Tellisha Frankhouser
Ketchikan
Summary
Compassionate and motivated tribal professional with going on three years of experience serving tribal communities in both rescue relief and procurement roles at Tlingit and Haida. I have worked directly with tribal members, stakeholders, and internal departments to support critical programs, build systems, and strengthen relationships grounded in trust and respect. I played a key role in helping to develop the procurement department, supporting major purchases while ensuring compliance with federal standards. Known for being approachable and dependable, I bring strong communication skills, relationship-building experience, and a genuine passion for helping people and organizations succeed.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Procurement Specialist
Central Council Tlingit & Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska
04.2024 - Current
- Build and maintain strong vendor relationships, support sourcing, negotiations, and pricing analysis.
- Manage end-to-end procurement operations using ePMX procurement software, including purchase orders, vendor documentation, and invoice reconciliation.
- Develop and implement procurement-related policies, internal procedures, and compliance that are aligned with 2 CFR 200 requirements.
- Create onboarding guides, training manuals, and step-by-step reference materials for new employees.
- Lead live and virtual training sessions for staff on procurement policies, workflows, and software utilization.
- Serve as a departmental trainer and subject-matter resource, providing one-on-one and group-based instruction.
- Coordinate and facilitate live vendor training sessions, including bringing Amazon Business representatives to Alaska to conduct in-person staff training.
- Collaborate closely with Finance, Accounts Payable, Communications, and program departments to improve purchasing efficiency and transparency.
- Support emergency procurement and logistics during high-need events, and disaster response.
- Implemented cost-saving measures by analyzing procurement data and negotiations.
- Led cross-functional meetings to align procurement strategies with organizational goals and objectives.
Procurement Help Desk Technician
Central Council Tlingit & Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Provided procurement system support to internal staff, resolving software and process issues.
- Assisted in department-wide adoption of new electronic procurement systems.
- Developed training videos, guides, and FAQs to support organization-wide learning.
- Supported leadership in identifying gaps and recommending process improvements.
Rescue Relief Eligibility Technician
Central Council Tlingit & Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska
07.2023 - 01.2024
- Supported federally funded relief programs through application processing, eligibility verification, and documentation management.
- Maintained confidentiality and ensured compliance with audit and reporting requirements.
- Delivered compassionate, culturally responsive service to tribal citizens.
Operations Manager
Bountiful
04.2023 - 08.2023
- Led day-to-day nonprofit operations, including donor communication, volunteer coordination, and community outreach.
- Assisted with food drives and donor stewardship efforts.
- Developed policies and procedures to ensure safe, compliant food distribution.
Emergency Logistics & Procurement Support
06.2024
- Assisted with emergency supply coordination in collaboration with federal and local partners.
Vice President, Student Government
University of Alaska Anchorage
- Advocated for student needs, collaborated with administration, and supported campus initiatives.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) -
University of Alaska Southeast
12.2025
Associate of Business Administration -
University of Alaska Southeast
Associate of Health Science -
University of Alaska Southeast
Skills
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Relationship & Vendor Management
- Policy Development & Implementation
- Training Development & Facilitation
- Event Coordination & Logistics
- Procurement Support
- Knowledgeable in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Cultural Competency & Indigenous Governance
- Team collaboration
- Event planning
- Customer engagement
- Procurement operations
- Fundraising strategies
- Telephone and email etiquette
References
Available upon request
Additional Leadership And Service
- Emergency Logistics & Procurement Support, Juneau Flood (2024): Assisted with emergency supply coordination in collaboration with federal and local partners.
- Vice President, Student Government, University of Alaska Anchorage, Advocated for student needs, collaborated with administration, and supported campus initiatives.
Fundraising And Community Leadership
- Fourth of July Queen, City of Wrangell, Successfully raised over $12,000 through community fundraising, sponsorships, and donor outreach to support the City of Wrangell's Fourth of July celebrations. Built early experience in donor engagement, public speaking, event promotion, and relationship-building.
- Active Member, Alaska Native Brotherhood & Sisterhood (ANB/ANS), Volunteer (Seasonal): Support summer events, cultural activities, and community gatherings. Participate in advocacy, cultural preservation, and relationship-building within Southeast Alaska communities.
Timeline
Emergency Logistics & Procurement Support
06.2024
Procurement Specialist
Central Council Tlingit & Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska
04.2024 - Current
Procurement Help Desk Technician
Central Council Tlingit & Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska
01.2024 - 04.2024
Rescue Relief Eligibility Technician
Central Council Tlingit & Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska
07.2023 - 01.2024
Operations Manager
Bountiful
04.2023 - 08.2023
Vice President, Student Government
University of Alaska Anchorage
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) -
University of Alaska Southeast
Associate of Business Administration -
University of Alaska Southeast
Associate of Health Science -
University of Alaska Southeast