Procurement specialist

RESUME

Kaprie P. Conteh Permanent Resident

**** ******** ****, ***. **, P.O. Box 300, Columbus, Ohio 43224

Email: ******.******@*****.*** - +614-***-****

Dedicated and focused Administrative and a Marketer who excels at prioritizing, completing multiple tasks simultaneously and following through to achieve project goals. Seeking a role of increased responsibility and authority, with marketing and sales management exposure through strategic marketing to retain customer loyalty. Personable Executive Assistant who capably maintains open lines of communication among senior executives, board members, shareholders, middle management and administrative staff. Highlights Microsoft Office proficiency, Human Resources Management (HRM), Excel spreadsheets, strong interpersonal skills, meticulous attention to detail, strong problem solver, results-oriented professional, QuickBooks/Quicken expert, schedule manager, self-starter and mature dedicated team player.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Contractor Janitorial Services – ABM Industrial Services-September-Present 2013

Prepare and manage the entire Aircraft Technical and Maintenance Department cleaning services and it up keeping.

Prepare requisitions for the replenishment of stock and inventory management

Coordinate and plan scheduling of cleaning duties and general responsibilities of the team

Make monthly report of activities for internal management action plan

Coordinate meetings for weekly activities and plan of action

Train new recruits on safety issues and on the job (induction training)

Facilitate the inventory of stock of materials, manage the inventory records and advise the need for replenishment.

Administrative and Finance Officer

Environment Protection Agency - Freetown, May- 2011 to 2013 3Yrs

Prepare Budget and assist programme managers on budgetary issues and management and meet goals

Prepare payment vouchers unto approvals

Posting of financial transactions into QuickBooks

Prepare finance reports

Prepare bank reconciliations statements monthly

Disburse petty cash and control the system • Prepare and management assets inventory

Prepare and monitor payroll

Training of finance team on document verification of invoices in accordance with organization’s policies and procedures

Advisor to the procurement Committee on compliance issues in accordance with the National Public Procurement Acts of the state and member in bid opening processes

Assist the Human Resources department in Recruitment processes

Train new staff on organization policies

Monitor and verify petty cash returns for reimbursement

Proper filling system of monthly financial documentations for auditing purposes

Draft memos and liaison personnel with our bankers

Administrative and Finance Officer

Helen Keller International - 2006 to 2010 4yrs

Verify invoices and preparation of purchase order for signatures

Post transactions into quicken accounting software

Prepare monthly financial reports

Prepare memos for the attention of staff and management

Act as liaison officer for the company

Train junior staff on compliance and company policies and procedures

Manage the petty cash system

Prepare monthly bank reconciliation statement

Work with external client in installation of office equipment and maintenance

Manage the inventory of office assets

Designed electronic file systems and maintained electronic and paper file

Maintained an up-to-date department organizational chart

Facilitated working relationships with co-tenants and building management

Created weekly and monthly reports and presentation

Planned travel arrangements for five executives and staff. Files.

Planned meetings and prepared conference rooms

Cooperated with Medical and private insurance providers to resolve billing issues.

Created and maintained spreadsheets using advanced Excel functions and calculations to develop reports and lists.

Properly routed agreements, contracts and invoices through the signature process.

Marketing & Sales Officer

Universat Logistics Company Limited - 2004 to 2006

The basic job functions is to proactively and systematically develop new direct business as a contributor while also to develop, manage, mentor the Direct Sales representative and contract representative team performance in Direct sales achievement.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES: Leadership and Management

Represent ULC in a positive and professional manner in and outside of ULC

Work with all personnel and outside contacts to satisfy clients and achieve company goals

Identify areas of improvement in the company and assist in creating and implementing solutions Keep up to date on market trends and new products

Identify and investigate growth opportunities for the company with our customers

Instructive feedback to department employees in, mentor and manage direct reports and other inside sales resources as assigned

Sell ULC services and reach revenue quotas for existing customers, to key Direct targets

Provide guidance to the Direct sales team and improve overall direct sales department performance

Manage the inventory of supplies and stock taking

Prepare cost sheet by dealing with Buyer

Take different types by discussing with the high official and merchandisers

Maintain a regular and good relationship between commercial officers & merchandisers

Maintain regular communication with the buyers and buying houses

Communicate with new buyers

Display the better criteria of the product

Administrator Baptist Secondary School - 1996 to 2003 8yrs

General financial management and reporting Payment of salaries of teachers and budgetary management Monitoring and evaluating project implementation and reporting Filing and asset inventory management Liaison officer with partner institutions Procurement of materials and office supplies Prepare Monthly financial reports and Bank reconciliation statements Coordinate with program officers for efficient implementation of programs and workshop and also not excluding the following duties;

Responsible for the execution and ongoing maintenance of the office policies and procedures

Scheduling of office contract staff in a suitable manner so that it ensures smooth operations of organization

Supervise and order supplies according to the budget guidelines of the school

Provide assistance and proficiency to staff and contract staff in determining care receiver problems

Plan, implement and carry out office employees and office contract training meetings desired

Propose and execute staff communications programs to ensure ongoing, constructive up and down communications throughout the organization

Passing responsibilities to determine staff and contract staff to make sure that the everyday functions and assigned project are fulfilled

Take care of the staff management to ensure that they have performs well for the specific tasks, assignments allotted to them

Take initiatives to encourage the growth and provide support in the assessment process of the staff

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

Bachelor of Science with Honors in Business Administration –Second Class Second division

Institute of Public Administration Management, University of Sierra Leone 2012

Certificate of Participation Internal Auditing KPMG 2013

Diploma in Business Administration University of Sierra Leone 2008-2010

Diploma in Financial Management & Administration Graduate College of Aviation 2007

Certificate in Financial management and company sustainability

Diploma in Human Resources Management Institute of Commercial Management 2005 United Kingdom

SKILLS

• Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures

• Proficient in computer and relevant software applications including Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint

• Strong customer service orientation and ability to follow through on commitments

• Strong written, oral and interpersonal communication skills

• Strong attention to detail and organization skills

• Ability to multi-task and prioritize autonomously

• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team

• Ability to work in a decentralized corporate environment

• Strong problem solving and analytical skills

• Ability to maintain confidential information

• Adaptability/Flexibility • Communication

• Customer Focus/Service

• Decision Making/Judgment

• Integrity/Ethics • Leadership • Managing for Results • Quality • Strategic Thinking/Management Teamwork • Vision and Value.

VALID PASSPORT, REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

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