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Assisted in the development of the organization and provides leadership in support of Beef Sticks for Backpack's mission.Communicates production needs to producer and schedules distribution of beef sticks to backpack programs.Provides support in the review, drafting and negotiation of various legal agreements.Serves as Secretary on Board of Directors.Beef Sticks for Backpacks is non-profit organization whose mission is to produce and donate high quality beef sticks to Colorado backpack programs that feed kids facing food insecurity on the weekends. For more information on BSFB and to learn how you can donate to support our mission please visit our website at www.beefsticks.org.

Assists in the review and drafting of various legal agreements including customer contracts, supply chain agreements and research agreements.

Provided legal support of customer and supplier contracts across various business units including IoT, aerospace/defense and software.

Managed complex vendor agreements and relationships across Global Marketing and North American Marketing categories. Delivered against corporate initiatives related to cost reduction, cost avoidance, supplier rationalization, and benchmarked purchasing and process practices against best in class programs in order to effectively translate the analysis into action.Negotiated and drafted new and existing agreements, including requests for information or requests for proposal. Prepared scope documents, communication plans, and contract awards. Partnered with legal teams and stakeholders to develop and execute negotiation strategies that included optimal targets for pricing, service, and quality.Assessed vendor capabilities through Requests for Information, site visits, technical discussions and quality audits in order to ensure that capabilities complied with company requirements.Established feedback processes for internal business owners regarding vendor performance.Tracked vendor adherence to contractual terms and conditions. Developed a vendor report card. Conducted periodic reviews of standard vendor contracts.Tracked and monitored expense management in order to reduce activity as it related to contract maintenance and escalation management in alignment with cost saving goals and objectives.

Gunnison, Co

Directed the procurement, contracting, budgeting and risk management strategies and services that support the University's mission, goals and values.Established goals, strategies, best practices and processes for efficient, effective, and ethical procurement services, contracting services, budgeting services, risk management services and other business operations.Developed and coordinated the annual University budget by utilizing spend data, statistical analysis, economic research, forecasting future spend and anticipating adjustments to future revenue streams and expenditure increases.Provided professional budget analysis, management analysis, statistical analysis, economic research/analysis and spend analysis to various stakeholders on campus to optimize strategic sourcing, budgeting practices and other initiatives such as sustainable/green business practices.Established risk management policies and provide guidance and direction to the University on the best practices to mitigate risk. Interprets insurance coverage and provides risk management guidance to the University community.Communicated with internal and external constituents to advise on acquisition of goods and services, to provide information on new services, policies or cost saving agreements, for customer needs assessment and satisfaction, program implementation, guidance and understanding of policies and procedures, and dispute resolution. Determined all source selection methods, of all bid processes for goods and services, including product and services information research, consultation with project director and/or end user(s), writing specifications, bid evaluation, RFP process guidance and oversight, vendor negotiations, sole source and emergency purchase determination, and purchase order/contract awards.Developed, reviewed, implemented and updated policies, procedures and guidelines for efficient processes and compliance with State laws and rules.

Gunnison, Golorado

Served as the Chief Procurement Official and directed the procurement and contracting strategies and services that supported the University's mission, goals and values. Ensured that the purchase of goods and services for the University were economical, timely, and meet the needs of the University. Developed, reviewed, implemented and updated polices, procedures and guidelines for efficient processes and compliance with State laws and rules.

Des Moines, Iowa

Assisted easement program team in enrolling conservation easements in the Wetland Reserve Program throughout the state of Iowa.

Ames, Iowa

Interpreted and advised athletic staff on NCAA/Big-12 rules and regulations.

Boulder, Co

Worked alongside NFL agents, providing legal support and assisting in marketing of various players.

Des Moines, Iowa

Conducted legal and legislative research for Iowa House Republican Erik Helland of District 69.

Denver, Co

Researched and prepared client memoranda in the areas of land, wildlife and water law.

Boulder, Co

Provided legal support to five Boulder County Judges. Assisted in the research and drafting of rulings, orders and decisions in regards to various civil and criminal issues.

Newton, Iowa

Performed sports marketing/sales functions including ticket promotions, running promotional events and setting marketing goals.

Urbandale, Iowa

Performed sports marketing functions including the development of marketing plans and promotional events.

Juris Doctorate, Food And Agricultural Law Certificate

Bachelor Of Science In Business Administration, Marketing

Activities and Societies: Phi Gamma Delta