Orvel Graham Jr.
*** ******* **** ** *************, GA 30044
******.*****@*****.*** 770-***-**** Linkedin/in/OrvelGraham
Education
Columbus State University – Turner College of Business
Degree: Bachelor of Business Administration
Major: Marketing
Certifications
(CCMA) Certified Contract Management Associate Org. (NCMA) National Contract Management Association
Experience
June 2019 - August 2022 Columbus GA
Columbus State University: Contract Associate
Assist the procurement team of both stock and non-stock items, ensuring consistent availability to meet company needs.
Assist in Monitoring and managing open purchase orders, guaranteeing timely delivery and addressing any discrepancies.
Maintain partnerships with suppliers, fostering effective communication and negotiating favorable terms.
August 2022 - January 2023 Columbus, GA
Columbus Rapids FC: Data Entry Intern
Played a crucial role in streamlining data entry processes, resulting in a significant reduction in errors and improved data accuracy, thereby enhancing overall operational efficiency.
Applied data analysis skills to extract valuable insights from datasets, which enabled informed decision-making by the management team and contributed to the company's strategic planning.
As part of the data verification process, identified and rectified discrepancies in the records, ensuring data integrity and maintaining the company's reputation for accuracy and reliability.
September 2023 - Current Kennesaw, GA
ADM: Procurement Specialist
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to source critical raw materials, leveraging price analysis and market research to achieve a 10% cost reduction in procurement spend.
Facilitated and led strategic meetings with internal stakeholders to address raw material discrepancies, directly contributing to a 10% increase in production output in 2024.
Maintained data integrity across hundreds of pricing records, raw material documents, and cost changes; organized routine vendor meetings to ensure alignment and sustain strong business relationships.
Other Skills/ Interests
Computer: Expert Microsoft Suite SQL Applied Epic Database