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Part of the Strategy & Innovation group, which is focused on creating new businesses related to supply chain, logistics, and trade management. We are looking ahead to answer the questions, "What will the supply chain and logistics industry look like in five years? 10 years? As the industry undergoes a digital transformation, what role does Expeditors play? How can we create new opportunities which leverage Expeditors' network?"

Led a team of financial analysts creating worldwide financial reporting and forecasting. Drove changes to the sales & operations planning processing in order to reduce inventory.

Finance leader for Amazon.com’s North America Supply Chain & Inbound Logistics teams. Drove transportation and labor savings related to capacity planning and inventory placement.

Managed a team of financial analysts for Amazon Prime (express shipping subscription service in seven countries) and worldwide delivery experience/shipping pricing. Modeled new Prime and delivery offerings such as Amazon Student, Amazon Mom, and Add-on. Assessed profitability and free cash flow of Prime programs.

Developed and led the analysis of customer experience and operational strategy programs for books and apparel.

Financial analyst for Amazon.com’s newly created Video Games product line. Analyzed the financial impact of pricing decisions and inventory levels. Subject matter expert for vendor funded marketing and allowances. (Promoted in April 2008.)

Analyze all Cingular and AT&T Wireless corporate office leases in the US resulting in a plan to save $50MM annually.

Provided consulting on defined benefit pension plans including interpreting plan documents. Made recommendations on asset valuation methodologies and pension plan funding in order to reduce tax liabilities.