Real estate development, property management for residential, commericial and agricultural properties.

Provide procurement consulting for various-sized organizations from Fortune 100, mid-sized companies to sole proprietorships. Services:* Create purchasing programs* Develop and manage strategic alliances* Improve procurement and customer service programs.Client Projects: * Business Genesis: Played a key role in the launch of Total Cost Solutions to develop the business’s service line. Built relationships with suppliers and linked SCM process end to end. Led planning, procurement, and logistics. Secured vendors and contracts in office and cleaning supplies, chemicals, office furniture & employee engagement.* Non-Profit Food Distribution: Provided foodservice distribution procurement for the largest distribution center for the nonprofit, Feeding America, serving the entire upper Midwest region. Transformed food procurement process from a gap fulfillment model to a strategic source of growth in the food supply. Kept cost per pound of food saving $450K. Revamped procedures to support growth run rate exceeding 100 million pounds of product volume annually. Review contracts and provide training.* Higher Education: Identified and implemented opportunities to reduce and improve strategic sourcing collaboration for a 57-campus college/university system. ROI in excess of 200% after 12 months. Hard savings of $400K implemented in 9 months with recurring savings implementation exceeding $4 million per year. Assignment at Minnesota State Colleges & Universities.* Defense Manufacturer: Re-engineered and managed procurement function for a public, British-owned defense company; resulted in significant cost and inventory reductions.* Industrial Manufacturer: Partnered with a global manufacturer of industrial supplies to design, develop, and present program for fleet.* Retailer: Spearheaded post-petition vendor relations for a company in Chapter 11 reorganization.* Small Business: Conducted acquisition due diligence on 3 separate businesses, one went to closing.

Led operations and procurement initiatives for one of the largest food banks in the Twin Cities that also supplies medical equipment and supplies to international under-developed countries. Managed and increased agency partnerships with local 501(c)(3) charities to provide food to non-profit organizations. Respected for success developing solid partnerships with donor agencies including food retailers, food manufacturers, general merchandise and corporate surplus and food distributors.INCREASED REVENUE:* Increased Revenue: Developed a sustainable clawback strategy, re-negotiated new partnerships with higher revenue marks and improved operational efficiencies resulting in a 71.3% increase in revenue over previous year - a 16% increase over targeted goal set by the Executive Director. DEVELOPED NEW REVENUE CHANNEL:* Monetized surplus inventory to realize value resulting in an additional revenue stream to support operations.SHAPED A MEANINGFUL CULTURE:* Collaborated on the redesign of the local distribution center to increase security and safety, efficiency in food distribution and created a more engaging volunteer experience. Increased capacity of distribution by 15% and volunteer sorting and packaging by 200%.

As Principal, at Innovative Purchasing Management, LLC. On assignment since Dec 2007 with MnSCU.

Directed $875 million international purchasing program including vendor selection, relationship management and performance in addition to contract negotiations and staff training / development. Provided leadership to 30 direct reports; maintained oversight for nearly $1 billion in purchases.INNOVATIVE PURCHASING PROGRAMS* Saved $9 million annually through innovative purchasing programs throughout a geographically diverse field.STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP* Functioned as the strategic leader for the Reorganization Turnaround Team comprised of 100 members, teamed with the Jay Alix group to create cost-saving opportunities that produced $3 million in annual savings.ANNUAL COST SAVING INNOVATIONS* Achieved cost savings of $2 million annually with a 75% reduction in vendor base by initiating and managing integration of separate National and Alamo purchasing programs.* Served as the executive sponsor for the design, implementation, staff training, and support of an online procurement system with automatic price verification. Recorded company-wide annual savings of $1.5 million.SAVED MILLIONS IN CORPORATE REORGANIZATION * Created an $18 million savings in cash flow by maintaining continuity of supply during corporate reorganization.EXCEEDED DIVERSITY GOALS* Exceeded federal requirement for vendor diversity spend compliance at all locations.HONORS AND AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE:* Received Excellence Award for Outstanding Performance in Purchasing Program Development and the Vice Presidents' Award for Outstanding Performance in Support of Field Operations. * Selected as the only director approved for retention incentive by bankruptcy court.

Created purchasing department as a member of a 50-member launch team. Led all purchasing, inventory control, quality control, and staff development.* Negotiated the sale of $120,000 of surplus equipment and supplies at 7 times industry average.* Achieved COGS savings of 5% below plan.* Recipient of an Achievement Prize for Most Successful Grand Opening of a Theme Park in U.S.* Designed, launched, and managed software solution food purchasing systems to support 14 separate new food locations. * Ensured competitive and timely purchases, high quality products and continuity of supply, consistently exceeding division goals and containing costs.

Managed all contract negotiations, RFPs, and bid awards relating to Contract Services, Office Equipment, Fleet Vehicles, and Food Services. Supported all University campuses and departments.* Managed the development of purchasing specifications, the bid process, selection, notification, and final purchase of University materials exceeding $70 million cost volume. * Negotiated a $5.5 million Cost-Plus Prime Vendor contract that resulted in a 10% annual COGS savings and a corresponding average reduction of inventory of $450,000.* Initiated, managed, and maintained a 50% improvement in level of service, response time, and productivity to all University departments.

Coordinated the search process (both domestic and international), including screening, interviewing, and managing extensive background searches for medical directors and physicians seeking private practice opportunities. Recognized for creative interviewing and exhaustive background verification resulting in mutually beneficial long-term placements with an extremely high customer satisfaction index.* Achieved 100% non-contingent assignment fill at 50% below industry average search time, resulting in significant savings for our clients and business growth through referrals eliminating all marketing costs.* Created innovative process for developing contact and building relationships with candidates resulting in 75% reduction for B.L.H to market the opportunities to the candidates.

Ordered domestic and import merchandise, accounting for $287 million in sales volume. Co-developed strategic business plans. Achieved a 30% increase in turnover while establishing distribution center and store inventories at optimal level of service. Promoted from Assistant Buyer Distributor.