Executive Assistant Office
Resume:
JUDITH L. THOMPSON
***** ******* *******, #*, *** Diego, CA 92128
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Qualifications
. Source and purchase materials, supplies and/or services for multiple
departments (Operations, Product Development, Engineering, QC, Finance,
Manufacturing)
. Generate purchase orders, blanket orders, work orders based on inventory
reports.
. Proficient negotiation skills with suppliers; develop service agreements
and manage customer contracts from RFP to closure.
. Ability to prioritize supply requirements and manage multiple, high
priority issues.
. Meet challenging deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
. Superior attention to detail.
. Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
Procurement programs used: SAP and ESI.
Professional Experience
INOVA DIAGNOSTICS, INC., San Diego 8/09 -
5/11
(Temp Agency: Kelly Scientific Services, Carlsbad, CA - 760-***-****)
Buyer I
. Purchased raw materials, manufacturing equipment, facilities equipment,
lab supplies, office supplies and office equipment.
. Cultivated strong partnerships with suppliers to optimize pricing,
delivery lead times, freight cost, responsiveness to problems.
. Saved company $15,000 with attention to selection and negotiation with
suppliers.
PACIRA PHARMACEUTICALS, INC., San Diego 5/99 - 4/09
Senior Buyer (5/04 - 4/09)
. Executed complex purchasing of raw materials, manufacturing equipment,
facilities equipment, lab supplies, office supplies and office equipment.
. Reviewed wide variety of purchase requisitions and determined purchasing
strategy.
. Responsible for assuring maximum value for all commodities purchased
through the negotiation of pricing, terms and delivery.
. Negotiated and executed capital procurement purchases.
. Developed, selected and maintained suppliers capable of meeting quality,
cost, time and technology expectations.
. Evaluated contracts received from suppliers to assure terms and
conditions are favorable.
. Monitored and evaluated supplier performance.
. Maintained company office supply and vending services contracts.
Executive Assistant to the CEO and CFO (5/99 - 5/04)
. While providing administrative support to two busy executives, managed
multifaceted tasks in extremely busy, fast-paced department with
extensive complex calendars which included: independent schedules,
appointments and complex meetings; monitoring meeting times; providing
reminders, rescheduling and communication with all parties on sudden
changes.
. Strong interpersonal skills and written communication skills.
. Organized meetings for top executives which included board meetings for
parent company.
. As acting Office Manager: ordered office supplies, evaluated and set up
leases for copiers, cell phones, fax machines, postage machine, etc.
ADVANCED TISSUE SCIENCES, INC., San Diego 1993 - 1999
Executive Assistant to Executive Vice President
. Assisted in the development of a Joint Venture company with Smith &
Nephew in England. Included legal, accounting and marketing functions.
. High phone coverage with potential investors and stock holders requiring
composure and positive presence to all callers.
HYBRITECH, INC., San Diego 1991 - 1993
Executive Assistant to CFO/Vice President of Finance, Director of
Information Services and Controller
. Coordinated complex meetings for top executives which often included
company-wide meetings with 900+ employees.
. Performed wide-ranging office functions such as updating and managing
schedules, composing correspondence and orchestrated quarterly meetings
with parent company (Eli Lilly Pharmaceuticals).
. Created and executed numerous projects using Microsoft Office (Word,
Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook).
. Hybritech was purchased by Beckman Instruments 1995
Education
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN DIEGO
. Purchasing and Supply Management Certificate
WEST VALLEY COLLEGE, SARATOGA, CA
. AA Degree: Business Administration
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