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Kristen Woodard

Summerville

Summary

Dynamic Procurement Specialist with proven expertise at BHDD-OIDD Coastal Regional Center, adept at optimizing purchasing solutions and enhancing supplier relationships. Skilled in inventory management and problem-solving, I successfully streamlined procurement processes, ensuring timely delivery of goods while fostering a culture of accountability and collaboration across departments.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Procurement Specialist

BHDD-OIDD Coastal Regional Center
02.2024 - Current
  • Manages procurement processes, ensuring timely acquisition of goods and services to support operational needs.
  • Collaborates with vendors to negotiate contracts, optimizing terms for cost-effective purchasing solutions.
  • Utilizes inventory management software to track supplies, maintaining accurate records and minimizing shortages.
  • Conducts market research to identify potential suppliers, enhancing sourcing strategies and supplier diversity.
  • Evaluates supplier performance through regular assessments, fostering strong relationships and accountability in service delivery.
  • Works with departments to find new and better items to fulfill diverse needs.
  • Tracks purchase orders by following up with vendors and carriers to support timely deliveries.

Executive Administrative Assistant

BHDD-OIDD
01.2022 - 02.2024
  • Coordinated executive meetings, ensuring all materials were prepared and distributed timely.
  • Managed complex calendars, prioritizing appointments to optimize executive time management.
  • Developed and maintained filing systems for sensitive documents, enhancing organizational efficiency.
  • Streamlined communication between departments by implementing standardized reporting procedures.
  • Handled confidential and sensitive information with discretion and tact.
  • Greeted arriving visitors, determined nature and purpose of visit and directed individuals to appropriate destinations.
  • Recorded meeting minutes for Executive Council meetings.
  • Wrote reports, executive summaries and newsletters.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Public Relations

Francis Marion University
Florence, SC
05-2021

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Problem-solving
  • Complaint handling
  • Event planning
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Relationship building

Certification

SCEIS Foundations of Procurement

Interests

  • Environmental Stewardship
  • Advocacy Campaigns
  • I enjoy helping others and giving back to the community
  • Fundraising Events
  • Creative Writing

Timeline

Procurement Specialist

BHDD-OIDD Coastal Regional Center
02.2024 - Current

Executive Administrative Assistant

BHDD-OIDD
01.2022 - 02.2024

Bachelor of Arts - Public Relations

Francis Marion University

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