Eryka N. Porter
Florissant
Summary
Strategic professional with a solid background in public policy and procurement. Proven track record of managing complex budgets and enhancing operational efficiency through innovative supplier negotiations and cost-saving strategies.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Campaign Liaison for the DMV area (Volunteer)
DMV Grassroots Coordinated Coalition
06.2017 - 08.2020
- Communicated with candidates on behalf of the GCC.
- Identified key election and candidates for the committee for collaboration.
- Assisted with coalition and campaign events.
- Participated with GOTV events in Washington DC, MD, and VA.
Buyer/Planner
BioMerieux
Hazelwood
04.2011 - 08.2018
- Managed procurement processes for diagnostic products and laboratory supplies.
- Evaluated supplier performance and maintained strong vendor relationships.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align purchasing strategies with business goals.
- Monitored and reported on the progress of planning projects, identifying issues and implementing corrective actions as needed.
- Provided recommendations on how to increase efficiency by streamlining processes or introducing new tools or technology.
- Applied planning strategies using tools to manipulate data, assess scenarios and perform project analysis.
- Identified potential problems and created solutions to mitigate risks associated with projects.
- Stayed abreast of market trends and anticipated consumer needs and purchasing habits.
- Developed and implemented strategies for minimizing the impact of price increases on key commodities.
- Analyzed alternatives to evaluate impacts and benefits of projects and make recommendations.
- Assisted in developing strategic plans for long-term initiatives while managing short-term tasks simultaneously.
Program Manager
Meharry Medical College
Nashville
06.2006 - 08.2009
- Prepared month-end and fiscal year-end financial reports involving $4 million in federally regulated funds, while managing administrative functions for more than ten individuals.
- Saved an additional $35,000/year by implementing 'Just in Time' supply practices, reducing headcount associated with two grants with continuity effective productivity.
- Managed general accounting and auditing, preparation of monthly internal and external reports and audits for annual budgets and monthly forecasting.
- Led efforts to compete for additional federal funded grants for the progression of minority health care disparities in Bio-cancer and Hypertension awareness.
- Coordinated both external and internal audit teams to meet tight deadlines and objectives.
- Established departmental procedures, guidelines, and controls that improved operational efficiency and compliance.
- Designed spreadsheets to automate daily deposit calculations, improving accuracy and efficiency.
- Prepared account analyses for internal grant administrators and external advisor board members.
- Served as primary liaison between College's Grant Office, Neurosciences Department, and Federal Agencies, facilitating communication and collaboration.
- Attended local, state, and federal meetings pertinent to the progression of professional institutions, minorities, and the underserved.
- Nashville, TN
Program Coordinator
Meharry Medical College
Nashville
04.2004 - 06.2006
- Collaborated with Program Manager and Vice President of Government Relations on program implementations, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
- Trained department employees on SCTBanner functions and Onbase software, improving user proficiency and system utilization.
- Managed the department's Administrative Support Staff.
- Managed supply chain logistics, ensuring timely delivery of equipment and efficient inventory control.
- Led conversion of financial system from hard copy filing to SCTBanner database software, enhancing data accessibility.
- Coordinated both external and internal audit teams to meet tight deadlines and objectives.
- Regularly attended promotion, committee meeting for the Schools of Medicine, Dentistry and Graduate Studies (for Marketing and Public Relations Statistically Reports).
- Worked in Nashville, TN, coordinating various departmental functions and initiatives.
Education
Master of Business Administration -
05-2007
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration/Management
05-2002
Skills
- Procurement strategy
- Strategic sourcing
- Supplier negotiation
- Vendor relations
- Vendor evaluation
- Supplier evaluation
- Purchase order processing
- Inventory management
- Inventory monitoring
- Inventory oversight
- Demand forecasting
- Supply chain management
- Procurement procedures
- Data analysis
- Strategic planning
Certification
- Registered Lobbyist (State of Missouri, Non-Practicing Sabbatical), 2018
- Six Sigma/ White Belt Certified, 2012
- ISO Trained and Certified, 2011
Achievements And Professional Affiliations
- 95.5 Radio and First Bank Phenomenal Woman Award, 2017
- National Coalition of 100 Black Women (Public Policy Chair), 2012-2013
- APICS Enterprise Professional Membership, 2012 - present
- Employee of the Year, Meharry Medical College, 2009
- National Association for Female Executives, 2007 - present
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Eryka N. Porter
Timeline
Director of Campaign Liaison for the DMV area (Volunteer)
DMV Grassroots Coordinated Coalition
06.2017 - 08.2020
Buyer/Planner
BioMerieux
04.2011 - 08.2018
Program Manager
Meharry Medical College
06.2006 - 08.2009
Program Coordinator
Meharry Medical College
04.2004 - 06.2006