Andrea Lemieux

Experience

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  Purdue University

  Aug 2005 - May 2006

  Assistant Campus Editor and Staff Writer, The Exponent Newspaper

  Researched, reported, and produced stories for campus and features sectionsPerformed interviews and wrote articles for publicationEdited articles in terms of content and grammar

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  Purdue University

  Jan 2007 - Dec 2007

  Business Writing Consultant, Purdue Writing Lab

  Provided one-to-one on-campus consultations with clients; provided feedback on content and formatting required for business documents to include resumes, cover letters, personal statements, and CVsPromoted business writing services of the Lab; utilized globally recognized Online Writing Lab (OWL) writing resources and reference materialsFacilitated and enforced client satisfaction standards; consistently received positive feedback from client evaluationsAnswered writing-related questions via phone Show less

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  Georgia Tech Research Institute

  Jul 2009 - Jul 2014

  Research Associate I / Technical Writer

  Clearance Status: SecretWorked with multiple subject matter experts to develop technically accurate software user manuals for internal users and customer; quickly learned software and technologyFollowed government data item descriptions for consistency and similarity in style, format, and layout for document deliverables to customerWrote, updated, and edited quality test descriptions; documented technical processesCreated templates according to set standards and maintained versions on the document repositoryCreated, organized, and maintained clear and concise configuration management planContributed to peer reviewsResearched alternative database, content, and media management solutionsProject Director for documentation sub-tasks; Configuration Manager for projectsRevised agendas for preliminary and critical design reviews to customerCompiled, organized, and analyzed flight test data on classified server as Task LeadAssisted in gathering and organizing past performance for OASIS proposal (Award winning)Chief purchaser of parts for Foreign Military Sales (FMS) defense contractsCreated processes and followed purchasing procedures ensuring compliance within company and federal guidelinesProvided input into processes and standards decisions that impacted internal procurement procedures; applied skills to help resolve complex procurement problem Maintained budgetary authority (~$60K) for purchasing sub-task for each projectRan financial reports to track spend on purchasing sub-projectPurchase Card (P-Card) holder with $50K credit limit for branch and divisionCreated requisitions, bids, and provided sole source justification for purchase orders Show less

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  Association of Old Crows

  Oct 2010 - Nov 2011

  Associate Writer, Show Daily Publication

  Attended annual convention in Atlanta and Washington, D.C. for two consecutive years, contributed to daily print publication as associate writerCovered, wrote, and edited session summaries from panel discussions for print and internet publicationMet reporting deadlines and translated highly technical information to a non-technical audience

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  ANN INC. (parent company of Ann Taylor, LOFT & Lou & Grey)

  Mar 2014 - May 2015

  Sales Associate, LOFT (Part-Time)

  Consistently provided an exceptional client experienceUnderstood the cultures and ensured compliance with all Values and Behaviors, as well as store operational standardsEnsured all items were well stocked and represented on the selling floorProcessed incoming shipmentsRecovered and replenished the store; maintained a clean store environment

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  Coca-Cola Refreshments (Contractor)

  Jul 2014 - Jul 2015

  Executed and managed supply agreements together with supplier, Company, legal, business partner, IT Security, data and privacy, with direction and support from the Sr. Procurement ManagersDetail-oriented and managed multiple priorities in a fast-paced environmentWorked independently and took initiative when working with stakeholders Adhered to compliance standards within procurement processes and procedures for contractsUploaded and routed contracts for approval utilizing SAP (eSourcing); followed proper procedure for approval processRan reports and provided status updates to Sr. Procurement ManagerSupported conference calls with stakeholders to expedite and prepare contracts for signature Show less

  • Audit Coordinator, Security Governance

    Feb 2015 - Jul 2015

  • Contracts Administrator, Procurement

    Jul 2014 - Feb 2015
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  VF Corporation

  Oct 2015 - Jan 2016

  Stock Associate, The North Face Outlet (Seasonal)

  Achieved sales goals as supplied by management; maximized sales through assisting customers in the selection and purchase of merchandiseDeveloped a high level of product knowledge of merchandise categories by attending store meetingsEnsured all merchandise was sensored prior to going to the selling floor according to sensoring guidelines

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  Saint Bede Catholic Church

  Nov 2015 - Mar 2017

  Nursery Coordinator (Part-Time)

  Recruited, coordinated, and scheduled nursery volunteers to ensure that there were enough adults for the number of children present

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  Williamsburg Contemporary Art Center

  Aug 2016 - Aug 2018

  Art Center Coordinator

  Managed the art center's day-to-day operationsMaintained artistic policy and collaborated with WCAC Board of DirectorsScheduled and managed volunteers to operate the art center during exhibitsManaged artist calls including member artist co-operative shows, submission processes, sales, and artwork installation proceduresExcellent communication skills to advocate for the art center with the community, artists, and supportersExecuted regular administrative duties, including record keeping and financial managementProvided coordination and support to the Board of Directors, visitors, and volunteers at the art center exhibits and eventsExecuted the art center's mission as well as promote future growth and developmentManaged art education instruction and facilitated procedures for member artists to exhibit Located and provided past award-winning grant materials to art center grant writer for future submissions Show less

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  Consultant

  Jul 2017 - Jun 2018

  Williamsburg Area Arts Commission Liaison to the City of Williamsburg

  Developed agendas and meeting packets with the Chairman for WAAC meetingsDistributed meeting materials electronically to all WAAC members prior to the meetingPosted meeting agendas on the Williamsburg Clerk of Council's bulletin board prior to each WAAC meetingTook Roll Call at each WAAC meetingManaged and updated WAAC web page; posted WAAC meeting minutesPosted WAAC grant application on WAAC web pageReceived all WAAC grant applications by the deadline, Dec. 1Catalogued, reviewed, and distributed all grant applications and scoresheets to WAAC membersFacilitated Grant Review during the January meetingReal time computation of grant application scoring at January meetingCollected and catalogued scoresheets from each WAAC memberUpdated Master Spreadsheet after grant review meeting to reflect WAAC funding recommendations to the City of Williamsburg and James City CountyPrepared and sent recommendation letters to the Directors of Finance for James City County and City of WilliamsburgScheduled WAAC attendance at a budget work session for both the James City County Board of Supervisors and City of Williamsburg City Council to discuss recommendationsSubmitted Creative Communities Partnership Grant Application (formerly Local State Challenge Grant) to the Virginia Commission for the Arts - submitted separate applications for both the City of Williamsburg and James City County (Both municipalities successfully received funding)After municipal budgets were adopted, updated the WAAC website to show funded organizations, new grantee guidelines, and new year-end report form Show less

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  Pier 1 Imports

  Aug 2019 - Jan 2020

  Sales Associate

  Greeted and directed clients to the store area which represented their home merchandise needsEngaged in personable client discussions to identify merchandise needs through the search portal then helped to locate the items; processed and prepared store pick-up ordersAssisted in a client’s vision by providing furniture inventory available both online and in-storePerformed cash and credit card transactions and returns; advertised the perks of the store credit card, which successfully resulted in reaching the store’s credit card weekly opening goal Show less