Research and requisition materials, products, and services based on pricing and delivery terms for international distribution of fuel power grids, pipework, dispenser containment, submersible pumps and environmental monitoring systems.Reconcile invoice, credit and receiving documents between purchasing, receiving and Account Payable. Resolve accounts payable issues with internal and external customers.Work with suppliers to obtain trade compliance data (conflict minerals, country of origin certificates, etc.)Compose research summaries, updates, and recommendations to managers and/or other departments/decision makers to ensure informed purchasing/costing decisions.Analyze and process JD Edwards material requirement plan (MRP) information.Manage asset disposal; arrange surplus material RFQs/recycling/repurposing.Facilitate meetings with suppliers (quarterly scorecards) to discuss pricing, quality, performance, and/or new product/project bid opportunities.Negotiate and arrange for the return of non-conforming materials (RMA) to the supplier.Drive process improvements between engineering, supplier and quality inspections to ensure materials meet drawing and production requirements.Maintain supplier files, confidentiality agreements, contracts and relationships.

Actively engage in operations of procurement; seek and maintain vendor relationships; research products and pricing options; conduct RFPs/RFIs; solicit and analyze bids; work with data management and field services to source purchase requisitions, create purchase orders, ensure goods are delivered to sites promptly, serve as liaison between account payable, field operations and the supplier.Identify viable solutions with management and business units to political/natural disaster/pandemic impacts to supply chain issues as they become known or forecasted.Prepare cost and forecast reports for supplier analysis to determine sourcing expansion or secondary planning for critical suppliers.Identify and cancel underutilized contracts and services for cost savings and service alternatives.Source legacy equipment and work with business owners to sell surplus or obsolete equipment.Survey business owners regarding procurement patterns to analyze buying behaviors.Broker RMA’s and advance replacements as needed with field services.Review vendor contract terms and review the need for MSAs and NDAs and use accordingly.Serve as SME for TPAT (TDS Procurement & Asset Tracking) rollout; develop testing scenarios, identify/research issues; work with business units on end-to-end testing; train co-workers.

[Hired in 11/2016 as a Senior Administrator - Talent Development (Delivery) and promoted to Associate Manager 2/2017]Manage six trainers to ensure they deliver correct and current information; build credibility as trainers; effectively manage their classroom; create positive learning environments; facilitate effective learning; maximize participants’ ability to retain the information; and meet the needs of our business partners.Developed trainers to prepare for and accurately deliver learning objectives; establish credibility; effectively manage classrooms; create positive learning environments; and ensure retention and application of materials to successfully meet the needs of our business partners.Established training performance standards to coach successful learning behaviors and improve training effectiveness. Implemented training technologies for distant learning and identify new software to improve delivery. Contract for software for trial and worked with Security.Consulted with leadership and subject matter experts to analyze root causes, drive process improvements, develop accurate learning objectives and training assessments utilizing industry standards (i.e. Bloom’s, DACUM , ADDIE, micro learning, gamification).Develop training evaluations based on the Kirkpatrick Model to drive continued improvement and analyzed reports from Quality Assurance to benchmark retention and application of learning objectives.Study workflows and keep current on industry changes to identify issues, forecast training needs, seek emerging opportunities and improve processes from onboarding new employees through post training support and career growth.

Lean Government and 5S Facilitator: Plan and lead scoping meetings, identify current state, problems to the process and develop work plans to achieve a more efficient process. Develop written communications and training programs for external and internal customers and contract agencies: Subsidy new worker training, licensing new worker training, program integrity policy and procedures, MyWIChildCare EBT card initiative and Child Care Block Development Grant.Develop web applications training for licensing, Wisconsin Shares subsidy and program integrity (Systems: Wisconsin Child Care Regulatory System – WISCCRS, Child Care Statewide Administration – CSAW, Cares Worker Web – CWW, Parent/Provider portals, Benefit Recovery Investigation Tracking System – BRITS)Non Violent Crisis Intervention (NCI) Facilitator: schedule, organize and facilitate NCI training and refresher classes to promote safety and environmental awareness for field and office staff. Develop, deliver and evaluate in-person and on-line training programs for Department staff and child care providers: statutory and administrative rules, caregiver background checks, regulatory responsibilities, worker safety, web applications and other programs as requested.Utilize Adobe Connect for meetings and webinar training, MS Office (including Power Point, Word, Excel and Outlook) and SharePoint sites to house and organize training. Identify timelines for training material, job aids and user guides to be reviewed and updated, establish version control and naming conventions.Prepared and presented annual reports and communicate concerns to management teams and Bureau Directors.Serve as communications representative at conferences and work groups to relay information to staff and providers of Department initiatives in early care and education.Training liaison for the Department for the STAR (State Transforming Agency Resources) PeopleSoft implementation.

