Susannah Tooley
Jacksonville Beach,FL
Summary
Proactive procurement professional with expertise in helping businesses meet fulfillment obligations through reliable vendor partnerships and streamlined ordering processes. Performs detailed research in supplier selection, sourcing, and value assessment to form best overall strategy for long-term sustainability. Manages purchasing budget to exceed savings goals.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Procurement
Wild Dunes
01.2006 - 03.2020
- Hired and directed 8-12 warehouse team members to receive, stock, and deliver products across resort while staying within budgetary and labor allowances.
- Worked closely with leadership team and board of directors to strategically improve resort operations.
- Developed and maintained relationships with key suppliers and reviewed vendor contracts for optimal service.
- Performed monthly cycle count of inventory to ensure product freshness and decrease waste.
- Led farm-to-table initiative by researching, vetting, and sourcing vendors local to the greater Charleston area.
- Nominated to lead Green Team to install recycling program, procure environmentally sustainable products, and reduce single-use plastic from resort.
Assistant Manager
Sea Island Grille - Wild Dunes Resort
01.2005 - 01.2006
- Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
- Developed strategy to increase sales and drive profits through reduction of food cost and decreasing scheduled labor.
Deli Manager
Wild Dunes Resort
03.2004 - 01.2005
- Monitored food inventory and supplies to prevent waste to become most profitable food outlet on resort.
- Developed weekly promotions to increase revenues.
Education
High School Diploma -
American High School Academy
GeorgiaSkills
- Supplier Selection
- Inventory Management
- Eliminating Waste
- Reducing Costs
- Price Negotiation
- Supplier Process Improvement
- Vendor Contracts
- Supply Chain Management
Affiliations
Volunteer with the Tom Coughlin Jay Fund for pediatric cancer.
Additional Information
Hobbies include travel, surfing, yoga, fitness, and art.
Timeline
Director of Procurement
Wild Dunes
01.2006 - 03.2020
Assistant Manager
Sea Island Grille - Wild Dunes Resort
01.2005 - 01.2006
Deli Manager
Wild Dunes Resort
03.2004 - 01.2005
High School Diploma -
American High School Academy
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