Mai-Britt Harvey Beerman
Lewisville,TX
Summary
Results-driven professional with extensive experience in procurement, customer relations, and hospitality operations. Adept at sourcing and negotiating vendor agreements, optimizing purchasing strategies, and delivering cost-saving initiatives. Skilled in fostering strong client relationships, managing high-level executive interactions, and driving revenue growth. Demonstrates strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and time management abilities with a commitment to excellence in customer service and operational efficiency.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Sourcing Manager, MRO, and OS&E
Aimbridge Hospitality
04.2023 - Current
- Supported procurement operations for one thousand hotels with a range of hospitality services
- Established and maintained strong relationships with key suppliers and vendors, ensuring consistent service delivery and contract compliance
- Developed cost-saving strategies, assessed supplier risk, and ensured compliance
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to optimize supplier participation
- Worked closely with Category Manager on new vendor rollouts
- Act as a liaison and effectively manage relationships with internal business partners and vendors in the development of programs to cater to driving needs
Purchasing Manager
Crescent Court
01.2022 - 04.2023
- Managed all purchasing operations for a luxury 236-room hotel
- Sourced and procured food, beverages, disposables, and specialty products
- Established effective ordering and inventory control systems
- Supervised purchasing associates and provided operational direction
- Processed invoices through Birch Street purchasing system
- Maintained inventory pars and stock rotation while ensuring cost control
- Presented and managed monthly inventory reports for Food & Beverage
- Increased Avendra supplier compliance and streamlined procurement processes
Health Services Coordinator
Trinity Terrace
07.2021 - 04.2022
- Managed purchasing for a 1,100-bed assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing facility
- Oversaw procurement and inventory management for PPE supplies, ensuring compliance and efficiency
- Monitored and maintained oxygen tank supplies and resident rental equipment
- Assisted in billing and tracking of resident supplies
- Implemented effective ordering and control systems for facility operations
- Maintained stock rotation and ensured cost-effective procurement
- Conducted monthly inventory audits and vendor compliance tracking
Director of Procurement
Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa
01.2020 - 10.2020
- Managed purchasing operations for a 493-room hotel and a premier country club with four golf courses
- Sourced food, beverage, disposables, and specialty products while optimizing supplier relationships
- Led a team of procurement professionals, ensuring efficient inventory control and cost-effective purchasing
- Spearheaded end-of-month inventory reconciliation and purchasing audits
Director of Purchasing
Adolphus Hotel
10.2017 - 01.2019
- Lead Generation & Contract Negotiations: Prospected leads, negotiated contracts, and provided consulting Services
- Project Management: Delivered tailored software solutions, enhancing efficiency across sectors
- CRM Client Relationships: Managed key accounts, ensuring timely delivery and favorable terms
- Budgeting & Cost Optimization: Developed and managed project budgets, implementing cost-saving strategies
- Project Management: Led cross-functional teams, coordinating timelines and resources
- Process Improvement: Analyzed processes, implemented best practices
- Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborated with clients and stakeholders, presenting updates
- Team Leadership: Managed a team of twenty developers
Director of Purchasing
Orlando World Center Marriott
09.2011 - 03.2017
- Led purchasing operations for a 2,000-room hotel, managing over $90M in food & beverage sales
- Achieved $1M in food cost savings through strategic sourcing and vendor negotiations
- Played a key role in multiple outlet re-concepts and sustainability initiatives, including eco-friendly conversions
- Managed alcohol, food, and controllable purchases exceeding $23M annually
- Senior Leader involved in the 1st Marriott Hotel launch of Project Opex (Pericardia)
- On boarding and training team for Gaylord acquisition for the purchasing department
- Pilot ARO savings project for Marriott International
- Responsible for the conversion of all paper goods to eco-friendly paper goods
- Spearheaded development and created partnerships for innovative garden and farm projects
- Responsible for growth of local farmer relationships throughout the market
- Responsible for the role out of the Beverage Programs
- Responsible for the implementation of yearly Corporate Beverage Standards
- Implement Adaco role out for hotel
- Assisted with off property charity events, with FOH and culinary support
- Crossed trained with in the Front of House restaurants
Director of Purchasing
JW Marriott Orlando Grand Lakes
06.2005 - 08.2011
- Led all food & beverage purchasing for a 1,000-room hotel, establishing par systems and inventory controls
- Developed and implemented effective ordering and inventory management systems
- Monitored F&B and culinary budgets, ensuring cost efficiency
- Sourced new products, including retail and packaged food for the Grab & Go Market
- Managed employee cafeteria operations
- Strengthened local farmer relationships to enhance sourcing
- Cross-trained in front-of-house restaurant operations
- Served as an active member of the JW Wine Ambassador and Go Green Hotel Committee
- Provided FOH and culinary support for off-property charity events
Education
B.S. - Food Service Management
Johnson & Wales University
Providence, RI05-1993
A.O.S - Culinary Arts
Johnson & Wales University
Providence, RI05-1991
Skills
- Vendor & Client Relationship Management
- Strategic Procurement & Sourcing
- Budgeting & Forecasting
- Negotiations & Cost Reduction
- Inventory & Supply Chain Management
- Customer Service & Presentation Skills
- Team Leadership & Collaboration
- Data Analysis & Problem-Solving
- Confidentiality & Discretion
- ADACO
- Birch Street
- Clear Sky
- Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Inventory & Supply Chain Management Systems
- Micros
- AccuBar
Timeline
Sourcing Manager, MRO, and OS&E
Aimbridge Hospitality
04.2023 - Current
Purchasing Manager
Crescent Court
01.2022 - 04.2023
Health Services Coordinator
Trinity Terrace
07.2021 - 04.2022
Director of Procurement
Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa
01.2020 - 10.2020
Director of Purchasing
Adolphus Hotel
10.2017 - 01.2019
Director of Purchasing
Orlando World Center Marriott
09.2011 - 03.2017
Director of Purchasing
JW Marriott Orlando Grand Lakes
06.2005 - 08.2011
B.S. - Food Service Management
Johnson & Wales University
A.O.S - Culinary Arts
Johnson & Wales University
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