Evelyn Henley-Shields, Cpsm, Cpsd Email & Phone Number

Hilliard, Oh, Us

Columbus, Oh, Us

Responsibilities: Implementation of a supplier relationship management program to enhance spend optimization, reduce performance risk, and elevate customer of choice status with key suppliers. Scoping program to include supplier governance, contract management, performance management, and risk management while operationalizing value propositions such as buy local and circular sourcing into measurable execution within supplier teams. Key Achievements:o Directed 2022 implementation of supplier relationship management program, managing 37 relationships, conducting 12 Power of Thank You visits, implementing four governance structures, and developing joint business plans.o Implemented aligned relationship strategy for transmission & distribution direct material and equipment suppliers leading to master agreements across multiple categories driving transactional efficiencies and robust performance management systems.o Facilitated a Third-Party Risk benchmarking group with 10 North American energy utilities.o Segmented 97.4% of supply base to define treatment for 25 additional suppliers in 2023.o Influenced the Supply Chain Center of Excellence to develop data stewardship offering for critical data sets supporting strategic initiatives.

Columbus, Oh, Us

Responsibilities:Conducting a comprehensive assessment of organization's maturity in current practices and technology to develop a compelling business case for change and design a robust framework. Facilitating value stream analysis and improvement plan including multi-year roadmap for Kaizen events to develop standard processes and procedures, including volume discount and rebate procedure, standard contract and RFP format, and strategic sourcing standard work check and adjust. Key Achievements:o Conducted a comprehensive assessment of organization maturity in current procurement practices and technology to deliver a compelling business case for change that became organizational breakthrough objectives driving the 5-year strategy. o Facilitated sourcing value stream analysis event and developed an improvement plan, executing 17 Kaizen events, facilitating or co-facilitating 12. o Implemented a governance team for procurement analyst level and facilitating 12 collaboration forums for development and innovation.o Designed and executed cross functional lean management champion program resulting in 34 champions in operations, fleet, and procurement. o Participated in a yearlong leadership development program as well as engaged in special education events, operational tours, and projects, including development of a marketing strategy.o Successfully executed three successful supplier joint business planning pilots in 2018 to improve on-time delivery for steel pole structures and eliminate internal audits.

Laurel, Md, Us

Provided direction and support for managing complex projects of the Procurement Office.o Completed multifaceted assignments including cost analysis for projects specific to the Procurement Office and other complex procurements that require advanced level of analysis. o Maintained Policies and Procedures for effectiveness; developed and preparing budget information for the Chief Procurement Officer. o Developed and implemented annual training plans for Procurement Office personnel. Implemented administrative policies and processes relating to the Procurement Office and Supply Chain Management. o Worked closely with all Procurement Professionals including the Contracting Officer Representatives positioned in Operational and Functional areas and the Contract Managers to provide support.

Laurel, Md, Us

Responsibilities: Oversaw day-to-day order processing, initiated an assessment initiative to analyze workload, identify issues, propose resolutions, and implement effective solutions. Heading a cross-functional team to establish a centralized intake system for orders and related documents. Implemented a streamlined process for classification, logging, triaging, and assignment based on urgency levels. Key Achievements:o Orchestrated creation and implementation of a procurement dashboard initiative, transitioning order information from an access database to oracle business intelligence enterprise edition (OBIEE) for improved communication, tracking, reporting, and data analytics.o Improved community relations and raised awareness of WSSC by organizing 11 "How to do Business with WSSC" events, bringing over 100 unique vendors to headquarters for executive presentations, networking, matchmaking, and training.o Enhanced quality of procurement requests, significantly reducing processing time through application of continuous improvement practices in workload balancing, forecasting, and order completion.o Formulated a database to analyze problem areas, resulting in successful mitigation of a critical backlog of orders and a substantial reduction in processing delays.o Recognized as administrative professional of year in 2015 for outstanding contributions and achievements.o Completed ambitious program based on ISM mastery model with 27% of identified 73 contract managers.o Accomplished cost reductions of over $1M in purchase of specialty vehicles.

Rockville, Maryland, Us

o Enhanced client relations and internal communication by implementing a streamlined process for tracking submittals, monitoring job specifications, and facilitating information sharing among different groups.o Strengthened understanding of market position and capacity planning by instituting regular work-in-progress (WIP) reporting and conducting thorough analysis.

o Assembled a highly skilled organization through strategic recruitment of key employees and meticulous selection of consultants and outsource vendors.o Slashed property damage claims costs by 40% and expedited average claim resolution by five months.o Streamlined asset tracking and curtailed losses during employee separation by an impressive 80%.o

Bachelor, Anthropology

Spanish, Ecuadorian Culture

Transfer, Mass Communication