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Los Angeles

Managed and implemented Google corporate transition of processes during acquisition of Motorola by Lenovo.Working closely with numerous Google internal constituencies, managed global processes to assure the seamless transition of business partsMeasured and refined documentation globally, working with business partners to deliver accurate policies and procedures during acquisition phase of projectCoordinated and managed real estate programs and buildouts for campus expansion at GoogleNegotiated contracts for office furniture and conference room fit-outsImplemented software for expense and procurement, including change management strategy, for a large hospital system in the New York area.

Greater Los Angeles Area

Led a core team including 3 Directors focused on crucial cost savings initiatives.• Created a database for real estate management of over 500 locations in 70 countries, delivering 7% cost savings and mitigating financial risks associated with expiring leaseholds• Negotiated global agreements with Microsoft, Cisco Systems, Mercer, delivering $12MM in immediate annual cost savings and establishing a Strategic Partnership initiative with each

Led a team of travel management professionals in coordinating and expanding global strategies, business, and initiatives to consolidate travel programs globally.• Managed the strategic direction of account growth and profitability, including a team of 6 professionals, with over 70 support personnel• Integrated 65 markets into 4 global call centers in less than 2 years, providing efficiencies of scale and enabling better security• Partnered with facilities and technology to provide strategic and operational guidance for construction of call centers in Warsaw, Cairo, Singapore, and Gurgaon (India)• Introduced technology linking global offices through telephony and compatible reservation systems, providing cost savings of 42%

Led account relationship team handling management and strategic planning for top global accounts including Cisco Systems and Intel Corporation.• Assisted in developing the foundation for a new American Express group to manage the top 50 clients on a global basis, driving one client to the most integrated travel and expense management program in the world• Managed a group of 8 direct reports and supervised a 150 member team to support the worldwide relationship for Corporate Card, Purchasing Card, and Travel for large global clients• Implemented technology to enable strategic imperatives including hot desks and virtual offices, alleviating overcrowding and reducing real estate costs by 32%• Facilitated a relocation of offices, negotiating a new lease agreement and managing the project to reduce overall space by 28% while increasing efficiencies• Achieved 153% of profitability goal and 117% of volume goal over successive years.

Mba, Finance, Marketing

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Economics