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Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

KCL-Solutions is a leading provider of Architecture and Products Visualization Services, including 3D Renderings, Animations, Virtual Tours and Revit BIM Services. We support creation of 3D Visual Content that Real Estate Developers, Architects, Contractors, Property Managers, and Product Managers can use for Gaining Capital Investments, Zoning Approvals, Material and Color Selections, Marketing and providing lifelike virtual experiences for their customers.To learn more about our services, please visit us at www.kcl-solutions.com

Gastonia, North Carolina, United States

West End Hardware & Services is a community-based Hardware Store that specializes in Sales and Service of Outdoor Lawn Care and Arborist Equipment and Supplies. Founded in 1949, West End Hardware & Services is a destination for experiencing personalized service from knowledgeable and caring staff. West End Hardware & Services is a dealer for a wide selection of lawn care equipment, including Wright, Exmark, Stihl, Echo, Husqvarna, Snapper, Billy Goat and Kress.To learn more about West End Hardware & Services, please visit www.westend-hardware.com

Charlotte, North Carolina Area

• Utilize data profiling and business rules to manage data quality of healthcare product database containing over 8.2 million records • Facilitate data acquisition processes for collecting core product catalog information along with product description, packaging, classification and safety attributes• Create capabilities for information system users to conduct spend categorization analysis and identify procurement savings opportunities

• Serve as a Steering Team Executive and Change Agent. Deliver internal and external customer value and improve operational performance by building supply chain capabilities through implementation of cross-functional processes, 3PL partnerships and enabling technologies. • Manage $2.85 million outbound Transportation Budget supported by blended resources consisting of internal logistics associates, dedicated fleet provided by 3PL service provider, truck-load carriers, domestic intermodal container shipments and LTL specialized furniture carriers. • Significant Accomplishments: 1.) Facilitated selection of global sourcing department’s NVOCC partners; 2.) Developed comprehensive nationwide customer transportation service that offers competitive freight rates, on-time delivery and safe product handling. 3.) Selected and integrated 3PL transportation and warehousing services

• Manage Information Services requiring average annual expense budget of $900K and annual capital investment budget of $150K. Consistently deliver information services value by directing activities of internal associates and external service partners • Developed Change Management best practices within organization consisting of decision support processes, negotiations, vendor contract documentation and project management • Significant Information Service Accomplishments: 1.) ExtraNet solution for providing Order Status, Inventory Availability, Product eCatalog and Order Entry; 2.) Web Sites: www.jaclynsmithhickoryhill.com and www.hickoryhillfurniture.com; 3.) Claritas software for targeted marketing; 4.) Electronic catalog database application; 5.) Design & Visualization software; 6.) Automated phone-based inventory availability service; 7.) Automated Time & Attendance solution; 8.) Bill of Material data structure and accurate material allocations within Legacy ERP

• Supported execution of global re-engineering of supply chain planning processes for a $16 billion pharmaceutical company• Identified as Silent Commerce subject matter expert through multiple knowledge capital development efforts• Supported development an information technology (IT) strategy and roadmap for a leading $25 billion consumer packaged goods and forest products company• Lead Consultant for a supply chain optimization and planning project for a $17 billion pharmaceutical company• Managed business integration testing activities for the implementation of an automated storage and retrieval warehousing system (ASRS), which supported expansion plans for a 500-location convenience store company

• Managed inventory and vendor relations for nine distribution centers. Maintained 98% store service level while reducing inventory assets from $38 million to $28 million. Procured diverse product lines including canned goods, condiments, perishable product, paper, household cleaners and laundry goods.• Created a $1 million profit center through the resale of grocery merchandise to wholesalers. Utilized high-volume / low-price buying power, accruals and allowances to generate profit margins on diverted product.• Generated over $10 million of savings through the re-utilization of store equipment assets between 1200+ grocery retail locations. Coordinated the sale of used equipment via live and sealed bid auctions.

Bs Business Management / Ba Management Information Systems, Business And Mis

Master Of Business Administration - Mba