Steve Mitchell

Experience

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  FedEx Office

  Jul 2005 - Sept 2013

  Sr Project Manager

  Responsible for sourcing and management of capital and expense items to support the construction of well over 2,000 new centers/relocations/remodel construction and retail projects. Source/procure construction-related capital and expense items such as equipment, furniture, fixtures, signage, lighting, flooring, cabling, etc. for all projects. Managed orders to ensure timely delivery and provide concise and accurate status reports. Conducted a variety of conference calls and meetings with vendors to ensure timely deliveries and accurate billing through concise, efficient communication. Traveled across the country to audit centers, coordinate construction build-outs and complete retail remodels to company specifications. Supported prototype design development and integration into New Center opening process and fixture development for retail programs. Identified cost savings opportunities based on past, present, and expected projections and market opportunities. Supported development of Requests for Information (RFI) and Requests for Proposals (RFP). Handled special projects as requested by management.*Resigned and moved to New York for career advancement. Show less

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  Saks Fifth Avenue

  Sept 2013 - Nov 2015

  Procurement Category Manager

  Solely responsible for the procurement and management of over $18M (2014) in sourced items for the new construction expansion program. Works closely with vendors to select, source and manage items from a variety of categories: flooring, wall covering, lighting, fixtures, furniture, visual and graphics. Solely responsible for the successful procurement of capital items for the opening of 11 new projects in 2014 and 17 in 2015. Additionally handled over 50 rollouts from Marketing, Visual and other groups as requested including a system wide rollout of Shopping Carts, Shoe Racks and Marketing display items. Developed highly productive relationships with vendors to work in conjunction and partnership to meet Construction deadlines. Solved invoicing and accounting issues while working with Saks accounting to complete project close outs. Used Outlook, Excel, Word, Adobe and other software to complete required tasks.*Resigned to move to Charlotte to help sick friend. Show less

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  Connectrac

  Mar 2016 - Sept 2020

  Accounts Receivable, Collections and Credit Manager

  Advanced project tracking experience utilizing customer relations management programs.Clear understanding of the importance of relationship building in order to nurture client retention.Quick in responding to client needs in order to maintain business integrity and proper professional care.Forward-thinking and flexible in communication situations.Documented ability to increase sales numbers within a region.High regard for responsible, professional and quick follow up to clients needs.Clear understanding of how education and presence in front of clients leads to increased specifications and sales.Experienced in account management; full engagement with customers and clients to educate and produce substantive results.Prolific, proficient, forward-thinking and flexible in a variety of professional environments. Show less

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  Christoper-Robbins, LLC.

  Oct 2020 - now

  Bookkeeper

  Managed accounts payable and analysis.Utilize QuickBooks online for bookkeeping tasks.Reviewed and discussed customer accounts bi-weekly, following up on open issues.Reviewed and completed reporting on bank and customer accounts reconciling with owner for all accounts.Conducted audits, managed reporting and updated accounts as needed.

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  Cowles & Thompson, P.C.

  Nov 2024 - now

  Accounts Payable Manager