La’Kel D. Bass
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CAREER OBJECTIVE
With nearly a decade of experience in logistics and contracting with a specialization in construction and project management, I aspire to be a leader in a growing organization and contribute towards building strong and performing teams that ensure sustenance in delivery and the success of the organization. I handle everything from basic procurement to inventory and warehouse management and customer service. I am versed in vendor and supplier management; in acquiring good quality products; and in supporting companies in meeting their objectives. My expertise lies in negotiating prices and contracts, ensuring profitability for the organization, and understanding the overall business process and forecasting demand, ensuring the timely delivery of different materials. I have good working knowledge of computers and enterprise resource planning packages like SAP. I am looking forward to an opportunity where I can continue to grow, mentor, and train teams to efficiently meet the expectations of the organization.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Data Analysis
Negotiation
Cost Management
Financial Acumen
Procurement Policies
Purchase Orders
Shipping and receiving
Sales & Marketing
Project Management
Risk Management
Invoicing
QuickBooks/Bookkeeping
Procurement Management Tools Software
Sourcing
Strong math and analytical skills
Strong interpersonal skills
EDUCATION
The University of Texas at San Antonio
Bachelor of Arts degree in Multidisciplinary Studies December 2017
Relevant Coursework
Communication – Business & Professional Speech & Professional Development
Kinesiology – Anatomy & Management Theory
Sociology – American Identities & Self and Society
Roadmaster Driver School December 2020
Commercial Driving License Class A
Relevant Coursework
General Knowledge, Air Brakes, Combination Vehicles
Hours of service & Trip Planning
Pre-Trip Inspection
Backing & Skills
Road Driving Test
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
(Security Manager)
Heavy Duty Protection -Texas January 2018 to Present
Employ de-escalation strategies during conflicts
Actively address, assess and resolve customer needs
Establish and maintain productive trust relationships with peers and customers
Plan, direct, or coordinate security activities to safeguard company assets, employees, quests, or others on company property.
Supervise subordinate security professionals, performing activities such as hiring, training
assigning work, evaluating performance, or disciplining.
Analyze and evaluate operations to identify risks or opportunities for Improvement.
Collect and analyze security data to determine security needs, security program goals.
Compliance with security policies and regulations.
Identify, Investigate, or resolve security breaches.
(Truck Driver/Logistics)
Samkay trucking - Houston, TX July 2021 to May 2022
Assist in loading and unloading items from delivery trucks
Pick orders from storage areas and verify the accuracy of order from order sheets
Prepare pallets for handling objects appropriately
Perform minor troubleshooting activities when needed
Negotiate rates and commercial terms with new vendors and work with the legal, finance and stakeholders for timely executions of contracts
Count quantity of items asked for by the customer and ensure that any broken things are isolated and reported to the supervisor immediately
Transport items to the delivery pallets safely and urgently
(Truck Driver/Logistics)
Schneider National - Converse, TX January 2021 to July 2021
Assist in loading and unloading items from delivery trucks
Pick orders from storage areas and verify the accuracy of order from order sheets
Prepare pallets for handling objects appropriately
Perform troubleshooting activities
Count quantity of items asked for by the customer and ensure that any broken things are isolated and reported to the supervisor immediately
Transport items to the delivery pallets safely and urgently
(Logistics Coordinator)
Amazon – San Antonio, TX June 2019 to October 2020
Responsible for drafting of templated documents such as NDA, Term
Letters, Amendments, TSLA and Ad/hoc documents as volume entails
Develop Category Plans and implement Category Management Strategies including approaches to supplier search and selection, on-going assessment and RFI/RFP/RFQ activity
Coaching & training internal stakeholders on procurement processes, advises on contract requirements, corporate polices and on procurement procedures
Support day to day procurement functions such as new vendor onboarding, renewing contracts, review and approve purchase requisitions, process contingent worker forms etc.
Resolve problems/tactical procurement issues such as queries related to Invoices, POs, eForms etc. within the relevant portfolio of projects
REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST