Sherri Ohlson
North Reading,MA
Summary
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with an eye for detail. Extremely productive in a high volume, high stress, environment. Proficient in the use of Microsoft applications. Self-starter with a can do attitude.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Purchasing Agent
Screenprint/Dow
01.2018 - Current
- Purchase the highest quality merchandise at the lowest possible price and in correct amounts
- Prepare purchase orders and review requisitions for goods and services
- Evaluate suppliers based on price, quality, selection, service, support, availability, reliability, production and distribution capabilities, and the supplier's reputation and history
- Analyze previous purchase orders and other data and information to determine reasonable prices
- Monitor shipments to ensure that goods come in on time, and in the event of problems trace shipments and follow up undelivered goods
- Confer with staff, users, and vendors to discuss defective or unacceptable goods or services and determine corrective action
- Monitor business performance as orders depend on the health of the business at that particular time
- Constantly thinking of ways to improve the company’s bottom line through vendor negotiations.
Reimbursement Facilitator/Hearing Advocacy Liaison
Social Security Advocates for the Disabled/The Advocator
01.2011 - 01.2018
- Performed a variety of administrative, customer-service related duties
- Documented all communication to claimants and insurance companies
- Communicated with various Social Security offices to ensure the timely release of benefits
- Facilitated communication between claimants and SSA to resolve issues commonly delaying payment
- Facilitated reimbursement from the client to the long-term disability insurer
- Responsible for timely creation and uploading of hearing packets for the attorney
- Primary ownership of attorney correspondence
- Post-hearing work up; submission of 1696 and 1695 documents to SSA
- Followed through on attorney requests, including outstanding medical records and additional client contact information
- Initiated improved workflow of documents with the IT department.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communication
Curry College
Skills
- Product sourcing
- Cost Control
- Pricing Structures
- Procurement
Timeline
Purchasing Agent
Screenprint/Dow
01.2018 - Current
Reimbursement Facilitator/Hearing Advocacy Liaison
Social Security Advocates for the Disabled/The Advocator
01.2011 - 01.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Communication
Curry College
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