Procurement Specialists/ AP Management
Resume:
KAYLA MATTHEWS
Madison, MS ***10
***********@*****.***
Procurement Specialist
Vertex Aerospace- Madison, MS
September 2022- August 2023
●Sourced, negotiated, and purchased machinery, equipment, tools, packaging materials, parts and services necessary for aircraft I managed within the program.
●Analyzed statistical data in order to determine the feasibility of buying materials and established price objectives.
●Monitored performance of my vendors on a daily basis.
●Evaluated areas of opportunity to leverage material acquisitions.
●Developed proposals for LTA’s, BOA’s, and SOW sourcing.
●Developed strategic relationships with my vendors (key suppliers) who provide materials and supplies for the US Navy, and the US Air Force.
Administrative Assistant
The Mattiace Company- Jackson, MS
March 2022 – August 2022
●Answered and transferred incoming phone calls
●Assisted property managers with residential apartments
●Conducted background checks for potential residents
●Managed all work orders for six properties
●Emailed, scanned, and uploaded documents
●Assisted VP of Finance with invoices and bank statements
●Handled all incoming and outgoing mail
●Managed complex schedules for in-office and out-office brokers on weekly basis
●Managed calendars for upcoming meetings and appointments
●Booked travel arrangements such as flights, hotels, car services, and meetings.
July 2020-October 2021
●Greeted clients upon arrival
●Answered and transferred incoming calls
●Created and managed both digital and hard copy filing systems for partners within the firm.
●Efficiently communicated with clients and outside parties via email, telephone, fax, and in person.
●Responsible for contacting maintenance for any inner-office issues
●Responsible for all incoming and outgoing mail
●Prepared documents for partners upon request, along with preparation of compilations and reviews.
●Responsible for scheduling appointments, and maintaining each of the 9 partners daily schedules
●Operation of our point of sales system
●Used Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook) daily
●Provided excellent customer service during my duration at Tann, Brown, and Russ Co., PLLC., in which I was awarded with 100% satisfactory feedback.
Aflac
Independent Associate- Ridgeland, MS
2018-Present
●Licensed Health and Life Insurance Producer
●Build and maintain a customer network consisting of local and regional companies, ranging from 3 to 16 employees (current), resulting in sales of employee benefits packages.
●Secure meetings and present product introductions to business owners and employees to determine which products suit them best.
●Educate company decision-makers about the programs and products Aflac offers
●Access and develop customized product offerings based on the needs of the client, leading to initial enrollments
Southern Accents - Madison, MS
Manager
2012–2016
●Chief merchandise buyer
●Budgeting and cost control
●Team building and training new employees
●Identify and communicate product and inventory needs in a timely manner with our vendors
●Hire and train seasonal employees
●Developed knowledge in tracking sales toward exceeding planned sales goals
●Maintained clear, consistent communications with the owners
●Created and managed all social media accounts and website
●Profit and loss management
●Merchandising strategies
●Employee leadership and team building
●Resolved employee issues through mediation and reconciliation
Skeen Plumbing & Gas – Ridgeland, MS
Sales and Marketing
2007-2012
●Facilitated communication between clients and technicians
●Constructed and improved the company’s social media presence
●Implemented and oversaw client satisfaction
●Oversaw technician overall performance on a quarterly year basis
●Data analytics understanding
●Assisted with bid coordination
●Strategic planning
●Responsible for purchasing all parts and rental equipment through several of our vendors.
Education
Associate, Business Administration
Holmes CC
Bachelor, Fine Arts
University of Mississippi
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