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Patricia Brandl

BOYNTON BEACH,FL

Summary

Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Global Procurement & Supplier Management- Procurem

GE Renewable Energy
Home, FL
03.2024 - Current
  • Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
  • Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
  • Managed the entire procurement process from sourcing through contract execution and post-award supplier management.
  • Implemented processes for continuous improvement of supplier management system.
  • Reviewed and updated suppliers' information such as contact details, payment terms, and performance ratings.
  • Negotiated prices with vendors for the purchase of required materials and services.
  • Conducted research to identify new potential suppliers based on quality, price, availability, reliability and serviceability criteria.

PMO Procurement Speciliast

GE Renewable Energy
Home, FL
01.2022 - 03.2024
  • Evaluated supplier quotations to determine best value for money products or services.
  • Collaborated closely with other departments to understand their product requirements and ensure timely fulfillment of orders.
  • Prepared and processed purchase orders for supplies, equipment and services.
  • Tracked orders and confirmed system lead times, delivery dates and costs.
  • Entered order details into system and inputted updates accordingly using ERP Races/Oracle.

Procurement Specialist

Geosyntec
Boca Raton, FL
12.2019 - 12.2021
  • Provide support to the Corporate Accounting team, project managers, project admins, and engineers.
    Assisting Procurement E-sourcing and Supplier Management System of 10,000 or more suppliers.
  • Assist with reviewing project contracts, ensuring all agreements, purchases, and initiatives are approved by applicable senior principals, Project Manager, and supplier.
    Reviewing terms of payment, purchase orders (for services and goods) information accordingly when setting up a new potential supplier, vendors, subcontractors, and independent contractors.
    Developing long-term strategic relationships with key vendors.
    Assisting with change orders, closing purchase orders, and opening purchase orders as needed.
    Managing the accuracy of incoming electronic project invoices prior to approving them for payment, with necessary backup from multiple entities and currencies. Ensure that any invoice discrepancies and issues are resolved with the supplier and project team.
    Assisting in implementation by identifying and improving business process needs.
    Developing and updating work instructions for processes.
    1099 supplier review of Tax type and business forms. Assisting the Procurement manager in development aid and maintenance of a DCMA compliant Purchasing System. Executing special projects as assigned.
    Work with ERP system, BST, and suppliers' maintenance portal.

Accounts Payable Specialist

Thermbond Refractory Solutions
Boca Raton, FL
10.2016 - 11.2019
  • Reviewed invoices and check requests for accuracy, completeness, and conformity to company policy.
  • Processed accounts payable transactions in a timely manner according to established policies and procedures.
  • Investigated discrepancies between purchase orders, receiving documents, and vendor invoices.
  • Maintained accurate records of payments made to vendors.
  • Assisted with month-end closing activities related to accounts payable.
  • Reconciled vendor statements on a monthly basis.
  • Prepared checks for mailing or electronic payment processing.
  • Researched and resolved invoice discrepancies and issues with vendors and suppliers.
  • Developed relationships with vendors and suppliers to ensure prompt payment of invoices.
  • Answered inquiries from internal departments regarding accounts payable status.
  • Provided support to the accounting team as needed during busy periods or special projects.
  • Prepared 1099 forms at the end of each fiscal year as required by law.
  • Assisted in developing new processes that improved efficiency within the department.
  • Performed ad hoc reporting when requested by management.
  • Analyzed invoice and expense reports, identified variances and researched issues to correct problems and maintain financial compliance.
  • Handled high-volume invoice processing with minimal supervision.
  • Weekly banking reconciliations of multiple currencies between system and statements.

Accounting Staff

Stellar Materials, LLC
Boca Raton , FL
12.2014 - 10.2016
  • Performed general accounting tasks such as accounts receivable, accounts payable, and bank reconciliations.
  • Assisted in the preparation of monthly financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.
  • Provided support for annual audit activities by preparing requested documents and reports.
  • Reconciled bank statements each month to ensure proper recording of transactions in QuickBooks software system.
  • Collaborated with other staff members on special projects related to the organization's accounting functions.

Import & Export Specialist, Customer Service

Stellar Materials, LLC
Boca Raton, FL
11.2010 - 12.2014
  • Assisted in the preparation of export documents, such as commercial invoices and packing lists.
  • Conducted research to ensure compliance with relevant international laws and regulations.
  • Coordinated with freight forwarders for timely shipment of goods.
  • Provided advice on customs clearance procedures and documentation requirements.
  • Maintained records of all shipments and transactions related to exports.
  • Collaborated with colleagues in other departments to ensure smooth operations.
  • Analyzed data related to cost, competitors, pricing, sales volume.
  • Tracked progress of shipments throughout their journey from origin to destination point.
  • Reviewed purchase orders received from foreign buyers for accuracy and completeness.
  • Updated computer system with details such as dimensions, weights and general waybill data.
  • Supervised international air and ocean shipments for wide range of customers, quickly identifying issues for immediate resolution.

Education

BBA - Business Administration And Management, General

PUC Minas
Minas Gerais
12-2006

Skills

  • Friendly, Positive Attitude
  • Team Management
  • Critical Thinking
  • Task Prioritization
  • Microsoft Office
  • Continuous Process Improvement
  • Capacity Planning/demand planning
  • Supply chain Management
  • Import/Export
  • Strategic planning
  • Accounting
  • Procurement
  • Order and inventory Management

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
Portuguese
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Limited

Affiliations

Causes

Arts and Culture • Children • Civil Rights and Social Action • Disaster and Humanitarian Relief • Education • Environment • Health • Human Rights • Social Services

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Global Procurement & Supplier Management- Procurem

GE Renewable Energy
03.2024 - Current

PMO Procurement Speciliast

GE Renewable Energy
01.2022 - 03.2024

Procurement Specialist

Geosyntec
12.2019 - 12.2021

Accounts Payable Specialist

Thermbond Refractory Solutions
10.2016 - 11.2019

Accounting Staff

Stellar Materials, LLC
12.2014 - 10.2016

Import & Export Specialist, Customer Service

Stellar Materials, LLC
11.2010 - 12.2014

BBA - Business Administration And Management, General

PUC Minas

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