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Lincolnshire, Illinois, United States

Optimizing strategic sourcing activities for various product categories, with a primary focus on jobsite bluetooth audio applications (earbuds, earmuffs, speakers, etc) and Voice/Data/Video testers.

Lincolnshire, Illinois, United States

Enhanced sourcing strategies and cost savings for Packaging, Resin and Metal Stamping categories.

Libertyville, IL

-Optimize all strategic sourcing activities with industry-leading manufacturers and distributors, building strong partnerships that result in improvements to the company’s on-time delivery performance and overall cashflow.-Negotiate back-end rebate programs with best-in-class manufacturers like Intel and Lenovo, while annually procuring over $25 million.

Northbrook, Illinois, United States

-Execution of entire Procure-to-Pay process for 225 million pounds of polypropylene resins and engineering thermoplastics in 2016 and 2017, resulting in nearly $18 million in overall gross margin.-Improved PP portfolio’s KPI’s while implementing new team policies and procedures with the Product Manager, reducing inventory Days-On-Hand from 82 days to the.

Chicago, IL

-Analyzed freight pipelines for new customers, resulting in savings of over 10% for their current inbound freight. -Supported Sales with extensive reporting and data on new opportunities with potential clients.-Subject matter expert for On-Demand software programs, offering formal training and troubleshooting to colleagues.

Chicago, IL

-Management of entire operational process for over 50 freight lanes for ArrowStream’s largest customers, from load placement to invoicing (orders-to-cash), resulting in over $8.5 million in annual revenue. -Launched monthly service reports to analyze trends in carrier performance and identify areas of improvement.

Lake Forest, IL

-Guided all cross-functional duties within Sales, Marketing, and Supply Chain to produce forecasts for company’s largest accounts of Single-Sided Poly Hot Cups business (Starbucks, Panera, Einstein, etc.).-Utilized Manugistics software to identify and implement demand and drive production decisions.-Provided tracking and reporting of changes to forecasts.

Lake Forest, IL

-Provided leadership and training to a team of 5 CSR’s while maintaining the same previous CSR responsibilities.-Conducted bi-weekly Compliance Program reports for the team, driving CSR improvement and development, and ensuring CSR’s are working under the Standard Operating Procedures provided by management

Lake Forest, IL

-Managed daily SAP ordering process for over 40 regional customer accounts, guaranteeing high-levels of communication, quality service and overall customer satisfaction.-Created new procedures with warehousing for pick-up customers, resulting in minimized delays and earning multiple individual Solo Strong awards.

Green Bay, Wisconsin

-Staffed and supervised a team of 25 drivers at 5 separate offices statewide, ensuring consistent performance through quarterly reviews and in-depth back-up coverage plans. -Monitored the annual statewide budget of $1 million by focusing on operational costs such as payroll, scheduling, and vehicle maintenance, which always resulted in full quarterly bonus.

-Improved the production of reports for review by the firm’s principles.-Researched housing information which was utilized in the preparation of appraisals for review by third parties.-Provided other general office support.

Appleton, WI

-Participation in the recruitment process of prospective student-athletes to the university.-Provided qualified prospects with information on the university through telephone calls and emails.-Completed reports on individual recruits for review of the coaching staff.

B.A., History

Activities and Societies: Delta Tau Delta Fraternity, Lawrence University Vikings Football Team

Education record

Activities and Societies: Study Abroad