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• Worked collaboratively with the business Supply Manager to develop logistics options with costs to support the bid process worldwide• Identified $50K in cost savings analysis to consolidate products and empty an underutilized chemical tank• Developed and executed railcar fleet surveillance plan for fleet size and process optimization. Project resulted in unanticipated cost and cross contamination avoidance saving a $MM project• Reviewed contracts for ability to meet detailed bid project requirements to optimize sourcing and cost while minimizing risk• Developed master data to support Production Planning and Control (PP&C) process• Identified and assisted in managing risk associated with export transportation• Supported corrective action initiatives relative to meeting customer contractual requirements

Greater St. Louis Area

• Experienced in management consulting and private equity• Played a key role in delivering large, tangible cost reductions to clients• Identified $7MM in cost savings across a portfolio of clients• Skilled in direct and indirect sourcing• Learned best practices in strategic sourcing and international business• Extensive communication experience with suppliers in low cost countries, including China and Taiwan• Gained knowledge of manufacturing practices and facilities• Supported projects that provided $5MM to $50MM in enterprise value to clients

Greater St. Louis Area

• Promoted from Analyst to Highway Sourcing Manager within 3 months of start date• Manage transportation procurement for more than $100MM in Truckload and LTL spend• Procurement experience in Dry Van, Refrigerated, Flatbed, Bulk, Intermodal, and LTL• Completed $32MM Truckload bid with 10%+ projected savings• Managed $13MM Truckload bid for a client with over $3MM in savings• Implemented KPIs to track carrier performance as well as internal compliance• Experienced in Bulk and Flatbed Truckload RFPs• Applied change management internally by implementing new truckload pricing and dispatch operations in TMS system • Experienced in the use of bidding tools within TMS system to complete RFPs• Knowledgeable in all modes of domestic transportation• Selected as company Responsible Care® Coordinator

Responsible for supporting management of $16MM in transportation procurement spend.Experienced in Truckload, Bulk, LTL, and Intermodal capacity management. Completed 2011 Truckload bid which resulted in 7.5% savings and increased capacity. Managed LTL bid resulting in 10%+ reduction in spend.Identified LTL carrier base utilization opportunity which offers $200k in savings.Experienced in all LTL pricing components. Manage all intra-Canada transportation and 3 Canadian warehouses' activity Currently involved in building business case for SAAS TMS solution.

Provide support to management by analyzing data, reviewing pricing programs and running reports in the Pricing and Yield DepartmentCreate pricing alternatives that maximize account profitability while working within customer budget constraintsUse various costing models to rate shipments and ensure prices are market competitiveManage specific accounts to assure that negotiating begins in a timely fashion

Review new inventions from researchers in the Life Sciences to find marketable technologiesResearch market potential for new inventions by conducting company and industry searches using various search engines and databasesMarket new technology to relevant businesses by preparing marketing abstracts and business lettersConduct extensive research on companies and market potential for valuation of inventionsCompile research into market reports to demonstrate the actual potential of the invention

and perform routine analysis of various drug substances and drug products in different stages of FDA approvalUsed pipetting and centrifugal techniques regularly , worked with RP-HPLC, Ion-Exchange HPLC, and LC/MS, and analyzed data using Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint

Mba, Finance

Activities and Societies: MBAA

Bachelor, Biochemistry

Activities and Societies: Alpha Chi Sigma