Yesenia Acevedo
Ontario,CA
Summary
With 24 years in the educator sector, specializing in purchasing operations, I offer proven expertise. Currently a Purchasing Assistant II at Covina-Valley USD for 17 years, previously a Purchasing Clerk at Los Angeles USD for 7 years. Proficient in contract management, risk mitigation, public work, bidding processes, purchase orders, Board item preparation and review processes. Skilled in implementing efficient purchasing procedures and ensuring compliance with laws and regulations. A strategic skills at guiding and training personnel and optimizing procurement procedures. Dedicated to maintaining strong vendor, contractor and consultant relationships and facilitating seamless communication within the district. Seeking to applying my experience to the Director of Purchasing position and to provide continued success for Covina-Valley USD.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Purchasing Assistant II
Covina-Valley Unified School District
Covina, CA
07.2007 - Current
- Contract management,risk mitigation and ensuring compliance with state legal codes including Public Contract Codes, California Education Codes, and Board Policies
- Participated in public works projects, bid processes, and compiling items for board approval.
- Assumed leadership responsibilities, overseeing purchasing operations and strategic planning with office personnel.
- Streamlined processes and enhanced efficiency, and optimizing procurement strategies.
- Fostered strong relationships with vendors Contractors and Consultants in supporting the educational mission of the district
- Acted as a liaison with various community, public, and regulatory agencies.
Purchasing Clerk
Los Angeles Unified School District
Los Angeles
05.2000 - 07.2000
- Created requisitions into purchase orders and reviewed invoices for accuracy.
- Developed relationships with vendors to ensure timely delivery of goods.
- Maintained records of all purchases, pricing, and other important data.
- Researched potential suppliers to determine best value for materials purchased.
- Negotiated prices and terms with vendors to secure favorable deals.
- Assisted in developing annual purchasing budgets and forecasting needs.
- Coordinated shipping schedules between vendors and customers as necessary.
- Obtained purchased items by forwarding orders to suppliers and monitored expedited orders.
- Prepared contract, maintenance agreements and documentation.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Art Design Option: Interior Architectural
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, LOS ANGELES
LOS ANGELESCredits - Trainings
CASBO School of Business University
Sacramento, CASkills
- Proficient in Contract Management and Risk Mitigation
- Ability to provide guidance to office personnel
- Excellent in verbal and written communication
- Capability to meet deadlines and timelines
- Knowledge of state and local government legal codes
- Knowledge of Bid processes
- Strong understanding of the principles and practices of public purchasing
- Exceptional knowledge of Requisition to Purchase Order (PO) Processing
- Effective record-keeping techniques
- Ability to operate office equipment and relevant software applications
Knowledge And Skills
- In-depth knowledge of state legal codes, including Public Contract Codes, California Education Codes, and Board Policies pertaining to district purchasing procedures.
- Familiarity with local vendors, sources of supply, general business conditions, and specific trends related to purchasing.
- Proficiency in bid preparation procedures and the technical aspects of researching, comparing, and purchasing supplies, materials, and equipment.
- Strong understanding of the principles and practices of public purchasing and the supplies, materials, and equipment used in a school system.
- Effective record-keeping techniques and strong oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to provide guidance to office personnel within schools and district departments.
- Competence in applying established rules, policies, and procedures related to purchasing.
- Expertise in preparing and maintaining a variety of reports.
- Excellent ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, and to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
- Capability to meet schedules and timelines, and to operate a variety of office equipment including a computer and relevant software applications.
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Purchasing Assistant II
Covina-Valley Unified School District
07.2007 - Current
Purchasing Clerk
Los Angeles Unified School District
05.2000 - 07.2000
Some College (No Degree) - Art Design Option: Interior Architectural
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, LOS ANGELES
Credits - Trainings
CASBO School of Business University
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