* Define the comprehensive annual strategic plan and multi-year roadmaps for supplier diversity & sustainable procurement programs. Ensures all aspects of the plans are successfully implemented to achieve targeted goals and objectives. * Advocates for and provides executive oversite of diversity spheres of influence such as supplier diversity & sustainable procurement councils, system resource groups, and teammate networks and ensures their strategic impact on the system. * Advises C-Suite quarterly and presents progress to Corporate Social Impact Committee of the Board of Directors.* Formed and lead cross-functional 15 executive inclusion task force to further embed supplier diversity within daily operations.* Engage the competitive bidding process which includes 300+ certified diverse-owned firms by developing and executing supplier diversity and sustainability programs, strategies, communications, and training to engage businesses and foster sustainable procurement.* Developed and implemented Supplier Code of Conduct and risk assessment processes.* Collaborate with the Office of Sustainability to define responsible sourcing policies, practices and latest innovative around supply chain sustainability.* Increased diversity spend 58% to 9.5% of total biddable spend from $106M to $183M, representing 111%+ of goal. * Program recognized as Diversity Inc. Top Corporation by Region over multiple consecutive years and 2019 Top Supplier Diversity Program, recognized for six consecutive years as America's Top Corporate for WBE's, and Black Enterprise Top 40 Corporations.* Achieved 100%-125% of minority, veteran, and local supplier target at MGM National Harbor (MD) and MGM Springfield, MA via supplier outreach and engagement for new development initiatives in Maryland, Massachusetts.

Drove national program expansion through collaboration, outreach, sponsorship, and marketing initiatives relying heavily on people, process, and policy. * Achieved nearly 200% of diversity spend goals for record-high spend of $254M.* Gained internal buy-in and advocacy for supplier diversity program.* Maintained advanced diversity program rating and goals despite 2008 recession.

Expanded the Tier I diversity program and implement Tier II diversity reporting. * Catapulted supplier diversity spend 130% from $65M to $150M. * Designed and deployed gaming industry’s first Tier II diversity reporting program and guidelines in partnership with the American Gaming Association.* Authored, designed, and facilitated annual supplier diversity training and communication strategy for 150+ procurement professionals nationwide.

Expanded role to validate and maintain diversity supplier certifications, benchmark best in class programs, and maintain incubator certification program. Implemented an industry-first, award-winning, Tier I voluntary supplier diversity program that propelled diversity spend 170% with engaged certified businesses from $24M to $65M in one year.

I competitively bid and sourced hotel, facilities, and food and beverage supplies for various departments and restaurants. * Supported successful launch of corporate supplier diversity program; led to promotion to analyst.