Purchasing

Donna L. Reddick, MBA

**** ******** ***** ? Atlanta, GA 30038 ? 404-***-**** ?

*************@*****.***

QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY

Results-driven professional with progressive experience in various

industries. Expertise includes purchasing, inventory control, logistics,

forecasting and vendor negotiations. Able to interact with all levels of

the organization to include building and fostering long-term relationships

with vendors and customers. Possess a strong background in process

improvement and database management. Familiar with various databases and

software packages supporting PC and MAC. Selected accomplishments include:

. Increased inventory service fill percentage by 6% within 90 days.

. Purchased office supplies with a $600 monthly budget.

. Consistently recognized by management for performance, initiative, and

process improvements.

. Negotiated product and printing costs to save the company money.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Business Consultant, Tampa, FL & Atlanta, GA

2008 - Present

Work on various projects to assist small business owners and non-profit

organizations. Consistently create, communicate and deliver value to

clients to enhance productivity and increase sales in the organization.

Projects and services include:

. Reconciled and ensured compliance reporting with Georgia Environmental

Finance Authority (GEFA) for two non-profit agencies. Handled the

logistics with sub-contractors to assess, quote and repair client's

homes.

. Reviewed client's application for weatherization, water bill and

plumbing assistance and worked with City and State agencies to

determine eligibility for services based on payment history, income

and prior services.

. Provided purchasing and administrative services for Southeast Energy

Assistance, a non-profit agency. Set-up and documented client

accounts in Hancock and ACT databases. Served as liaison with various

vendors.

. Assisted Recruiting Manager with sourcing candidates in LinkedIn and

creating new hire packets.

. Researched the copyright and trademark process for small business

clients.

. Designed promotional and e-marketing collateral to market business

services and products.

. Edited various training manuals and handouts, employee handbooks, and

presentations.

. Utilized several databases (i.e. Dun & Bradstreet, OneSource, etc.) to

develop target companies for B2B conferences, promotional events, and

to create potential customer lists.

. Utilized NVU source codes to create web pages for marketing campaigns.

. Conducted cold-calls for marketing campaign to increase incumbent's

visibility.

. Provided Tier 1 customer service to AT&T mobile consumers through Ryla

Teleservices.

ARBITRATION FORUMS, INC. Atlanta, GA & Tampa, FL

2002 - 2009

Marketing Process Coordinator

Designed quarterly newsletter, promotional items, and direct mail using

Adobe InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop. Proofread and conducted quality

checks related to layout, color, and formatting on marketing collateral

produced. Liaised with over 15 vendors to increase marketing visibility and

increase sales. Accomplishments included:

. Provided the executive team a cost analysis on various insurance

industry conferences to enhance the final decision to host a cost

effective company conference.

. Coordinated the logistics for 11 tradeshows and numerous board meeting

events locally and out-of-state.

. Arranged travel, hotel accommodations, transportation, and prepared

monthly expense and legal reports.

. Supported the company's green initiative by executing an online

copyright filing process saving $375 annually.

. Provided administrative support to company's Director of Marketing.

. Received two Exceptional Service Awards for contributions to the

department.

Donna L. Reddick 404-***-****

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EXPERIENCE (Continued)

BORDERS, INC., Lithonia, GA

2001 - 2002

Sales Representative

Planned special promotional events (i.e. education classes, book clubs,

activities, etc.) designed for children, resulting in increased book sales

and enhanced community relations. Accomplishments included:

. Sold the most books out of a staff of 15 during a book-a-thon for

county school libraries.

. Reviewed and approved community requested sponsorships, resulting in

increased community reading activities for children.

REGENT MEDICAL (Division of SSL Americas, Inc.), Norcross, GA

1998 - 2001

Sales Analyst

Managed sales forecasting function using PeopleSoft and AS/400 for a $96M

U.S. surgical and medical gloves division and ensured actual sales met

fiscal sales goals. Produced monthly sales forecast reports enhancing

management's ability to plan strategically for reaching their financial

goals. Achievements included:

. Streamlined ad hoc sales reporting process by 70% by outlining

criteria selections for sales representatives and managers.

. Performed market research using AS/400, IQ and MS Office by writing

database queries, compiling data, and developing ad hoc sales reports.

FIRST UNION NATIONAL BANK, Atlanta, GA 1997 -

1998

Marketing Services Specialist (Contract Assignment)

Analyzed and compiled sales data and maintained the VISA Cash Card merchant

database to help sales managers identify top performers. Additional

accomplishments included:

. Wrote and edited internal newsletter articles about the VISA Cash

Card.

. Produced promotional materials for area merchants to increase product

awareness.

HYSTER COMPANY (Division of NACCO Materials Handling Group), Danville, IL

1992 - 1997

Sales Analyst

Produced market share ranking proposals for dealers, national key accounts,

and clients to assist management in achieving desired sales results.

Researched competitive pricing and market share software, and presented

market share rankings to executive staff and regional sales managers.

Achievements included:

. Improved lost sales database by 75% through defining criteria for

sales lost to minimize additional losses.

. Selected to train Hyster dealerships' employees and internal customers

on various database systems.

Senior Inventory Analyst

Analyzed monthly shipment data and forecasted usage for six months,

minimizing product backorders. Trained co-workers in the material control

process (i.e. forecasting, ordering materials, and contacting vendors.)

Accomplishments included:

. Recognized by management and received Total Quality Management Award

. Received Analysis Certificate/Bonus Award by management.

EDUCATION

Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville, MBA, specializing in

Marketing

Saint Louis University, BS in Business Administration, specializing in

Marketing

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

American Marketing Association (former member)

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