I am a Senior Strategic Sourcing Specialist at The Walt Disney Company, focusing on the professional services category. My areas of expertise include business consulting, with an emphasis on AI, finance and tax, contingent workforce management, ESG, CSR, and ILS. My strategic sourcing capability is built on a foundation of over nine years of leadership experience in the United States Army as a Military Intelligence Platoon Sergeant, coupled with a bachelor's degree in Business Management from Chico State University.In my current role at TWDC, I am part of a dynamic team that supports Bob Iger’s commitment to achieving $7.5 billion in annual sustainable savings. Our team has been instrumental in delivering 10-20% reductions in proposed prices on RFP bids and in forging value-enhancing partnerships through meticulous negotiation and supplier relationship management.If you are passionate about the strategic role of sourcing in the corporate sector, or if you’re excited about the transformative potential of AI in business, I invite you to reach out. Let’s connect and explore innovative ideas together.