Melanie Lawson
Pearland,TX
Summary
Highly skilled professional specializing in administrative coordination and purchasing management. Established public servant with 10+ years of experience working in positions demanding strong organizational, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills. Certified Texas Contract Developer with sound decision making ability. Tactful, integrity-orientated, and performance driven. Solid experience in both City and County government.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Purchasing Business Partner/Buyer
CITY OF PEARLAND
Pearland, TX
10.2022 - 06.2024
- Administered and comprehensively oversaw the City's Procurement Card Program to include cardholder setup, receipt verification, ongoing cardholder assistance, and auditing of purchases ensuring adherence to City policy
Executive Assistant
CITY OF PEARLAND
Pearland, TX
09.2018 - 10.2022
- Executive Assistant to Chief Financial Officer and Finance Management Team
Executive Assistant
Parks & Recreation Department
Pearland, TX
04.2015 - 09.2018
- Executive Assistant to Director of Parks and Recreation
Case Services Assistant (Administrative Assistant)
EL PASO COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
Colorado Springs, CO
04.2008 - 01.2015
- Contract, Subsidy, and Medicaid Management for 1,000 cases covering 1,500 children
Education
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration -
University of Colorado - Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs, CO05.2026
Skills
- Administrative Management
- Strategic Planning
- Operations Management
- Organizational Development
- Human Resources
- Financial Administration
- Industry Expertise
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Process Improvements
- Employee Motivation
- Purchasing and planning
Websites
Certification
Certified Texas Contract Developer (CTCD), Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, 06/23
References
Upon Request
Timeline
Purchasing Business Partner/Buyer
CITY OF PEARLAND
10.2022 - 06.2024
Executive Assistant
CITY OF PEARLAND
09.2018 - 10.2022
Executive Assistant
Parks & Recreation Department
04.2015 - 09.2018
Case Services Assistant (Administrative Assistant)
EL PASO COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
04.2008 - 01.2015
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration -
University of Colorado - Colorado Springs