Felicia Brown-Parker

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Covington, Georgia 30016-Phone: 678-***-****

Email: addyd1@r.postjobfree.com · Linkedin Felicia-Brown-Parker-776b466a EXPERIENCE

September 2007 - Present

Buyer-Clerk, Kens Foods, McDonough, Georgia

• Manages competitive bid process, including RFI’s, RFQ’s, negotiations of purchasing agreements to include contracting with vendors, suppliers, and implementing sourcing/buying programs.

• Manages storeroom inventory of nearly 10,000 parts.

• Sets par levels and utilizes First-In First-Out principle of inventory for perishable and non- perishable products.

• Identifies slow moving and obsolete products.

• Liaison for Procurement for Operations/Maintenance/Engineering at current plant site.

• Assists with startup of operations of new sites as needed by obtaining goods and services upon management requests.

• Analyzes policies, procedures and processes and offer suggestions for improvements.

• Monitors/directs purchasing/sourcing activities, bidding, negotiating with external suppliers for best pricing to maintain reduced costs to enhance quality and service goals.

• Purchases office supplies, furniture, lab equipment, packaging for finished products and raw ingredients, contractor supplies, warehouse equipment, building and property equipment.

• Runs weekly spend purchasing reports or vendor spend reports for Plant Manager upon request.

• Manages within 3% of the company allocated department budget, with cost savings of nearly 100k yearly improving vendor relationships while maintaining product quality.

• Assists in managing over a 2.9 million budget. Tracks accruals, invoice reconciliations, key budget metrics as well as Capitol Projects.

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October 2002 – September 2007

Raw Material Clerk, Kens Foods, McDonough, Georgia

• Performed analytical testing of purchased incoming products from pulled samples of incoming raw materials ingredients for acid, salt, pH levels, color and taste.

• Assisted Microbiologist in testing for bacteria such as salmonella and listeria to ensure correct conformity of ingredients prior to usage.

• Assisted Colorist in batch making of colors with raw ingredients to specifications for finished product run.

• Monitored shelf life, product rotation, sourced multiple vendors to ensure best product practices, packaging and conformity to flexibility in cost.

• Utilized First-In First-Out principle of inventory for perishable products.

• Ordered and tested samples from incoming bulk railcars or trucks such as vinegar, cayenne pepper, soybean oil, fructose, sucrose, eggs, and buttermilk.

• Purchased Office supplies, furniture, lab equipment, packaging for finished products and raw ingredients.

August 2000 – August 2002

Field Services Health/Life Supervisor Avon CT/NY, ING Reliaster

• Supervised 27+ direct reports in the Security Connecticut Health/Life Insurance Licensing and Commission Department in a call center environment.

• Authorized manual disbursements, EFT’s and Credit/Criminal Background Checks.

• A/R and A/P monthly reporting.

• Implemented proper State Life/Health Compliance regulations.

• Interviewed and helped to select 250 personnel for employment. Feb 1999 - August 1999

Call Center Agent, Eliance Corporation, Minot, North Dakota

• Performed multiple data entry processing tasks.

• Assisted clients by e-mail and phone from a computerized system via Internet access.

• Processed internet credit card purchases via email or call center.

• Assisted with technical support and customer complaints. 3

April 1998 - November 1998

Team Leader/Supervisor, Nestle Distribution Center, McDonough, Georgia Supervised five employees on Temp Contract.

• Created SOP’s and maintained Quality Control methods.

• Generated invoices and checked for accuracy.

• Supervised the Repackaging area of damaged cases, containers for integrity.

• Monitored outgoing donations to clients.

April 1995-September 1997

Lead Supply Supervisor\Payroll Clerk, Housing Welcome Center, Naples, Italy

• Monitored inventory control, stock levels, time sheets, payroll for over twenty employees.

• Met consistent targets cost effectively and timely in support of business objectives. Analyzed cost savings initiatives for opportunities to create a competitive advantage and added value to the company bottom line.

• Performed duties as Site Manager and Contract Manager in absence of authority as needed.

• Reconciled A/R, A/P and collected monies due for damages and late fees.

• Assisted DoD military, Allied Forces (NATO), civilians, through the Housing Service Center under the Navy Installations Command.

August 1993-June 1994

Loss Clerk/Education License Issuer, Crop Growers Insurance, Great Falls, Montana

• Maintained loss accounts and reports received by mail or phone and entered into computer.

• Processed loss adjustments.

• Issued licenses based on updated employee certifications.

• Updated and Maintained employee training files/procedures for State Certifications. June 1987-February 1993

Accounts Receivable/Customer Service Clerk, United Distributors, Smyrna, Georgia

• Prepared collections and maintained bookkeeping accounts for over 3,000 distributors.

• Balanced A/R quarterly and prepared deposits for cash reporting and Bank deposits.

• Processed orders for beer, wine and liquor products.

• Vendor sourcing and negotiations for onboarding of potential new accounts. 4

EDUCATION

October 2003-June 2005

Business, Administration DeVry Institute of Technology Decatur, Georgia-57 Credit Hours completed towards Bachelor of Science Degree, 3.5 GPA May 1983

Diploma, Americus High School, Americus, Georgia

SKILLS

• Administrative

• Problem Solving

• Initiative

• Customer Focused

• Process Improvement

• Analytical

• Coaching

• Negotiation

• Critical Thinking

• Strategic Sourcing

LEADERSHIP PROJECTS

Managed a team of six to inventory 10,000 parts and redesign storeroom from shelving to industry Vidmar cabinets.

Date: November 7, 2014 to October 30, 2015.

Implemented Stanley Black/Decker RFID Portal to integrate with current system to monitor parts usage and inventory data.

Date: July 27, 2015 to October 15, 2015.

Created a cross functional team of five to learn all database systems for ING Reliaster to help business units stay up to date in processes to meet their deadlines. Date: August 1, 2000 to December 1, 2000.

Implemented Fax and Login Scan system for all incoming mail to be logged upon receipt by mailroom clerks into ING Reliaster Database for tracking to prevent loss of mail and manual delivery by clerks. Date: August 1, 2000 to December 1, 2000.

Supervised five employees while under a Temp to Hire Contract for Nestle Distribution. I enabled the company to pass a “last attempt” chance for their Repack area at 98% by writing SOP to prepare the area for their Quality Control audit. CEO was thrilled at the victory and purchased my Temp to Hire Contract in full and transferred me to the Accounting Department to assist there. Date: April 1998 - November 1998

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Facilitative Leadership Seminars

Ken Blanchard-Lessons in Leadership

Workplace Violence

Unacceptable Workplace Behavior

Process Improvements

Excelling as a First Time Supervisor

Selecting for Success

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