Dora Garza Email & Phone Number

Toronto, Ontario, Ca

• Responsible for managing and executing strategic sourcing initiatives for IT & SaaS, driving value and efficiencies through better deal structures and managing relationships with our vendors to optimize our technology portfolio. • Leading PCC's Supplier Diversity Program, executing on company and Procurement initiatives.• Manage competitive bid process, ensuring fairness when evaluating suppliers, assisting with supplier selection, negotiating agreements, and continuously optimizing supplier relationships and ROI.

Palo Alto, Ca, Us

Palo Alto, Ca, Us

Conway, Arkansas, Us

Houston, Texas, Us

-Responsible for project coordination including planning and implementing content across work flows.-Organized Agile and Scrum meetings which included Sprint Planning, Daily Scrums, Sprint Check-Ins, Sprint Review & Retrospective.-Ensured mitigation and contingency plans for project related risks were assessed and documented in a timely manner.-Created process improvements in work flows and maintained quality data needed for project documentation.-Updated project schedule, deliverables timeline and resource planner.-Managed change request process including preparation of cost impact analysis and approval status for change request submissions.

Round Rock, Texas, Us

Round Rock, Texas, Us

Round Rock, Texas, Us

• Provided executive level administrative support to leaders in Operations, Engineering, Consumer Sales & Marketing, Procurement and Business Development & Strategy organizations.• Demonstrated extreme discretion, high integrity, and strong judgement to interact professionally with all levels of managers and business partners.• Managed complex meeting schedules, arranged domestic/international travel including detailed itinerary, visa/passport documentation, air/lodging and expense management.• Negotiated favorable terms and pricing agreements with vendors, caterers and other providers for services at special events. • Project managed marketing events (i.e. Mobile World Congress in Barcelona: including project planning, budget management, vendor selection, speaking engagements, trade show demo, customer meetings, etc.• Organized charity events, corporate functions, holiday parties, and team building activities.