Jonathan Kinnen
Senior Procurement Analyst at WNS Denali- Claim this Profile
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Katie Holliday, MBA
Jonathan was not only a reliable member of our team, but also hardworking, driven, and a team player. He worked with me for almost 2 years, and I am very grateful for his commitment to his job, while going to school full-time at Pepperdine University. Not many people can say they've done that! I would recommend with him to anyone looking for a dedicated, intelligent individual with the strong desire to learn. I would rehire him in a heartbeat. Please contact me directly for a formal letter of recommendation if needed.
Katie Holliday, MBA
Jonathan was not only a reliable member of our team, but also hardworking, driven, and a team player. He worked with me for almost 2 years, and I am very grateful for his commitment to his job, while going to school full-time at Pepperdine University. Not many people can say they've done that! I would recommend with him to anyone looking for a dedicated, intelligent individual with the strong desire to learn. I would rehire him in a heartbeat. Please contact me directly for a formal letter of recommendation if needed.
Katie Holliday, MBA
Jonathan was not only a reliable member of our team, but also hardworking, driven, and a team player. He worked with me for almost 2 years, and I am very grateful for his commitment to his job, while going to school full-time at Pepperdine University. Not many people can say they've done that! I would recommend with him to anyone looking for a dedicated, intelligent individual with the strong desire to learn. I would rehire him in a heartbeat. Please contact me directly for a formal letter of recommendation if needed.
Katie Holliday, MBA
Jonathan was not only a reliable member of our team, but also hardworking, driven, and a team player. He worked with me for almost 2 years, and I am very grateful for his commitment to his job, while going to school full-time at Pepperdine University. Not many people can say they've done that! I would recommend with him to anyone looking for a dedicated, intelligent individual with the strong desire to learn. I would rehire him in a heartbeat. Please contact me directly for a formal letter of recommendation if needed.
Credentials
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First Five Things You Have to Do to Start a Business as a Creator
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Learning Data Analytics
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Overcoming Cognitive Bias
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Asserting Yourself, an Empowered Choice
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Business Etiquette: Phone, Email, and Text
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Holding Yourself Accountable
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How to Be Both Assertive and Likable
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How to Confidently Negotiate Your Salary
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How to Win Arguments
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Interpersonal Communication
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Job Skills: Learning the Basics
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Learning to Be Assertive
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Negotiating the Nonnegotiable (Blinkist Summary)
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Negotiation Skills
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Preparing for Your Review
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Speaking Up At Work
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Strategic Thinking
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The Six Biases of Decision-Making
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Time Management Fundamentals
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Experience
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WNS Denali
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United States
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Business Consulting and Services
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500 - 600 Employee
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Senior Procurement Analyst
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Aug 2021 - Present
- Drafted contracts for the Marketing category, inclusive of master agreements, research, production, influencer engagements, media buys, editing, animation, events, retail marketing and contract amendments - Worked with the Third Party Assessment team to ensure internal compliance with security risks resulting from engaging vendors, including personal information security - Trained new team members in proper drafting procedures including terminology and internal drafting conventions - Collaborated closely with internal stakeholders to identify and capture important engagement practices - Facilitated negotiations with vendors over contract redlines - Maintained proper adherence to contract and procurement SOPs - Provided procurement services for WNS client - Submitted multi-million-dollar POs accurately and efficiently in a fast-paced environment - Coordinated with multiple cross-functional representatives to ensure POs are released properly, including accounting, finance, and logistics - Submitted POs for multiple categories, including Marketing, Network Infrastructure, Software, and Professional Services - Communicated with vendors to acquire necessary details to complete internal processes - Trained new team members in category specific purchasing procedures - Lead the purchasing team focused on Mass Production, Network Infrastructure, and Software-related purchases - Assigned cases to other team members based on the identified purchasing category - Guided internal stakeholders through the proper processes for various requests - Performed internal audits to ensure accuracy of PO submissions based on internal procedures - Prioritized High Priority requests to ensure projects were not delayed - Coordinated with other internal departments to resolve gray areas in processing Show less
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HRL Laboratories, LLC
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United States
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Research Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Contracts Associate
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Jul 2020 - Aug 2021
- Utilized Costpoint Software to add milestones and reports for current and new contractsto the list of reports due during the contract term- Distributed contract deliverables to customers, including government entities- Recorded delivered contract milestones and reports- Generated weekly reports for upcoming contract deliverables- Created new contract brief reports- Created contract brief reports for modifications
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Administrative Assistant
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Jul 2019 - Jun 2021
