Category Manager

• Jun 2019 - Present

All Star Purchasing is a member-owned Group Purchasing Organization, working with member companies large and small to help them save confidently on the items they buy for their business, by combining the volume of all our members. I manage our Facility Supplies category including MRO (Maintenance, Repair, & Operations), uniforms, cleaning & sanitation, forklifts, refrigeration equipment, energy procurement, office supplies, etc. Responsibilities include:- Manage 35 All Star Approved Supplier Programs- Contract negotiations on behalf of our members (pricing, term, price adjustments, discounted payment terms, rebates, etc.)- Communicate supplier program updates/program enhancements to membership- Complete Purchasing Assessments for members- Conduct Annual Business Reviews with suppliers- Keep up to date on the latest trends in the industry, particularly related to Facility Supplies- Annual All Star Convention responsibilities Show less

Senior Purchasing Agent

• Jan 2017 - Present

Responsible for the day-to-day management of a number of All Star Approved Supplier programs, in addition to managing corporate communications.

Purchasing Analyst

• May 2015 - Jan 2017

- Manage several categories of All Star Approved Supplier programs (equipment, uniforms, office supplies, pallets & totes, etc.)- Conduct detailed business reviews with All Star Approved Suppliers- Communications of new supplier programs and program enhancements to All Star members- Bimonthly newsletter responsibilities (digital newsletter and hard-copy)- Weekly commodities update published on All Star's website- Annual All Star Convention responsibilities including development and management of registration website and communications through registration website, presentation and video production, as well as other event planning responsibilities- Communications through Constant Contact- Conduct collaborative sourcing events Show less

Accounts Receivables

• Dec 2013 - Apr 2015

- Managed accounts receivables aging report for all residential and commercial clients - Applied daily deposits - Worked with outside financing companies - Communicated with residential and commercial clients to answer questions regarding invoices, etc. - Processed time-sheets and service tickets daily; prepared employee hours in software system each week for payroll - Managed accounts receivables aging report for all residential and commercial clients - Applied daily deposits - Worked with outside financing companies - Communicated with residential and commercial clients to answer questions regarding invoices, etc. - Processed time-sheets and service tickets daily; prepared employee hours in software system each week for payroll

Account Executive- Rupp Arena Sports & Entertainment Properties

• May 2011 - Nov 2013

•Managed 39 corporate sponsorship accounts •Generated new business •Conducted needs analysis meetings with prospects and followed up with proposal presentations •Managed Accounts Receivables on book of business •Built and maintained a prospect list of over 200 prospects organized into business categories •Facilitated graphics production of static and LED signage by coordinating communication between clients and graphics team •Managed game-day activities such as on-site activation, live in-game promotions, and affidavit fulfillment •Created unique social media campaigns for sponsors utilizing Rupp Arena’s Facebook page reaching 165,000+ fans •Planned and coordinated business-to-business hospitality events including courtside events for up to 75 guests •Conducted Rupp Arena locker room tours and introduced high-profile guest speakers for courtside events •Hired and managed a minimum of two student interns per semester •Worked closely with arena management, in-house concession staff, event coordinators, and facility/technical services to ensure sponsorship fulfillment Show less

Sales Representative

• Aug 2009 - Apr 2011