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Atlanta, GA, US

• Responsible for overall management of design and procurement functions and strategic direction to ensure alignment with the company objectives.
• Conducted transformation of company operating structure through development of global strategic business objectives creating alignment across Carver’s divisions in Atlanta, Griffin, Las Vegas, and Toronto resulting in.
• Achieved reduction in annual costs through centralization of sales and design functions to provide shared services across the organization
• Drove development and implementation of policies and procedures to create a seamless transition of projects between cross functional teams and reduce project timelines by 15%
• Led the selection, customization, and implementation of new e-procurement system to replace antiquated software that optimizes procurement proficiencies and provides real-time access and transparency to customers
• Identified HR deficiencies and steered selection of third-party HR consultant to improve payroll, employee metrics and training programs resulting in streamlined HR practices and improved overall company efficiencies.

Windsor, Berkshire, GB

• Develop strategies and negotiate contracts for guest facing product categories required for IHG brands. Responsible for annual spend of $200M.
• Led global procurement strategy and initiatives for all furniture, fixtures, equipment (FF&E) product categories through the optimization of existing supply chain to include consolidation of existing suppliers and.
• Developed and stabilized FF&E procurement team with category accountability that achieved system wide savings of $50M
• Led procurement strategy and initiatives for multiple brand programs that delivered a competitive cost solution with an elevated product offering resulting in increased average daily rates for franchisees of 10%
• Built trusted relationships with key internal stakeholders fostering a collaborative approach to drive brand initiatives and key performance objectives with increased speed to market

Brussels, BE

• Developed strategies and negotiated contracts for guest facing product categories. Responsible for all furniture fixtures & equipment (FF&E), operating supplies and equipment (OS&E) product sourcing, negotiation, and.
• Led sourcing initiatives in the development and execution of Carlson Rezidor’s new global brand launch of Radisson Red resulting in market expansion of 11 properties
• Led sourcing initiatives in the development and launch of Country Inns & Suites By Carlson Brand Prototype Design Program that delivered and elevated product quality and guest experience with $0 product cost increase.
• Oversaw $11M in product purchases including all FF&E and OS&E for front and back-of-house operations to launch the first Radisson Blu brand in Chicago
• Led sourcing initiatives in the development and roll out of U.S. Radisson Room Styles interior design program to deliver product consistency between U.S. and Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) properties

Brussels, BE

• Developed and led industry relationships that provided value, innovation, and practical solutions in alignment with Carlson Hotels strategic imperatives.
• Led project management team responsible for new construction and renovation projects averaging $15M per project in annual purchases for Carlson branded hotels
• Partnered with the hotel brands and business development team to provide category expertise, identify product needs, and create innovative solutions
• Managed design, development and implementation of new brand design program for Country Inns & Suites By Carlson Prototype Design Program
• Led supplier integration for e-procurement Capital Projects Management for Country Inns & Suites By Carlson design program

Brussels, BE

Brussels, BE

Brussels, BE

Brussels, BE

New Hope, Minnesota, US

Mendota Heights, MN, US