Job ScopeManaged Indirect Procurement for North America Operations (40 sites) with Global cross-functional authority in MRO and Travel. Authored and implemented value driven Purchasing Policy with Category Strategies promoting Purchasing Transformation achieving tangible results. Recruited, interviewed and evaluated employees cultivating empowerment. Direct supervision of five (5) and dotted line supervision of three (3). Accomplishments• Established and led a Global MRO transformation strategy capable of aggregating up to 80% of total spend into high performing vendors. Built strong partnerships with key stakeholders in Operations and Business Management realizing savings ranging from 11-19% / aggregation. • Audited, sourced, negotiated and implemented Global Travel provoking spend transparency while improving booking habits. Executed Global Travel Policy. Built and administered new booking tool. • Lead Procurement advisor for new Green Field Facilities - Business Rational Projects saving $500k+. Researched, sourced and negotiated facility agreements. Sourced and negotiated contractors. Supported business case (RFE) working with economic development groups as needed. • White Paper author of several transformational projects with proven opportunities for process improvements and tangible results. Set as "idle" were a Maintenance Module and Fixed Asset Register. EMT approved but resource shortages kept them idle.

Job ScopeDual role - NA Operations Manager for HQ and R&D facilities (2 sites) / NA Lead Buyer of Indirect Spend for 40 facilities. Direct supervision of four (4) staff plus Facility Support Service Providers. Managed budget ($1.5M), maintenance, safety, training and problem resolution. Maintained ZERO TIR throughout 8.5 years. Achieved cost savings through aggregation, negotiations and process improvement initiatives. Accomplishments• Designed and Implemented Procure 2 Pay process within the SAP environment training all users (75) on requisition workflow. Consolidated vendor base from >30k down to 5k vendors prior to go-live on SAP. Maintained approval workflow for "new vendors" and “PR approvals”.• Wrote and administered Facility SOP’s: Day to Day Operations | Safety and Security | Lock out Tag out | Hazardous Material Handling. Previously certified in 49 CFR HazMat Transportation (ground, sea and air). • Audited, improved and implemented pCard Purchasing Platform. RFP'd three (3) institutions, negotiating and securing the best opportunity for cost containment. Trained all users (90) on authorized usage and reconciliation. Achieved $1M+ working capital savings as well as $160k+ volume rebates.• Audited and negotiated several Real Estate agreements. Hired 3rd party consultants to perform market analysis. Data used to negotiate and sign extensions saving $2M+. Savings calculated as both price reductions and lease hold improvements.• Managed NA Energy Program. Utilized external consultants to provide Market Intelligence and Auditing. Published GHG articles in annual “Global Sustainability Report”.

Job ScopeProcurement Project Manager - worked on several cost savings and process improvement initiatives. Accomplishments• Audited Small Parcel Freight. Analyzing spend at corporate and local level for all shipping lanes. Improved contract language achieving rebates of $100k+ savings.• Lead purchasing representative on project to relocate North America Head Quarters. Sourced and negotiated vendors, designed layout and furnishing and lead the move to both new facilities.• Audited Company Car Program. Measured industry best practices against existing program. Sent program for RFP. Selected and negotiated vendor contracts implementing new program saving over 30% in a two (2) year period. Program transformed from and expense mindset to one focusing on the Total Cost of Ownership with emphasis on future resale values, aka the strength of the asset at maturity. • Audited Uniform Program. Hired a 3rd party to research and cost compare to market. Discovered several contract and pricing flaws as well as unethical vendor habits. Consolidated vendor base removing $500k+ over five (5) years while improving quality of service.

Events Manager – Flint Ink Mar 1998 – Dec 2004• Planned and Marketed >200 trade shows – planned, designed and executed corporate trade show program introducing Company to the Global Marketplace o Responsible for Marketing and Communications, exhibit design and advertising, travel and staffing schedules, budget and training• Planned and executed >50 events and meetings for companyo worked with BU and EMT planning sales and executive meetings and events throughout NAo Assisted with Agenda, sourcing and scheduling speakers, site selection, travel and entertainment detailsI was living in Florida – moved back to Michigan – worked on the side again as a painter until permanent employment was secured

Operations Manager – Resort Sports Aug 1995-Aug 1997• Managed Corporate Events Companyo Responsible for facility operations, budget, sales, event planning and executiono Based in Orlando, FL, I traveled throughout Florida and in Mexico holding events at several resorts and hotelso Planned and executed >100 events in a two (2) year spano Supervised staff of four (4) including training and mentoring of interns. Hired and trained event staff (up to 25 per event)