Gail Howard
ad4ij3@r.postjobfree.com
Professional Summary
Dedicated, detail oriented problem solver with over 20 years’ experience in customer service, Contracting Administration, E-Business solutions, Procurement, Financial, Merchandising, Inventory and Retail, Progressive track record of teamwork, goal achievement, analyzing and interpreting results, decision making and executing corporate programs. Shows versatility in all areas. Proven ability as a strong trainer and communicator.
Employer - Army and Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES)
Professional Experiences
AAFES, Trade Promotion Specialist 1 Sept 2019 – Present
Creates a variety of standard TPM Claims. Works extensively with Buyers and Suppliers to gather necessary Date in adherence to contractual obligations in order to process claims.
Runs reports to support claims. Provides proof of performance required by suppliers.
Process and related claim adjustments. Coordinates with FA on any issues between TPM group, Buyers and Suppliers.
AAFES, Iraq Taji, Store Manager - Deployed June 2018 – Sept 2019
Planning and executing sales promotions
Promote great customer service.
Overseas the coordination of sales promotions and activities.
Daily financial deposits and expense control
Processes monthly timesheets and work schedules for associates.
Receives, Transfers and Releases Merchandise in ASAP.
Research and pull financial reports in IMS and RMDS.
Coordinate with Logistic concerning receiving shipments
Opening and Closing of Store.
AAFES, PIM System Apr 2017 – June 2018
Assist in the planning of new business systems supported by foundational data
Collects, reviews and inputs data into the computer processing system.
Assist and monitor the execution for business systems supported by foundational data
Working with each channel to solve issues causing inaccurate or missing data
Maintains and revises procedural lists, control records and coding schemes to process source data
AAFES, Iraq Union III, Store Manager - Deployed June 2015 – Apr 2017
Planning and executing sales promotions
Promote great customer service.
Overseas the coordination of sales promotions and activities.
Daily financial deposits and expense control
Processes monthly timesheets and work schedules for associates.
Receives, Transfers and Releases Merchandise in ASAP.
Research and pull financial reports in IMS and RMDS.
Coordinate with Logistic concerning receiving shipments
Opening and Closing of Store.
AAFES, E-BIZ Business Tech Aug 2014 – June 2015
Collects, reviews and inputs data into the computer processing system.
Research, and responds to inefficiencies or inadequacies within the process
Assist with the plans of new business systems supported by foundational data
Work with buyer and associates working with each channel to solve issues causing inaccurate or missing data.
Aides in the administration of existing foundational data applications. Maintains and revises procedural lists, control
records and coding schemes to process source data.
AAFES, Afghan Contract Office Asst. - Deployed July 2010 – Feb 2012
Administered contracts with Agency, Management and internal personnel regarding daily progression in contractor’s development
Served as business advisor between employees and management teams
Provided guidance to contractors for resolving simple to complex matters ensuring contractual obligations are met
Researched, resolved and monitored contracting agencies discrepancies with contract terms
Reviewed staffing charts and executed job vacancies per request for Store Managers
Coordinated and processed timesheets and invoices on behalf of LN’s and FN’s
Assisted in all plans concerning training and reviewing for annual awards activities for associates
Performed other related duties as assigned
AAFES, Procurement Assistant-MST Dec 2006 – Aug 2014
Induct Items description in Qiic/Retek
Daily Research Items in RMDS and HOD
Provide general information when assistance Buyers and MA's
Induct and process Internet and E-Commerce Items using ACS systems
Training - Award
Merchandise Management Academy
Contracting
T-3 Secret Clearance
Skill includes
Microsoft Office Products/Excel
Procurement System
Retek, Query Tools (TOAD SQL)
HOD, IMS, and RMDS