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• Orchestrate both internal and external sourcing efforts for 75+ client accounts nationwide - identifying, vetting, and selecting qualified suppliers engaged with a line of interior facility maintenance services to meet client expectations. • Communicate with network of subcontractors on a regular basis to maintain up to date supplier information, proper legal compliance documentation, performance tracking and effective supplier collaboration.• Implement data analysis initiatives including bi-weekly reporting and geographical network mapping to monitor aging for open contractor placement requests, adjust priorities as needed, and assist team to complete placements effectively. • Assist buyers and senior buyers with execution of daily work efforts as needed, including supplier communication, compliance efforts, price negotiation, and cross functional collaboration across departments.

Along with 20 Co-Captains, logistically planned and executed the Set Up, Event Operations, and Tear Down of THON 2016 and all Pre-THON events. THON is a student-run philanthropy committed to enhancing the lives of children and families impacted by childhood cancer. Our mission is to provide emotional and financial support, spread awareness and ensure funding for critical research - all in pursuit of a cure.My role as a Slides of Strength/Administrative Assistant Captain:• Keep OPPerations Captain Committee organized and well informed of current events and important reminders for our busy schedu;es throughout the year.• Spearhead Slides of Strengths events at THON 2016 with proper planning and execution throughout the year to provide marathon dancers with a spirit-lifting event throughout their 46 hours of no sitting or sleeping. • Along with my Co-Captains, maintain a clean and safe environment at the venue for THON Weekend and for all Pre-THON events to ensure the health and safety of all volunteers and families, including children undergoing treatment.• Interview, select, and lead a committee of 37 volunteers in the fight against pediatric cancer from October 2015-March 2016 to educate, prepare, and execute operations at all events.

• Analyzed impact of federal regulations on distribution network, provided business recommendations to accommodate for regulations, specifically focusing on implications with third party warehouses• Spearheaded communication plans and timelines amongst internal contacts and third party providers to optimize regulation implementation strategy• Pioneered departmental monthly performance metrics dashboard in collaboration with fellow intern to allow for more open communication amongst departmental silos and awareness of performance• Evaluated new universities and specific supply chain programs as opportunities for firm to recruit new talent to introduce into internship program