A professional procurement position in the Enterprise Sourcing Section responsible for the development, management, and coordination of multi-million dollar, statewide contracts and service groupings as well as assisting in the development of policies and procedures for purchasing personnel for all assigned commodity and service areas.This position is responsible for procurement and contract administration of complex and high risk services and changing commodities using the Request for Bid and Request for Proposal process.

Services vary based on in-depth analysis of the needs of the client. May include product development, branding and style creation, marketing, design work, market research, reporting analysis, etc. Services evolve and scale with business growth.Previous work with the Edward M Kennedy Institute for the US Senate included:Performed full SWOT analysis with special attention paid to staffing model, product selection and design of physical space to maximize sales per square foot.Established an Open-To-Buy system to guide future spending and trained staff on best practicesIdentified a range of recommended vendors, products and best practices specific to client needs.

• Execute purchases of high value goods and services to fulfill needs of Continuous Care Retirement Center through comparative analysis and long term cost strategy• Management of all service and purchasing contracts to ensure compliance, negotiate favorable terms, execute terminations and reduce costs• Increase efficiency throughout the department by streamlining procedures and eliminating waste• Negotiated a GPO rebate increase of 5%, amounting to a cash savings of thousands of dollars each quarter• Created and implemented a ‘Buying 101’ learning program for team members transitioning into Associate Buyer roles including lectures, guest speakers and projects• Spearhead RFP process for vendor contracts exceeding $500,000 across multiple industries

Developed a business plan using in-depth industry analysis with a five year growth planCreated exclusive products from start to finish including research, design, copywriting, pricing and launchDesigned, wrote and implemented all marketing communicationsIdentified potential vendors and negotiated contracts to optimize investment while minimizing inventory risk

Identify new ways to drive sales and achieve goalsEnsure sales opportunities are maximized through the right product and communicates inventory opportunities to the corporate officeManage payroll and controllable profit within established guidelinesDevelop and maintain a strong alliance with all venue partners with a goal to maintain long term relationshipsPrioritize and execute short and long-term business goals in partnership with VP of Store QualityLead the store team to achieve net income goals, sales goals, per caps and all operating and people objectives.

• Tasked with buying for multiple historic sites across the state; created merchandise plans in partnership with the Retail Director for multiple sites across Wisconsin• Identified site-specific needs and sourced product to ensure ideal merchandise mix, maximizing sales• Developed custom products for each site based on planned exhibits and special events• Placed bulk orders and managed inventory for multiple locations, maximizing gross margin and lowering freight costs• Coordinated marketing and communication plan across all sites to ensure consistent brand recognition and optimal visual merchandising• Solicited quotes from multiple vendors to determine best option for purchases over $5,000• Reconciled all transactions through State channels and aided fiscal department with any discrepancies• Responsible for all buying, product development and daily operations of a specialty retail store, taking informed risks resulting in profit growth of 20% in the first twelve months• Controlled product costs through market and financial analyses and strong negotiation• Managed in excess of 1500 SKUs, 200 vendors, 12 staff• Analyzed consumer buying patterns and researched future trends, reviewing KPIs weekly • Met suppliers and negotiated terms of contracts; built lasting relationships with vendors• Collaborated inter-departmentally to plan and execute marketing and sales strategies• Actively sought out unique vendors and artisans to create a distinctive customer experience

Membership at the Dallas Museum of Art is an essential piece of the organization that provides the resources necessary to fulfill its mission with the help of generous donors from the community. As Assistant Manager of the Membership Program, I cultivated new and retained existing members, providing programs that reached out to the community to spread the culture and art that we, as a population have shaped.My position was vital in overseeing the onsite team for the membership department, managing internal events for members, creating new promotions to increase revenue, and much more. My goal was to support a non-profit that creates a positive impact on the community and provides equal opportunity to grow and thrive for all.

Held positions with successively greater responsibility (Sales associate, Assistant Manager) within the museum store, gaining exceptional customer service skills and understanding of specialty retail operations• Trained new hires in practices, regulations and mission of the organization• Planned events to promote the museum, reach out to the community and increase revenue• Delivered excellent customer service, exceeding organizational expectations• Maintained databases for accuracy and efficiency• Coordinated staff to accomplish daily and quarterly goals• Designed floor displays and other marketing materials for multiple locations and events• Created floor displays and other marketing materials for multiple locations and events

Managed team of 18-25 staff members to deliver publication on time, in-full, and on budget.• Assigned and edited all articles before publishing to ensure quality and check references• Designed and taught staff training on professionalism and journalism• Marketed and grew the Belltower brand within the University of Dubuque and community• Coordinated with students, staff, and local area business professionals for final product• Saved over $10,000 annually by negotiating contracts with a new production company

• Worked with at risk students to address critical community needs in education through classroom interventions• Aided students of Marshallese and Hispanic background in learning English as a second language