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Leanna Camara

@leannacamara

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Operations and purchasing specialist driving cost control, process efficiency, and vendor compliance.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a role where I can combine procurement/operations expertise with customer service—improving workflows, controlling costs, and strengthening compliance—while partnering across teams to deliver measurable results and continuous improvement.

I’m an Operations & Purchasing Specialist with a strong background across program productivity delivery, operations management, and strategic execution. I’ve built a track record in process efficiency, workflow management, and cost reduction, supported by hands-on work managing purchasing and compliance.

In roles spanning commercial and government projects, I’ve managed purchasing, payroll compliance, and billing operations while strengthening administrative processes through continuous improvement. I partner with decision makers to structure tactical plans, identify operational gaps, and implement new workflow processes that improve performance, compliance, and customer service.

I’m also experienced in budget allocation for up to $60M, vendor relationships and contract support, and recruiting/training team members or volunteers for onboarding. I’m poised to transition my transferrable Customer Service skills into new professional directions while continuing to deliver strong operational results.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Operations & Purchasing Specialist

Current

Brock Contract Services

Managed purchasing, payroll compliance, and billing operations for large-scale commercial projects, strengthening administrative accuracy and policy compliance. Implemented purchasing forecasting and aligned financial processing with project deliverables and vendor relations.

Purchasing Vendor Management Budget Management Policy Compliance Certified Payroll Workflow Documentation

Purchasing Specialist

University of North Carolina Chapel Hill

Jan 2024 - Jan 2025 (1 year)

Processed purchase requisitions and issued purchase orders in alignment with UNC Chapel Hill, UNC System, and State of North procurement policies. Ensured requisition and grant sponsor compliance, maintained accurate purchasing records, and resolved PO discrepancies with vendors.

Procurement Grant Compliance

Purchasing Coordinator

TMSA Public Charter Schools

Jan 2017 - Jan 2025 (8 years)

Oversaw a $60M budget to ensure organization-wide purchasing and procurement needs were met, while trimming waste to improve bottom-line outcomes. Managed vendor relationships, negotiated contracts, supported team recruiting, coordinated events, and maintained accurate financial records through ongoing reconciliation.

Procurement Contract Management Financial Reconciliations Financial Forecasting Customer Communications Event Coordination

Sales Specialist

Spectrum

Jan 2013 - Jan 2017 (4 years)

Delivered high-touch customer service while promoting promotions, programs, and products to support retention. Consistently exceeded revenue quotas through cross- and up-selling, while quickly resolving customer concerns to improve customer experience.

Customer Service Sales Cross Selling Customer Retention Product Promotion