Phelissa Kirkland
Huntingdon,TN
Summary
Currently working as the Procurement Officer 2 in Region 4 Garage. Extremely motivated individual with strong work ethic and ability to work independently. Strong organizational and team collaboration skills with experience in improving processes. Continuously striving to maintain exceptional accuracy and consistent productivity.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Procurement Officer 2
Tennessee Department Of Transportation
Jackson , TN
04.2024 - Current
- Developed and implemented procurement policies, procedures, and systems to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Reviewed invoices and purchase orders for accuracy and completeness prior to payment processing.
- Monitored supplier performance metrics such as delivery times, quality of goods and services, pricing levels.
- Provided training sessions to staff members regarding procurement processes and best practices.
- Ensured that all purchases were made in accordance with organizational policies and procedures.
- Generated periodic reports related to procurement activities for senior management review.
- Implemented strategies for reducing costs associated with purchasing goods and services without compromising on quality or service level agreements.
Procurement Officer 1
Tennessee Department Of Transportation
Jackson, TN
05.2020 - Current
- Input, analyzed and reported on data covering all aspects of procurement operations
- Purchase all parts and supplies necessary for daily operations
- Continuously ordering material for replenishment of stockroom inventory
- Ensure all inventory counts are maintained with complete accuracy
- Developed and maintained relationships with key suppliers for smooth communication and to meet required expectations
- Used Microsoft Word, Excel and other software tools to create documents and other communications
- Building relationships with all district shops and district PO1's.
Operation Technician
TDOT
Jackson, TN
01.2015 - 05.2018
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time
- Supported needs of multiple jobs with skill and efficiency
- Assisted supervisor with running crews and leadership responsibilities including stocking materials for project assignment
- Created workorders, charged parts to workorders from inventory, and processed DT605 for District and Regional distribution
- Performed inner unit transfers for 4 District garages for Region 4
- Assisted the Procurement Officer 2 in ordering materials and parts for Regional garage and District units, and performed this duty while the Procurement Officer 2 was on extended leave as well as when the position was vacant.
Carpenter
Kci Construction
St. Louis, MO
02.2007 - 09.2014
- Responsible for ordering and receiving inventory, keeping up with demand and cost of the jobs
- While in this position, I utilized computer software to make excel spreadsheets to help keep up with minimum and maximum inventory levels in the inventory room/stock yard
- Adhered to guidelines set forth by the company's policies and procedures to maintain proficiency
- Organized project work by reading blueprints and assessing job specifications to determine optimal plans
- Planned projects by identifying necessary equipment, tools, and required assistance
- Proactively managed projects to obtain 100% customer satisfaction for all custom work
- Kept team members safe and job sites free of hazards by maintaining good organizational skills at all stages
- Constructed several custom built designs according to specifications
- Followed established job site safety regulations and maintained safe and clean work area.
Education
Carpenter's Joint Apprenticeship Program - Journeyman Carpenter
CJAP
05-2007
High School Diploma -
Fox High School
05.1993
Skills
- Edison
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
- Sharepoint
- Project Coordination
- CDL holder
- Fleet Focus
- Outlook
- Document Preparation
Timeline
Procurement Officer 2
Tennessee Department Of Transportation
04.2024 - Current
Procurement Officer 1
Tennessee Department Of Transportation
05.2020 - Current
Operation Technician
TDOT
01.2015 - 05.2018
Carpenter
Kci Construction
02.2007 - 09.2014
Carpenter's Joint Apprenticeship Program - Journeyman Carpenter
CJAP
High School Diploma -
Fox High School
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