Procurement Specialist

Kathleen M. Krause

*** ****** ****** **** *********, GA 30533

Home: 706-***-**** Mobile: 678-***-**** Email: *********@*****.***

Qualifications for Manager/Operations Manager/Administrative Manager

A proven leader and top performer in all phases of business operations, I am a detail-oriented worker who prides herself on accuracy leading to desired results across a diverse array of markets and industries, with a strong sense of ownership and an analytical approach. I have expertise with the execution of business and financial decision-making and administrative functionality, while achieving strategic goals aligned with a company’s vision and values.

Areas of Expertise

Leadership Management

Purchasing and Procurement

Project Management

Inventory Management

New Candidate Screening/Hiring

Task Order Management

Human Resource Management

Payables and Receivables Management Logistics Management

Business Operations

Process Development/Improvements

Procurement

Materials Purchasing

Customer Relations

Co-Worker Training

Inventory Control

Team Leadership

Partner Training

Corporate Reporting

Career Accomplishments

Streamlined/refined operational and back office processes and workflow prioritization, which led to increases in efficiencies and profits, customer satisfaction, employee retention and repeat business

Reduced overall freight costs by at least 10% by bundling orders to meet free freight thresholds

Successfully negotiated credit terms and discounts for high volume purchases

Created mechanism for reconciliation of inventory for non-cost-of-goods sold usage and month-end general ledger adjustments

Contributed to creation of inventory management system

Initiated and collaborated in the development, implementation and integration of work flow improvements for service order processing

Created check and balance processes for movement of inventory not tracked via software

Consistently developed loyal, trusting and solid relationships with vendors

3-Time AVYVE President’s Club honoree (peer-voted annual recognition, resulting in off-site meetings with owners to collaborate on company strategies and improvements)

Director of Music for newly formed Catholic parish in Johns Creek

Board of Directors Secretary/member for Homeowners Association for several terms, both consecutive and intermittently

Technical Knowledge/Software Experience

Windows Desktop Operating Systems

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook/Exchange)

Intuit QuickBooks

Best Software MAS90 Accounting Software

AS400 (usage only)

General Office Equipment

(copiers, printers, scanners, fax machines)

Education Background and Services

Suffolk County Community College, Selden, NY

Dekalb College, Dunwoody, GA

Best Software (State of the Art) MAS90 for Windows

Kathleen M. Krause

Home: 706-***-**** Mobile: 678-***-**** Email: *********@*****.***

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Professional Experience

Haivision Systems, Inc. (formerly Haivision MCS, formerly CineMassive) 2018-

Procurement Specialist for visual collaboration solutions manufacturer for mission-critical environments

Reporting to the Supply Chain Manager, managed all purchasing functions, including vendor relations and set-up, expediting, issue resolution, price list maintenance, etc., as well as day-to-day in-house operational procedures:

Order/track/validate PO’s daily

Reduced labor costs by scrutinizing order and shipping confirmations, ensuring the highest level of accuracy and compliance, improved delivery processes, saving time as well as preventing processing errors

Reduction in freight costs via strategic analysis and planning, negotiating free freight, special pricing and/or extended terms

Maintained multi-states sales tax exemptions for drop-ship orders

Process and administration of all RMA’s through debit/credit completion

Maintained accurate bill of materials snapshot for company’s multi-departmental use

Maintained low but consistent inventory levels with usage of specialized planning tools based on active and forecasted sales

Creation and maintenance of PNs/SKUs, including vendor options/costs, lead times, EOL situations /replacement parts, etc.

St. Luke the Evangelist Catholic Church, Dahlonega, GA 2017-2018

Business Manager/Parish Secretary for small Catholic church office (part-time position)

Reporting to the pastor, manage day-to-day administrative/back-office procedures in part-time office setting:

Purchasing office, kitchen and liturgical supplies

Accounting functions (payables, receivables)

HR and payroll responsibility

Oversee weekly collection reconciliation; maintain sacramental records

AVYVE, Peachtree Corners, GA 2005-2016

Purchasing Manager for audio/video design & integration company

Reporting to the CFO, managed all purchasing functions, including vendor relations and set-up, expediting, issue resolution, price list maintenance, etc., as well as day-to-day in-house operational procedures:

Order/track/validate up to 50 PO’s daily

Reduced labor costs by scrutinizing order and shipping confirmations, ensuring the highest level of accuracy and compliance, improved delivery processes, saving time as well as preventing processing errors