- Ensured compliance with FARs and DFARs- Utilized both OnBase and Costpoint software for placing orders- Placed Purchase Orders and credit card orders- Ensured purchase requests met organizational requirements- Recorded all orders placed- Performed daily Denied Parties Screenings on vendors to ensure government purchaserequisition compliance- Reconciled credit card purchases with the credit card statements- Participated in implementation of a new credit card reconciliation system- Generated change orders- Acquired competitive pricing for POs for government projects- Ensured POs for government projects met proper procedures- Monitored communication regarding issued POs for tracking purposes- Dealt with order complications, including returns and payment issues- Guided internal stakeholders through the proper procedures related to the purchasingsystem Show less
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EEOC
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United States
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Government Administration
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700 & Above Employee
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Enforcement Intern
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Oct 2018 - Dec 2018
Enforcement Intern - Evaluated cases to determine likelihood of breach of the law - Submitted analyses of cases to help improve efficiency of case-sorting - Learned how to conduct an interview with people bringing in possible issues - Used IMS system to go through current cases and view inspector’s notes, etc. - Used standards of proof to measure probability of breach of law Enforcement Intern - Evaluated cases to determine likelihood of breach of the law - Submitted analyses of cases to help improve efficiency of case-sorting - Learned how to conduct an interview with people bringing in possible issues - Used IMS system to go through current cases and view inspector’s notes, etc. - Used standards of proof to measure probability of breach of law
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Hirsch Pipe & Supply Co., Inc.
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Wholesale
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100 - 200 Employee
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Driver
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Sep 2017 - Sep 2018
- Delivered orders to customers and other company branches - Processed item orders and transfers ensuring inventory accuracy - Loaded customer orders on delivery vehicles and ensured everything was strapped down safely - Accurately retrieved customer orders from warehouse locations - Double-checked delivery items to ensure first-time accurate deliveries - Delivered orders to customers and other company branches - Processed item orders and transfers ensuring inventory accuracy - Loaded customer orders on delivery vehicles and ensured everything was strapped down safely - Accurately retrieved customer orders from warehouse locations - Double-checked delivery items to ensure first-time accurate deliveries
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Chipotle Mexican Grill
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United States
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Restaurants
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700 & Above Employee
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Cashier
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May 2015 - Sep 2017
Cashier: - Counted out the cash drawer at the beginning of the shift, maintained a balanced cash drawer throughout the entirety of the shift, and recorded the balance of the cash drawer at the end of the shift. - Provided efficient, excellent customer service - Dealt with customer complaints and resolved them to their satisfaction. - Maintained a clean dining room. - Communicated inventory needs to management when items were running low. - Organized and maintained an organized work environment. - Trained new employees to be excellent cashiers. - Took the initiative to write a list detailing the nuances of the position. - Encouraged other cashiers to uphold a high standard of performance. Line: - Maintained a clean working surface on which we prepared the customer's orders. - Communicated with other crew members when low on ingredients so as to keep the operation running smoothly for both the customers and fellow employees. - Fulfilled online order requests by the specified time to ensure customer satisfaction. - Maintained food-safety regulations to ensure excellent standards of food quality held by the company and the government. - Trained new crew members on the Line. Grill: - Multi-Tasked in a high speed environment to ensure the food was always hot and ready for customers. - Provided the Line with necessary hot-food items in a timely manner to maintain the momentum of the crew and ensure customer satisfaction. - Communicated with other crew members to ensure the operation ran smoothly. - Prepared food to high safety regulation standards set by the company in a high-paced environment. - Provided new crew members on grill with constructive feedback to help improve their performance. Food Preparation: - Prepared food for following shifts to ensure smooth operation flow. - Maintained a clean work area through detailed cleaning. Show less
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Austen Morris Associates
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China
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Financial Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Business Development Associate
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May 2017 - Jul 2017
- Worked directly with a senior partner - Used various engines to confirm accurate client data. - Researched investment options with the intent of finding beneficial investments for our clients. - Constructed a growth stock portfolio. - Built an income stock portfolio. - Worked directly with a senior partner - Used various engines to confirm accurate client data. - Researched investment options with the intent of finding beneficial investments for our clients. - Constructed a growth stock portfolio. - Built an income stock portfolio.
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Wasvary Tax & Travel Services Inc.
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Greater Los Angeles Area
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Refund Processor
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Jan 2015 - Mar 2015
- Communicated with banks and other entities to process tax refunds and tax payments for customers. - Communicated with banks and other entities to process tax refunds and tax payments for customers.
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Education
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2016 - 2019
Pepperdine University
Bachelor's degree, Economics -
2014 - 2016
Los Angeles Pierce College
General Studies, 4.0
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