LORI A. NICHOLSON 208 South Westgate Avenue | Columbus, Ohio 43204 614-561-8093 | ln13104e4@westpost.

net ______________________________________________ Purchasing and Procurement | Process Improvements | Customer Service | Reception | Records Management Meeting Coordination | Travel Arrangements | Purchase Orders | Administrative Su pport | Data Entry Mail Management | Filing Systems | Inventory Control | Team Building | Proactive Leadership - QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY Hard-working and proactive administrative professional with over 20 years of exp erience and an exceptionally strong track record of success overseeing administr ative operations, anticipating needs, and going above and beyond to provide cust omers and employers with outstanding support-with particular expertise in manufa cturing environments. Honest and dedicated self-starter adept at managing multip le tasks simultaneously while meeting all deadlines. Detail-oriented consummate professional who always maintains the highest level of personal integrity. - CORE COMPETENCIES * Computer savvy and proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel; and IBM L otus Notes, JD Edwards software, SAP and Sage business management software, and BatchMaster process manufacturing ERP software * Friendly and positive team player who enjoys working in a collaborative, teamoriented atmosphere * Skilled in utilizing all office equipment (e.g., copiers, fax machines, and sc anners) * Excellent communication (both oral and written) and interpersonal skills to ea sily establish rapport with others * Outstanding time-management and multi-tasking abilities; able to quickly learn new skills and proficiencies - PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE BECKER POWDER COATINGS / SHERWIN WILLIAMS POWDER COATINGS 9/06 - 2/09 Purchasing Agent and Production Assistant Directed & oversaw the purchasing of all raw materials and expense items for thi s manufacturing plant. Developed systems and processes for tracking raw material inventory. Analyzed production numbers and created executive-level production r eports for the Plant Manager. Created and issued production work orders. Finaliz ed and closed work orders upon completion of production. Quickly answered incomi ng phone calls and directed callers, always providing outstanding customer servi ce. Opened, organized/sorted, and distributed incoming mail. ASHLAND CORPORATION, ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH AND SAFETY DEPARTMENT 9/05 - 9/06 Administrative Assistant (contract position) Provided superior and comprehensive administrative support including coping, sca nning, faxing, and emailing reports and documents. Created filing systems and or ganized and archived old reports and documents. Coordinated travel logistics and scheduled meetings. Processed purchase orders and shipped and tracked packages. PACTIV CORPORATION 7/79 - 4/04 Administrative Assistant Provided comprehensive and quality administrative support at this manufacturing plant for a leading company in the food-packaging industry. Conceptualized and d eveloped methods for easily and effectively identifying raw stock and tracking c

onsumption. Managed inventory and created accurate and updated material safety d ata sheets (MSDS). Created manufacturing efficiency and waste reports for the Pl ant Manager. Quickly addressed and resolved customer issues and complaints. Deve loped systems for tracking raw-stock and in-process inventory. - EDUCATION Completed courses in mathematics and statistics at Franklin University in Columb us, Ohio Received a Medical Transcription Certificate of Completion