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Tatum L White

Fremont,CA

Summary

Dedicated purchasing professional with 13+ years of progressive experience orchestrating national procurement functions focused on facilities maintenance quality, cost-efficiency and effectively addressing inventory requirements.

Currently working on five(+) years of increasingly responsible experience in school business procurement for Fremont Unified School District in the Maintenance Department.

8+ years experience in purchasing, logistics and sales at Dale Commercial & Industrial Supply of Dale Hardware in Fremont.

20+ years customer service experience in multiple industries such as restaurants, retail stores, commercial sales and business procurement.

Knowledge & understanding of government codes/laws in regards to school business purchasing.

Enthusiastically & Cordially provides exceptional & timely service, acquiring ALL materials & ALL supplies needed in regards to facility maintenance in order to provide ALL staff & ALL students a safe & successful educational program.

Motivator with the ability to communicate effectively, utilizing technology to both, executive and business audiences.

Woman of action. Driven to succeed while building trusting, cohesive, working relationships with a combined goal of increasing production.

Extensive knowledge of commercial building materials and commodities used in facility maintenance.

Knowledgeable in the requirements and practices of tradespeople in the multiple fields such as HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, Carpentry, & Landscaping.

Quick to find solutions to urgent repairs and deadline requirements.

Able to assess and recommend inventory adjustments based on replenishment needs.

Veteran purchasing leader with exceptional abilities in team leadership, tactical planning and project management.

Top-notch strengths in verbal and written communication, work organization and complex problem solving.

Well-versed in policy improvements, cost reductions and business operations support.

Skilled project leader and logistics expert committed to timely and within-budget deliverables.

Achievements include waste reductions, quality improvements and production streamlining.

Proactive and hardworking with in-depth understanding of purchasing operations.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Purchasing /Stock Clerk

Fremont Unified School District
Fremont, CA
08.2018 - Current
  • Prepares formal bid packages in order analyze, evaluate and pre-qualify bidders and award contracts according to financial capacity, bondability, past performance and other related factors.
  • Reviews work orders/requisitions and personally conducts and assures that the best solution and sources of supply are cultivated.
  • Manages contracts after award.
  • Interviews sales representatives and vendors regarding commodities, services and a variety of matters relating to purchasing operations.
  • Prepares technical legal resolutions, general conditions and specifications for furniture, equipment, public works materials and supplies and services purchased or leased by the District.
  • Negotiates with vendors and suppliers and administered contracts.
  • Purchases the highest quality products for the lowest possible price.
  • Tracks shipments to ensure delivery on time and in excellent condition.
  • Verifies receipt of items by comparing items ordered to items received.
  • Reviews and organizes records of materials purchased and related costs.
  • Negotiates preferred terms and conditions for company to achieve significant savings.
  • Seeks out and evaluates vendors, negotiates prices and completes contracts.
  • Sources unique items and built relationships with vendors able to reliably deliver high-quality goods.
  • Collaborates with newly acquired and existing suppliers on various types of RFX's.
  • Decreases sourcing costs through negotiation and demand management.
  • Receives and reviewed department supply requisitions and placed appropriate orders based on need and available funds.
  • Consistently puts children's safety first by handling requisitions with a sense of urgency and compassion.
  • Develops cost-savings and new solutions to existing problems through persistent research and innovation.
  • Maintains industry knowledge through continuing education, training and monitoring of industry publications.

Commercial Account Executive

Dale Commercial & Industrial Supply
Fremont, CA
09.2010 - 08.2018
  • Increased sales an average of 20% annually.
  • Generated new business through referrals and business contacts with 15-20 new accounts a year.
  • Worked with customers to provide solutions to various building maintenance and construction needs.
  • Sourced and quote products & services including price and availability.
  • Provided required specs & msds sheets, as well as manuals & warranty info to ensure confidence and accuracy on all orders.
  • Have built relationships with many different vendors, both local & broad in order to explore all avenues of purchasing and negotiate the best price and quickest solution to customer needs.
  • Handled all logistics of purchasing & receiving including tracking info on all PO's and shipments to avoid loss.
  • Communicated order details and requirements with vendors and customers to ensure transparency.
  • Monitored multiple databases to keep track of company inventory, pending orders, estimates and returns.
  • Provided onsite training
  • Provided outside sales which proved to be a value to department by increasing not only sales but customer loyalty.
  • Provided a welcoming and efficient shopping/working environment to support facility maintenance teams.

