►Areas I Excel InThroughout my career, I have served as a key advisor providing expert recommendations and insight on product costing/pricing and purchasing in both a buyer/planner role as well as in a sales/business development capacity across manufacturing, supply chain, and distribution operations. I offer strong business operations experience and comprehensive product expertise with a commitment to quality products and exceptional customer service. I am an analytical professional with strong financial acumen, the ability to conduct strategic market analysis and evaluate complex data to provide intelligence on critical business decision making. I have an innate ability to manage and transform operational success driving cost savings through streamlined, forward-thinking solutions. I excel at managing vendors/suppliers and devising contractual negotiations to maximize savings and value. I have strong leadership abilities managing staff and customer accounts. ►What Drives MeI am a highly dedicated professional who does not shy away from challenges and have gladly accepted increased responsibilities to ensure company sustainability. I have strong business acumen with a history of contributing on strategic business direction and leading my team to execute on those goals. My passion for making significant impact across the organization and contributing to its overall success is what drives me to deliver action and results. ►Some of My Proudest Accomplishments✶Drove annual gross revenue of $3M across four top-tier accounts. Instrumental in achieving 10% sales revenue increase/ ~8% profit margin improvement.✶ Appointed to increased responsibility and management to oversee five union warehouse employees during Covid-19 crisis for specialized category.✶Championed key product analysis to provide best value and quality to customers and internal business.✶ Spearheaded vendor and supplier negotiations to identify and implement significant cost savings.