Wanda L. Byrd is an experienced individual contributor with over eight years of experience in management, procurement, purchasing and logistics. She has a B.S. in Global Supply Chain Management and an AAB in Business Management. Her experience includes roles in retail, property management, and the U.S. Army where she served as a Unit Supply Sergeant. She is proficient in procurement, project management, budgeting, and global sourcing.

1. Wanda L. Byrd
Cell: (404) 369-6494 Home: (770) 907-7656 Email:WandaByrd74@gmail.com
Accomplished and successfulIndividual Contributor with over eight solid years of professional
experience in the key areas of management, procurement, purchasing and logistics. Exceeds goals and
expectations with streamlining operations. Strategizes and implements effective techniques with
acquiring products and services. Dedicated, highly motivated and best performance with managing,
prioritization, multi-tasking, and resolutions. Analytical, detail oriented and shows initiative with
processes and functions
Core Knowledge & Skills
 Global Sourcing, Project Management  Sustaining Product Flow in Sales
 Project Cost Accounting and Budgeting  Expertise with detailed coordination of supplies
 Crafting New Systems  Proficiency with sourcing activities sourcing activities
 Directing practices and procedures
Education
B.S. Degree: Global Supply Chain Management DeVry University, Atlanta, GA
AAB: Business Management Jones Junior College, Ellisville, MS
Certifications and Skills
Certificate, Unit Supply Specialist Course,U.S. Army,Fort Lee,VA
Certificate, Unit Armored Course,Fort Carson,CO
Certificate, Signal Support Systems Specialist, Fort Hood, TX
Professional Experience
Macys Perimeter Mal/Macys Lenox Square, Atlanta, GA
Jones NewYork Collections Specialist / Ladies Shoes 9/2009 to Present
 Guarantee clientele accepts exceptional service by providing outstanding standards with other
components of exceptional customer service.
 Preserve an awareness of all product knowledge, terminology, merchandise, promotions, demo
merchandise and sale advertisements.
 Uphold the flow of products from retail and contribute with the reduction of markdown and
clearance management for all soft lines areas per company guidelines.
 Gain advantage of opportunities as they relate to product and service knowledge, job skills and
training while retaining current and knowledgeable in regards to competitors, technology changes
and trends.
 Execute visual merchandising standards,including but not limited to: signage, MEP programs
and displays; adhere to all company programs and policies including signing, pricing, and loss
prevention.

2. Wanda L. Byrd 2
Dillards, Hattiesburg, MS
Executive Sales Associate 2/2006 to 7/2009
 Accomplished status as one of ten top sales performers and first with customer credit applications
in merchandising.
 Excellent customer service and exceptional communication relationship skills with customers’
retail needs.
 Successfully managed responsibility for over cashiers, such as money counting, untying charge
slips, vouchers and coupons, balancing cash draw,and making deposits.
 Sustained knowledge of existing sales promotions, policies concerning payments and trades,and
security practices.
 Proficient in calculating sales costs, total buys, receipt and processed cash payments and credit
payments.
Mississippi Regional Housing Authority VIII Section 8, Hattiesburg, MS
Property Management Administrative Assistant 01/2005 to 02/2006
 Secured clerical support with confidential documentation in areas of file maintenance,
preparation, and processing.
 Exercised independent judgment, decision-making abilities and high level of confidentiality.
 Collaborated with various levels of management to gather information pertaining to key issues.
 Facilitated projects in project management roll and provided liaison between facility and
management in three low-income Federal Housing Properties.
 Negotiated contracts for qualified potential tenants, supervised move-in process dealt with dispute
resolution and scheduled maintenance.
United States Army & Army Reserves,United States of America
Unit Supply Sergeant 7/1996 to 12/2004
 Managerial procurement experience in packaging (corrugated, cartons,shipping forms/labels),
MRO and office supplies.
 Achieved cross-functional teams for strategic sourcing initiatives, which included development of
strategic alliances and alliance pricing for critical, spend areas.
 Increased commodity expertise in acquisition of weapons/artillery, telecommunications
equipment, IT equipment, medical supplies, uniforms, related logistics, and logistical planning for
all deployments.
 Accountable for all purchasing functions related to the procurement of all commodities and
accessories averaging $90 MM over eight years, including deployment to Kuwait.
 Negotiated volume agreements for direct materials and improved procurement cycle time for
capital goods and other non-inventory purchases.
Computer Skills
Microsoft Office,AS-400, Logistics Operations Automation, Property Accountability Automation, Data
Processing, Unit Level Logistical Systems, Logistical Information Warehouse, Integrated Logistics
Analysis Program