Senior Server

Massimo's
Fremont, CA
10.2013 - Current
  • With over 22 years of customer service experience in restaurants, the number one priority has always been an exceptional guest experience.
  • Provide fine dining service in both the restaurant and banquet dept.
  • Able to break down tasks into teachable parts using steps of service to train new employees.
  • Delegate tasks needed to achieve a clean and productive environment.
  • Ability to communicate clearly and work efficiently in a team environment.

Lead Server

Cheesecake Factory
Walnut Creek, CA
01.2009 - 01.2010
  • Hired for the grand opening of the Walnut Creek location.
  • Implemented procedural housekeeping duties.
  • Honed communication and multi-tasking skills in this high paced environment.
  • Gained new appreciation for the importance of teamwork.

Lead Server

Scotts Seafood Restaurant
Walnut Creek , CA
01.2004 - 01.2010
  • Hired as a cocktail waitress and quickly promoted to lead dinning room server.
  • Served large banquets.
  • Built invaluable relationships with regular customers.
  • Helped convert occasional diners to more frequent guests.
  • Trained new employees.

Education

Certificate of Completion - Purchasing 101 & 201

CA Association of School Business Officials
Sacramento, CA
09-2023

High School Diploma -

Dublin High School
2001

CAPPO Certified -

CA Association of Public Procurement Officials
3121 Park Avenue, Ste C Soquel, CA 95073

General Ed/Sociology -

Diablo Valley College

Skills

  • Knowledge & Understanding of State/Federal & Other (Public Contract Code, Labor Code, Code of Civil Procedures, Education Code, ETC) Codes & Laws which school business procurement officials are governed by
  • Empowered to uphold & implement these extremely important legal requirements for the District
  • Able to use critical thinking to spot issues & concerns in regards to requisitions & contracts
  • Territory sales experience
  • Inventory maintenance and replenishment forecast
  • Computer & office equipment proficiency
  • Microsoft Office and Excel
  • Client-focused & Service-driven
  • Streamline purchasing processes
  • Reports generation and analysis
  • Persistent & Results-oriented
  • Customer needs assessment
  • File/records maintenance
  • Contract negotiation/review/drafting
  • Purchasing & receiving logistics
  • Creative problem solving
  • Expense control & Resourcefulness
  • Research/source old or unique parts/equipment
  • Communication and active listening
  • Judgment and decision making
  • Alternate/Comparable part review & analysis
  • Bid process management
  • Quality assurance standards
  • Policy improvements
  • Professional communication skills
  • Pricing structures & negotiations
  • Supplier relationship management
  • Forecasting
  • Logistics coordination
  • Dependable and reliable
  • Stockroom procedures
  • Cheerful and energetic
  • Effective team player
  • Excellent multi-tasker
  • Product organization
  • Time management

Timeline

Purchasing /Stock Clerk

Fremont Unified School District
08.2018 - Current

Senior Server

Massimo's
10.2013 - Current

Commercial Account Executive

Dale Commercial & Industrial Supply
09.2010 - 08.2018

Lead Server

Cheesecake Factory
01.2009 - 01.2010

Lead Server

Scotts Seafood Restaurant
01.2004 - 01.2010

Certificate of Completion - Purchasing 101 & 201

CA Association of School Business Officials

High School Diploma -

Dublin High School

CAPPO Certified -

CA Association of Public Procurement Officials

General Ed/Sociology -

Diablo Valley College

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