Kemelyn Nelson
Memphis
Summary
Dynamic Maintenance Administrative Specialist at Republic Services with expertise in negotiating and relationship building. Proven track record in enhancing recruitment processes and managing vendor relationships. Skilled in data analysis and event coordination, consistently delivering results that improve operational efficiency and support organizational goals.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Administrative Specialist
REPUBLIC SERVICES
Memphis
11.2013 - Current
- Developed and maintained relationships with potential candidates through networking.
- Participated in recruitment events to promote employer brand and attract applicants.
- Provided feedback to hiring teams based on candidate evaluations and interviews.
- Assisted in developing onboarding plans for new hires by ensuring all documents are completed correctly prior to start date.
- Monitored industry trends related to sourcing techniques and best practices; made recommendations accordingly.
- Maintained accurate records of all activities related to recruiting efforts within applicant tracking system.
- Attended career fairs, conferences, meetups to promote company brand and build talent pipelines.
- Reconciles financial data to general ledger at month end.
- Assures the availability of parts in a cost-effective manner.
- Point of contact with vendors to order, receive and ensure payment for goods and services.
- Produces various productivity and usage reports for management review.
- Responsible for Registering, Title, and Plating of new and renewing Fleet equipment.
- Weekly reporting of Budget/Forecast to Maintenance Manager.
- Monthly Budget Spreadsheet.
- Coordinating Company Events (Planning Committee).
- Supply Payments to Suppliers.
- Managed scheduling and coordination of meetings for executives and teams.
- Supported the onboarding process for new employees with orientation materials.
- Collaborated with team members on special projects to enhance workflow processes.
- Handled confidential documents in an organized fashion according to established protocol.
- Greeted visitors in a professional manner, responding to inquiries and directing them to appropriate personnel.
- Conducted research, compiled and typed statistical reports, synthesized information and provided excellent communication to disseminate information throughout organization.
PURCHASING CLERK
KRUGER TISSUE GROUP
05.2011 - 11.2013
- Communicate with suppliers to confirm pricing and delivery dates.
- Review vendor contracts to ensure compliance with company policies.
- Assist in managing vendor relationships to enhance service quality.
- Prepare reports on purchasing activities for management review.
- Collaborate with production teams to forecast material needs effectively.
- Investigated discrepancies between invoices, purchase orders, and deliveries for resolution purposes.
- Adhered to company policies and procedures when handling confidential information or data entry tasks related to purchases.
- Negotiated bulk discounts with suppliers whenever possible.
EXPEDITOR
OPTIMA POOL SUPPLY
06.2010 - 05.2011
- Coordinated shipping schedules to ensure timely delivery of pool supplies.
- Managed inventory levels to prevent stock shortages and overages.
- Processed purchase orders using inventory management systems efficiently.
- Collaborated with warehouse staff to streamline receiving and shipping operations.
- Organized logistics for special orders and customer requests effectively.
- Assisted in training new team members on operational procedures and safety standards.
- Inspected quality assurance of products before they were shipped out to customers.
- Verified purchase orders, invoices and packing slips for correctness.
ACCOUNTING CLERK
SHARP MFG
04.2006 - 05.2010
- Processed accounts payable and receivable transactions efficiently.
- Maintained accurate financial records using accounting software.
- Assisted with monthly bank reconciliations to ensure accuracy.
- Prepared and organized financial reports for management review.
- Communicated with vendors to resolve billing discrepancies promptly.
- Supported audits by providing necessary documentation and records.
- Trained new staff on accounting procedures and software usage.
- Resolved customer inquiries regarding bills and payments.
- Assisted with the preparation of month-end close activities including journal entries, reconciliations, accruals.
VARIOUS TEMP POSITIONS
KRUGER TISSUE GROUP
07.2000 - 04.2006
- Accounting Clerk.
- Receptionist.
- File Clerks for law firm.
- Data Entry Clerk for Call Center.
Education
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
Sheffield High School
Memphis, TNAssociate of Applied Science -
Southwest Tennessee Community College
Memphis, TNSkills
- Negotiating
- Purchasing
- scheduling
- Inventory management
- Logistics
- Data analysis
- Effective communication
- Relationship building
- Event coordination
- Project planning
- Confidential document control
- Recruiting
Accomplishments
Maintenance Employee of the Year 2016
Affiliations
Technician Career day assistant
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Maintenance Administrative Specialist
REPUBLIC SERVICES
11.2013 - Current
PURCHASING CLERK
KRUGER TISSUE GROUP
05.2011 - 11.2013
EXPEDITOR
OPTIMA POOL SUPPLY
06.2010 - 05.2011
ACCOUNTING CLERK
SHARP MFG
04.2006 - 05.2010
VARIOUS TEMP POSITIONS
KRUGER TISSUE GROUP
07.2000 - 04.2006
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
Sheffield High School
Associate of Applied Science -
Southwest Tennessee Community College