JANET K. NEWMAN
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Profile
Ability to grasp new ideas and integrate them into desired results. Able to
coordinate several tasks simultaneously. Able to lead others in high-demand
situations. Combine patience, determination, and persistence to troubleshoot
client issues. Enjoy working as a team member as well as independently. Enjoy
working with public and diverse populations. Excellent interpersonal and
analytical skills. Strongly committed to team-building and staff development
Skilled in negotiations and people management. Skilled at evaluating options
and generating solutions. Remains calm in stressful situations.
Experience
2012-2013
Sky Valley Foods
Purchasing Manager. Purchase organic and non-organic raw materials for the
manufacture of sauces and dressings. Evaluate suppliers based on price, quality, and
delivery speed. Interview vendors and visit suppliers' plants and distribution centers to
examine and learn about products, services, and prices. Attend meetings, trade shows,
and conferences to learn about new industry trends and make contacts with suppliers.
Analyze price proposals, financial reports, and other information to deter mine
reasonable prices. Negotiate contracts on behalf of the company. Work out policies with
suppliers, such logistics and deliveries. Meet with staff and vendors to discuss defective
or unacceptable goods or services and determine corrective action. Evaluate and monitor
contracts to be sure that vendors and supplies comply with the terms and conditions of
the contract and to determine need for changes. Maintain and review records of items
bought, costs, deliveries, product performance, and invent ory usage.
Snow Enterprises, L.L.C.
2005 - 2011
Lead Asset Management Specialist. Coordinate and manage day to day execution
for Freddie Mac contract for property management on foreclosed homes in GA, NC, and
VA. Supervise a staff of nineteen employees to include property managers and work
crews.. Oversee and coordinate company vehicle maintenance and repairs. Oversee all
public relations with brokers and Freddie Mac personnel. Act as main liaison between
Snow Enterprises and Freddie Mac. Negotiate pricing with contractors and vendors.
Ensure that day to day asset management operations are handled in an efficient manner.
Approve company purchases for all tools and equipment. Resolve all issues that arise in
the Freddie Mac Department. Resolve all vendor issues. Provide training for office and
field staff. Ensure that deadlines are met in a timely manner. Oversee contractor and
staff payroll. Record keeping. Employee evaluations. Assist in preparing contract
proposals upon each renewal period. Coordinate all maintenance and repairs for rental
properties owned by Snow Enterprises. Collect rental payments and resolve tenant
issues. Resolve subcontractor and client issues as needed.
Designed training manuals for Freddie Mac department.
1996 - 2004 Reidsville Veterinary Hospital
Account Manager. Oversee all credit accounts and ensure payments. Process all
overdue accounts for collections. Make court appearances as required. Oversee e quine
enrollment in the Preventicare Health Insurance plan in addition to processing claims as
needed. Schedule all equine appoints for three doctors on large animal staff. Map and
plan routes for scheduled appointments. Coordinate all promotional events for the
hospital. Create advertising promotions as needed. Resolve customer issues in reference
to accounts and treatment issues in a timely and professional manner . Assist
Doctors and staff in every area of the hospital as needed, to include surgery, and
treatment areas.
1988 - 1996 Unifi
Purchasing Agent. Oversee purchasing for two plants and one warehouse located in
Eden, N.C. Negotiate contracted pricing with all vendors. Assist the plant manager with
special projects. Prepare inventory and supply budgets for upcoming fiscal year for each
department. Coordinate and oversee maintenance and repairs for all machinery at the
Eden, N.C. location. Manage all service providers for the Eden NC facility. Monitor
inventory for three supply rooms and supervise staff. Maintain shipping logs for three
supply rooms. Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable for Purchasing
department. Resolve all purchasing, inventory and vendor issues as needed.
Designed training manuals for purchasing and inventory staff.
Conducted training classes for all new personal within the purchasing and supply
room staff.
Open Office (Highly proficient), MS Office (Highly proficient) Excel (Highly
Computer
proficient). MS Dynamics Axapta (Highly proficient). Quickbooks (Intermediate).
Skills
Microsoft Business Works (Highly Proficient) Outlook Express (Highly Proficient)
Education
1985 Bedford Educational Center Bedford, VA
Business Administration.
2000 Rockingham Community College
Notary Certification.
1986 Virginia Western Community College Roanoke, VA
Oil Painting I & II.