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Boston, Ma, Us

Manchester, New Hampshire, Us

Beaverton, Or, Us

I helped drive the transformation of global procurement, moving from a tactical function to a strategic partner and key driver of business results. Responsible for leading procurement ESG work in diversity, sustainability, and risk management for the world's largest and most recognizable athletic shoe and apparel manufacturer.• Tripled (3x) Diverse supplier spend in under 18 months • Teams achieved 2025 enterprise targets 2 years early• Recognized top performing leader in Global Procurement• Doubled (2x) lifetime income from energy deals• Expanded programs in EMEA (industry-leading results) and China (underway)• $15M P&L responsibility• Led a team of 75• Responsible for governance of 18,000+ suppliersLed the teams driving diverse supplier inclusion and sustainable sourcing for $15B global indirect spend, leading the industry in incorporating supplier diversity and sustainability into the sourcing process. As the Global Head of Programs, I lead multiple areas as:• Head of Supplier Diversity (Business Diversity and Inclusion)• Head of Sustainable Procurement• Head of Supplier Relationship Management• Head of Procurement Transformation2-Time MAXIMS nominee (Nike's top employee/team award), 1-Time winner (Do the Right Thing).

Springfield, Massachusetts, Us

Lead the category and sourcing strategy for Fortune 100 financial services company, building and training the team, establishing credibility with stakeholders, and driving procurement maturity globally.• Redesigned the sourcing organization to implement the 7-step sourcing process• Integrated risk, diversity, and market factors into the sourcing strategy• Built reporting and tracking for executive visibility• Established key stakeholder relationships

New Haven, Ct, Us

Member of 16-person board overseeing GNEMSDC, providing strategic leadership and oversight to the organization, with a goal of increasing economic opportunities for minority-owned companies.The Greater New England Minority Supplier Development Council (GNEMSDC) advances business opportunities for certified Asian, Black, Hispanic and Native American business enterprises and connects them to corporate members. One of the region’s leading corporate membership organizations, GNEMSDC was incorporated in 1975 to provide increased procurement and business opportunities for minority businesses of all sizes.

Boston, Massachusetts, Us

Responsible for leading procurement ESG work in diversity, sustainability, and risk management for the world's largest custodial bank, a Global Systemically Important Financial Institution (G-SIFI).• Built supplier diversity program, 2.5x increase in diverse spend in 24 months• Refreshed supplier management to close an active regulatory-driven MRIA

Westport, Ct, Us

Responsible for leading procurement transformation engagements with mid-market clients in FMCG, Retail, and Sporting Goods. These engagements involved reengineering the organization, supply base, and strategy to drive increased value from the end-to-end supply chain. Key results included:• Drove 24% (average) savings for client by implementing formal sourcing process and challenging longstanding incumbent suppliers, resulting in 270bp improvement in gross margin• Led the agency review for a global, household brand – resulting in a new agency partner to lead a highly successful campaign• Instituted a supplier management structure for a client with no formal supplier relationship management (SRM), increasing the value of existing suppliers and reducing costs by $40M

Chelmsford, Ma, Us

Chief Procurement Officer (CPO) equivalent role, I was brought into the marketing holding company (40 subsidiaries) to build a procurement function. In my role, I led all procurement activities, managed complex RFP processes, negotiated strategic agreements. I also supported corporate initiatives including cost reduction, vendor selection and management, business case development, risk management, and strategic partnership development. Among the key results:• Reduced telecom expenses by 34%, significantly increasing the margin for call centers• Moved to 100% recycled stock for commercial print, while reducing pricing by 28%• Created the corporate social responsibility/sustainability function

Manchester, Nh, Us

As an Adjunct Professor, I teach courses in Entrepreneurship, International Business, Marketing, Corporate Governance, Negotiations, and Statistics.• Top rated instructor (based on student assessments)• Consistently engaged by students post-course for mentoring support• Expanded traditional curriculum to integrate experienced professionals

Founded and led the organization through the startup phase and selection as a 2013 MassChallenge Finalist. Pitched to investors while developing a commercially viable EdTech product.

Wilmington, Ma, Us

Built the procurement and supply chain functions from the ground-up as the company grew from startup to liquidity event (now $23B market cap). My work included growing the supply chain from local suppliers to regional, then national, and finally global as spend increased to $75M/year. I was responsible for both direct materials procurement and indirect procurement. As the company matured, I was intimately involved with new product launches (NPI/NPD) of the complex 3PL warehouse automation system (AS/RS). Responsible for procurement, logistics, inventory management, and planning.• Developed sourcing processes, e-bidding, and supplier management• Implemented the first and second generation MRP systems• Managed contract manufacturers, raw materials suppliers, and material flow for prototypes and production• Responsible for all direct categories for robotics/automation/material handling system including: heavy equipment, electronics (PCBAs, cabling, etc.), castings (sand & investment), precision machining (roll forming, CNC, milling, etc.), plastics (vacuum formed & injection molding), stamping, extrusion, and more

Washington, Dc, Us

Assistant Officer-in-Charge of the NROTC/MMR Unit at Massachusetts Maritime Academy, with responsibilities that included: identification, qualification, and selection of students into the program, promoting and recruiting students, overseeing discipline and unit accountability; managing program requirements.

Washington, Dc, Us

Leader of the Navigation department, comprised of three divisions (Navigation, Personnel, Medical). Responsible for leading the teams involved in human resources management (pay, admin, performance tracking), medical (onboard medical care), and navigation for a 300+ person unit operating domestically and internationally, including deployment to a combat zone. Collateral duties included serving as the unit's Legal Officer, leading investigations and advising on matters of maritime law. Ranked #1 Junior Officer in the unit.

Washington, Dc, Us

Leading the team responsible for maintenance and operation of the unit's small craft, topside spaces, flight deck, and replenishment stations. Deployed and participated in combat operations while leading a team of 45+ sailors under high stress conditions. Ranked #1 Junior Officer in the unit.

Washington, Dc, Us

Buzzards Bay, Ma, Us

Assistant Professor of Naval Science/Assistant Department Chair (Department of Naval Science) and Assistant Officer-In-Charge of the nation's largest Merchant Marine Reserve (MMR) commissioning program. Responsibilities included the recruiting, selecting, training, and evaluation of 70+ undergraduates.

Washington, Dc, Us

Served in the Office of New Hampshire's First Congressional District during the 107th Congress.

B.S., Political Science

Mba, Management, Marketing, Supply Chain

Graduate Certificate, International Marketing

Master Of Science (M.S.), Marketing

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