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San Francisco, Ca, Us

San Francisco, Ca, Us

San Francisco, Ca, Us

Global Strategic Sourcing Team, Special Projects. Focused on high spend impact.

San Francisco, Ca, Us

Global Strategic Sourcing Team, NPIBikes, Scooters, StationsBrakes, Motors, Pedal Assist, Throttle, Tubes, Tires, Rims, Antenna, E-Lock, Charging Created & implemented global sourcing strategies for multiple commodities for Lyft Shared E-Bikes hardware with our global manufacturing partners.Optimized global supply chain performance through cost/scenario analysis and bench-marking.Assessed market conditions, identified industry best practices, and emerging trends to identify new cost reduction and value creation opportunities, as well as performing should cost analysis.

New York, Ny, Us

Provided industry consultation to executives at global companies.

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Washington, D.C., Us

Global Strategic Sourcing Team, ElectromechanicalCreated & implemented global sourcing strategies for the antenna & charge badge for all JUUL hardware with our tier 1 global manufacturing partners.Optimized global supply chain performance through cost/scenario analysis and bench-marking.Assessed market conditions, identified industry best practices, and emerging trends to identify new cost reduction and value creation opportunities, as well as performing should cost analysis.

Cupertino, California, Us

Global Strategic Sourcing Team, MacKeyboard & ThermalsDeveloped a nuanced understanding of the commodity landscape in order to forecast industry trends and gauge emerging competitive forces. Identified changes in buyer and supplier power within core materials markets and leveraged competitive dynamics to Apple’s advantage.Effectively interfaced with suppliers to negotiate optimal terms for sourcing. Understood the tradeoffs between cost, volume, and quality in order to strike agreements that met Apple’s performance criteria and secured long term supply continuity.Collaborated across the Apple organization to ensure business objectives were met. Included the ability to rapidly synthesize and communicate findings to senior leaders and to proactively identify potential supply issues that affected product strategy.Developed an in-depth understanding of value-added manufacturing processes and costs, reverse logistics and market intelligence. Applied this knowledge to influence Apple’s future product roadmap and sourcing decisions.Assessed and mitigated risks to the business. Managed global supply chain disruptions in real time with the support of an international team. Managed and supported new product ramps and supplier qualifications totaling over $300M in spend and Capex annually.

Cupertino, California, Us

Global Strategic Sourcing Team, MacKeyboard & Thermals

Blackfriars, London, Gb

Three year, accelerated rotational leadership program through Gartner’s #1 Ranked Supply Chain Company.Role 1: 3rd Party Manufacturing Procurement Analyst Responsible for third party manufacturing sites within the North America Unilever Personal Care portfolioBrands responsible for include: Vaseline, Dove, Axe, Q-Tips, St. Ives, Suave, Caress, Lever, Rexona, Camay in addition to recent acquisitions of Dollar Shave Club & Seventh Generation Inc.Managed a sourcing database encompassing raw materials, suppliers, forecasts and spend, aimed to leverage buying power throughout the organizationWorked with legal, planning, quality, R&D, marketing and manufacturing to manage new innovations from conception to market.

Established the company, ChacaraFoods under The Hult Prize Foundation, a start-up accelerator for budding young social entrepreneurs emerging from the world’s top universities with Former President, Bill ClintonThrough a more sustainable supply chain and sourcing methodology, ChacaraFoods, specialized in drying and distributing “at-risk” imperfect produce from university dining halls in subscription boxes within the United StatesTackled the issue of the global food crisis, and crowding of urban spaces by drying imperfect and at risk produce. Creating jobs, nutritious meals and a global movement. Aim to: 1. Preserve nutritious food for urban communities.2. Create sustainable relationships with farmers. 3. Empower local entrepreneurs.Rutgers University Hult Prize Foundation Winning Team. Participated in the 2016 Hult Prize Regionals in Boston and placed in the top 30 out of 25,000 teams across the world.

Piscataway, New Jersey, Us

Chief Executive of Rutgers Enactus, who led a Board of Directors, a student body membership of over 100 students and an Advisory Board of 25 industry professionalsUtilizing creative consulting, Rutgers Enactus was accountable for analyzing the strategy, management, marketing & finances of struggling businesses, and implementing innovative & sustainable solutions SELECTED PROJECT EXPERIENCESuccessfully executed the reviving and growth of a thrift shop in the heart of Rutgers UniversityIntroduced a new line of financial budgeting, resume and citizenship classes for the underprivileged adults of the New Brunswick community through organization partnershipControlled the strategy & operations on a startup, “Icepiration”, with the largest start-up incubator in New Jersey, Juice Tank Innovation Lab

Born out of a collegiate business school course, Icepiration trained the next generation of coders, programmers, technologists, and entrepreneurs.Icepiration fills in the gaps when traditional education was not enough.Through proven weekend programs and courses, high school students were exposed to the most useful skills in technology and business.The programs regularly hosted guests ranging from professional athletes to top executives and serial entrepreneurs.Create. Design. Code. Launch.

Keasbey, Nj, Us

Managed various procurement projects that included the areas of purchasing, contracting, sourcing, and commodity management while analyzing industry trends and market competitions to develop business improvement initiatives.Gathered information by meeting and interviewing suppliers, attending conferences and trade shows, taking on-site tours of factories and plants, and researching trade journals, publications and catalogs.Worked alongside buyers and category managers in the non-foods department to test, analyze and review items brought forth from various vendors.

New Brunswick, Nj, Us

Certified in Water Safety Instruction, CPR/AED Professional Rescue, and Lifeguarding/First Aid Response.Managed two teams of swim instructors, ensuring quality of teaching to patrons.Evaluated employees and made decisions, which led to the awarding of end of year bonuses.

Batavia, Illinois, Us

Charged with creating and operating an ALDI Inc. & Rutgers University Student Ambassador Program from start to finish in the span of three months.Directly assisted the District Manager at multiple store locations with scheduling audits, finance controls, cash audits, inventories, productivity goals, budgets, interviews, investigations, loss prevention and all relevant policies and procedures.Comprehensively trained in all store operations including ordering, purchasing, management, customer service, equipment utilization, stock equality, price changes and relevant computer programs.Developed a strong understanding of the retail & grocery industry supply chain through shadowing every director position in the Center Valley Division including: Purchasing, Real Estate, Warehousing, Operations & Administration.

Herndon, Va, Us

Presided over executive business meetings, presented workshops, held private meetings with senators, networked at national conferences and attended state-wide adult educational conferences representing a delegation of over 7,000 student members.

Trenton, Nj, Us

Developed model Programs of Study in Human Services Career Cluster.Planned and delivered statewide professional development for educators on curriculum design, alignment and career planning in Human Services programs.Charged to guide the State wide effort of preparing all high schools students in Human Service programs for a seamless transition into entry-level careers and education programs through engagement in rigorous and relevant learning experiences and credential obtainment.

Oversaw and advised executive board members along with the president in regulating business meetings while implementing Robert’s Rules to ensure fairness in voting procedure and equality among members.

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Certified in CPR/AED and emergency medical procedures.Provided a professional appearance and maintained a high standard of customer service.Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.Patrolled locker rooms and pool decks.

Bachelor'S Degree, Supply Chain Management & Entrepreneurship

High School Diploma