Resume of Applicant #231205

Romania Wilson

SUMMARY

A highly driven and accomplished senior buyer with broad-based expertise in procurement, vendor relations, forms management, inventory control, space planning, furniture procurement, office supplies, document destruction and ergonomic assessment. . Successfully identifies scope of initiatives and tasks, as well as schedules, and draws upon a wide array of resources to achieve goals. A proven track record of on time and under budget project completion. Provide practical recommendations to reduce cost and increase efficiency. Engage in effective negotiation to secure significant savings. A trustworthy team player with a passion for making a difference, one who honors commitments and cultivates a working environment of trust, respect and accountability. Employ excellent follow-up ability and attention to detail. Maintain focus on the long-term vision of an organization and direct daily tasks to achieve key company goals.

EXPERIENCE

Eastern Financial Florida Credit Union, A Division of Space Coast Credit Union, Miramar, Florida - Senior Buyer Corporate Services November 1992 – August 2009

Responsible for the overall smooth operation of forms management and print related items, office supplies, corporate signage, and document destruction, with a focus on service, cost savings, and improved efficiencies. Had the complete responsibility to source, procure and stock over 400 commodities to satisfy all 32 Eastern Financial Florida Credit Union, a Division of Space Coast Credit Union locations and over 1,800 charter companies though out Florida and the United States. Coordinated daily pick up and destruction of sensitive corporate documents, disks and cd’s from all department and branch locations in South and Central Florida. Responsible for the purchase, installation, and inventory of all corporate furniture and fixtures.

Installed furniture into 17 new branches, coordinated all form management requirements (includes stationery, envelopes, ATM supplies, office supplies, signage etc ) with off-site fulfillment warehouse. Ensured that new branch is prepared and ready for business prior to scheduled opening. Approved daily request for office supplies and ordered all corporate business cards. Researched and identified the best sources of material in order to buy at the lowest cost (considering volume levels) without sacrifice in service and quality. Issued monthly reports to department and branch managers itemizing cost of forms, office supplies and various items requested by their areas to ensure budget parameters. Reviewed and prepared payment of all invoices for supplies, UPS and FedEx shipments made from the forms warehouse. Issued all request for quotations, negotiated and issued awards for contracts. Assisted Human Resources with Workmen’s Compensation cases with regard to ergonomic issues. Assisted employees with ergonomically correct seating, surfaces and writing instruments. Prepared floor plans for furniture installation in new branch location, and coordinated department reconfigurations for employee moves. Traveled to all branch installations in Central Florida and Jacksonville. Established workspace furniture standards for future offices. Implemented online ordering of office supplies, forms, and business cards directly from third party vendor.

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Contracted with new office supply vendor, and replaced existing coffee and water supply vendor. Changes resulted in annual savings of over $137,000. Coordinated and completed all signage, forms, stationery, and letter name change from federal to state charter credit union. Served on team that established procurement policies/procedures to reduce and control expenditures, assisted in the selection of online purchase order system. Bid, negotiated and awarded contracts for document destruction, office supplies and forms management. Automated office supply and forms ordering. Procured and inventoried over 100 Marketing and company store related items. Procured all Facilities uniforms. Bid, negotiated and awarded courier services contract. Changes resulted in annual savings of over $30,000. Served on Y2K team to ensure smooth turnover. Implemented office supplies recycling program, initiative resulted in annual savings of over $12,000. Remained on call 24/7 to ensure procurement continuity in the event of a natural disaster, key contact on Disaster Recovery Team. Responsible for corporate Purchasing credit card valued at $50,000.

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

SOUTHEAST BANK, N.A.., Miami Lakes, Florida, Purchasing Agent, Purchasing Department, 1990/1992. Responsible for the procurement of office supplies for 266 Southeast Bank locations throughout Florida.

CLASSIC STATIONERS, Opa-Locka, Florida Sales Manager ,1986-1990. Began as an Account Executive and developed into current position due to demonstrated effectiveness. Supervised all bid and contracts, administered the State of Florida office supply contract in the amount $200.000.

PEMBROKE OFFICE SUPPLY, Virginia Beach, Virginia Account Executive, 1982- 1986. Sold office supply product line to 25 military commands in the Tidewater area. Bid on all government contracts. Increased company outside sales from $5,000 to over $180,00 annually.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT______

Florida A & M University – coursework Biology – 1975-1978

Effective Management, Miami-Dade College North Campus 2000

Outstanding Communication, 2005

Emotional Intelligence – 2002

Leadership Development – 2003, 2005, 2005

Product Knowledge and Services – 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008

Ergonomics and the Workplace – 2007

Reading floor plans, JC White Office Furniture – 2004

Paoli Furniture –Products and Design – 2005, 2006, 2007

COMPUTER SKILLS______

Ms Office Microsoft Word, PowerPoint

PERSONAL______Enjoys, fishing, football and raising scholarship dollars for Dade County students to attend Florida A & M University. President – Miami-Dade Chapter of the Florida A & M University National Alumni Association.