Shelly Whitman
Mustang,OK
Summary
Dynamic procurement and design professional with a proven track record at Hobby Lobby Corporate, adept in negotiation and strategic sourcing. Excelled in transforming concepts into innovative products, enhancing supplier relationships, and driving purchasing strategies. Showcases exceptional multi-tasking and communication skills, ensuring quality assurance and cost control. Achieved significant inventory oversight and pricing support, contributing to continuous process improvements.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Buyer
Hobby Lobby Corporate
Oklaho, OK
07.2010 - 12.2023
- Developed and designed textiles, trims, pillows, and decor, ensuring high-quality and innovative products.
- I calculated stock, placed new orders, and re-orders to maintain proper inventory of items.
- I sourced and managed products for my department, as well as negotiated pricing and quality.
Interior Designer
Cunningham Design
Oklahoma City, OK
01.2009 - 05.2010
- Executed interior design projects and managed sales on the design floor, overseeing all installations.
- Performed CAD drawings and floor plans.
- Designed showroom vignettes, attended markets, purchasing furnishings, lighting, and decor for clients.
- Designed custom furniture and window treatments.
Associate
Orthopedic Associates
Oklahoma , OK
02.2006 - 06.2009
- Collected payments from patients and managed insurance claims, ensuring accurate and timely processing.
- I precertified and collected deposits from surgery patients.
- I handled all recurring payments to accounts, as well as doing all collection letters and calls.
Education
Associate of Arts - Interior Design
Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Weatherford, OK01-1984
Skills
- Procurement planning
- New market research
- Purchasing strategy development
- Multi-tasking strength
- Attendance oversight
- Continuous process improvements
- Pricing support
- Delivery management
- Supplier relationship management
- Inventory oversight
- Strategizing
- Quality assurance
- Purchasing strategies
- Pricing analysis
- Vendor vetting
- Customer service
- Presentation
- Materials sourcing
- Purchasing expertise
- Negotiation
- Strategic sourcing
- Supplier sourcing
- Pricing
- Cost controls
- Relationship building
- Verbal and written communication
- Inventory monitoring
- Purchase order management
- Sales experience
Timeline
Buyer
Hobby Lobby Corporate
07.2010 - 12.2023
Interior Designer
Cunningham Design
01.2009 - 05.2010
Associate
Orthopedic Associates
02.2006 - 06.2009
Associate of Arts - Interior Design
Southwestern Oklahoma State University
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