RYON NORWOOD
Nashville,Tennessee
Summary
Dependable Procurement Specialist with a background in tracking products from vendor shipments to the consumer pipeline. Analytical performer with price dispute resolution experience. Considered an enthusiastic employee with great decision-making skills. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Procurement Specialist /Buyer Specialist
UPS
08.2022 - Current
- Tracked purchase orders and followed up with vendors and carriers to support timely deliveries.
- Researched and identified potential new suppliers to increase vendor base.
- Established relationships with vendors and suppliers to streamline procurement operations.
- Maintained ongoing communication with suppliers to promote workflow and respond to inquiries.
Bookkeeper /Financial Analyst
Kanco Builder
01.2022 - 06.2022
- Collected data and developed detailed spreadsheets to identify trends and create revenue, profitability, and expense forecasts.
- Conducted detailed financial analysis to identify and evaluate changes in operations, trends, and potential areas of improvement.
- Used relevant financial technology to generate reports and recommended courses of action to upper management.
- Performed complex financial and budget analyses to determine requirements and justify requested funding.
- HR – QuickBooks Payroll payout weekly, interviewing/screening new subcontractors building POs, and matching invoices to create checks.
Assistant General Manager
Courtyard By Marriott
01.2003 - 01.2022
- Handled cash accurately and prepared deposits.
- Motivated, trained, and disciplined employees to maximize performance.
- Resolved problems promptly to elevate customer approval.
- Managed team schedule with an eye for coverage needs and individual strengths.
- I have worked with Marriott for 19 years, I worked my way up from Valet, Guest Service Front Desk Agent, PBX supervisor, Housekeeping Supervisor, Front of the House Supervisor, Director of Housekeeping, and Assistant GM.
- Maintain budgets from $ 800k - 700 million dollar properties. managed more then seven thousand employees over my career in hospitality.
Education
Certification - Data Analytics
Google
Online Class 07.2022
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Loyola University New Orleans
New Orleans, LA05.2006
Skills
- Knowledgeable in [Software]
- Writing and Verbal Communication
- Price Dispute Resolution
- Effective Communication
- Purchase Order Creation
- Supply Chain Planning
- Order Placement
- Vendor Relationship Management
- Price Negotiation
- Vendor Sourcing
- Contract Negotiations
- Logistics Oversight
Timeline
Procurement Specialist /Buyer Specialist
UPS
08.2022 - Current
Bookkeeper /Financial Analyst
Kanco Builder
01.2022 - 06.2022
Assistant General Manager
Courtyard By Marriott
01.2003 - 01.2022
Certification - Data Analytics
Google
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Loyola University New Orleans
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