Manage one direct report and $30M of spend across graphics and production operations for a global events company that produces trade shows and exhibitionsConduct strategic sourcing initiatives, requests for proposals (RFPs). RFP for fabric resulted in $450K savings over $3.5M of spend Strengthen supplier relations by leading the development, negotiation, and execution of master service agreements (MSAs), statements of work (SOW), amendments/addendums, and pricing agreements

Facilitate the organization's compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and best practices by assist in the development, refinement, and rollout of policies and procedures. Recommend process/policy changes to ensure compliance with all regulations and assist in the documentation or training of those changes

Due Diligence lead for all Raytheon Intelligence and Space International suppliersSourcing Manager as part of Raytheon Technologies strategic sourcing group; perform strategic intelligence on international suppliers as the lead for RI&S Due DiligenceCables and Connectors Lead for domestic sourcing cycle; executed 4 year LTA for 315 parts totaling $1.96M in savings. Strong strategy and data-driven skills with the ability to exercise independent judgment and manage every step during the sourcing processSkilled in Global Trade, Import/Export, ITAR and EAR

Commodity Manager for all NAFTA capital equipment purchases for the world’s third largest aerospace company sourcing both domestic and international suppliers; created $2M in savings in one yearLed communications for indirect purchasing during the integration of acquired Mexican Aerospace Company, Zodiac. Maintained an efficient procurement culture based on strong process, continuous improvement, and team developmentDeveloped new domestic and international suppliers and manager supplier relations with a focus on risk managementCollaborated with engineering for project lifecycle; review statements of work/engineering requirements, execute NDA’s, negotiate term and conditions, issue individual contracts and global master agreements

Perform market analysis to identify logistics industry trends and areas of growth for the leading US manufacturer of Unmanned Airplanes Negotiate technical purchases to ensure lowest cost consistent with company and government regulations for quality products; average savings 10–15% per contract Strong supplier relationship management to meet quality and on-time delivery rates. Improved a major supplier’s quality score from 76% to 100% and held the score for 12 plus monthsUnderstanding of FAR (Federal Acquisition Regulations), DFAR (Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations), ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations), Incoterms (International Commercial Terms), Technical ability including the ability to read schematics, blueprints and technical papers

Develop strategies for capturing current offset value within the supply chainInitiate and support research and development projects with industry partners to satisfy offset obligationsResearch intelligence on competitive offset strategies in the marketplaceSupport business development and program management in major proposals requiring offsets

Planned and executed $1.2 million domestic and international advertising plan Project manager for air-to-air filming of UAS, managed communications between customer, unmanned pilot, contractor pilot, videographer and still photographersSupervised in-house graphic design team to ensure that ads, strategies, and tactics were in alignment with our corporate brandCoordinated internal and external corporate events including, tradeshows, ceremonies, sponsorships and employee recognition events

Project lead for Boston Scientific's Latin American healthcare initiative. The objective of this project is to develop innovative solutions to build strategic alliances with current key accounts in the Mexican market.The program is funded by the U.S. Department of Education and the Center for International Business Education and Research (CIBER). This multi-university internship program included candidates from San Diego State University, George Washington University, University of Miami, and the University of Maryland.