Procurement (purchasing) manager or supervisor

8/1999 - 1/2009

Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP

Manager

• Organizing and overseeing the procurement function of a top 100 Chicago law firm. Functions included seeing to it that 22 regional offices of the firm were well supplied with the necessary operating supplies such as office supplies, printed matter, capital equipment such as fax units, copiers, with paper, letterhead, buisness cards, associated copier supplies such as toner, developer, paper, as needed and requested. Also managed a staff of two within the coporate office purchasing department. Kept meticulous written and electronic records of purchasing transactions, invoices aprroved for payment and the maintenance of adequate inventory levels.

11/1984 - 8/1999

The Chicago Bar Association

Individual Contributor

• Established the Association’s first centralized procurement program. Was in charge of purchasing office supplies, capital equipment and printing, working directly with suppliers in determining price, delivery and other conditions of purchase. Also functioned as a liaison between the employer and building management for maintenance and security. Responsible for receptionist and switchboard operator to ensure coverage during regular buisness hours, and provide substitute coverage in the event of absences or vacations.

1979

Bachelor Degree

Northeastern Illinois University

• Sociology and Psychology