Danielle Ilari Email & Phone Number

• Develop RFQs to solicit bids from vendors that are fully compliant with customer requirements
• Negotiate prices, terms, and delivery schedules to the best interest of the program and company
• Execute purchase orders up to $25 million and manage them throughout the purchasing lifecycle
• Conduct thorough peer reviews to ensure first-time quality and train new employees on company procedures
• Coordinate with Engineering and Program Management to create mitigation plans and source alternative suppliers/products for obsolete parts and other at-risk material
• Engage suppliers in conjunction with Quality department to process noncompliant parts and issue Return Merchandise Authorization (RMAs)

• Produced missing acknowledgment and late order reports for buyers
• Provided daily and biweekly metrics to management detailing open requisitions and late orders
• Researched order history and collaborated with multiple departments to close out hundreds of late orders
• Assisted in a large transition of items and systems resulting from a facility closure

Ashburn, VA

• Created java scripts to run automated quality tests on software products
• Set up and managed QA test environments
• Collaborated with DevOps team to resolve software issues identified by automated tests

• Provided excellent service resulting in a high level of customer satisfaction
• Strengthened teamwork and communication skills through working with management and coworkers to improve customer experience

• Worked in a fast-paced food service environment

• Promoted from food preparation duties to team leader
• Assigned tasks to employees and oversaw effective completion of duties, gaining leadership experience by supervising a diverse group of employees
• Assisted customers with individual and catering orders, both in store and over the phone
• Processed vendor deliveries

Taught Elementary & Middle School children athletic skills and teamwork.