• Leading implementation efforts for Nuovo's first cloud based ERP/MRP system serving as client project manager• Working in partnership with senior leadership to identify and successfully address change management strategies/concerns related to job impacts from ERP• Managing IT infrastructure needs and requirements for four physical locations• Developed direct relationships with both hardware & software vendors to decrease spend and increase support options

• Identified and presently implementing new cloud based ERP system• Upgraded 10+ year old legacy business systems to 2021 versions• Increased data accessibility across organization with improved reporting methodologies• Automated all EDI connections with legacy business systems• Introduced barcode scanning system and technology providing real time inventories• Managed migration and selection of cloud based phone system from copper landlines• Consolidation and organization of internal & external facing data

• Managed ~$50M in annual purchasing for 200+ items covering 45 product categories across 13 brands.• Purchasing responsibilities included sourcing and procuring ingredients and packaging materials as wellas scheduling production and freight. Deal directly with both domestic and international suppliers.Primary focus on specialty, natural and organic products.• Supervised freight and warehousing processes including bid processes and rate negotiations• Consistently averaged over 99% fill rate in weekly metrics• Oversaw transitions and run outs of packaging and existing inventory to minimize or eliminate potentialfinancial liability on product rebranding/discontinuations• Managed national manufacturing transition on Tumaro’s brand improving fill rate from 87.5% to99.9% weekly average while reducing shrink and inventory carrying costs• Commodity market research and analysis• Liability recovery• Produced daily and weekly inventory and reporting documents for internal and external distribution• Actively volunteered within local community and assist with various charitable activities through BlueMarble/UNFI sponsored programs as well with company events

-Collected and formatted raw data from internal and external reporting sources for analysis of over 100,000 unique product SKUs used in identifying the latest market trends and sales opportunities.-Analyzed data looking at product category/segments, sales channel, region and individual product attributes-Assisted with UNFI Trade Shows

-Worked directly with end-users to troubleshoot and solve their computer problems-Solved problems with user accounts, email, Microsoft Office, hardware and installation-Assisted with Microsoft Office and Adobe certification training classes-Produced instructional documentation made publicly available on University of Miami website-Problem solved issues brought forward which have no documented fix known at time-Participated in a team environment to tackle laborious tasks including inventory and documentation

-Mastered product and company knowledge used regularly in customer communications-Stocked and organized store displays to promote product visibility-Promoted brand loyalty with customers-Personal shopper for high profile clientele under contract with Nike