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Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Establishing and managing relationships with internal customers/stakeholders.Supporting IT initiatives by understanding all processes and stakeholders within the IT Organization.Managing the RFI/RFP process that includes organizing and coordinating information and requirements; planning, arranging, and meeting schedules; monitoring results.Managing daily IT hardware/software request and issue POs as needed.Obtaining quotes, comparing and negotiating pricing for best results and cost savings.Work with the enterprise to understand the procurement requirements and negotiation strategies for assigned projects as well as collaborate with project teams to align project costs.Managing POs and review PO for coding, pricing and information accuracy.Process invoices for payment, work with AP and suppliers questions.Inform customers of PO issuance and any other details regarding orders.Participating in savings tracking, supplier development, and service improvements.Assist in developing statements of work (SOW).Participating in savings tracking, supplier development, and service improvements.Analyze SOWs and appropriate content to advise business unit representatives and technology representatives as to the validity and appropriate content.Build relationships with key Tech vendors and follow required sourcing policies and procedures.New Supplier onboarding process as well as assist with the implementation of GEP which is a procurement system similar to Ariba or SAP.

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Define, organize and execute clients approach to 3rd party vendor partnersManage relationships with labor partners in multiple locationsContinuously evaluate the success of vendor partners based on performance, business and talent needs. Prepare and analyze data to measure success, identify areas for process and performance improvement, and share insights & recommendations with leadershipNegotiate bill rates, create and maintain purchase orders and maintain contract terminations and conversionsPartner with the coordinator team on all logistics for contractor interviews.

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Recruited candidates for IT and Executive roles including Java Developers, Web Developers, Sr. IT Project Managers, and Executive-Level rolesBuilt a relationship with candidates to ensure each role was a strong fit for what each specific candidate was looking for in terms of responsibilities, compensation, and cultural fitWent through thorough recruiting process to ensure both candidates and clients were a great match for all vetted positionsFound candidates through LinkedIn, Monster, CareerBuilder, Dice, GitHub, Behance, internal ATS, Career Fairs, and Referrals

Edina, Mn

As a specialized recruiter, I have experience with a wide variety of industries and work with the most talented individuals in their fields.Partner hiring managers with candidates in the manufacturing and engineer consulting industries and act as a consultant throughout the staffing process. My goal is to uncover as many paths as possible for that candidate to consider in order to find just the right new and exciting opportunity for the next step in her or his career.

Edina, Mn

-Provided leadership, management and guidance to all Call Center Staff.-Liaison with the Call Center management team to monitor the effectiveness of service policies and practices.-Developed and implemented standard operating procedures for campaign improvements.-Communicated with clients to ensure performance and quality were met. -Implemented new call campaigns to meet clients needs. -Provided technical support, troubleshooting, and resolution.

Edina, Mn

- Source potential candidates using Boolean searches and exceptional in person networking skills- Prescreen potential candidates through resume searches, phone interviews and in person interviews- Assist in managing general HR, payroll, timekeeping and account concerns- Work in conjunction with client managers to manage employees working at clients and assist in further developing business- Complete new hire paperwork with qualified candidates for placement at client companies

Victoria, Mn

-Provide guidance, teach life skills and empower vulnerable adults to lead productive lives.-Organized recreational activities and outings.-Administered medication.-Follow a daily schedule as well as accountable for resident’s safety.-Worked with the Program Manager and Case Manager to ensure all appointments are being handled efficiently.-De-escalate crisis intervention situations through therapeutic strategy techniques.-Write up incident reports, logs, behaviors observed and/or accidents or incidents that happened on shift.

St. Louis Park, Mn

-Processed weekly payroll independently for entire organization of over 200 employees.-Reviewed staff time sheets and entered data into payroll system.-Delivered benefit enrollment forms while maintaining confidential personal information.-Worked with strict deadlines that required strong communication with 35 managers and various HR team members.-Overlooked purchase orders-Assisted with accounting department; process payment, created finance reports, and solved problems with vendors.-Organized invoices and statements which include; filing, retrieving, and deliver.-Completed various job tasks that required strong organization skills while completing with deadlines.

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