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Helped conceive, gain organizational buy-in, manage, and implement a cross-functional enterprise standards and productivity project for a Fortune 50 company, which resulted in over $6 Million in annualized savings and significant risk mitigation.Developed and implemented an IT Acquisition and Divestiture data management strategy, process and playbook for a Fortune 50 company, leveraging learnings from multiple successful transactions, which established repeatable processes for efficiently, effectively, and expeditiously migrating and decommissioning data, applications, and infrastructureSupported the development of Legal Sourcing strategies and groups for Fortune 50 Financial & Healthcare companies, a Fortune 100 Media company, and a Fortune 500 Business Services company, one which resulted in over $50 Million in savings and received an ISM Richter Award for its leadership and innovationSimultaneously managed the data migration and decommissioning processes for multiple multi-billion dollar divestitures, including one between two Fortune 50 companies under the scrutiny of large scale litigationSupported the development of a Legal eDiscovery strategy and group for a Fortune 50 company, including gaining organizational buy-in, designing the organizational structure, crafting roles and responsibilities, securing resources, hiring and training personnel, and developing and implementing an array of processes and 2 systems, for a group that has now grown to 6 FTEs, and helped deliver over $21 Million in savings in 2 yearsProvide strategic advice and support to executive leadership in Legal, Procurement, and IT to design, develop, and implement customized strategies, which effectively address challenges, manage complex processes, mitigate risk, and meet legal and regulatory requirements

Started a company, Ingenuity Express Corp. and launched a patented customizable footwear system and brand in 2008.Conducted Strategic Sourcing projects to select providers for PR Services, Creative & Design Services, Web Design, POP Signage, Viral Videos. Product Design and Development, Contract Manufacturing, Freight, Warehousing and Logistics Services and Patent and General Legal Counsel.Negotiated and secured a license from DreamWorks for their property Madagascar and launched licensed product based upon our license during the 2008 holiday season. Madagascar: Escape to Africa opened in theaters on November 7th, 2008, grossed over $580 Million worldwide and drove significant sales of U*neaks.Conducted Strategic Sourcing projects to select world class Patent Counsel and was integral in conducting patent and trademark searches, drafting multiple patent and trademark applications and responding to office actions. Issued US utility patent numbers 7421806 and 7,841,107, Japanese patent number 5,063,353 and Canadian Patent, 2,586,405.

Provided consulting services with a small global process improvement, organizational change and working capital focused consulting firm that targeted Fortune 500 clients. Integral in the conception, development & implementation of a Strategic Sourcing/Procurement Group for a Fortune 100 Retailer.Supported consulting engagements at five other Fortune 500 clients, in industries including Biologics, Building Products, Chemicals, Paper Products and Technological Sales.

Managed and supported projects for a Strategic Sourcing group that had responsibility for developing enterprise-wide strategic supplier relationships and implementing strategic business improvements. Led an Electronic Pay-Stub Initiative that impacted 45,000 US/PR employees and saved over $0.8M annually. Developed an innovative internet based solution that delivered desired cost savings while positively impacting customer satisfaction. Led/Co-Led/Participated in the Strategic Sourcing process for areas including: Air Compressors, Building Controls, Business Intelligence, Cleaning, Consumable Supplies, Electrical Distribution Equipment, Elevators, Legal Services, Mail Presorting, MRO (Maintenance, Repair & Operations), Pallets and Small Package Shipments.