Karla Brownlee

Formerly Karla Sears

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EDUCATION

NICHOLLS STATE UNIVERSITY THIBODAUX, LA

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Bachelor of Science in Accounting

Bachelor of Science in Finance

GPA 4.0/4.0

Graduated summa cum laude with an overall GPA of 3.96

SCOTT COMMUNITY COLLEGE DAVENPORT, IA

1999-2000 and 2010-2012

GPA 3.84/4.0

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

MISSISSIPPI VALLEY REGIONAL BLOOD CENTER DAVENPORT, IA

Purchasing Coordinator Sep 2010 - May 2012

Performed cost analysis of new and existing products

Negotiated pricing and maintained pricing agreements with vendors

Developed the database to maintain and review contracts with critical supply vendors

Oversaw purchasing assistant

RIVERBEND FINANCIAL GROUP/WADDELL AND REED DAVENPORT, IA

Insurance & Financial Services Representative Aug 2009 - Sep 2010

Provided financial planning to clients based on in-depth analysis

Offered a variety of investment, insurance, and other products to enhance the wealth and financial security of clients

CONTRACT WORK QUAD CITY AREA

Dec 2008 - Aug 2009

Volt Technical Resources at John Deere Harvester Works as a Scheduler/Material Coordinator

Accountemps at Automotive Innovations as a Full Charge Bookkeeper

HAWK TECHNOLOGY MILAN, IL

Buyer/Office Manager Jun 2004 - Oct 2008

Purchased all items to be used in the manufacturing of specialized tooling for customers

Created all shipping documents and invoices to customers

Coordinated all transportation of raw material to and finished goods from the facility

Managed A/P, A/R, and cash receipts

Created all quoting correspondence to customers as well as RFQ's to vendors

Maintained proper inventory levels (including determining set levels)

Performed all shipping and receiving procedures

Supervised additional office/purchasing personnel

Received orders from customers, entered sales orders, and set up all jobs

Ran end of month financial reports

ISS, LLC at CASE NEW HOLLAND EAST MOLINE, IL

Procurement Specialist & Crib Supervisor Oct 2001 - May 2004

Procured all indirect tooling, maintenance parts and services (MRO) for a Fortune 500 manufacturing facility

Supervised all on-site personnel

Reported monthly to Case on budget and inventory issues

Responsible for negotiating competitive pricing with vendors

Wrote and expedited all purchase orders

Maintained limited inventory levels for stock and safety items (including determining the correct levels for each item)

SYSTEM SKILLS

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Knowledge of Mas 90, Vantage, SAP and other accounting software

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