Sherry Otto
Somerset,WI
Summary
Multi-tasking individual and team player with 15+ years of financial experience and a proven knowledge of finance acquisitions, research, and analysis seeking promotion to leverage my skills to successfully fill the Senior Buyer position at the MN Dept of Health.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
BUYER 1 | EVENTS COORDINATOR
Financial Management Minnesota Department Of Health
09.2018 - Current
- Perform volume purchasing of various catering, conference/events, and training for the divisions within the Department of Health and in accordance with applicable statutes, policies, and procedures
- Review contracts and post solicitations for bid
- Consult with agency staff in the writing and development of purchase requests and inform staff of pertinent procedural requirements so that agency requirements are clear and program needs are met
- Monitor the progress of purchases and take necessary action in order to meet agency requirements according to policies and procedures
- Verify that product/services ordered are received, meeting specifications, pricing, and quality requirements in order to authorize payment to vendors
- Process program RAISE form requests for vendor and MDH purchasing card expenses with minimal supervision and recommend proper submission of employee training, conferences/seminars and workshops, memberships, food and beverage purchases
- Oversee and process the purchase orders for all Request to Provide Financial Support to an Event Sponsorships.
State Program Admin Tech Specialist
Environmental Health - Minnesota Department of Health
01.2007 - 09.2013
- Operations Center and Predatory Offender Registration Crimes Against a Persons Unit Office and State Admin Assistant State of Minnesota, Public Safety Bureau of Criminal Apprehension
Education
B.S. Management and Human Resources Management -
UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSINSTOUT
Menomonie, WI05.2013
Skills
- Local Purchase (ALP) Certified $25,000, Prism, RAISE, SEMA4, Swift statewide accounting experience Ability to manage multiple priorities and translate technical and financial data and effectively communicate with MDH staff
Timeline
BUYER 1 | EVENTS COORDINATOR
Financial Management Minnesota Department Of Health
09.2018 - Current
State Program Admin Tech Specialist
Environmental Health - Minnesota Department of Health
01.2007 - 09.2013
B.S. Management and Human Resources Management -
UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSINSTOUT
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