Holly Raphaelson joined the City of Sunrise in 2005 and has been in public sector procurement since 2002 when she was hired by Louis Moore, CPPO, Purchasing Director for the City of St. Petersburg. Holly earned her M.B.A. from the University of Central Florida in 1996 and had been in private sector procurement since 1991. Holly recently received her lifetime certification from the Institute for Supply Management (ISM) as a Certified Purchasing Manager (C.P.M.). Holly earned various purchasing certifications throughout her career including: State of FL Certified Purchasing Agent (FCPA) and State of FL Certified Purchasing Manager (FCPM) in 2006, the Universal Public Procurement Certification Council (UPPCC) Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO) in 2007, State of FL Certified Contract Negotiator (FCCN) in 2008 and the State of FL Certified Contract Manager (FCCM) in 2010, Institute for Supply Management (ISM) as a Certified Purchasing and Supply Manager (CPSM) in 2014, State of FL-Division of Emergency Management G-300 Intermediate Incident Command System in 2016.
Volunteer Leadership roles including:
Institute for Supply Management (formerly National Association of Purchasing Management): Annual Conference Core Team 2018-2011; (Annual Conference Volunteer since 2001); Federal Acquisition and Subcontract Management Group (FASMG) Membership Chair 2014-2009; Florida Gulf Coast Affiliate Immediate Past President 2005-2003, President 2003-2002; 1st Vice President and Public Relations Chair 2002-2000.
National Institute of Governmental Purchasing (NIGP): Awards Task Force Chair 2016-2011 (Committee Member 2011-2009); NIGP Southeast FL Chapter Reverse Trade Show Committee 2014-2005; Secretary 2013; President 2008; Vice-President 2007; Treasurer 2006; Host relations committee Co-Chair for the 61st Annual NIGP Forum 2006-2004.
Florida Association of Public Procurement Officials: Trade Show Committee 2014-2013; 2009-2007; Advocacy Committee 2013-2012; Outreach Program 2011-2009, Membership Committee 2009-2008.
Honor Flight South Florida Ground Crew Volunteer 2018-2016.