Trusted advisor to the CEO, driving vision through implementation. Strategic planner scaling operations to support rapid revenue growth. -Designed and launched a robust project management tool (ClickUp) to track and manage tasks and processes across globally distributed teams. Achieved ClickUp Power user status. -Analyzed, implemented, and communicated company-wide rate increases to grow the business.-Developed hiring practices, screened candidates, and created a new employee onboarding process and manual.-Planned in-person leadership retreat.-Maximized Tech stack utilization and efficiency.

Managed end-to-end fulfillment process during general availability launch of Point of Sale Hardware product-Conducted weekly cross-functional Sales and Operations Planning to forecast demand with available supply and align teams on business goals and objectives.-Influenced and rallied stakeholders on key business decisions. Identified and tracked critical actions to develop a Sales program for launch of Point of Sale hardware. -Built reports and validated Sales funnel using Excel, Salesforce, SmartSheet, and Looker to analyze business metrics and ensure success. -Managed partnership with 3rd Party Logistics provider to fulfill all Canadian and US hardware orders. -Reported on product sell-through, peripheral attach rates and changes in $17M on hand inventory at 3PL. -Partnered with technical and enablement teams to resolve quoting, order flow, and product bundle configuration issues in Salesforce.-Developed complex business models using advanced Excel functions to project a range of potential future Sales scenarios while operating without an ERP. Built sales projections and supply models using dynamic attach rates and fluctuating inventory levels.-Defined Returns Management policy, program, and procedures including SOPs documented on Confluence, Jira ticketing for workflow management, and Slack integration for visibility.

Responsible for channel operations and equitable allocation of hardware among four distribution partners -Managed cross-functional projects for supply chain initiatives that impacted four distribution partners with combined $510M in annual sales. -Implemented company-wide goals and metrics with internal and external stakeholders. Responsibilities included managing product rollovers, reporting on key performance metrics, and identifying opportunities to create a best-in-class customer experience. -Supported COVID-related supply chain response by generating ideas and executing mitigation strategies such as factory direct shipments, product mix changes, and air shipment of critical lower-level components.-Supervised weekly print hardware supply allocations among distributors and administered buy-in offers with Ingram Micro, TD Synnex, Essendant, and Supplies Network. -Managed accurate and updated database of channel inventory and order backlog information for 140 print hardware commercial SKUs and forecasted rolling 12-week commercial indirect Route to Market requirements. -Created and published bi-weekly product availability communication sent to 400+ internal and external stakeholders. Managed product availability escalations and deal requirements.-Maintained documentation of process workflows and mentored junior team members.

Led customer-facing projects and channel operations improvement initiatives -As the AOM for TD Synnex, I implemented a new business model to allow distributors to act as Logistics Service Providers, paying a flat fee per installed unit instead of net distributor pricing. Negotiated with distributors and provided feedback on the LSP operating model, ordering tool design, and reporting requirements including on-time delivery and order accuracy metrics.

Managed communications, resource utilization, project planning, and reporting for Category Directors and VPs -Drafted communications, developed agendas, and facilitated weekly Staff meetings and quarterly all employee meetings.-Drove a robust procurement planning process that generated specific, project-level forecasts for the rolling 12 months. Reconciled targets to actuals and reported on shortfalls and overages. --Supported Procurement team in reaching savings goals through careful examination of savings entries, project tracking, knowledge of savings rules, and through the identification of new savings opportunities.-Prepared presentations and coordinated content for interlock, supplier, partner, and internal meetings. Promoted category brand visibility and recognition by communicating key procurement wins.-Assisted team with the improvement of resource utilization. Facilitated week-long in-person leadership meetings to restructure an organization of 55 employees. Composed agendas, prepared presentations, and facilitated six in-person team conferences.

Implemented standard practices and templates for contracting in all countries where the company operated -Integral member of a global project team that developed and implemented a simplified contracting model to standardize format and increase contract template usability across 43 countries. -Managed contract templates, conducted reviews with key stakeholders, and presented models to local Legal and Procurement teams. -Collected and analyzed data to answer procurement business questions and inquiries, including quarterly contract volume, top supplier's spend, high-risk privacy exposure, use cases for Regional -Implementation Agreements/Local Implementation Agreements, and legality of scan/fax signatures by country.

Developed business plan, launched company, established operations, and sold ownership -Wrote the company business plan, developed the marketing strategy, and assessed financial feasibility. -Solicited bids, interviewed, and supervised contractors for all remodeling projects. Hired and supervised five part time employees. Created an employee manual. Developed policies and procedures to establish a self-sustaining operation. -Handled all bookkeeping and accounting, including processing payroll, physical inventory, preparing and filing quarterly tax reports. Managed communications and necessary filings with regulatory agencies.

-Communicated and assisted stakeholders with Professional Services Agreement contracts. Handled 50% of the caseload for Marketing.-Developed a SharePoint space to manage and track all open Marketing PSAs. -Managed administrative tasks to support the indirect procurement team.-Promoted and maintained the online Marketing Supplier Smart Search tool. Worked with the developer to design new reports from this tool.-Assisted with Marketing RFIs and RFPs.-Supported team members on ad hoc projects such as an assessment of contract expirations, supplier spend reports, and consulting reduction initiative.-Received an eAward for my contribution to the assessment of IPG contingent labor.

• Projected and analyzed sales demand at an internet startup company to manage purchasing of $700k of direct materials. Improved cost margins by importing directly from China.• Researched, selected, and implemented a Material Resource Planning software solution for managing inventory and scheduling production. Developed Excel model to forecast sales and predict inventory needs based on Bills of Material. Calculated reorder points and Economical Order Quantities for over 1300 raw material SKUs.• Established distinct Purchasing and Inventory department procedures within the company, documenting all policies related to purchasing, receiving, production, and inventory maintenance. • Negotiated pricing agreement contracts with both FedEx and UPS.

• Created a web-based database to track and evaluate key business metrics related to digitization.• Managed and posted weekly updates on 4 intranet pages. • Taught budget owners about financial processes and self-service financial tools.• Coordinated and posted monthly and quarterly journal entries and performed quarterly GL account reconciliations. • Published financial reports on a frequently visited intranet website. • Provided detailed base cost expense reports for various departments.• Coordinated and analyzed the budgeting and forecasting process for 2001.• Earned Honors status in the GE FMP Financial Foundations Course.