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•Established and managed a business specializing in reselling goods to the Department of Defense by developing strategic procurement processes and leveraging industry connections•Streamlined the procurement process by developing workflows for bid submission, contract award, and other fulfillment, reducing processing time by 30%•Hired, trained and led a team of employees, resulting in a 25% increase in operational efficiency and a 50% increase in bid submissions•Secured and maintained essential certifications (cfolders, JCP Certification and Export License) ensuring seamless operations and compliance with Department of Defense standards•Developed and implemented comprehensive security policies and documents to achieve NIST.SP.800-171a compliance, thus ensuring robust protection of Controlled Unclassified Information reducing security risks by 40%

•Managed $325 Million in buy for the upper body stampings for the Transit, Transit Connect, E-Series Cutaway, and Commercial Truck programs, ensuring on-time delivery and cost efficiency.•Led cross-functional teams to source $30 Million in new Transit and Transit Connect battery variants, requiring new stampings lines, capital equipment, and tooling.• Negotiated updated raw materials, overhead, and labor rates, leading to $12.5 million in cost avoidance for $355 million per year in turnover.•Led TVM actions, reducing costs by $5.4 million through capital amortization, manpower efficiencies, and raw materials expense reduction, achieving a $48 million team cost-savings goal.•Implemented stampings category strategy, resulting in a 10% reduction in sourcing costs and mitigating financial risks through optimized supplier negotiations. •Led supplier negotiations to support 2022 priorities, achieving a 15% reduction in TVM costs and developing a robust Action Plan for supply continuity and inflation mitigation.

Michigan, United States

•Led the commodity planning process for Super Duty, Mustang, and Transit programs, resulting in on-time delivery and a 10% improvement in alignment with program objectives through strategic planning.•Coordinated and facilitated weekly management reviews, presenting key program metrics and project updates, addressing critical issues, leading to improved decision-making and project execution. •Optimized program budgets through strategic planning and negotiation, achieving a 7% reduction in overall project costs without compromising quality or timelines.•Conducted vehicle program reviews, ensuring 100% adherence to GPDS milestones and deliverables, aligning with overall business goals and improving program efficiency.•Facilitated cross-departmental communication, improving stakeholder alignment on project goals by 20% through effective coordination and ensuring timely execution of deliverables.•Contributed to the implementation, customization, and optimization of new SAP software (Ariba Direct), providing continuous support and training resulting in enhanced team productivity.

Greater Detroit Area

•Purchased $320 million annually of front windshields, back glass, side windows, and quarter windows for 100% of the SUV’s and Trucks in North America, ensuring cost effective procurement.•Supported audits, identifying “in house cost” discrepancies in supplier payments, negotiating settlements to recover $3.4 million. •Secured long lead funding and managed procurement for new glass components, reducing tooling costs by 15% and ensuring cost-effective production.•Conducted negotiations for final production line setup, including manpower, overhead, and material costs, achieving an 8% increase in cost savings through strategic planning.•Proposed and executed resourcing and realignment strategy, saving $4.8 million in freight costs annually.•Negotiated Multi-Year Agreements, securing $21 million in cost savings over a two-and-a-half-year period through effective contract management.

Dearborn, Michigan

•Led $200 million annual resourcing from Ford subsidiary ACH to a new Tier 1 Minority Business Enterprise, ensuring seamless transition and compliance with diversity requirements.•Coordinated with cross-functional teams and stakeholders, ensuring 100% adherence to cost, quality, and timing requirements during transition, achieving a seamless process.•Successfully managed a critical Tier 2 supplier disruption by negotiating the sale of the business after its shutdown, ensuring continuity of supply with minimal production impact.•Implemented risk management strategies for HVAC sub-assemblies, including contingency planning and dual sourcing, reducing potential downtime by 25%.•Negotiated with Tier 2 suppliers to introduce innovative technologies for blower motors, enhancing product offerings and achieving a 10% cost improvement on new components.

Dearborne Mi

•Liaison between Operations, Engineering and Technology to provide feedback and support•Participate in process improvement teams and cost savings initiatives•Utilize Ford Enterprise Asset Management Software to track the optimal management of the physical assets of the organization to maximize value across supply chains•Provide visibility to management by tracking, process over-sight, auditing, researching, troubleshooting operational issues, distribution, and inventory•Lead execution of day to day export operations and compliance activities in conjunction with 3PL/Freight forwarder partners supporting

Michigan State University

• Managed a portfolio of stocks in the fund worth $300,000 • Performed due diligence and pitched stocks for the fund • Earned the Bloomberg certification in equity essentials on the Bloomberg terminal

Lansing, Michigan Area

•Strategic relationship building, attentive listening, creative problem solving, the use of tact and diplomacy to find common ground and achieve win-win outcomes•Commitment to customer service, resolve complex issues and win customer loyalty

Mason, Mi

•Proven project management experience Responsible for the collection, analysis, and presentation of solutions for complex dilemmas. •Proven leadership capabilities to launch initiatives and manage cross-functional teams that reduce expenses and improve quality standards of multimillion dollar test equipment. •Managed integrated avionics activities and complies with directives, policies, and procedures.•Attained rank of Senior Airman (E4) prior to an Honorable Discharge.

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, 3.75 Gpa

B.A, Finance

Associate Of Arts (A.A.), General Studies