Can you Relate? Expanding your Sphere of Influence by Carrie Mathes
Workshop, Monday January 22, 2:45 pm to 3:45 pm
Can you Relate? Expanding your Sphere of Influence by Carrie Mathes
Description
This workshop focuses on the progression of procurement operations elevating themselves as strategic partners, ensuring them a seat at the table, through relationship building and intentional communication strategies.
Relationships matter.?
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As the procurement profession evolves, establishing the procurement operation as a strategic partner has become not only desirable, but essential.? Elevating into that role begins from within, requiring intention and a strong communication plan.? This session will explore opportunities to develop and strengthen both internal and external relationships, all of which contribute to strategic transformation.??
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Biography:
Carrie has over 25 years of procurement, currently serving as the Chief Procurement Officer for Orange County Government (Florida).
Carrie has obtained several professional certifications including Certified Federal Contracts Manager (CFCM), NIGP Certified Procurement Professional (NIGP-CPP), Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO), Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB), Certified Purchasing Manager (C.P.M.), and Accredited Purchasing Practitioner (A.P.P.).? Carrie holds a Master in Public Administration from the University of Central Florida.
Carrie currently serves as Chair of the Governing Board for NIGP: The Institute for Public Procurement.? She is Past President of the Florida Association of Public Procurement Officials, and the Central Florida Chapter of NIGP.?
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