Executive Assistant Legal Procurement

Geneva Atkins Jungman

Spring, TX 713-***-**** *******@*****.*** www.linkedin.com/in/genevaatkinsjungman

ACCOMPLISHED LEADER

Driving significant results in the leadership of human resource and procurement functions supporting operations in multiple countries

Successful and solutions-driven Leader with demonstrated success in driving the development and implementation of effective department management, and strategic initiatives that align with corporate strategies, coupled with a talent for identifying cost savings opportunities. Holds the Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) credential.

Decisive business leader offering experience working with stakeholders at all levels of the organization to clearly scope business requirements, align business strategies to meet operational needs and budgets; adept at analyzing and optimizing systems and processes to maintain the uninterrupted flow of human talent, goods and services while minimizing costs.

With Pattern Energy Group LP, oversees $30MM in annual spend supporting company operations in the United States, Canada, and Japan.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Top Sourcing and Procurement Strategist

Builds and Leads Strong Teams

Overseeing Domestic/International Operations

Driving Cost Containment

Leading End to End Project Management

Managing Multimillion Dollar Spend

Experienced in Contract Negotiation

Skilled in Department Leadership

Professional Experience

2010 to 2022 • Pattern Energy Group LP Houston, TX

Pattern Energy Group LP develops, owns and operates utility scale wind and solar power facilities in the United States, Canada, and Japan.

A demonstrated record of success and achievement, marked by a series of promotions to positions of increased influence, authority, and accountability.

2016 to 2022: Procurement Manager

Leads vision, strategy, and execution for all facets of procurement, negotiating agreements with vendors for goods and services necessary to sustain operations, engineering, development, environmental and construction initiatives throughout the United States, Canada, and Chile. Maintained accountability for $30MM in annual spend.

Recruited as the first Procurement Manager in Houston, subsequently assuming an expanded scope of responsibilities for procurement for the entire company

Pioneered the launch of a formal Procurement department from the ground up, defining formal guidelines for purchasing and providing guidance on RFP administration, vendor evaluations, and contract negotiations. Achieved average savings of 10% to 12%, surpassing goal.

Partnered with the Legal department to develop and publish terms and conditions on the company’s website for the United States and Canada.

Led a migration from Microsoft AX to Microsoft Dynamics 365 and led employee training on the use of the platform.

2013 to 2016: Manager, Administration

Established and mentored a team of 14 direct report support staff around the US and Canada to serve as business support resources covering wind farm LLCs and for the executive team in Houston. Recruited, hired, mentored, and managed three executive assistants across multiple departments.

Project Manager for the move of the Houston office, including the selection of a realtor, architect, construction firm, and moving company. Together with Senior Counsel negotiated the terms of a 12-year lease and oversaw the $4MM buildout. Executed an Open House that attracted over 200 attendees.

Secured LEED Certification for the 31st and 32nd floors of the newly designed Houston office.

Established the first New Hire Orientation, encompassing four days of training and presentations in the Houston office for up to 40 employees, held on a quarterly basis.

2010 to 2013: Executive Assistant to Director of Operations

Supported the newly-created Operations department, with the authority to define policies, procedures, and best practices while leading Human Resources responsibilities to staff the company’s wind farms. Supervised three direct reports.

On a monthly basis, developing meeting packages for the executives providing insight into new wind farms.

Administered the company’s online LMS as well as Microsoft SharePoint.

Negotiated contracts for imports and exports. Contracted with vendors to procure office supplies and furnishings for new wind farm facilities.

Early Career

Executive Assistant and Office Manager to CEO and President, MMI Products Inc. (heavy benefits administration & labor relations)

Executive Assistant to VP, Human Resources – Corporate Headquarters, Stewart & Stevenson Services Inc. (onboarding, employment testing and verification, coordination with immigration/Visa)

Executive Assistant / Legal Assistant, Metals USA Inc. (health & welfare benefits administration, 401k)

Legal Assistant, Franklin, Cardwell & Jones PC (insurance defense and employment law)

Legal Assistant, Adams and Reese LLP (corporate securities)

Legal Assistant, Brewer & Pritchard PC (corporate securities)

Education & Professional Certifications / Development

University of Houston

Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology

Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) – Institute of Supply Chain Management

Negotiation Skills and Techniques – Institute of Supply Chain Management

Contracting: Elements/Terms & Conditions – Institute of Supply Chain Management

Contract Law for Paralegals – Rice University

Licensed Notary Public

Technical Proficiencies

Microsoft Dynamics 365, Power BI, Tableau

“Geneva has worked for me on three different occasions. In all of these roles, Geneva was instrumental in planning, managing and executing a wide array of tasks, and always did so in an efficient, professional and cooperative manner. Geneva is very intelligent, hard-working, and flexible.”

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