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I am a business operations leader recognized for an ability to deliver optimal financial outcomes through strong program management, skillful project planning, and effective budget management. A cross-functional collaborator who builds internal and external partnership to ensure on-time and on-budget project completion. Natural leader with the ability to create a culture of accountability that improves team performance and business outcomes. Highly organized problem-solver with keen attention to detail who is successful at creating an optimal customer experience. LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT SKILLS Contract NegotiationFinancial AnalysisVendor Management Recruiting, Training & DevelopmentBudget Development & ManagementCommunity Outreach & PartnershipsAccounts Payable & ReceivableSponsorship DevelopmentEvent Marketing, Event Operations & ExecutionCAREER HIGHLIGHTS AND ACHIEVEMENTS• Proactively identified cost savings of $625K+ through contract terms review, invoicing errors and enhanced operational efficiencies over a six-year period• Managed supplier diversity purchasing program for special events/public relations division increasing total spend from .56% to 15% impacting corporate wide initiative• Developed, managed, and executed $14 million annual budget for Macy’s, Inc. special events. Established best practices for monitoring and analysis of event budgets and expenditures resulting in less spend • Effectively guided special events team of 50+ to achieve favorable budget outcomes for over 10+ years• Improved corporate sponsorship collection protocol resulting in an average 94% close rate per season • Successfully planned, managed, and executed two iconic, large-scale, high profile events - The Lighting of the Macy’s Great Tree and the Macy’s Pink Pig for over a decade with exemplary outcomes• Built sustainable, co-branded relationships with JW Marriott, Aflac, and Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta