Rachel Mc Connell
About Rachel Mc Connell
Rachel McConnell is a Procurement and Accounts Payable Specialist with extensive experience in product fulfillment and procurement processes. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Architectural Studies from Kent State University and has trained staff in various procurement-related areas.
Current Role at Dataprise
Rachel Mc Connell serves as a Procurement & Accounts Payable Specialist at Dataprise since 2021. In this role, she oversees the fulfillment process of hardware and software for both external clients and internal use. Her responsibilities include ensuring maximum gross profit through deal analysis prior to ordering. She also initiates, tracks, and reconciles all Returned Merchandise Authorizations and Credit Memos received from vendors. Rachel collaborates with the Solution Engineering Department to troubleshoot issues related to discontinued hardware or price changes. Additionally, she interfaces with managers and the internal finance team to address and resolve inquiries or issues related to procurement and accounts payable.
Previous Experience at Dataprise
Before her current position, Rachel Mc Connell worked at Dataprise as a Product Fulfillment Specialist from 2015 to 2021. During her six years in this role, she was responsible for managing the fulfillment of products, ensuring that both the needs of external clients and internal teams were met effectively. Her experience in this position laid the groundwork for her current responsibilities in procurement and accounts payable.
Career at Thompson Creek Window Company
Rachel Mc Connell began her career at Thompson Creek Window Company, where she held two positions. She worked as a Purchasing Specialist from 2011 to 2015, focusing on procurement processes. Subsequently, she served as a Product Buyer for seven months in 2015. These roles provided her with foundational experience in product sourcing and purchasing, contributing to her expertise in procurement.
Educational Background
Rachel Mc Connell studied Architectural Studies at Kent State University, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from 2007 to 2011. Additionally, she attended General Assembly from 2014 to 2015, completing a three-month course in Front End Web Design. This educational background supports her skills in procurement and accounts payable, as well as her ability to mentor and train staff in various areas.
Mentorship and Training Experience
In her current role, Rachel Mc Connell mentors and trains staff remotely in several key areas, including product quoting, deal registration, procurement, invoice reconciliation, vendor escalation, and internal processes. Her experience in mentoring reflects her commitment to developing the skills of her colleagues and ensuring effective operational practices within her team.