Significant reduction in freight costs via strategic analysis and planning, negotiating free freight, special pricing and/or extended terms based on bundling/combining orders

Process and administration of all RMA’s through debit/credit completion

Maintained accurate bill of materials snapshot for company’s multi-departmental use

Supported all Accounting functions including AP, AR, Collections

Supported Shipping and Receiving functions; validate received equipment/mis-shipments/backorders

Managed Inventory controls, including item master maintenance, reconciling multiple inventory accounts, maintaining cycle count inventories by scrutinizing and processing inventory adjustments as required, replenishment of monthly bench stock inventory

Implementation of office administrative functions, forms, and procedures, supporting organizational growth

Kathleen M. Krause

Home: 706-***-**** Mobile: 678-***-**** Email: *********@*****.***

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DESIGN BUILDERS GROUP, INC., Alpharetta, GA 1997-2004

Administrative Manager for audio/video design & integration company

Reporting to the President and CEO, responsible for the day-to-day in-house operational procedures, which included all purchasing functions, receiving entries, client billing, and overseeing the Hiring & Benefits office:

Managed most functions for the company including Accounting, Purchasing (including vendor relations), Shipping and Receiving, Inventory Control, Contract Management, and Payroll and Human Resources

Liaison for all licenses, permits, governmental reporting, corporate reporting, etc.

Implemented all office administrative functions, forms, and procedures

Streamlined operational processes, leading to increased customer satisfaction, retention and repeat business

URS LOGISTICS, INC., Atlanta, GA 1996-1997

Administrative Manager for Retail, Food Service, and Grocery divisions of refrigerated and frozen food storage;

Reporting to both the General Manager and Division Vice President, responsible for two (2) facilities and 25 employees in the largest of 31 nationwide facilities:

Hired and evaluated employees

Managed customer service department and ensured exceptional customer service-delivery culture in alignment with strategic company priority

Managed dock office, inventory control and accounting personnel

Managed administrative expenses of annual budget, including payroll, expenses and revenue

Coordinated training of customer service and dock office personnel with customers’ employees, as well as experienced URS employees

PREVIOUS PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

ROHM PRODUCTS OF AMERICA, Lawrenceville, GA

(Parent company: ROHM GmbH, Sontheim/Brenz, West Germany)

Administrative Manager for German-based company in the production and sale of chucking tools

Reporting to the Vice President and General Manager, responsible for the management and daily operations of ten (10) employees and all non-technical functions of the facility, including hiring, purchasing responsibilities, accounts receivable collections, collaboration with manufacturers’ representatives and national sales managers, and direct liaison between planners and OEM buyers.

BIO-MAGNETIC THERAPY SYSTEMS, Danbury, CT

Assistant Administrative Manager of one (1) of three (3) centers for the treatment of arthritis patients through an FDA-authorized scientific study utilizing magnetic therapy

Reporting to both the Director of Administration and Chief Executive Officer, responsible for the daily operations of the Long Island, NY center, including creation of scheduling processes to treat and evaluate patients, resulting in increased productivity and number of patients able to be seen/treated daily, initiation of contract computer programming allowing automatic write-off of Medicare/insurance non-allowable figures, thereby boosting profitability of center by 20%, delegation of 15 staff members, interaction with all levels of medical personnel, managing electronic billing/standard HCFA forms processing

Kathleen M. Krause

Home: 706-***-**** Mobile: 678-***-**** Email: *********@*****.***

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RUGBY-DARBY GROUP COMPANIES, Rockville Centre, NY

Supervisor Professional Division for Credit and Collection Department of medical and dental supply company

Reporting to the Credit and Collections Manager, responsible for the supervision and efficiency of the professional division of the medical and dental distribution companies, including making credit decisions in releasing orders and assignment of credit limits, development of an employee incentive program tailored to specific collection goals, realizing an average of a 3% decrease in goal-specific past due accounts during each incentive period, and led a project team that brought past due receivables of a key medical customer down to less than 1%.

BOTTOMLINE DENTAL SUPPLY CORPORATION, Hauppauge, NY

Executive Administrator for daily operations of the start-up venture of a medical and dental supply company

Reporting to both the President and Executive Vice President, responsible for daily business operations, including design and implemented all office and warehouse functions, managing various departments including customer service and credit and collections, providing support for all phases of the business including finance, purchasing, inventory and marketing, executing all daily, weekly, monthly and yearly corporate reports, supervising pick/pack/manifest/billing routines for 15,000 inventory items, 6,000 customers and 27 employees

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