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United States

Cary, North Carolina, United States

The core role was as the Vendor Manager for key strategic vendors within Verizon Business Group. I acquired and utilized vendor contract information, performance data, and financial data in order to provide deal renewal and negotiation strategies that would maximize YoY cost savings. In addition to these analytical responsibilities was the need for strategic recommendations to improve vendors holistically. I developed strategies for designated technology categories, lead Requests for Pricing (RFPs) to introduce competition, and delivered executive level presentations of strategies including hosting business reviews.Additional initiatives beyond my core role included facilitating a Vendor Assessment and Scorecard process for the Vendor Management organization, redesigning the Procure-to-Pay process for new products to enable P&L view, and standardization of professional services to improve speed to revenue.

Cary, North Carolina, United States

I provided account management and vendor contract management supporting several enterprise customers by managing of vendor relationships, tracking vendor performance, and analyzing vendor financials as a member of several Project Management Offices (PMOs). This required reviewing vendor contracts and tracking vendor compliance with reporting requirements, SLAs, and other metrics. On renewals or at the end of contracts, I negotiated savings to reduce year over year spend. This at times required working with Sourcing contacts to facilitate RFPs where alternative vendors were acceptable options to the teams I supported.For key vendors, I held Business Reviews of vendor services with internal and external stakeholders including vendor executives. These Business Reviews typically contained a review of the vendor's key contracts, an overview of key financial data, reported performance data, and a continual service improvement plan.For my team, I took lead on several internal team improvement initiatives, which included creating a business-case to evaluate the impact to core team metrics.

Ithaca, New York, United States

I facilitated a tutoring program for the Diversity Programs in Engineering office, which required me to interview, hire, and evaluate tutors for key Engineering courses. I improved organization and data retention by making information collection forms and feedback collection forms from students electronic. This also enable tracking of student satisfaction with their designated tutor and established accountability for tutors.

New York, New York

Worked under the Director of Operations and with a Sr. Business Analyst to compile and analyze data for executive level reports and operations review presentations. I would assume the duties of the Sr. Business Analyst in her absence through production of online reports and reminders. I also utilized GPS and telematics data to monitor technician behaviors for compliance and quality.

Ithaca, New York Area

Managed a team of student workers to efficiently help prepare, serve and clean food and drink stationsCommunicated with chefs and other Cornell Dining employees in order to ensure customer needs are metTrained new employeesComplied with Health Regulations and provided adaptable customer focus in relations to food preparationDetailed reviews of materials, events, or the environment to ensure risk mitigation

Upstate Zone ChairOversee 16 multi-demographic (NSBE Jr., Collegiate, and Professional) chapters in Upstate NYPlan a Fall Zone Conference for 75 attendees and facilitate Upstate Zone programming for the yearRegion I Publications ChairCoordinate marketing techniques through various types of Regional Publications disseminated to membershipCreated info-graphics for major events regional conferenceEvaluate, edit and approve monthly regional newsletters

Developed goals and annual strategy for the chapter and managed the Chapter Executive BoardEstablished mutual beneficial partnership opportunities with external diversity inclusion organizationsTotal profit from year was ~$1500Partnered with US Marines for a Leadership seminar with 7 Offficers

Bethesda, Md

Ensured work quality interactions with Project Manager, Superintendent, and Office EngineerFacilitated two-way communication between owners and subcontractors for project through Submittals and Requestsfor Information using an internal websiteEdited shop drawing to reflect RFI changesEnsured accurate and up-to-date records using Excel and an internal website to track documents and onsite progress

Erie, Pennsylvania Area

Worked with quality manager to improve quality results in the fabricating and welding areasImproved quality process control through audits and aiding in projectsCompiled and reported results and findings to the quality manager and the quality technical advisorCreated a new way of reporting results from process control data sheets using Microsoft Excel

Ithaca, New York Area

Facilitate classroom discussions and maintain weekly office hours addressing student needsWork with undergraduate and graduate students to ensure grading deadlines and semester grades are met.

Master Of Engineering, Engineering Management

Course work included project management courses in the College of Engineering and business courses in the Johnson Graduate School.

Bachelor Of Science, Mechanical Engineering