Nikki Edwards. MEd, MMIS

Experience

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  Stock Building Supply is now BMC!

  Jun 2006 - Jul 2007

  Purchasing Manager Trainee

  Managed reload warehouse replacement. Ensured compliance with Federal and State Regulations.Extracted reports from various databases to develop history or trends for specific product spending.Developed a Quality Assessment to measure and audit program performance and continuous improvement efforts. Worked directly with a Global Sourcing Manager to collect the net benefit/best practices and determine implementation plans for new products.Analyzed market conditions via Crystal Reports for Commodities Markets, conducted internal and external research, complied reports, graphs, and charts after data mining. Show less

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  HD Supply

  Jul 2007 - Apr 2008

  Pricing Analyst

  Recommended new process for pricing and developed and coordinated pricing requests.Implemented and maintained a customer and competitor database through ACCESS.Completed competitor analysis including qualitative and quantitative reports on major competitors. Analyzed current costing models, recommended, negotiated, implemented updated pricing programs to generate profitable revenue growth.

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  Sports Endeavors

  Feb 2008 - Apr 2009

  Procurement Analyst

  Maintained Forecast 21 Database for buyer forecast models. Planned, measured and improved seasonal and weekly sell-through reports. Monitored performance to weekly plans through weekly reports and database management.Integrated seasonal, basic, and domestic import planning process for each quarterly planning process.

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  Regions Bank

  Sept 2009 - Jun 2011

  Senior Financial Specialist

  Suspicious Activity Reporting officer at branch level. Compiled activity reports and literature on suspicious activity.Reviewed and evaluated financial activity reports which included loans, deposits, overdrafts, charge-offs, and audits. Regions Branch Operations Leadership Graduate c/o 2011.

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  BBVA Compass

  Jun 2011 - Dec 2011

  Financial Sales Advisor

  Developed a strong portfolio through strong business development skills, and external client acquisition. Demonstrated comprehensive financial planning capabilities by analyzing needs, identifying, and recommending financial solutions to clients.

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  City of Lake City Police Department

  Sept 2012 - Jan 2014

  Police Officer

  Patrol a designated area of the city on foot or marked patrol unit to preserve law and order, to prevent and discover the commission of a crime, and to state and local law regulations. Interview and investigate persons with complaints and inquiries. Utilized various computer databases to extract information while conducting investigations.

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  City of Jacksonville

  Jan 2014 - Jan 2016

  Police Officer/Deputy Sheriff

  Patrol a designated area of the city on foot or marked patrol unit to preserve law and order, to prevent and discover the commission of a crime, and to state and local law regulations. Interview and investigate persons with complaints and inquiries. Utilized various computer databases to extract information while conducting investigations.

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  Duval County Public Schools

  Feb 2017 - Nov 2017

  Police Officer

  Performed responsible law enforcement duties by providing safety/guidance for students, faculty, and visitors at any Duval County District Public Schools and district properties

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  Edwards Academy

  Aug 2017 - Sept 2023

  Childcare Director/Certified Preschool Teacher/Owner

  Supervise day-to-day business operations in a high service and growth environment by driving employee engagement, safety, productivity, and continuous process improvement. Developed budgets and P&L strategyEnsure compliance with environmental, food, health, and state regulations.Specialize in childcare lesson planning, and child development by creating and developing innovative curriculums and activities to foster personal and emotional growth in children.Analyze local, state and federal early learning policies and procedures to ensure education programs meet long term objectives. Show less

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  Twin Oaks Juvenile Development

  Nov 2017 - Oct 2021

  Juvenile Transition Specialist

  Supported at risk youth in achieving transition after completion of Department Juvenile Justice programs by facilitating educational, vocation, and life skill services focused on social and cognitive developmental areas needed for transition.

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  Duval County Public Schools

  Feb 2021 - now

  Middle School Computer Science, Digital Marketing, Coding Fundamentals and Digital Discoveries Educator.Establish and maintain a suitable learning environment that promotes student growth and skill mastery and assures student safetyInstruct pathway courses for Career Training Education pathway completion, incorporates appropriate industry-recognized certifications and training, and works toward achieving the high-quality elements of Career Technical Education; Implement specific coaching procedures, methods, and techniques.Provide athletic training, strength, and conditioning workouts; provides technical support and training to athletes, as appropriate to the sport.Create student recruitment profiles with NCSA in accordance with FHSAA rules.

  • Career Training Educator

    Aug 2023 - now

  • Head Coach Track and Field

    Feb 2021 - now