Parthenia Mitchell

I have served with distinction in many different roles with the City of Atlanta. Currently, I serve as a Purchasing Specialist, Sr. in charge of Procuring goods and services needed for programming activities and operational needs for the Department of Parks and Recreation. Assist managers in budgetary project management and accounts payable duties.

Also, responsible for working with vendors, guiding and providing information for a seamless customer service experience.

• Reviewed purchase requisitions to ensure alignment with budgetary constraints.
• Established strong relationships with key suppliers, resulting in improved service levels.

Attended community functions representing the department and served as a liaison to the Mayor's office. Produced a monthly newsletter, wrote news releases. Coordinated media functions, etc.

• Provided strategic counsel to senior management on handling sensitive or controversial issues in the public eye
• Liaison for the Camp Best Friends Board of Director
• Responsible for coordination of quarterly board meetings
• Fundraising responsibilities
• Interfacing with Atlanta's business community and neighborhood associations

Handled booking contracts for building rentals, coordinated with the concessions vendor and stage crew for various productions based on terms and agreements.

• Reduced workload for the director by taking on additional responsibilities such as drafting correspondence, creating presentations, and preparing briefing materials.
• Conducted tours for prospective clients
• Monitored calendar for building availability
• Provided contract maintenance for the Janitorial contract and other Accounts Payable activities
• Facilitated smooth operations within the department by acting as a liaison between employees at various organizational levels including executives, peers, subordinates, vendors, and clients alike.