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Tessa Armand
Business Support Specialist
New Orleans,LA
Work Preference
Summary
Resourceful and experienced Business Support Specialist professional, with natural ability to strive in a corporate office atmosphere, with a positive attitude and desire to learn, as well as proven experience managing increased levels of responsibility. Looking to bring my leadership, passion, and skills to the company, for mutual growth and success.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Purchasing Support Specialist
Covenant House New Orleans
New Orleans
04.2025 - 04.2026
- Managed procurement processes for supplies and materials at a youth support organization.
- Coordinated vendor communications to ensure timely delivery of essential resources, supporting uninterrupted program operations.
- Reviewed purchase orders for accuracy and compliance, minimizing errors and ensuring alignment with organizational standards.
- Resolved discrepancies between purchase orders and vendor invoices, facilitating prompt payment and maintaining positive vendor relationships.
- Communicated with accounts payable team to address invoice payment issues.
- Participated in cross-functional meetings to align purchasing strategies with program needs.
- Evaluated current processes to identify areas of improvement in the purchasing process.
- Received and reviewed department supply requisitions and placed appropriate orders based on need and available funds.
Sr. Administrative Assistant
Ochsner Health Systems
11.2023 - 05.2024
- Navigated electronic medical records (EMR) and practice management systems to support efficient operations.
- Managed appointment scheduling and patient flow to optimize care delivery.
- Coordinated schedules for executives, ensuring efficient use of time and resources.
- Managed office supplies and inventory, maintaining optimal stock levels for operations.
- Prepared and organized documentation for meetings, enhancing communication among departments.
Executive Administrative Support
Tulane Healthcare
05.2023 - 11.2023
- Provided direct support to the Chief Executive Officer/Charge Nurse Officer for the Business Administrative Office by scheduling and organizing office functions, including Huddle meetings.
- Led strategic planning initiatives to enhance organizational efficiency within healthcare operations.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop patient care improvement programs.
- Managed vendor relationships to ensure quality service delivery and compliance standards.
Executive Support
The Centers for Disease Control & Prevention
Atlanta
04.2019 - 05.2023
- Delivered comprehensive administrative support to senior executives in a high-pressure office environment.
- Provided administrative support to executive team, including scheduling meetings and managing calendars.
- Direct support to the Branch Chief and senior staffers of the Division.
- Managed payroll and processed travel orders for the Branch.
- Process domestic/international travel.
- Enhanced team productivity through efficient ordering and organization of office supplies.
Education
MA - Public Administration
Walden University
Baltimore, MD02-2026
BA - Family Counseling
Friends International University
Merced, CA05.2000
Skills
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Purchase order processing
- Meeting coordination
- Organizational skills
- Google applications (Google Docs)
- Access database
- Organizational skills
- Cross-functional teamwork
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Attention to detail
Timeline
Purchasing Support Specialist
Covenant House New Orleans
04.2025 - 04.2026
Sr. Administrative Assistant
Ochsner Health Systems
11.2023 - 05.2024
Executive Administrative Support
Tulane Healthcare
05.2023 - 11.2023
Executive Support
The Centers for Disease Control & Prevention
04.2019 - 05.2023
MA - Public Administration
Walden University
BA - Family Counseling
Friends International University