- Category management of 100 SKU portfolio generating $185+MM in annual sales.- Analyze product performance and execute retail changes, forecast adjustments, and other program modifications to maximize SKU success.- Create RFQs and negotiate terms/conditions with vendors to optimize price, quality, and competitiveness.- Manage supply base through initial sourcing, product development and launch, and inventory maintenance.

- Project managed $3 million global L&D program to provide leadership training to all managers for three separate business units- Created and disseminated communications with internal and external trainers, venues, suppliers, HR Business Partners and managers- Reconciled monthly expense reports and invoices of $25,000+ in a timely and accurate manner- Successfully coordinated logistics for multi-site leadership training programs by preparing room reservations/set up, catering orders, IT and security requests and supply acquisition

- Maintained close collaborative relationships and partners with key functional areas that require internal communications strategic planning, content development and implementation.- Provided support and guidance for change management efforts.

- Provided assistance and support with internal and external department audits and/or data collection request - Prepared and schedules all meetings board rooms, including ordering and set-up of required caterings - Planed all related travel and manages expense reimbursement- Drafted correspondence, edits documents and take minutes of meetings- Assisted VPs with HR initiatives and projects along with assistance in events planning and/or specific leadership meetings- Assisted with administratively and logistically support the onboarding process for specific new hires- Coordinated employee engagement events such as; holiday celebrations, corporate responsibility initiatives, recruiting events, and business resource group events

-Appropriately direct incoming correspondence, such as phone calls, emails, and mail-Organize and coordinate travel arrangements, meetings and expense reports-Provide support with special projects, such as product research, press releases, & program analytics

-Responsible for resume sourcing, candidate screening & delivery of formal job offer-Coordinated second round of interviews between candidates and managers-Contacted 40-80 candidates daily within Illinois territory

-Coordinated and facilitated 5 annual student engagement events, often partnering withvarious departments such as Residence Life, the Campus Activities Board & Aramark-Organized and prepared catering, travel arrangements, and event registration -Maintained and filed records of meeting minutes, agendas, and contact information

-Served as initial point of contact at the front desk (phone, email, & in person)-Processed major declaration forms, AP testing scores, and all incoming student files-Managed scheduling calendar for advisor appointments, room reservation & events

-Managed student retention events, including catering, budget, and facility preparation-Organized mail, email and social media communication plan for over 1000 students -Coordinated and developed training program & scheduling for over 50 volunteers

-Reviewed and processed 50 resumes weekly in accordance to EEO regulations-Posted job openings through over 25 outlets (internal, online, fax, and mailings)-Processed new employee & intern contracts, compensation forms, and ID cards