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Overland Park, Ks

Furniture sales, floor management, volunteer coordination, merchandising, donation processing, and donation/delivery scheduling.

Overland Park, Ks

Identifed business personal property tax reduction opportunities for healthcare organizations throughout the United States. Prepared returns, filed appeals, and negotiated lower property assessments with tax authorities.

Overland Park, Ks

Provided financial analysis of proposed bids to make certain that they were consistent with corporate and regional goals, that they were compliant with company policy, and that they maximized profit throughout the life of the contract.

Analyzed historical data to forecast future demand for individual products, with consideration given to seasonality, changing customer preferences, changing product assortment, and supply chain. Packaged product for distribution.

Led teams of up to 11 employees in cost estimation, budgeting, forecasting, analysis, and KPI reporting for Paper, Print & Delivery Services Department. Assisted area managers in supplier contract negotiation and acquisition assessment, providing cost analysis, opportunity identification, and contract review. Coordinated with Marketing and Change Management on new product launches, including supplier pricing, logistics, timing, and limitations. Oversaw 800-directory production schedule, monitoring supplier adherence and compressing cycle time. Managed Oracle database, including cost model, forecast, budget, invoice, and volume information. Ensured audit, regulatory, SOX, and tax compliance. Selected Contributions:♦ Delivered $4M in cost savings in 2008 and 2009 through complex analysis, persuasion of decision makers and implementation.♦ Directed improvement of forecast and budget projection process, including new comprehensive cost model, change from incremental to zero-based budget, move from annual to rolling forecast, and introduction of real-time cost-driver data.♦ Negotiated schedule-related contract terms for $100M+ printing contract with world’s largest printer. ♦ Decreased estimate turnaround by enhancing estimating model to include decision-tree functionality.♦ Managed team workload through staff reductions and through company acquisitions.♦ Facilitated transition of tax assessment from company department to major supplier.♦ Received one award and one nomination for annual Chairman’s Quality Award in recognition of acquisition integration and support of Assistant Vice President.

See Senior Manager, Forecasting and Directory Support for combined summary description of the 3 manager positions.

See Senior Manager, Forecasting and Directory Support position for combined summary description of the 3 manager positions.

Supervised Cost Analysts in job functions for $57M budget. Coordinated payment for department invoices, including general ledger reconciliation. Directed four team members in timely and accurate cost estimate preparation.Selected Contributions:♦ Implemented tools to move estimating responsibilities to Cost Analysis group, decreasing workload for Print and Delivery groups.♦ Offered continuing role and retention bonus after unit purchase by RH Donnelley.

Developed $50M cost of revenue budget and forecasts, identifying key trends and explaining variances. Provided cost calculation and department information to support multiple areas. Communicated with print vendor representatives to resolve cost and invoice issues. Analyzed information to identify cost-effective alternatives.Selected Contributions:♦ Served on White Pages Standardization Team, delivering $2.5M in savings by effectively collaborating with team members to develop and implement changes.♦ Received one Sprint Values Excellence Award for standardization efforts and one for savings initiative.♦ Hired for permanent analysis role after successful performance as Marketing Intern in 1997.

Performed marketing analysis and project work.

Mba, Management

Bs, Marketing And Business Management

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