Having worked in both entrepreneurial start up environments as well as Fortune 100 companies, I thrive when presented with complex challenges and aggressive deadlines. I use my negotiation strength with global vendor partners and customers to deliver solid labor solutions. I know how to leverage the marketplace to deliver creative solutions to complex labor problems whether it be in North America, Asia, Philippines or Europe. I remain calm in chaos, and use data and the context of the relationship to make solid decisions. The relationship and the people bring in the “art of the decision”- often forgotten components of success.Past companies include UnitedHealth Group, Allianz Life, Great-West Life and Principal Financial Group. Roles which have helped build my business acumen and navigation skills include: Underwriting Life, DI, and Overhead Expense insurance, New Business life & annuity operations manager, mentoring underwriters, business analyst, selling to independent broker sales force, project manager, web requirements, website launches, vendor manager, IT job family capabilities mapping, strategic labor vendor manager, offshore IT and BP(business process) vendor selection, labor sourcing and relationship management. Specialties: Global vendor management, vendor governance, strategic vendor relationships, change management, contingent labor, ITO & BPO, offshore labor marketplace, vendor sunsetting, the business of IT, leadership, team building, change management, vendor analytics, business analysis, sales force training and education, process analysis and design, RFX management, contract analysis, vendor selection, Vendor Management System (VMS) implementation, program management.