Business Development Team Member

LARA MOORE

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK *****

405-***-**** *************.****@*****.***

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Highly motivated professional with 15 years of entrepreneurial and management experience. Business Owner with experience and solid history of business success. Built operations from ground up with determination, drive and perseverance, while creating strategic and scalable approaches. Skillfully creates and maintains professional and loyal relationships with co-workers, staff and clients while managing administrative and sales employees. Comfortable working independently as manager and leader and as collaborative team member. Applies business acumen and experience and exercises decisive judgment to meet and exceed organizational goals. Well-versed in sourcing activities while partnering cross-functionally with suppliers, internal customers and analysts to execute projects and improve processes. Familiarity with supplier contracts, product conformity and problem solving methodologies.

SKILLS

·Business Planning

·Staff Management

·Business Development

·Relationship Building

·Marketing and Advertising

·Human Resource Management

·Strategic Planning

·Operations Management

·Strategic Project Planning

·Customer Relations

·Strong Verbal and Written Communication

·Executive Team Leadership

·Procurement processes

·Strategic Business Relationships

·Supplier Relations

·Process Improvement

WORK HISTORY

State of Oklahoma

Statewide Strategic Sourcing Manager // Oklahoma City, OK // November 2023 to September 2024

Full Time

Salary: $102,750

·Managed three teams to effectively develop requests for proposal and issue requests for quotes to support sourcing efforts.

·Developed and implemented strategic purchasing procedures and control systems to reduce direct costs and carrying costs.

·Managed large-scale RFP processes, resulting in selection of top-performing vendors at optimal price points.

·Managed cross-functional teams for successful implementation of sourcing strategies and projects.

·Championed process improvement initiatives by identifying areas of inefficiency and implementing best practices, resulting in increased productivity and cost savings.

·Managed and led team of 17 Procurement Officers maintaining large portfolios of Statewide Contracts, over 400 Contracts, ranging from1-80 suppliers on each, for the benefit of the State's 180 agencies ease of procurement process.

·Optimized procurement processes for increased efficiency and cost reduction through streamlined workflows.

·Reviewed and approved purchase orders and invoices for accuracy and completeness.

·Hired and trained purchasing staff to improve effectiveness of purchasing operations.

·Devised and implemented strategies to optimize purchasing processes and reduce costs.

·Collaborated with hiring managers to identify department hiring needs, recruitment sources and qualified applicants.

One Faith Boutique, LLC

Founder/Owner/Operator // Yukon, OK // May 2014 to July 2024

Full Time

Salary: $150,000

·Led startup and creation of operational procedures and workflow planning.

·Determined direction, vision, mission, management structure and team composition.

·Analyzed industry trends to develop competitive strategies.

·Hired and led a work force of up to 49 employees

·Generated sales of over $5MM in one year.

·Managed executive and financial operations.

·Provided direction and guidance to employees.

·Developed strategic plans to increase profitability and efficiency.

·Enhanced operational performance by developing effective business strategies, systems and procedures.

·Supervised company social media and marketing efforts to expand brand awareness and attract new customers.

·Established marketing strategies, such as social media campaigns, to promote the business.

·Oversaw daily operations of the business and provided guidance when needed.

·Conducted regular meetings with employees to review progress towards company goals.

·Improved company's quality and productivity by streamlining systems and processes.

·Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.

Various Business & Woman's Organizations

Public Speaker // OKC, Oklahoma // November 2017 to May 2023

·Organized and produced Women's Conference with staff to inspire, motivate and benefit 350+ women, including promoting business.

·Spoke as keynote speaker at a Business conference to educate other business owners about small business tactics.

·Developed and delivered public speaking presentations to large and small audiences.

·Researched and wrote content for speeches, including facts, figures, stories, jokes, quotations, and anecdotes.

·Designed and delivered presentations to educate, inform and motivate audiences.

·Spoke about personal life experiences to inspire, motivate and benefit listeners.

·Articulated ideas clearly to engage listeners at lectures or seminars.

Premiere Property Preservation

Operations Manager // Oklahoma City, OK // August 2009 to September 2013

Full Time

Salary: $75,000

·Directed day-to-day operations by spearheading implementation of short-term and long-term strategies to achieve business plan and profitability goals.

·Managed staffing needs through recruitment, selection, onboarding and training, disciplinary action as necessary, growing from a two man operation to 75+ employees statewide.

·Improved morale and management communication by creating employee recognition and rewards practices.

·Developed and implemented operational procedures to ensure quality standards are met.

·Built strong operational teams to meet process and production demands.

·Supervised day-to-day workflow of up to 75 employees in order to maximize productivity and maintain quality standards.

·Monitored and improved efficiency of processes, team performance, and customer service.

·Contributed to proposal and contract development, negotiations and meetings.

·Motivated and evaluated personnel for performance improvement and goal achievement.

·Directed operations staff by providing guidance, training, and support in order to meet company objectives.

·Managed scheduling, training and inventory control.

·Established effective relationships with vendors to negotiate pricing and secure materials needed for production.

·Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.

·Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.

·Implemented successful business strategies to increase revenue and target new markets.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts - Family Life/Family Relations/Family Development

Oklahoma Christian University // Edmond, OK // April 1996

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