Ashley Strong

**** ******* ***** ******, ********, GA Phone: 404-***-**** E-Mail: ad41xs@r.postjobfree.com

Skillset

Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint; Sage Business Management software, Encompass Mortgage & Loan software, Vanguard Business Collaboration & Analysis software

Purchasing Management

Customer Relationship Management

Budget development forecasting

Accounting and bookkeeping

Accounting auditing and forensics

Negotiating and administering purchasing agreements

Sales & Accounting Report development and analysis

Staff motivation and development

Creating and implementing purchasing policies, procedures and best practices.

Inventory Management

HR Management

Monitoring profit and loss objectives

Developing and maintaining internal and external policies and best practices

Office and administrative organization

Objective

To apply leadership, management and organizational skills to achieve goals and enhance success of the company.

Education

Georgia Piedmont Technical College Clarkston, GA

Diploma: Business Management

Degree: Business Management A.A.S

Management Specialist, Human Resource Specialist, and Supervisory Management Specialist

Strayer University Chamblee, GA

Degree: Applied Science in Business Management B.S.A -- will finish in 2022

Experience

Purchasing Manager/ Administrative Assistant

Establish and implement purchasing policies, procedures and best practices

Monitor ongoing compliance with purchasing policies and procedures

Direct procurement policies to ensure all items are purchased and delivered within budget and time constraints

Identify and source new suppliers and vendors

Manage vendor and supplier selection process based on price, quality, support, capacity and reliability

Develop and maintain strategic relationships with key suppliers and vendors

Establish and update an approved vendor/supplier database

Develop, negotiate and administer purchasing agreements and contracts with suppliers in support of organizational requirements

Monitor supplier and vendor compliance with contractual agreements

Measure and manage the vendor and supplier cost, quality and delivery performance

Oversee supplier compliance with internal quality standards and external regulations

Troubleshoot cost, quality and delivery concerns

Manage risk relating to quality, cost, delivery and supply of purchases

introduce performance improvement measures for suppliers and vendors

work with relevant departments to manage inventory requirements

facilitate timely placement of purchase orders

review purchase orders for proper authorization and compliance with organizational policy and procedures

develop and manage purchasing budgets and forecasts

monitor and reduce purchase variances to meet profit objectives

produce regular reports on purchase commitments, costs and delivery performance

oversee the operations and daily activities of the purchasing department

performance manage, develop and motivate purchasing staff

direct continuous improvement of purchasing processes in line with changing organizational needs and market conditions

Administrative/Bookkeeping

Reconcile or note and report discrepancies found in records.

Access computerized financial information to answer general questions as well as those related to specific accounts.

Match order forms with invoices and record the necessary information

Perform general office duties such as filing, answering telephones, and handling routine correspondence.

Perform personal bookkeeping services

Compare computer printouts to manually maintained journals for accuracy.

Transfer details from separated journal to general ledgers or data processing sheets.

Human Resource Management Skills

Supervise and coordinate work activities of subordinates and staff relating to employment, compensation, labor relations, and employee relations.

Advise managers on organizational policy matters such as equal employments opportunity and sexual harassments by recommending changes.

Serve as liaison between management and employees by handling questions, interpreting, and administering contracts.

Identify staff vacancies and recruit, interview, and select applicants.

Analyze training needs to design employee development, language training and health and safety programs.

Conduct exit interviews to identify reasons for employee termination/

Oversee the evaluation, classification, and rating of occupations and job positions.

Maintain inventory records

Sales and Customer Service

Confer with customers by telephone or in person to provide information about products and services, to take or enter orders, cancel accounts, or obtain details of complaints

Keep records of customer interactions and transactions

Resolve customer’s service and billing complaints by performing activities such as exchanging merchandise, refunding money, and adjusting bills

Complete contract forms, prepare change of address records and issue service discontinuance orders, using computers

Employment History

Resource MFG / J&J Management Service Norcoss, GA Administrative Assistant/ Purchasing Manager September 2018- present

Georgia Piedmont Technical College Clarkston, GA Administrative Bookkeeper July 2014-August 2014

Chick-fil-A East Point, GA Human Resource Manager July 2010-November 2013

Low Cost Plumbing & Repair Secretary January 2008-July 2010

Dollar Tree Customer Service May 2007-May 2008

Hobby Lobby Snellville, GA Department Sales Representative October 2004 – December 2005

References Available Upon Request

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