting software to streamline invoice processing and reporting tasks.
- Maintained accounts payable files and records in an organized manner.
- Processed invoices and payments in accordance with company policies and procedures.
- Entered data into accounting system to maintain accurate financial records.
- Monitored accounts receivable aging reports to ensure timely payments.
- Managed vendor relationships through prompt communication of payment information.
- Prepared checks for payment of vendor invoices on a timely basis.
- Processed invoices and payments efficiently for diverse client accounts.
- Generated weekly aging reports to track overdue payments from clients and followed up accordingly.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers to secure favorable terms and pricing.
- Evaluated vendor proposals to select optimal sources for materials.
- Contacted vendors to determine order status and communicate discrepancies with shipments.
- Negotiated pricing with vendors to obtain the best prices for goods or services.
- Conferred with customers to take or enter orders, cancel accounts and gather details of complaints.
- Entered orders into computer system accurately while ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures.
Purchasing Assistant
Master Bilt
New Albany, Mississippi
12.2023 - 07.2026
- Reviewed inventory levels and flagged items for reorder to maintain stock availability.
- Monitored stock levels to ensure sufficient supplies were available at all times.
- Coordinated vendor communication to ensure timely delivery of materials.
- Developed relationships with vendors to ensure timely delivery of goods.
- Obtained purchased items by forwarding orders to suppliers and monitored expedited orders.
- Collaborated with finance team to reconcile invoices against purchase orders efficiently.
- Prepared and maintained accurate records of all purchasing transactions and contracts.
- Maintained records of all purchases, pricing, and other important data.
- Traced missing material and shipments through vendor and customer communications.
Customer Service Manager
The Mitchell group
Pontotoc, USA
01.2023 - 09.2023
- Processed customer orders accurately and efficiently
- Processing orders
- Maintained relationships with sales reps to support customer needs.
- Utilize office appliances such as photocopiers, printers etc. and computers for word processing, spreadsheet creation etc.
- Managed basic bookkeeping tasks, including issuing invoices and checks.
Customer Service Representative
Hunter Douglas
Shannon, USA
10.2011 - 01.2023
- Maintained positive, empathetic, and professional attitude to enhance customer experience.
- Responded promptly to customer inquiries, ensuring timely resolution and support.
- Acknowledging and resolving customer complaints.
- Acknowledged and resolved customer complaints to improve satisfaction and retention.
- Processed customer orders accurately and efficiently.
- Processing orders
- Answered incoming calls and managed gate security procedures.
Accounts Payable Clerk
Century Construction
Tupelo, USA
06.2006 - 11.2011
- Tracked payments and expenditures, including payroll, purchase orders, invoices, and statements, to ensure accurate financial reporting.
- Processed vendor payments promptly by scheduling paychecks and ensuring payment is received for outstanding credit; generally responding to all vendor enquiries regarding finance.
- Facilitated employee payroll processing by verifying expense reports and preparing paychecks.
- Processed vendor payments by scheduling checks and addressing inquiries, maintaining positive vendor relationships.
- Analyzed accounts and produced monthly reports to provide insights into financial status.
- Enhanced payment processes by identifying inefficiencies and implementing streamlined procedures.
Accounts Payable
Inter-Pac
Tupelo, USA
08.2001 - 06.2006
- Perform day to day financial transactions, including verifying, classifying, and recording accounts payable data.
- Process outgoing payments in compliance with financial policies and procedures.
- Reconcile the accounts payable ledger to ensure that all bills and payments are accounted for and properly posted.
- Verify and investigate discrepancies, if any, by reconciling vendor accounts and monthly vendor statements.
- Facilitated timely payment of invoices by sending reminders and liaising with clients to ensure compliance with payment schedules.
- Create and submit requisitions and purchase orders within the procurement system.
- Recommended optimal MRO providers by conducting comparative analysis, enhancing procurement strategy.
- Maintained cost-quality balance by identifying opportunities for savings in procurement processes.
Customer Service Representative
Gen-Pac Inc.
Tupelo, USA
03.1996 - 06.2001
- Maintained organized files and records for easy access and retrieval.
- Sorted and distributed incoming mail, prepared outgoing mail to ensure timely communication.
- Utilize office appliances such as photocopiers, printers etc. and computers for word processing, spreadsheet creation etc.
- Recorded minutes of meetings to accurately document discussions and decisions. of meetings and dictations.
- Assist in making travel arrangements and booking venues for conferences and events.
- Monitored office supply inventory and reported shortages to prevent disruptions in operations.
- Performed a variety of administrative tasks to support daily office operations. to support team operations.
Education
Psychology - Some college
Itawamba Community College
Fulton, MS05-1996
General Studies - 12
South Pontotoc High School
Pontotoc, MS05-1995
Skills
- Procurement & Purchasing
- Vendor & Supplier Management
- Contract & Price Negotiation
- Inventory Control and Order Management
- Purchase Orders & Invoice Processing (Three-Way Matching)
- Supply Chain & Sourcing (Local, Direct, JIT, Consignment)
- Budgeting, Cost Analysis & Financial Forecasting
- Spend Analysis and Market Research
- ERP Systems: SAP, SAP ERP, Sage/Peachtre, QuickBooks
- Microsoft Excel (Data Analysis, Filtering, Sorting, Reporting)
- Microsoft Word & Outlook
- Data Entry (10-Key, High Accuracy)
- Records & Database Management
- Administrative & Office Support
- Customer Service & Client Relations
- Phone & Reception Management
- Team Coordination & Project Management
- Vendor Quality Assurance & Performance Improvement
- Inventory Optimization & Continuous Improvement
- Bank Reconciliation, ACH & Journal Entries
- Construction, Manufacturing & Pharmacy Purchasing Experience
Certification
- Pharmacy Technician Certification
- Driver's License
Languages
English
Groups
- Medical receptionist for Banah, 01/19, 03/20, This is a free medical clinic in Pontotoc. I was the receptionist and record keeper.
- Lupus Angels, 08/11, 03/18, Nonprofit organization that did fund raising to support Lupus Awareness.
Timeline
Office Administrator
Tru Cut Frames
07.2026 - Current
Purchasing Assistant
Master Bilt
12.2023 - 07.2026
Customer Service Manager
The Mitchell group
01.2023 - 09.2023
Customer Service Representative
Hunter Douglas
10.2011 - 01.2023
Accounts Payable Clerk
Century Construction
06.2006 - 11.2011
Accounts Payable
Inter-Pac
08.2001 - 06.2006
Customer Service Representative
Gen-Pac Inc.
03.1996 - 06.2001
Psychology - Some college
Itawamba Community College
General Studies - 12
South Pontotoc High School