Lori Hayhurst

Cell: 503-949-3865
lhb927e4@westpost.net

Objective:
To secure a responsible career position on an effective and productive managemen
t team utilizing my 15+ years experience in office management, logistics, organi
zational skills and coordination. Desire a challenging, quality-driven environme
nt with personal advancement opportunities.
Profile:
Skilled in problem resolution, working with teams, extensively trained in commun
ication, coordination and interpersonal skills. Extensive background in customer
service, planning and follow through on accomplishing the organizational goals
with hands-on supervision.

Employment History:

Oregon State Legislature Legislative Administration Salem, OR

October, 2007 - present
Purchasing & Supply Office
Administrative Supervisor
* Supervise staff in Purchasing and Contracting, Office Supply Store, Mail and P
ublic Service Counter
* Identify and reinforce organizational goals
* Ensure effective delivery of service to all customers, internal and external
* Promote the flow of communication both inside and outside the organization
* Recognize and encourage innovation and performance among individuals and teams
* Empower employees with support and resources to implement team decisions
* Foster and encourage professional growth and skill development of employees
Activities and Responsibilities Include:
* Creation and implementation of a centralized Purchasing & Contracting Office
* Audit and maintain a functional and efficient office supply store which carrie
s an inventory of $30,000 worth of supplies. Determine core inventory of suppli
es in order to meet customer's needs
* Researched and purchased a Point of Sale system to facilitate proper accountin
g of supplies/sales
* Implemented a Print on Demand program which resulted in a savings of $273,527
in printing costs for the Legislative Branch for the 2009 Legislative session.
Received the "Leadership in Waste Prevention" award from the Association of Oreg
on Recyclers
* Hired public service counter staff to provide excellent customer service durin
g the legislative session
* Oversee efficient operation of the customer service counter that averaged 270
0+ visitors per month during the 2009 legislative session
Activities and Responsibilities for Purchasing Supervisor
* Recognized for streamlining processes and was requested by the Legislative Adm
inistrator's office to assist in coordinating office relocation for 90 members,
storage and organization of temporary office space for members and their staff d
uring the Wings renovation project
* Responsible for organization, transportation, storage and tracking of 600+ box
es of member's office supplies and files at the Marion County Courthouse during
the renovation
* Coordinated the purchase, receipt and placement of 4,976 pieces of furniture (
desks, credenzas, hutches, chairs, tables, etc.) for the newly remodeled House a
nd Senate wings in the Capitol building
* Coordinated the purchase, receipt and distribution of $22,540 worth of desk ac
cessories for House and Senate offices. Researched appropriate desk accessories
, created catalog of items for members to choose from
* Developed asset management/tracking system to ensure all state property in the
Capitol Building is accounted for
* Automated many functions in the office that had, for many years, been handled
manually
* Responsible for Annual Risk Management Report for four agencies. This include
d all assets and expendable property
* Enhanced communication with the creation of an e-mail notification through Gov
Delivery that enables customers to receive links each morning with pertinent in
formation relating to the activities of the Legislature for the day. This e-mai
l was sent each morning at 6:30 AM for the duration of session
* Manage personnel disciplinary issues. Worked closely with HR to address the i
ssues and correct their behavior and to promote positive reinforcement
* Responsible for reorganizing the efficiency of custodial staffing and program
* Ensured all staff provided the best customer service in a very political envir
onment
Oregon State Legislature Legislative Administration Salem, OR
Committee Services Office Feb. 2000 - Oct. 2007
Support Services Supervisor/Committee Coordinator
Activities and Responsibilities Included:
* Participated in hiring decisions for Committee Assistants and supervised staff
* Create, organize and coordinate training for approximately 50 session hires pr
ior to each session (2001, 2003, 2005, 2007)
* Identified training, provided leadership, coaching and facilitated the adminis
trative support staff in the prioritization, completion and accuracy of work ass
ignments.
* Served as primary contact for Committee Services staff on issues such as offic
e assignments, supplies and equipment. Also primary contact for other offices in
the Capitol regarding questions relating to Committee Services
* Created work orders for Facilities, Information Systems and Media when problem
s arose regarding equipment, furniture, etc.
* Worked closely with IS to automate processes that reduced work load and increa
sed accuracy and reduced costs
* Held weekly staff meetings with Committee Assistants to discuss issues, proble
ms and questions
* During session, responsibilities included working with the House and Senate pa
rliamentarians to ensure all information relating to legislative bills was handl
ed accurately and promptly
* Reduced the amount of information in committee minutes by following the requir
ements of statute that states we were only required to produce tape logs This s
ignificantly reduced the amount of time spent on producing minutes, reduced our
error rate and allowed the session information to be transmitted to State Archiv
es in a timely manner
* Organized and tracked meetings held around the state. This involved providing
transportation, lodging, meeting locations for 90 Legislative Members and commi
ttee staff. During the 2005 session, coordinated 60 meetings for members throug
hout the state.
* Organized several functions at the State Capitol, including:
Holidays at the Capitol (2003 - 2005)
Staff Appreciation Luncheons (2001, 2003, 2005, 2007)
Wings Remodel Open House
 Holiday Open House for Committee Services
Catered holiday dinners for Capitol employees
Public Commission on the Oregon Legislature catered dinner
EDUCATION/TRAINING
Computer Software: Microsoft Office Suite, 2000 and XP; Outlook; EXCEL; Word; Po
werPoint; External Programs including; Survey-Monkey; State of Oregon Point of S
ale, Microsoft Dynamic Retail management System (RMS); Gov Delivery
Numerous credit class offerings at Chemeketa Community College and Certificate P
rograms;
* Oregon Procurement Basic Certification Exam
* BA 161 - Principles of Public Contracting
* Sexual Harassment Training
* Workplace Harassment
* Excelling as a First Time Supervisor
* Powerful Communication Skills
* How to Handle People with Tact and Skill
* Cultural Diversity Training
* Nominated and Accepted for Leadership Oregon;
The Vision of Leadership
Promoting Cooperative Goals and Mutual Trust Facilitation
Understanding the Importance of Trust
Bringing Out the Best in Others. Building Expectations
Identifying the Components of Large Issues
The Power of Listening. Effective Communication Negotiation
Being an Agent of Change. Believing in Others

References and considerable additional work history detail available upon reques
t