ALICE E. LAMARR
GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49508
*************@*****.***
OBJECTIVE
To secure an opportunity in administrative and/or customer service, inclusive of the following: Purchasing Agent/Food Services and/or general purchasing.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Excellent Analytical skills.
Excellent writing, spelling and formatting skills.
Excellent Interpersonal Communication Skills.
Excellent meeting minute taking and meeting facilitation skills.
Able to work well with others
RELEVANT SKILLS & EXPERIENCE: Some Indications of Potential Value
-I mentored a group of 4 students on a bi-weekly basis (national program).
-I prepared for and attended at least four weekly administrative meetings.
-I honored requests from management for other duties as assigned, sometimes to dress tables and prepare areas for special events.
-I am exceptional at spelling, grammar and proofing.
- I am experienced with filing and document retrieval.
-In the distant past, I received a certificate of completion from Davenport Business College.
OTHER EXPERIENCE NOT previously expressed:
-I have decent good math and computational skills
-Possess ability to manage projects, multi-task, and work independently.
-I am timely with good follow-up.
-At my previous job, I ordered up to $10,000 per week for food and kitchen supplies for approximately 200 students and 100 staff persons. The facility had a food budget of nearly a half million dollars ($400,000) per year.
-I also purchased building supplies and lumber, books, work uniforms, safety and maintenance supplies for vocational students and maintenance staff.
-I utilized government suppliers on a regular basis.
-I am adept at proofreading.
-Experienced with contract documents and file maintenance.
-My sideline is assisting people who are working on advanced degrees or need business writing done.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
10/1998-11/2016
Procurement Specialist, MINACT, Inc, Grand Rapids, MI
06/1996-06/1997
Loan Originator, AAA Mortgage (now defunct), Charlotte, NC
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Aquinas College, Grand Rapids, MI (170 hours) Political Science
Indiana University, Bloomington, IN (3 years) Social Service/Political Science
Southside High School, Fort Wayne, IN, High School Diploma
HONORS, AWARDS, PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS:
Volunteer: Kent County Correctional Facility, female inmate mentor.
Volunteer: Wedgewood Home, Mentoring program for adolescents.