Paige Proksel
Summary
Strategic utility professional with experience leading cross-functional collaboration, stakeholder engagement, and communication initiatives. Demonstrated ability to guide teams, train peers, and influence outcomes. Skilled in translating complex operational challenges into clear messaging, driving alignment across stakeholders, and supporting business objectives through proactive communication and problem-solving. Recognized for initiative, leadership in team settings, and ability to manage competing priorities effectively.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Strategic Sourcing Specialist
Black Hills Energy
Council Bluffs
12.2022 - Current
- Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers, ensuring alignment with business objectives and consistent communication
- Serve as a liaison between business units and vendors, translating operational needs into clear requirements and facilitating issue resolution
- Lead communication efforts for sourcing initiatives, including RFx events, ensuring transparency, stakeholder engagement, and alignment across teams
- Influence decision-making by presenting sourcing insights, recommendations, and risk assessments to stakeholders
- Communicate complex sourcing decisions, risks, and contract considerations to non-technical stakeholders, improving understanding and compliance
- Educate internal teams on procurement policies and procedures, strengthening compliance and supporting risk management efforts
- Contribute to process improvements that enhance sourcing efficiency and organizational effectiveness
- Facilitate and lead portions of internal and external stakeholder meetings, helping drive discussions, clarify priorities, and ensure alignment
- Provide informal leadership by mentoring teammates and supporting onboarding and skill development initiatives such as RFx event training and contracts training.
- Recognized as a go-to resource for team members, providing guidance, support, and process clarification
Materials Coordinator
Black Hills Energy
Council Bluffs
04.2022 - 12.2022
- Coordinated communication among operations teams, planners, and contractors to align material availability for routine and emergency work, enhancing operational readiness
- Facilitated timely communication and delivery of critical materials for time-sensitive and emergency operations, minimizing potential delays
- Acted as a central point of contact for material-related issues, resolving inquiries quickly to minimize operational disruption.
- Partnered with cross-functional stakeholders to align supply availability with operational priorities and business needs
- Improved internal communication processes and guided team members and contractors, fostering clarity in material management
- Developed standardized communication guidance for contractors, improving consistency and accuracy of material request processes
- Maintained detailed documentation to support audit readiness and transparency in inventory management
Utility Line Locator
Black Hills Energy
Council Bluffs
01.2021 - 04.2022
- Communicated with customers, contractors, and utility representatives to ensure safe, compliant excavation practices
- Represented company by delivering clear, accurate, and timely information to external stakeholders
- Managed high-pressure situations with effective communication to prevent service disruptions and ensure safety
- Collaborated across departments to report field conditions, escalate issues, and support operational decision-making
- Demonstrated leadership in the field by proactively identifying risks and coordinating with stakeholders to ensure safe outcomes
- Delivered safety updates and contributed to team discussions to reinforce a strong safety culture
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Marketing, Management, and Human Resources
University of Nebraska Omaha
Omaha, NE01-2021
Skills
- Supplier management
- PeopleSoft Financials
- Microsoft Excel & Office Suite
- Team leadership
- Time Management & Prioritization
- Presentation & Communication Skills
- Adobe Acrobat
Activities And Volunteering
- Aspire Mentoring Circle Participant & Leader
- Work Ambassador
- United Way Volunteer
- Red Cross Volunteer
- Spirit of Courage
- Midlands Humane Society
- Council Bluffs Black Tie Community Foundation
- Project Search
Timeline
Strategic Sourcing Specialist
Black Hills Energy
12.2022 - Current
Materials Coordinator
Black Hills Energy
04.2022 - 12.2022
Utility Line Locator
Black Hills Energy
01.2021 - 04.2022
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Marketing, Management, and Human Resources
University of Nebraska Omaha