Angela Whitford
Lead Procurement Administrator at The First Church of Christ, Scientist- Claim this Profile
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Mark Miller
I had the pleasure of working with Angela during her time at the Department of Transitional Assistance (DTA). At first, I witnessed Angela’s amazing skills as a trainer who could present any topic within a wide range of subject matter areas to her audience in a clear, uncomplicated manner while still managing to make the learning experience for her students positive and enjoyable. With required trainings, there is often reluctance amongst staff to feel invested in a mandatory training, but Angela could make you forget about the mandatory nature of the training and reinforce its fundamental importance. I was so impressed with Angela’s inherent intelligence and communication skills that I recruited her to move from training into the role of the Assistant Director of Quality Control. At DTA, the Quality Control Unit was required to measure key metrics to ensure state and federal compliance such as the SNAP error rate and the TAFDC work participation rate as well as managing numerous ad-hoc requests of DTA’s leadership. At DTA, I can speak for the then incumbent leadership in stating that we viewed the Quality Control Unit as the center of data excellence within our agency. Angela was a prime contributor to that excellence in managing all areas within her control optimally with great results and high quality leadership. Additionally, Angela is a truly great person. She is so smart, sensible, kind, thoughtful, and possesses a wry sense of humor that can disarm any tense situation and turn it into a more positive experience for all involved. For all of the foregoing reasons, I can recommend Angela unconditionally to any prospective employer.
Mark Miller
I had the pleasure of working with Angela during her time at the Department of Transitional Assistance (DTA). At first, I witnessed Angela’s amazing skills as a trainer who could present any topic within a wide range of subject matter areas to her audience in a clear, uncomplicated manner while still managing to make the learning experience for her students positive and enjoyable. With required trainings, there is often reluctance amongst staff to feel invested in a mandatory training, but Angela could make you forget about the mandatory nature of the training and reinforce its fundamental importance. I was so impressed with Angela’s inherent intelligence and communication skills that I recruited her to move from training into the role of the Assistant Director of Quality Control. At DTA, the Quality Control Unit was required to measure key metrics to ensure state and federal compliance such as the SNAP error rate and the TAFDC work participation rate as well as managing numerous ad-hoc requests of DTA’s leadership. At DTA, I can speak for the then incumbent leadership in stating that we viewed the Quality Control Unit as the center of data excellence within our agency. Angela was a prime contributor to that excellence in managing all areas within her control optimally with great results and high quality leadership. Additionally, Angela is a truly great person. She is so smart, sensible, kind, thoughtful, and possesses a wry sense of humor that can disarm any tense situation and turn it into a more positive experience for all involved. For all of the foregoing reasons, I can recommend Angela unconditionally to any prospective employer.
Mark Miller
I had the pleasure of working with Angela during her time at the Department of Transitional Assistance (DTA). At first, I witnessed Angela’s amazing skills as a trainer who could present any topic within a wide range of subject matter areas to her audience in a clear, uncomplicated manner while still managing to make the learning experience for her students positive and enjoyable. With required trainings, there is often reluctance amongst staff to feel invested in a mandatory training, but Angela could make you forget about the mandatory nature of the training and reinforce its fundamental importance. I was so impressed with Angela’s inherent intelligence and communication skills that I recruited her to move from training into the role of the Assistant Director of Quality Control. At DTA, the Quality Control Unit was required to measure key metrics to ensure state and federal compliance such as the SNAP error rate and the TAFDC work participation rate as well as managing numerous ad-hoc requests of DTA’s leadership. At DTA, I can speak for the then incumbent leadership in stating that we viewed the Quality Control Unit as the center of data excellence within our agency. Angela was a prime contributor to that excellence in managing all areas within her control optimally with great results and high quality leadership. Additionally, Angela is a truly great person. She is so smart, sensible, kind, thoughtful, and possesses a wry sense of humor that can disarm any tense situation and turn it into a more positive experience for all involved. For all of the foregoing reasons, I can recommend Angela unconditionally to any prospective employer.
Mark Miller
I had the pleasure of working with Angela during her time at the Department of Transitional Assistance (DTA). At first, I witnessed Angela’s amazing skills as a trainer who could present any topic within a wide range of subject matter areas to her audience in a clear, uncomplicated manner while still managing to make the learning experience for her students positive and enjoyable. With required trainings, there is often reluctance amongst staff to feel invested in a mandatory training, but Angela could make you forget about the mandatory nature of the training and reinforce its fundamental importance. I was so impressed with Angela’s inherent intelligence and communication skills that I recruited her to move from training into the role of the Assistant Director of Quality Control. At DTA, the Quality Control Unit was required to measure key metrics to ensure state and federal compliance such as the SNAP error rate and the TAFDC work participation rate as well as managing numerous ad-hoc requests of DTA’s leadership. At DTA, I can speak for the then incumbent leadership in stating that we viewed the Quality Control Unit as the center of data excellence within our agency. Angela was a prime contributor to that excellence in managing all areas within her control optimally with great results and high quality leadership. Additionally, Angela is a truly great person. She is so smart, sensible, kind, thoughtful, and possesses a wry sense of humor that can disarm any tense situation and turn it into a more positive experience for all involved. For all of the foregoing reasons, I can recommend Angela unconditionally to any prospective employer.
