Description

Is your cardholder training effective? Do you employ various methods to meet the needs of your organization? How frequently is training required? These questions were discussed during this interactive discussion and served as the basis for larger conversations about:

• preparing periodic audit procedures to identify different areas where training is most needed
  
• analyzing current procedures for clear guidelines on the appropriate use of Purchasing Cards
  
• reevaluating and improving current training modules and/or materials from shared ideas obtained from this roundtable

This event correlates with Section V, “Program Implementation/Pre-Program Design/Training Plan, Responsibilities and Format(s)" and Section VII, “Managing the Program/Training” of the CPCP exam.

Program Administrators and Program Managers who create, maintain and conduct trainings for their organization’s card program. This event will benefit P-Card professionals at all levels. This event could also benefit those preparing for the CPCP exam. 

About the Facilitators:

Michael Pruitt, CPCP, Procurement Operations Manager
California State University, Fullerton

Michael has worked at California State University (CSU), Fullerton, for over 18 years, starting in Parking & Transportation. For the last 11½ years, Michael has worked in Contracts and Procurement overseeing California State Fullerton’s Procurement Card (One Card) Program, first as the program administrator and then becoming the program manager in 2013. Michael serves on various CSU system committees, including the last Procurement Card RFP contract solicitation for the CSU’s 23 campuses and Office of the Chancellor. Michael earned his BA in business administration (emphasis accounting) from California State University, Fullerton, in 2003, and his Certified Purchasing Card Professional (CPCP) credential in 2012.  

Natieka Washington, CPCP, Purchasing Card Manager
Houston Methodist Hospital

A native Houstonian and proud graduate of Houston Community College, Ms. Washington went on to earn her bachelor’s degree in business administration in accounting from Texas Southern University. Following a passion to give back to her community, she initially joined the Houston Community College family in the accounts payable area and then lead the Travel and Procurement Card programs within the Procurement Operations department. As a former small business owner, she understands firsthand the value of the Purchasing Card and benefits that intersect between the procurement process and business community. With a focus on process, combined with her sunny disposition, she grew the program while ensuring the strictest compliance and gaining the respect of clients throughout the organization. In late 2017, she became the Purchasing Card manager at Houston Methodist Hospital where she continues to enjoy working within the Commercial Card industry.

The virtual roundtable is complimentary for members and $149.00 for complimentary subscribers.  

Continuing Education Credit

This event is worth 0.25 points toward CPCP initial eligibility or re-certification.