Allison Lanasa
Lakewood
Summary
Professional purchasing specialist with proven ability to streamline procurement processes and optimize supplier relationships. Adept at strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, and inventory management. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, consistently adapting to changing needs. Known for reliability, analytical thinking, and strong organizational skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Purchasing Manager
Go2IT Group
01.2024 - Current
- Managed procurement processes, including vendor selection, purchase orders, and inventory control.
- Coordinated dispatch operations to ensure timely and efficient delivery of goods and services.
- Built and maintained strong supplier and logistics relationships.
- Utilized software tools to track shipments, manage inventory, and enhance procurement strategies.
- Led initiatives to improve company efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
- Streamlined office operations, enhancing workflow efficiency and productivity across teams.
- Implemented document management systems, improving information retrieval speed and accuracy.
- Oversaw vendor relationships, negotiating contracts to optimize service delivery and cost-effectiveness.
- Led administrative projects aimed at process improvements, elevating operational effectiveness organization-wide.
- Analyzed office budget expenditures, identifying areas for cost savings while maintaining quality standards.
Financial Service Specialist
Fifth Third Bank
01.2021 - 01.2024
- Facilitated financial product recommendations tailored to client needs and goals.
- Analyzed client accounts to identify opportunities for portfolio optimization and growth.
- Developed comprehensive financial plans incorporating investment strategies and risk management.
- Collaborated with team members to enhance customer service protocols, improving client satisfaction.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry regulations, trends, and best practices to provide informed advice to clients.
- Enhanced customer relationships with personalized service and addressing individual concerns promptly.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve sales targets and improve overall branch performance.
- Streamlined account opening processes, reducing turnaround time for new clients.
Office Manager
Capretta Insurance Agency
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Managed scheduling and coordination of meetings, ensuring optimal use of resources and time.
- Developed training materials for new hires, fostering onboarding success and staff retention.
- Mentored junior staff in office procedures, promoting a culture of continuous learning and support.
- Handled sensitive information with discretion, maintaining confidentiality of company documents and personnel records.
- Provided exceptional customer service when addressing client inquiries or concerns via phone calls or email correspondence.
- Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
- Maintained accurate financial records by reconciling accounts payable/receivable transactions regularly to ensure balanced budgets.
- Enhanced team productivity by delegating tasks effectively and overseeing daily workflow.
- Conducted regular inventory assessments of office supplies, ordering necessary items proactively to prevent stock shortages.
- Coordinated office events and meetings, ensuring timely execution and optimal scheduling for all participants.
Education
Associate of Science - Logistics Management
Tri-C
Remote12-2027
Diploma - undefined
Brecksville-Broadview Heights High School
Skills
- Purchase order management
- Supplier relationship management
- Inventory coordination
- Account management
- Logistics coordination
- Project management
- Strategic planning
- Operations management
- Supply chain management
- Contract negotiation
Timeline
Purchasing Manager
Go2IT Group
01.2024 - Current
Financial Service Specialist
Fifth Third Bank
01.2021 - 01.2024
Office Manager
Capretta Insurance Agency
01.2018 - 01.2021
Diploma - undefined
Brecksville-Broadview Heights High School
Associate of Science - Logistics Management
Tri-C
References
- Marvin Spencer, Director of Managed Services, (216) 386-9574
- Brian Ivinskas, Sales Manager, Capretta Insurance, brianivinskas@yahoo.com, (440) 334-8819
- Kyle Carile, Owner, Carile Insurance Services, kcarile@yahoo.com, (440) 376-0667