Experience
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The First Church of Christ, Scientist
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United States
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Religious Institutions
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200 - 300 Employee
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Lead Procurement Administrator
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Sep 2023 - Present
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Whitehead Institute
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United States
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Research Services
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200 - 300 Employee
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Buyer
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May 2022 - Sep 2023
Responsible for the purchase, administration and processing of equipment and supplies
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Procurement Administrator
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Jan 2021 - Sep 2023
Provides administrative, budget, and operational support to the Procurement Services Department. Works independently with minimal supervision and relies on experience and judgement to plan and accomplish goals.
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Lovin' the Oven
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United States
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Food and Beverage Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Owner / Head Chef
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May 2012 - Jan 2021
Owner, founder and head chef for a personal chef company. Our chefs prepare meals in our clients' homes on a regular basis within the family's dietary restrictions while delivering extraordinary customer service. Performs cooking demonstrations, cooking classes and small dinner parties. Manages staff of four chefs, all marketing and development, business promotion, volunteer opportunities, and administrative tasks. Owner, founder and head chef for a personal chef company. Our chefs prepare meals in our clients' homes on a regular basis within the family's dietary restrictions while delivering extraordinary customer service. Performs cooking demonstrations, cooking classes and small dinner parties. Manages staff of four chefs, all marketing and development, business promotion, volunteer opportunities, and administrative tasks.
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5 & dine @ WCVB powered by Lovin' the Oven LLC
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WCVB (Channel 5) Needham, MA
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Restaurant Owner
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Jun 2015 - Mar 2017
Manage restaurant/cafe space inside of WCVB. We provide meal service for breakfast and lunch, take home dinners and we are the exclusive in house caterer. Supervise Sous Chef/Kitchen Manager and Line Cook at the 5 & dine as well as 4 personal chefs. Manage restaurant/cafe space inside of WCVB. We provide meal service for breakfast and lunch, take home dinners and we are the exclusive in house caterer. Supervise Sous Chef/Kitchen Manager and Line Cook at the 5 & dine as well as 4 personal chefs.
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Assistant Director of Quality Control
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Feb 2009 - Jul 2012
Assistant Director managing 20+ quality control staff with a primary function of reviewing the application process and eligibility determination for the federally funded Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (formally known as Food Stamps). Quality control also reviews and tracks work participation for the federal Transitional Assistance to Needy Families. Assistant Director managing 20+ quality control staff with a primary function of reviewing the application process and eligibility determination for the federally funded Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (formally known as Food Stamps). Quality control also reviews and tracks work participation for the federal Transitional Assistance to Needy Families.
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Training Specialist
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Jul 2007 - Jan 2009
Classroom Instructor: -Technical and Soft Skills Training Support for DTA Policy and Program Management including Diversity, Workplace Violence Prevention and Sexual Harassment Prevention -Counsels Training Unit staff on PC training processes, teaching methods, and Microsoft Application product knowledge -Application Consultant for various DTA units Supervise and evaluate DTA Central Office Clerk Database Administration: -Technical project manager of Malden Reception Log including Access database development and customization -Designed and delivered staff training -Coordinated implementation of the database with Directors and Managers Administrative management of centralized web registration (PACE): -Needs assessment examination through registration data and user survey -Creation of technical training courses and materials, scheduling of courses, and allocation of resources -Report Generation and Post-Class Evaluation analysis -Development of Post-Class resources and Team Room environments Show less
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New Horizons Computer Learning Centers
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United States
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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700 & Above Employee
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Applications Trainer
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Dec 2005 - Jun 2007
Training for the Microsoft Office Suite for both open enrollment classes and customized on-sites (company site).
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Career Counselor
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Nov 2004 - Dec 2005
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Clark University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Enrollment Counselor
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Jul 2003 - Oct 2004
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Cambridge College
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United States
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Higher Education
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400 - 500 Employee
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Admissions Counselor
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Aug 2000 - 2003
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Education
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1995 - 1999
Bridgewater State College
BA, Communication/Business -
2002 - 2003
Cambridge College
M.ed, Integrated Studies-Psychology
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