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• Led Branded Merchandise Projects: Managed over 40 projects from sourcing to delivery, purchasing thousands of items and enhancing brand presence.• Created Department Presentations: Developed and refined presentations for diverse stakeholders, resulting in impactful presentations that communicated key strategies and metrics. • Orchestrated Vendor Management: Facilitated weekly vendor check-ins and managed dispute resolutions, ensuring consistent communication and satisfaction.• Expanded Supplier Network: Cultivated relationships with existing vendors, onboarded new suppliers, and ensured competitive pricing and diverse procurement options.• Conducted Vendor Quote Analysis: Developed Quarterly Business Review documentation to identify cost-saving opportunities, optimizing procurement spend.• Maintained Stakeholder Partnerships: Collaborated with over 30 internal stakeholders, aligning procurement strategies with organizational goals.• Implemented Cost Optimization Programs: Utilized advanced analytical techniques in R to analyze company spend, identifying savings opportunities totaling tens of thousands of dollars.• Enhanced Analytical Capabilities: Continuously improved proficiency in analytical tools such as R, Tableau, Excel, and SQL to drive data-informed strategic decisions within procurement operations.• Developed Procurement Procedures: Crafted SOP documents and drafted legal documents (e.g., ESAs, SOWs), enhancing operational efficiency and compliance.• Managed Purchase Orders and Invoices: Ensured accuracy and adherence to financial protocols, contributing to financial responsibility.• Produced Monthly Accounting Reports: Generated comprehensive reports for inventory and orders, aiding informed decision-making and inventory management.• Facilitated IT Systems Trainings: Conducted company-wide trainings in COUPA and Ironclad, optimizing vendor management processes and enhancing team proficiency.

Vienna, Virginia, United States

• Conducted Market Research: Analyzed data on over 30 competitors, producing detailed reports that guided product and branding strategies.• Developed Employee Surveys: Designed and implemented surveys for over 600 employees, significantly increasing response rates and streamlining communication processes.• Created Data Visualization Dashboards: Developed and maintained Tableau dashboards for three departments, enabling data-driven business decisions and enhancing employee satisfaction.• Led Executive Project: Managed a comprehensive project on new system implementation for WorldStrides programs, including server management, cost analysis, and interdepartmental communication.

Charlottesville, Virginia, United States

• Led Communication and Collaboration: Acted as the liaison between International Neighbors and Rotaract, ensuring smooth communication and effective collaboration to meet project goals.• Managed and Executed Local Projects: Organized and executed various projects, including clothing drives and cultural events, to support over 50 refugee families in Charlottesville.• Supervised and Trained Volunteers: Conducted training sessions and supervised a team of 10 volunteers, ensuring effective participation and coordination in weekly activities.• Enhanced Fundraising and Partnerships: Oversaw the organization, promotion, and execution of fundraising events, significantly boosting financial support and building strong partnerships with local community organizations.

Bachelor'S Degree, Psychology And Cognitive Science With A Concentration In Neuroscience, 3.89

Activities and Societies: Graduation Date: May 2024 Dean's List: 5 Semesters Rotaract Club: Local Projects Chair, Board Member and Project.

Entrepreneurship And Engineering, 4.46

During my time at the Loudoun County Academy of Engineering and Technology, I immersed myself in the Entrepreneurship and Engineering.

4.46

Activities and Societies: Interact Club: Officer Debate Club: Co Captain Environmental Science Club: OfficerDuring my tenure at Park View.