Operated a certified, home-based child care facility for kids ages 3 months – 8 years old.Planned and implemented programming utilizing the Wisconsin Model Early Learning Standards.

Administered Wisconsin’s Expanding the National Registered Apprenticeship System (ENRAS) Department of Labor (DOL) grant.Conducted research analysis of emerging apprenticeship programs, prepared reports and communicated information on emerging apprenticeship training programs.Provided statewide leadership to develop, implement and market six emerging apprenticeship training programs in health care and social service industries.Established communications with industry, the Wisconsin Technical College System, Worldwide Instructional Design System and applicable national certification/licensing agencies in matters related to emerging programs and course development.Formed the Health Care Apprenticeship Initiative Team, coordinated DACUM (Developing A Curriculum) Panels and conducted DACUM surveys.Communicated with industry leaders to develop apprenticeship standards and curriculum. Provided technical assistance and consultative services to employers, apprentices, Apprenticeship Training Representatives, Job Center staff and DOL.Communicated apprenticeship training opportunities with industry leaders, Department of Workforce Development Bureaus and Welfare to Work Agencies.

Coordinated construction apprenticeship training for over 450 apprentices in 9 trades at 5 Wisconsin technical colleges upholding all aspects of the BAS contracts and ABC Standards; negotiated terms of instructor certifications; contracted instruction at technical college to align with construction logistics; purchased materials for class sponsored community service projects; negotiated and contract with publishers for volume discounts on textbooks and craft instructional materials.Planned annual completion banquets, instructor workshops, committee orientations and Transition to Trainer programs.Served as a liaison between the Bureau of Apprenticeship Standards and the local Apprenticeship Advisory Committees to uphold all aspects of the apprenticeship contract and ABC Standards Promoted apprenticeship through high schools, career and job fairsDeveloped and delivered training programs; syllabus development, lesson planning, classroom management, supervisory skills, user guides and training manualsInterviewed apprentices to evaluate their progress in the program and feedback on curriculum for program enhancements.Published the Safety Workbook (1998-2002), Affirmative Action Plan – Addendum to the 1999 Standards, Education Coordinator Policy Guide, Apprentice and Employers News and Notes, Instructors and Committee Guidebooks.Assisted Safety Director in duties to serve membership on safety related matters: on-site safety consultation, accident investigation, accident causation and prevention; developed safety policies for membership, conducted behavioral safety awareness programs; researched and developed safety incentive programs.

Assisted with hiring and training the seasonal workforce.Redesigned training for new employees and updated employee manual for the Shipping Department.Wrote and disseminated weekly newsletter.Made decorations to appreciate seasonal workforce employees and decorated the shipping building with the them.Made observations of work flow and wrote paper on suggested improvements.

Hired as Dispatcher in 1993 to schedule rides for our students with disabilities.Cross trained as a driver to provide rides in 1994.Promoted to Associate Transportation Coordinator Internal Operations and later External Operations to oversee hiring and training of dispatchers and drivers. Developed training protocol and emergency procedures for staff.Promoted to Transportation Coordinator overseeing the transportation staff of Disabled Student Services.

Grew up on a self-sustaining dairy operation in central Wisconsin. Actively involved in daily operations/chores with progressing responsibilities since the age of 5 (included milking cows; caring & feeding of livestock; operating equipment; planting and harvest of crops; assisted my dad/area farmers as needed.