Achieved 13% cost savings in two years by strategically shifting trade partnerships and utilizing value-driven negotiation techniques, benefiting both the company and trade partners.Developed a cost comparison tool to benchmark costs across plans. Led a team in utilizing this tool to provide high-level cost insights, drive cost reductions and optimize procurement strategies.Created and led program which streamlines trade partner onboarding with clear value propositions. Created automated communication templates to enhance efficiency and transparency throughout the process. Negotiated and implemented total cost of ownership pricing models previously unavailable, increasing cost transparency with trade partners.Leveraged Power BI to identify takeoff gaps, analyze regional price differences, and facilitate well-informed negotiations, driving cost reductions.Mentored recent graduates and led key training programs, including a plan learning class and the creation of universally adopted process-tracking tools. All with the intent of driving a culture based upon individual long term growth amongst associates.Led interdepartmental meetings with operations, finance, plan development, and rebate teams to identify pain points and drive solutions that improve efficiency in division.

Led an estimating team to save $1.05M annually on 3,000 homes by optimizing field analysis, leveraging plan swift and pipeline for more efficient takeoffs and cost tracking, and driving collaboration between key trade partners, suppliers, labor, and upper management.Division strategist tasked with finding cost-effective deals to reduce procurement expenses. Managed a team responsible for inspection, estimation, and in-field verification of architectural and engineering designs, and materials on all new homes within the division.

Used Pipeline to run estimates and worked in the field with construction teams and trade partners to validate take offs and reduce extra PO expenses.Analyzed plan designs and provided value engineering estimates to the purchasing and construction teams.Worked with construction leadership to address challenges, improve takeoff accuracy, and cut costs.Kept logs of changes and collaborated with purchasing managers to develop more efficient estimating processes, lowering expenses.

Pioneered the role of Home Automation Specialist at the national level, contributing to the development of scope of work and best practices. Served on the Innovation Committee, conducting market analysis to inform strategic decisions and present findings, advancing the program on a national scale.Provided support and training on products and services to sales, construction, and warranty teams, with emphasis on customer experience and product knowledge.Managed technology in model homes, overseeing processes from pre-construction phases to model home conversions.

Started career with ThyssenKrupp, serving in a variety of roles prior to Technical Product Specialist. In this role I specialized in technical product launches and roll outs. Trained and provided support of elevator troubleshooting devices