Lacretia Pickett

**** ********* **. **********, ******* 36116

onmdko@r.postjobfree.com

334-***-**** (cell) 334-***-****(work)

Objective

• To obtain a responsible position that utilizes my knowledge and practical expertise in the Purchasing and Procurement field

Work Experience

United States Property and Fiscal Office, Montgomery, Alabama

Purchasing Agent, Full Time, July 2011-Present

• Purchase a variety of goods and services in support of agency requirements

• Screen requests for procurement of supplies and services to determine type of procurement action required

• Select method of purchase (Blanket Purchase Agreement, Call, or Purchase Order)

• Prepare Request for Proposals (RFPs), Request for Quotations (RFQs), Invitation for Bids (IFBs) and select sources in purchasing items or services

• Negotiate for services such as copier, computer and aircraft maintenance, billeting, dry cleaning and laundry, food service, etc.

• Conduct cost analysis to develop small purchase negotiation objectives

• Determine the need for and establish Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs)

• Evaluate vendors' progress towards meeting small purchase delivery and performance requirements

Jackson Hospital & Clinic, Inc., Montgomery, Alabama

Information Systems and Security Executive Secretary II/ Rescue Line Tech Support, Temporary, March 2011-May 2011

• Assist Director by performing secretarial and minor executive duties

• Maintains all correspondence files and record and transcribes minutes for Committee meetings

• Payroll entry for Security Department

• Track and record parking violations

• Use remote assistance and remote desktop to troubleshoot an issue remotely

• Set up, configure email, tasks, contacts, and calendars within Outlook

• Reset and unlock user accounts in Active Directory

• Grant/deny, or block/unblock websites using I-Prism web interface

• Access, modify, create, and complete work orders in Track-It

Monte World Wide Staffing Inc.

Regional Recruiter, Part-Time, January 2011-March 2011

• Analyzes the requisites of the opportunity as per the requirement

• Searches the exact match for the requirements and various job portals

• Communicates with candidates through telephonic or email screening, in order to evaluate their credentials, attitudes, and aptitude

• Schedule interviews for candidates and proper follow-ups with prospects until they complete all rounds of interview

• Submit related reports

Alabama Army National Guard, Montgomery, Alabama

Human Resource Specialist, Part-Time, DOD Secret Security Clearance, March 2006-Present

• Prepares and processes recommendations for awards and ceremonies

• Prepares and monitors promotions, request for reductions, transfers, and discharges

• Process reenlistment and suspension for favorable actions documents

• Prepares orders and request for orders

• Prepares, updates, and coordinates requests for evaluations, to include responding to evaluation inquiries

Alabama Army National Guard, Montgomery, Alabama

Recruiter’s Assistant/Human Resource Assistant, Full-Time, November 2006-June 2007, August 2008-September 2008, November 2008- October 2010

• Responsible for contacting, interviewing, and advising civilian personnel on enlistment

• Contacts representatives of schools, public officials, personnel managers, parents of prospective applicants, and others to present the National Guard as an employment and career opportunity.

• Explains the selected reserve incentive program and the Montgomery GI Bill, initial entry training requirements, test results, enlistment options, programs, and obligations

• General office work; data entry, filing, answering phones

• Completing proper enlistment forms

United States Army, Ali Al Salem, Kuwait

Unit Supply Specialist, Full-time, July 2007-June 2008

• Receives, inspects, inventories, load, unload, stores, issues, deliver and turn-in of organization and installation supplies and equipment

• Operates unit level computer

• Prepares all unit and organization supply documents

• Establishes and maintains inventory and supply reports

• Establish Army Records Information Management Systems

• Purchasing goods and services required for continuous flow of the mission

Best Buy, Montgomery, Alabama

Computer Sales Associate, Part-time, October 2005- December 2006

• Top sales associate for 3 consecutive months

• Sold services and recommended the right solutions to solve everyday conflict

• Assisted customers with various computer hardware, software, and accessories

• Developed strong customer relations and provided quality service at all times

• Knowledgeable in computer software, hardware, and procedures

Education

Webster University, Saint Louis, Missouri

Masters of Arts in Procurement and Acquisition

Projected Graduation Date: Summer 2014

Auburn Montgomery, Montgomery, Alabama

Bachelor of Science in Pre-Information Systems, December 2010

GPA: 3.3

Technical Skills

• Operating Systems: Windows 98, Windows XP, Windows Vista,Windows 7

• Applications: Microsoft Office 97-2007-Excel, Word, Access, Outlook, OneNote, PowerPoint

• Hardware: routers, hubs, switches, voicemail

• Programming: JAVA, C++, ASP.net, Microsoft Visual Web Developer, HTML

Key Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal skills

• Planning schedules and meetings

• Deep commitment to continuous learning

• Well organized with positive approach towards work

• Dedicated, innovative, and self-motivated team member

• Great mathematical skills

• Flexible and adaptable

References

• Available upon request

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