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Chicago, Illinois, US

Lead global procurement strategy for marketing meetings and events categories.

San Francisco, California, US

Plan strategic initiatives for Human Resources (HR) and Marketing within Opendoor and achieved cost savings of $6M for the year 2023. Lead largest Direct Mail RFP in company history with a 17% cost savings and 75% quicker speed to market. Organized contingent labor program revamp with existing vendor and provided cost savings of $1M and onboarded many.

San Francisco, California, US

- Build strong internal relationships with cross-functional departments to identify areas of cost savings and major business impact - Analyze risk of overall supply chain and find systematic solutions to improve quality, cost and lead time - Provide supplier analysis of on time deliveries, cost of productivity and operational excellence by negotiating.

Wichita, KS, US

Supporting our Biofuels & Ingredients/ Pipelines & Terminals organizations along with our Olefins & Polymers categories in our Houston Chemical And Longview Chemical plants. - Develop overall category strategies for key commodities - Lead sourcing initiatives with contract negotiations to help facilitate 5 year vendor contract for a year over year cost.

Miami, FL, US

- Sources and procures aerospace fasteners and bushings by negotiating best pricing with vendors- Analyze and forecast data to achieve highest gross margin based on market trend, manufacturing processes and material pricing/lead time- Develop vendor relationships and initiate long term contracts for key programs to increase gross margin - Resolved quality.

Wichita, Kansas, US

• Communicate with overseas and domestic vendors daily
• Manage production calendar to ensure on-time delivery of samples and production
• Manage product development approvals of fabrics, colors, and trims from design department; initiate open communication and team environment with all business partners
• Manage price negotiations to meet cost targets and improve profitability
• Track bulk fabric, PP sample, shipment sample and bulk shipments and notify the department managers when there is a potential delay
• Ensure on-time delivery and quality in all aspects of the brand’s development and production

San Francisco, CA, US

Remote fashion stylist

Plano, Texas, US

- Supports events and public relations team with in-store and media events, campaign strategies and gaining editorial coverage for JCPenney- Manages and organizes sample room of merchandise of home, mens, womens and kids merchandise to traffic between headquarters and NYC showroom for editor reviews- Execute four editorial lookbooks and previews annually.

Plano, Texas, US

- Tracks samples using the on-line sample log and tracks expenses. - Works directly with team to organize, purge, and display all samples, including sample counter. - Maintains sample rooms, including movement of samples and shipping packages, processes all received packages and ensures delivery to appropriate manager - Initiates and responds to telephone.

Kearney, Nebraska, US

- Gain understanding of Buckle’s products, sales presentation and merchandising process- Manage a product category by setting sales goals and educating team members- Participate in internship conference calls with other interns across the country - Gain knowledge of visual merchandising and leadership skills- Complete projects and tasks while providing.