Purchasing and Contract Administration

ROBIN SHEEHAN

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SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Degreed professional focused in organizational development, professional development & training, marketing, finance & accounting, procurement and overall administration. Administrative and operations experience with a consistent record of directing successful department and program objectives. Proven ability to reduce costs, increase efficiency and improve profitability. Special expertise in lowering capital expenditures through upgrading existing systems/processes and performing strategic planning. Special interest in organizational development of new business concepts along with training and instruction of new & existing marketplace talent. AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Professional Development Finance & Strategic Planning Accounting & Controls Project/Process Management Financial Planning & Analysis Procurement/Vendor Relations Sales & Marketing Strategy Organizational Development Contract Management PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Director, Marketing & Organizational Development 04/16-PRESENT Armonia Publishing

Implemented new website and sales format exposing published titles to greater audience

Initiated copyright / trademark protections on key works maintaining publisher’s rights

Negotiated screenplay rights on awarded titles promoting new series

Established collaboration platform for all staff and authors/illustrators resulting in efficiency for future project collaboration

Gained awarded vendor status to new bid solicitation to promote titles in 66 school districts in Texas Trainer/Instructor 07/14-PRESENT

Riverpoint Consulting

Professional development trainer/instructor in Computer Basics, Microsoft Office Suite, Business/Finance courses enabling several small business owners grow their enterprises

Developed e-commerce sites for businesses expanding marketing & sales

Established successful private education co-op in Brazoria county – enrollment doubling by 2nd year

Participated as Board of Director and Secretary/Treasurer 2014-15 to build new education co-op

Instructor for education co-op groups preparing students in their future endeavors

Administered Stanford Achievement and IOWA testing for many local students Purchasing & Materials Manager 01/10 - 06/14

Lamar Consolidated ISD

Created awarded vendor & prospecting database which saved 3+ hours / day on staff requisition entry / approval and vendor solicitation efforts

Conducted professional development seminars on purchasing compliance creating positive relations with departments responsible for vendor selection and requisition entry

Trained new department staff on compliance and procedure nurturing them into promotions

Planted several new schools and facilities with appropriate furniture, fixtures and equipment (FF&E) in high- growth periods, consistently coming in under budget

Purchased new FF&E for remodeled classrooms, new classroom startups and various facilities enhancing the learning experience

Corrected purchasing compliance practice throughout the district in many areas as issues arose reducing internal audit red flags

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (continued)

Implemented new OSHA-compliant procedures in central distribution warehouse promoting safety through weekly training and reducing workman’s compensation claims

Interacted directly with Board of Trustees presenting and explaining benefits of award recommendations for new bids

Created new bid constructions for renewable contracts reducing the frequency Board approval was needed

Developed creative bid constructions gaining acceptance among local and State colleagues

Increased local vendor participation in contracts gaining Board support of vendor prospecting efforts

Reduced time needed to process bid solicitation by implementing new technology solutions within the department

Reorganized bid files and records retention procedures required by State using electronic tools to reduce paperwork, also enabling storage and search parameters for future reference

Reduced budget requirements for department and gained approval to move funds to shortages in the instructional materials allotment account

Refined specific accounting fund code descriptions to reduce confusion in proper use of department / campus budgets during requisition entry

Reduced accounting budget codes reclassification by 60% by halting conversion to purchase order with misused codes, trained end users, and aided reduction of errors RESC, Inc. 10/93 – 01/10

Controller/Business Development Manager

Founding Management team member for startup business development

Acquired company trademark, developed e-commerce systems, and acquired physical locations

Achieved accreditation for SGIA (Specialty Graphic Imaging Association)

Developed and implemented all accounting/purchasing protocols

Integration lead for e-commerce/customer management system, and warehouse distribution system

Developed and managed vendor supply chain

Established OSHA compliance for production facility and warehouse distribution facility

Responsible for oversight of all procurement, accounting, production and warehouse processing and staff

Responsible for management of inventory procurement/logistics and management

Managed company payroll and taxes

Managed accounting team for accounts payables/receivables, all account reconciliations

Managed all month-end and year-end closing processes

Managed all financial analysis and reporting functions to Board of Directors and Investors

Successfully negotiated the acquisition of company to larger corporation with transfer of all rights and responsibilities

ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Details of duties and responsibilities available upon request Financial Planning / Financial Analyst, Enron Oil & Gas Company 10/91 – 09/93 Revenue Accountant / Accountant I, Enron Oil & Gas Company 10/90 - 09/91 EDUCATION

Master of Business Administration (MBA), Houston Baptist University, GPA: 3.83 on 4.00 scale, 08/90 - 11/91 Doctorate of Jurisprudence – 1st year, University of Houston Law School, change of career path, 08/89 – 05/90 Bachelor of Science, Houston Baptist University, dual majors in Accounting & Management, Summa Cum Laude, GPA: 3.98 on 4.00 scale, 08/86 – 05/89

High School Diploma, B. F. Terry High School, graduated 3rd in class ROBIN SHEEHAN

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CERTIFICATIONS & AWARDS

CTSBS – Certified Texas School Business Specialist, Texas Association of School Business Officials (TASBO) TASBO Award of Merit, State Purchasing Award, 2013 TASBO Purchasing Committee, Member, 2010-2013

Awards at Houston Baptist University: Endowed Academic Scholar (full tuition scholarship), Symphonic Band Scholarship, University Cheerleader Scholarship, Junior Woman of the Year, National Dean’s List, HBU Dean’s List, Panhellenic Highest GPA Award, Phi Mu Fraternity Highest GPA Award, Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities, Omicron Delta Kappa Leadership Honor Society, Alpha Chi National Scholarship Society, Sigma Tau Delta English Honor Society, Pre-Law Society President, Student Senate, Class Secretary COMPUTER PROFICIENCY

Microsoft Office: Advanced in Excel, Word; Intermediate in PowerPoint, Access, Publisher

Accounting Platforms – various, especially QuickBooks – all versions

Ecommerce proficiency, including HTML-based website updates and development

Enterprise Resource Planning systems

Customer Management Systems

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