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- Developed end-to-end supply chain architecture and processes; performed quarterly process retrospectives with OKRs to track continuous improvement.- Selected a second source contract manufacturer; acted as a single point of contact for contract negotiations, production scheduling, and quality control.- Built a cross-functional standardized data-driven monthly forecasting process; collaborated with Finance to create inventory thresholds and an automated tracking system.- Hired, trained, and managed a global Customer Service team that provided 24/7 support.

- Managed multiple scrum teams across 3 continents; successfully implemented Oracle’s IoT platform at manufacturing sites.- Drove technology decisions based on defined requirements, analysis, and POCs; communicated with stakeholder leadership to ensure visibility regarding progress, risks, and actions-Negotiated the purchase of IoT hardware; automated factory data collection saving 200 hours quarterly.-Wrote, produced, and co-hosted a podcast for internal use; evangelized innovation, organizational change, and the adoption of new technologies-Planned and executed monthly engagement events for over 200 employees; increased participation rate by 30% in the first year.

Redwood City, Ca

- Created forecast for 76 parts equating to $2,200,000 in quarterly spending- Successfully transitioned 37% of total parts planned to a fully automated machine learning forecast; developed training documentation for the new process.- Overhauled forecast accuracy monitoring methodology; streamlined the system for noting assumptions; led retrospective discussions to solidify learnings and track key metrics.- Elected president of the new college graduate organization; planned monthly speakers with over 100 attendees.

Broomfield, Co

Boulder, Co

• Conducted training with every tour participant to ensure a fun and safe experience. • Guided two-hour tours through Boulder providing history and some local secrets.• Managed incoming calls and emails in the office; answered questions for potential customers; booked standard tours and helped to create custom experiences.

Boulder, Co

• Built model to better predict order quantities of award winning SKU’s with input from demand planners, sales representatives, and historical sales; decreased back orders for five SKU’s by 68%.• Responsible for updating cost information to ensure accurate monthly financial reports.• Facilitated weekly cross-functional meetings; initiated documentation of all items discussed; delegated responsibility for action items.• Created and submitted bi-weekly purchase orders to manufacturers in Asia; liaison between manufactures and upper management when delays occurred.

Boulder, Co

• Coordinated leadership camp for approximately 250 incoming students, Summers of 2012, 2013 and 2014.• Performed budget analysis after the Summer of 2012; increased the number of participants for the Summer of 2013 by 14% without additional funds.

Chicago, Il

• Developed a new program to help 200 Iraqi students seeking political asylum assimilate into American culture. 93% satisfaction rate.• Mentored 4 Iraqi students to continue their education. All 4 graduated high school and are currently enrolled at a university in the US.

Bachelor Of Science, Dual Emphasis In Operations And Information Management

• Dean’s List – 6 out of 8 semesters • Conference on World Affairs – Panel Coordinator

Master Of Science In Supply Chain Management

• Teaching Assistant – Undergraduate Supply Chain Management • Teaching Assistant – Undergraduate Corporate Social Responsibility