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New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

Responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies that optimize costs, quality, and supplier performance while maintaining a high level of service to both internal and external customers.

Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States

Addressed the needs of successful high-net worth clientele. Utilized a unique blend of highly personalized planning services and customized portfolio management disciplines, we serve our clients in balancing the optimization of resources and management of risk.

Mandeville, La

Responsible for managing the purchasing of all materials, equipment and services that are used by the organization. Working closely with other department heads to ensure that everything needed to run the organization is acquired in a timely manner and at the best possible price. Overseeing and facilitating the purchasing strategy, supervising staff, operations and logistics, preparing budgets, estimating costs, contract negotiation, and ensure risk mitigation and compliance.Lead, developed, trained and mentored team of procurement professionals.Conducted cross-functional collaboration with organization's key stakeholders to develop cost effective strategies.Implemented and optimized effective P2P processes.Performed ongoing analysis to ensure optimization of SCM, procurement, and purchasing functions.Developed and implemented procurement policies and processes, systems, and controls.Lead the supplier selection process through management of formal RFP, RFQ, RFB and RFI processes.Responsible for contract negotiations to ensure cost competitiveness and risk mitigation.Oversaw all purchasing processes to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. Developed and managed long-term relationships with suppliers to ensure consistent delivery of high quality products and/or services.Identified potential suppliers of goods or services to meet specific needs or provide new opportunities for growth. Established an inventory management system to track goods as they were purchased and delivered.

Covington, Kentucky, United States

Managed the negotiation of plan rule requirements with clients during an implementation, complex merger or acquisition. Primary consulting resource on system and service capabilities and constraints and provided creative configuration alternatives in order to meet client needs.

Covington, Ky

Provided consultation to institutional clients on all operating aspects of retirement plans, plan design, investment options, strategic planning, service recovery and resolution. Advised clients on new products and services, and served as client liaison to other internal departments including sales, communication, testing & reporting, and project management.

Covington, Kentucky, United States

Provided consultation to institutional clients on all operating aspects of retirement plans, plan design, investment options, strategic planning, service recovery and resolution. Advised clients on new products and services, and served as client liaison to other internal departments including sales, communication, testing & reporting, project management, and risk & compliance.

Covington, Kentucky, United States

Serviced client executives through enrollment, accumulation, and distribution of client’s non-qualified plans. Assisted Section 16 officers, as well as high-net-worth participants, with investment education, income planning and investment strategies.