➤Spearheaded National Contracting and Purchasing and Service Area goals, managing adherence to $1B Annual Group Purchasing Organization contract spend through data intelligence for non-compliant spend identification and incremental conversions.➤Directed identification, facilitation, and realization of multiple contract optimization opportunities, generating $30M+ annual savings through strategic initiatives and proactive leadership.➤Led management of activities to ensure successful Group Purchasing Organization (GPO) contracts implementation, supporting $55M Annual GPO contract spend for SCAL Region.➤Orchestrated compliance efforts, achieving a 98%+ compliance rate year over year.➤Led product strategies and supply chain initiatives across a vast regional area, overseeing 5 Medical Centers and 35+ office buildings.➤Conducted thorough market analysis to inform product and supply chain strategies, aligning with evolving customer needs and competitive dynamics.➤Leveraging Agile Project Management Methodologies to showcase project management skills, executing complex initiatives within set timelines and budgets, driving year-over-year increases in conversion success rates➤Spearheaded development and implementation of an innovative database and dashboard tool for process streamlining➤Pioneered shaping of regional policies and initiatives to support organizational goals, including establishment of vendor management policies➤Directed development of comprehensive manuals, fostering consistency and standardization in procedures➤Provided strategic guidance to regional teams, leveraging data insights for continuous improvement➤Leveraged ERP systems and software suite for operational optimization➤Fostered collaboration for procurement, contracts, and supplier relations➤Facilitated seamless regional-corporate communication➤Actively engaged as Associate Improvement Advisor with Kaiser Permanente’s - National Institute for Improvement➤Upheld customer-centric approach

➤ Supported National Contracting and Purchasing and Service Area goals, aiding in managing $1B Annual Group Purchasing Organization spend.➤ Identified and implemented Product Utilization savings, achieving $3M annual utilization goal.➤ Orchestrated compliance monitoring of group purchasing agreements, maximizing cost savings through comprehensive analysis.➤ Conducted analysis to reduce overall supply costs by recommending changes and implementing best practices.➤ Provided strategic guidance on national standard contracts and product evaluations, overseeing local and national evaluations.➤ Developed regional supply chain strategies, enhancing operational performance and competitiveness.➤ Key contributor in national Hands Soaps and Lotions, and Enteral Feeding Sourcing and Standards Teams.➤ Supported annual supply cost savings goals of Supply Cost Oversight Group (SCOG).➤ Collaborated closely with physicians and managers to analyze critical information, influencing product utilization and managing expenses.➤ Conducted meticulous research to identify suppliers and products, offering precise recommendations.➤ Spearheaded cross-functional teams, ensuring punctual delivery of implementation plans.➤ Played a pivotal role in disseminating essential information to diverse stakeholders.➤ Performed trend analysis, compliance reporting, and evaluated practice patterns.

➤ Enhanced profitability by analyzing and securing forecasts to optimize sales opportunities.➤ Collaborated with supply chain to determine material availability and establish production plans at the most optimal cost.➤ Supported marketing by reexamining data through sales history and customer cooperation.➤ Improved product performance through identifying sales trends, in-stock levels, and reviewing inventory strategies.➤ Partnered with merchandising team to champion inventory business plans.➤ Led operations team to coordinate logistical processes for efficient product delivery to new stores and remodels.➤ Conducted quantitative data analysis for inventory management.

➤ Increase efficiency of process through development of MS Excel Macros.➤ Team lead for Partner Shops and Retail Inventory Transactions between stores and warehouse locations.➤ Insure proper levels of inventory through analytical interstore transfers.➤ Collaborated with multiple departments including Retail Operations, Loss Prevention, & IT to create innovative methods to streamline productivity.➤ Compiled data on a regular basis and presented to directors results & key issues.➤ Communicated with the warehouse and stores to monitor inventory movements.➤ Trained and advised stores on proper procedures and operations to ensure compliance.➤ Performed complex reconciliations to research & resolve all inventory discrepancies.➤ Produced daily reports regarding on-hand inventory balances.➤ Use of retail software such as SAP, STS, and JDE to track and manage product.➤ Heavy correspondence using Microsoft Outlook and complex Excel macros and formulas.

➤ Worked under the director of corporate restructuring to maintain cross-functional communication within teams and clients to update and maintain client webpages and case specific financial activities.➤ Consistent production and implementation of filed bankruptcy and financial records; effectuate and reconcile transfers of claim and liability; attention to case-specific requirements and processes; meeting and exceeding special project deadlines; and leading expectations for document processing and input.➤ Planned, trained and implemented new analysis policies and regulations for new hires in a fast-paced and schedule dependent corporate bankruptcy environment which lead to greater productivity and efficiencies.➤ Utilized large data to audit proprietary technology systems.➤ Worked with project teams to review and assemble documents and materials for court proceedings, ensuring proper information is obtained, documents are notarized, and exhibits attached, where appropriate.➤ Assisted directly with the Chapter 11 filings for major cities and corporations such as City of Detroit, Michigan, Colt Holding Company, LLC, Eastman Kodak Company, Fredrick’s of Hollywood, Inc. GT Advanced Technologies, Inc., Washington Mutual, AMF Bowling Worldwide, and the Chapter 9 bankruptcy of Jefferson County, Alabama.

➤Utilized large data to audit proprietary technology systems.➤Worked cohesively with project specialists and consultants to organize and maintain client files.➤Reviewed and analyzed client files and legal documents to ensure completeness, accuracy, and compliance with applicable procedures and court requirements.➤Obtained missing and/or updated information needed for applicable forms via telephone, internet, mail, and fax. ➤Worked with project teams to review and assemble documents and materials for court proceedings, ensuring proper information is obtained, documents are notarized, and exhibits attached, where appropriate.➤Provided tracking on incoming packages and notifications while also providing management with detailed reports of reviewed items.

➤Performed both analysis of government code and clerical duties processing insurance certificates as support staff to contracts Management Section.➤Responsible for assisting in many facets of writing procedures for contracts, renewal letters, and templates. ➤Provided phone support to contractors, engineers, and insurance agencies by providing any necessary information pertaining to insurance requirements, while effectively assisting in analyzing contract amendments.➤Additionally responsible for updating logs and schedules while also be team player assisting the Contracts Analyst with any extra projects that needed to be completed.